INTERNET permission is must for the use of network provider. But, ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION is providing permission for both providers. To access current location information through location providers, we need to set permissions with android manifest file.ĪCCESS_COARSE_LOCATION is used when we use network location provider for our Android app. Provide permissions for receiving location update

Receive location update from LocationListener on change of location.

Create LocationManager instance as reference to the location service.

Provide permissions in manifest file for receiving location update.

GPS location provider, will give our location accurately.

Network location provider depends on the cell tower and will return our nearest tower location.

GPS provider may be very very slow in in-door locations and will drain the mobile battery.

Network Location provider is comparatively faster than the GPS provider in providing the location co-ordinates.

Network Location Provider vs GPS Location Provider And, the Network Location Provider will not get location when the network connectivity is poor. Because, GPS provider will take time to get location at indoor area. But, it is recommended to use both providers as they both have different advantages. There are two types of location providers,Īny one of the above providers is enough to get current location of the user or user’s device. For developing location aware application in android, it needs location providers. Knowing the current location in an android mobile will pave the way for developing many innovative Android apps to solve peoples daily problem. This android tutorial is to help learn location based service in android platform. Last modified on October 24th, 2014 by Joe.

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