I have a class which checks the location permission and show the dialog if not granted and its working fine if I run it separately but when I try to use it in another class it gave me the exception
"Attempt to invoke virtual method
'android.app.ActivityThread$ApplicationThread
android.app.ActivityThread.getApplicationThread()' on a null object
reference"
This is my class :
public class LocSettingActivity extends AppCompatActivity {
private static final int REQUEST_CHECK_SETTINGS = 0x1;
private static GoogleApiClient mGoogleApiClient;
private static final int ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION_INTENT_ID = 3;
private static final String BROADCAST_ACTION = "android.location.PROVIDERS_CHANGED";
#Override
protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
setContentView(R.layout.activity_loc_setting);
initGoogleAPIClient(this);//Init Google API Client
}
/* Initiate Google API Client */
private void initGoogleAPIClient(Context context) {
//Without Google API Client Auto Location Dialog will not work
mGoogleApiClient = new GoogleApiClient.Builder(context)
.addApi(LocationServices.API)
.build();
mGoogleApiClient.connect();
}
/* Check Location Permission for Marshmallow Devices */
public void checkPermissions(Context context) {
initGoogleAPIClient(context);
if (Build.VERSION.SDK_INT >= 23) {
if (ContextCompat.checkSelfPermission(context,
android.Manifest.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION)
!= PackageManager.PERMISSION_GRANTED)
requestLocationPermission();
else
showSettingDialog();
} else
showSettingDialog();
}
/* Show Popup to access User Permission */
public void requestLocationPermission() {
if (ActivityCompat.shouldShowRequestPermissionRationale(LocSettingActivity.this, android.Manifest.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION)) {
ActivityCompat.requestPermissions(LocSettingActivity.this,
new String[]{android.Manifest.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION},
ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION_INTENT_ID);
} else {
ActivityCompat.requestPermissions(LocSettingActivity.this,
new String[]{Manifest.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION},
ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION_INTENT_ID);
}
}
/* Show Location Access Dialog */
public void showSettingDialog() {
LocationRequest locationRequest = LocationRequest.create();
locationRequest.setPriority(LocationRequest.PRIORITY_HIGH_ACCURACY);//Setting priotity of Location request to high
locationRequest.setInterval(30 * 1000);
locationRequest.setFastestInterval(5 * 1000);//5 sec Time interval for location update
LocationSettingsRequest.Builder builder = new LocationSettingsRequest.Builder()
.addLocationRequest(locationRequest);
builder.setAlwaysShow(true); //this is the key ingredient to show dialog always when GPS is off
PendingResult<LocationSettingsResult> result =
LocationServices.SettingsApi.checkLocationSettings(mGoogleApiClient, builder.build());
result.setResultCallback(new ResultCallback<LocationSettingsResult>() {
#Override
public void onResult(LocationSettingsResult result) {
final Status status = result.getStatus();
final LocationSettingsStates state = result.getLocationSettingsStates();
switch (status.getStatusCode()) {
case LocationSettingsStatusCodes.SUCCESS:
// All location settings are satisfied. The client can initialize location
// requests here.
// updateGPSStatus("GPS is Enabled in your device");
break;
case LocationSettingsStatusCodes.RESOLUTION_REQUIRED:
// Location settings are not satisfied. But could be fixed by showing the user
// a dialog.
try {
// Show the dialog by calling startResolutionForResult(),
// and check the result in onActivityResult().
status.startResolutionForResult(LocSettingActivity.this, REQUEST_CHECK_SETTINGS);
} catch (IntentSender.SendIntentException e) {
e.printStackTrace();
// Ignore the error.
}
break;
case LocationSettingsStatusCodes.SETTINGS_CHANGE_UNAVAILABLE:
// Location settings are not satisfied. However, we have no way to fix the
// settings so we won't show the dialog.
break;
}
}
});
}
#Override
protected void onActivityResult(int requestCode, int resultCode, Intent data) {
super.onActivityResult(requestCode, resultCode, data);
switch (requestCode) {
// Check for the integer request code originally supplied to startResolutionForResult().
case REQUEST_CHECK_SETTINGS:
switch (resultCode) {
case RESULT_OK:
Log.e("Settings", "Result OK");
// updateGPSStatus("GPS is Enabled in your device");
//startLocationUpdates();
break;
case RESULT_CANCELED:
Log.e("Settings", "Result Cancel");
// updateGPSStatus("GPS is Disabled in your device");
break;
}
break;
}
}
#Override
protected void onResume() {
super.onResume();
registerReceiver(gpsLocationReceiver, new IntentFilter(BROADCAST_ACTION));//Register broadcast receiver to check the status of GPS
checkPermissions(this);
}
#Override
protected void onDestroy() {
super.onDestroy();
//Unregister receiver on destroy
if (gpsLocationReceiver != null)
unregisterReceiver(gpsLocationReceiver);
}
//Run on UI
public Runnable sendUpdatesToUI = new Runnable() {
public void run() {
showSettingDialog();
}
};
// Broadcast receiver to check status of GPS
private BroadcastReceiver gpsLocationReceiver = new BroadcastReceiver() {
#Override
public void onReceive(Context context, Intent intent) {
try {
//If Action is Location
if (intent.getAction().matches(BROADCAST_ACTION)) {
LocationManager locationManager = (LocationManager) context.getSystemService(Context.LOCATION_SERVICE);
//Check if GPS is turned ON or OFF
if (locationManager.isProviderEnabled(LocationManager.GPS_PROVIDER)) {
Log.e("About GPS", "GPS is Enabled in your device");
// updateGPSStatus("GPS is Enabled in your device");
} else {
//If GPS turned OFF show Location Dialog
new Handler().postDelayed(sendUpdatesToUI, 10);
// showSettingDialog();
// updateGPSStatus("GPS is Disabled in your device");
checkPermissions(context);
Log.e("About GPS", "GPS is Disabled in your device");
}
}
} catch (Exception e) {
e.printStackTrace();
}
}
};
//Method to update GPS status text
private void updateGPSStatus(Context context,String status) {
Toast.makeText(context, status, Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show();
}
/* On Request permission method to check the permisison is granted or not for Marshmallow+ Devices */
#Override
public void onRequestPermissionsResult(int requestCode, #NonNull String[] permissions, #NonNull int[] grantResults) {
super.onRequestPermissionsResult(requestCode, permissions, grantResults);
try {
switch (requestCode) {
case ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION_INTENT_ID: {
// If request is cancelled, the result arrays are empty.
if (grantResults.length > 0
&& grantResults[0] == PackageManager.PERMISSION_GRANTED) {
//If permission granted show location dialog if APIClient is not null
if (mGoogleApiClient == null) {
initGoogleAPIClient(this);
showSettingDialog();
} else
showSettingDialog();
} else {
// updateGPSStatus("Location Permission denied.");
Toast.makeText(LocSettingActivity.this, "Location Permission denied.", Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show();
simpleAlertGps();
// permission denied, boo! Disable the
// functionality that depends on this permission.
}
return;
}
}
} catch (Exception e) {
e.printStackTrace();
}
}
public void simpleAlertGps() {
try {
android.app.AlertDialog alertDialog = new android.app.AlertDialog.Builder(this).create();
alertDialog.setTitle("");
alertDialog.setMessage("Your Gps Must Be On For Better Result");
alertDialog.setButton(android.app.AlertDialog.BUTTON_POSITIVE, "OK",
new DialogInterface.OnClickListener() {
public void onClick(DialogInterface dialog, int which) {
try {
/*Intent intent = new Intent(Settings.ACTION_LOCATION_SOURCE_SETTINGS);
startActivity(intent);*/
checkPermissions(LocSettingActivity.this);
dialog.dismiss();
} catch (Exception e) {
e.printStackTrace();
Toast.makeText(LocSettingActivity.this, e.getMessage(), Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show();
}
}
});
alertDialog.show();
} catch (Exception e) {
e.printStackTrace();
}
}
And here I'm getting it in other class
LocSettingActivity locSettingActivity = new LocSettingActivity();
public void onResume() {
super.onResume();
locSettingActivity.checkPermissions(this);
}
public void openTuckLocation(View view) {
if (locationManager.isProviderEnabled(LocationManager.GPS_PROVIDER))
{
in=new Intent(PagerMainActivity.this, MapsActivityLocation.class);
}
else {
locSettingActivity.checkPermissions(this);
return;
}
}
insted of
locSettingActivity.checkPermissions(this);
use
locSettingActivity.checkPermissions(getApplicationContext);
Or
locSettingActivity.checkPermissions(ActivityName.this);
as sometimes context can also give error
in my app I have the option for the user to open the settings and allow location. How can I know that the user turned on the location after I navigated into the settings screen? This is how start the settings activity.
if(!gps_enabled && !network_enabled) {
// notify user
new AlertDialog.Builder(this)
.setMessage(R.string.gps_network_not_enabled)
.setPositiveButton(R.string.open_location_settings, new DialogInterface.OnClickListener() {
#Override
public void onClick(DialogInterface paramDialogInterface, int paramInt) {
startActivityForResult(new Intent(Settings.ACTION_LOCATION_SOURCE_SETTINGS), isGpsTurnedOnResult );
}
}).setNegativeButton(R.string.Cancel,null)
.show();
}
This is how I try to get the result:
#Override
protected void onActivityResult(int requestCode, int resultCode, #Nullable Intent data) {
super.onActivityResult(requestCode, resultCode, data);
}
When I check data I see that it's null, is there a way I can know that the user turned the location on? Of course I can check it using LocationManager, but this is not the solution I want unless it's the only thing that possible.
Build location setting
LocationSettingsRequest.Builder builder = new LocationSettingsRequest.Builder()
.addLocationRequest(locationRequest);
LocationSettingsRequest.Builder builder = new LocationSettingsRequest.Builder();
// ...
SettingsClient client = LocationServices.getSettingsClient(this);
Task<LocationSettingsResponse> task = client.checkLocationSettings(builder.build());
Prompt the user to change location settings
task.addOnSuccessListener(this, new OnSuccessListener<LocationSettingsResponse>() {
#Override
public void onSuccess(LocationSettingsResponse locationSettingsResponse) {
// All location settings are satisfied. The client can initialize
// location requests here.
// ...
}
});
task.addOnFailureListener(this, new OnFailureListener() {
#Override
public void onFailure(#NonNull Exception e) {
if (e instanceof ResolvableApiException) {
// Location settings are not satisfied, but this can be fixed
// by showing the user a dialog.
try {
// Show the dialog by calling startResolutionForResult(),
// and check the result in onActivityResult().
ResolvableApiException resolvable = (ResolvableApiException) e;
resolvable.startResolutionForResult(MainActivity.this,
REQUEST_CHECK_SETTINGS);
} catch (IntentSender.SendIntentException sendEx) {
// Ignore the error.
}
}
}
});
Against the traditional approach of prompting user to go to the settings page and enable location services and come back again, I have noticed a simpler way of doing the same in some of the latest apps.
Referring to below screenshot, it prompts a dialog to user to enable the location services with just one click and it works in those apps.
How can I achieve the same?
This dialog is created by LocationSettingsRequest.Builder available in the Google Play Services.
You need to add a dependency to your app build.gradle:
compile 'com.google.android.gms:play-services-location:10.0.1'
Then you can use this minimal example:
private void displayLocationSettingsRequest(Context context) {
GoogleApiClient googleApiClient = new GoogleApiClient.Builder(context)
.addApi(LocationServices.API).build();
googleApiClient.connect();
LocationRequest locationRequest = LocationRequest.create();
locationRequest.setPriority(LocationRequest.PRIORITY_HIGH_ACCURACY);
locationRequest.setInterval(10000);
locationRequest.setFastestInterval(10000 / 2);
LocationSettingsRequest.Builder builder = new LocationSettingsRequest.Builder().addLocationRequest(locationRequest);
builder.setAlwaysShow(true);
PendingResult<LocationSettingsResult> result = LocationServices.SettingsApi.checkLocationSettings(googleApiClient, builder.build());
result.setResultCallback(new ResultCallback<LocationSettingsResult>() {
#Override
public void onResult(LocationSettingsResult result) {
final Status status = result.getStatus();
switch (status.getStatusCode()) {
case LocationSettingsStatusCodes.SUCCESS:
Log.i(TAG, "All location settings are satisfied.");
break;
case LocationSettingsStatusCodes.RESOLUTION_REQUIRED:
Log.i(TAG, "Location settings are not satisfied. Show the user a dialog to upgrade location settings ");
try {
// Show the dialog by calling startResolutionForResult(), and check the result
// in onActivityResult().
status.startResolutionForResult(MainActivity.this, REQUEST_CHECK_SETTINGS);
} catch (IntentSender.SendIntentException e) {
Log.i(TAG, "PendingIntent unable to execute request.");
}
break;
case LocationSettingsStatusCodes.SETTINGS_CHANGE_UNAVAILABLE:
Log.i(TAG, "Location settings are inadequate, and cannot be fixed here. Dialog not created.");
break;
}
}
});
}
You can find the complete example here.
Follow the steps mentioned below
1) Create a LocationRequest as per your wish
LocationRequest mLocationRequest = LocationRequest.create()
.setPriority(LocationRequest.PRIORITY_HIGH_ACCURACY)
.setInterval(10 * 1000)
.setFastestInterval(1 * 1000);
2) Create a LocationSettingsRequest.Builder
LocationSettingsRequest.Builder settingsBuilder = new LocationSettingsRequest.Builder()
.addLocationRequest(mLocationRequest);
settingsBuilder.setAlwaysShow(true);
3) Get LocationSettingsResponse Task using following code
Task<LocationSettingsResponse> result = LocationServices.getSettingsClient(this)
.checkLocationSettings(settingsBuilder.build());
Note: LocationServices.SettingsApi is deprecated so, use SettingsClient Instead.
4) Add a OnCompleteListener to get the result from the Task.When the Task completes, the client can check the location settings by looking at the status code from the LocationSettingsResponse object.
result.addOnCompleteListener(new OnCompleteListener<LocationSettingsResponse>() {
#Override
public void onComplete(#NonNull Task<LocationSettingsResponse> task) {
try {
LocationSettingsResponse response =
task.getResult(ApiException.class);
} catch (ApiException ex) {
switch (ex.getStatusCode()) {
case LocationSettingsStatusCodes.RESOLUTION_REQUIRED:
try {
ResolvableApiException resolvableApiException =
(ResolvableApiException) ex;
resolvableApiException
.startResolutionForResult(MapsActivity.this,
LOCATION_SETTINGS_REQUEST);
} catch (IntentSender.SendIntentException e) {
}
break;
case LocationSettingsStatusCodes.SETTINGS_CHANGE_UNAVAILABLE:
break;
}
}
}
});
CASE 1: LocationSettingsStatusCodes.RESOLUTION_REQUIRED : Location is not enabled but, we can ask the user to enable the location by prompting him to turn on the location with the dialog (by calling startResolutionForResult).
CASE 2: LocationSettingsStatusCodes.SETTINGS_CHANGE_UNAVAILABLE : Location settings are not satisfied. However, we have no way to fix the settings so we won't show the dialog.
5) OnActivityResult we can get the user action in the location settings dialog. RESULT_OK => User turned on the Location. RESULT_CANCELLED - User declined the location setting request.
Its Working Similar to google maps
Add Dependency in build.gradle file
compile 'com.google.android.gms:play-services:8.3.0'
this or that
compile 'com.google.android.gms:play-services-location:10.0.1'
import android.content.Context;
import android.content.IntentSender;
import android.location.LocationManager;
import android.os.Bundle;
import android.support.v7.app.AppCompatActivity;
import android.util.Log;
import android.widget.Button;
import android.widget.TextView;
import android.widget.Toast;
import com.google.android.gms.common.ConnectionResult;
import com.google.android.gms.common.api.GoogleApiClient;
import com.google.android.gms.common.api.PendingResult;
import com.google.android.gms.common.api.ResultCallback;
import com.google.android.gms.common.api.Status;
import com.google.android.gms.location.LocationRequest;
import com.google.android.gms.location.LocationServices;
import com.google.android.gms.location.LocationSettingsRequest;
import com.google.android.gms.location.LocationSettingsResult;
import com.google.android.gms.location.LocationSettingsStatusCodes;
import java.util.List;
public class LocationOnOff_Similar_To_Google_Maps extends AppCompatActivity {
protected static final String TAG = "LocationOnOff";
private GoogleApiClient googleApiClient;
final static int REQUEST_LOCATION = 199;
#Override
protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
this.setFinishOnTouchOutside(true);
// Todo Location Already on ... start
final LocationManager manager = (LocationManager) LocationOnOff_Similar_To_Google_Maps.this.getSystemService(Context.LOCATION_SERVICE);
if (manager.isProviderEnabled(LocationManager.GPS_PROVIDER) && hasGPSDevice(LocationOnOff_Similar_To_Google_Maps.this)) {
Toast.makeText(LocationOnOff_Similar_To_Google_Maps.this,"Gps already enabled",Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show();
finish();
}
// Todo Location Already on ... end
if(!hasGPSDevice(LocationOnOff_Similar_To_Google_Maps.this)){
Toast.makeText(LocationOnOff_Similar_To_Google_Maps.this,"Gps not Supported",Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show();
}
if (!manager.isProviderEnabled(LocationManager.GPS_PROVIDER) && hasGPSDevice(LocationOnOff_Similar_To_Google_Maps.this)) {
Log.e("keshav","Gps already enabled");
Toast.makeText(LocationOnOff_Similar_To_Google_Maps.this,"Gps not enabled",Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show();
enableLoc();
}else{
Log.e("keshav","Gps already enabled");
Toast.makeText(LocationOnOff_Similar_To_Google_Maps.this,"Gps already enabled",Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show();
}
}
private boolean hasGPSDevice(Context context) {
final LocationManager mgr = (LocationManager) context
.getSystemService(Context.LOCATION_SERVICE);
if (mgr == null)
return false;
final List<String> providers = mgr.getAllProviders();
if (providers == null)
return false;
return providers.contains(LocationManager.GPS_PROVIDER);
}
private void enableLoc() {
if (googleApiClient == null) {
googleApiClient = new GoogleApiClient.Builder(LocationOnOff_Similar_To_Google_Maps.this)
.addApi(LocationServices.API)
.addConnectionCallbacks(new GoogleApiClient.ConnectionCallbacks() {
#Override
public void onConnected(Bundle bundle) {
}
#Override
public void onConnectionSuspended(int i) {
googleApiClient.connect();
}
})
.addOnConnectionFailedListener(new GoogleApiClient.OnConnectionFailedListener() {
#Override
public void onConnectionFailed(ConnectionResult connectionResult) {
Log.d("Location error","Location error " + connectionResult.getErrorCode());
}
}).build();
googleApiClient.connect();
LocationRequest locationRequest = LocationRequest.create();
locationRequest.setPriority(LocationRequest.PRIORITY_HIGH_ACCURACY);
locationRequest.setInterval(30 * 1000);
locationRequest.setFastestInterval(5 * 1000);
LocationSettingsRequest.Builder builder = new LocationSettingsRequest.Builder()
.addLocationRequest(locationRequest);
builder.setAlwaysShow(true);
PendingResult<LocationSettingsResult> result =
LocationServices.SettingsApi.checkLocationSettings(googleApiClient, builder.build());
result.setResultCallback(new ResultCallback<LocationSettingsResult>() {
#Override
public void onResult(LocationSettingsResult result) {
final Status status = result.getStatus();
switch (status.getStatusCode()) {
case LocationSettingsStatusCodes.RESOLUTION_REQUIRED:
try {
// Show the dialog by calling startResolutionForResult(),
// and check the result in onActivityResult().
status.startResolutionForResult(LocationOnOff_Similar_To_Google_Maps.this, REQUEST_LOCATION);
finish();
} catch (IntentSender.SendIntentException e) {
// Ignore the error.
}
break;
}
}
});
}
}
}
implementation 'com.google.android.gms:play-services-location:16.0.0'
Variable Declaration
private SettingsClient mSettingsClient;
private LocationSettingsRequest mLocationSettingsRequest;
private static final int REQUEST_CHECK_SETTINGS = 214;
private static final int REQUEST_ENABLE_GPS = 516;
Open Dialog Using Below Code
LocationSettingsRequest.Builder builder = new LocationSettingsRequest.Builder();
builder.addLocationRequest(new LocationRequest().setPriority(LocationRequest.PRIORITY_HIGH_ACCURACY));
builder.setAlwaysShow(true);
mLocationSettingsRequest = builder.build();
mSettingsClient = LocationServices.getSettingsClient(YourActivity.this);
mSettingsClient
.checkLocationSettings(mLocationSettingsRequest)
.addOnSuccessListener(new OnSuccessListener<LocationSettingsResponse>() {
#Override
public void onSuccess(LocationSettingsResponse locationSettingsResponse) {
//Success Perform Task Here
}
})
.addOnFailureListener(new OnFailureListener() {
#Override
public void onFailure(#NonNull Exception e) {
int statusCode = ((ApiException) e).getStatusCode();
switch (statusCode) {
case LocationSettingsStatusCodes.RESOLUTION_REQUIRED:
try {
ResolvableApiException rae = (ResolvableApiException) e;
rae.startResolutionForResult(YourActivity.this, REQUEST_CHECK_SETTINGS);
} catch (IntentSender.SendIntentException sie) {
Log.e("GPS","Unable to execute request.");
}
break;
case LocationSettingsStatusCodes.SETTINGS_CHANGE_UNAVAILABLE:
Log.e("GPS","Location settings are inadequate, and cannot be fixed here. Fix in Settings.");
}
}
})
.addOnCanceledListener(new OnCanceledListener() {
#Override
public void onCanceled() {
Log.e("GPS","checkLocationSettings -> onCanceled");
}
});
onActivityResult
#Override
public void onActivityResult(int requestCode, int resultCode, #Nullable Intent data) {
super.onActivityResult(requestCode, resultCode, data);
if (requestCode == REQUEST_CHECK_SETTINGS) {
switch (resultCode) {
case Activity.RESULT_OK:
//Success Perform Task Here
break;
case Activity.RESULT_CANCELED:
Log.e("GPS","User denied to access location");
openGpsEnableSetting();
break;
}
} else if (requestCode == REQUEST_ENABLE_GPS) {
LocationManager locationManager = (LocationManager) getSystemService(Context.LOCATION_SERVICE);
boolean isGpsEnabled = locationManager.isProviderEnabled(LocationManager.GPS_PROVIDER);
if (!isGpsEnabled) {
openGpsEnableSetting();
} else {
navigateToUser();
}
}
}
private void openGpsEnableSetting() {
Intent intent = new Intent(Settings.ACTION_LOCATION_SOURCE_SETTINGS);
startActivityForResult(intent, REQUEST_ENABLE_GPS);
}
Thanks to Mattia Maestrini +1
Xamarin solution:
using Android.Gms.Common.Apis;
using Android.Gms.Location;
public const int REQUEST_CHECK_SETTINGS = 0x1;
private void DisplayLocationSettingsRequest()
{
var googleApiClient = new GoogleApiClient.Builder(this).AddApi(LocationServices.API).Build();
googleApiClient.Connect();
var locationRequest = LocationRequest.Create();
locationRequest.SetPriority(LocationRequest.PriorityHighAccuracy);
locationRequest.SetInterval(10000);
locationRequest.SetFastestInterval(10000 / 2);
var builder = new LocationSettingsRequest.Builder().AddLocationRequest(locationRequest);
builder.SetAlwaysShow(true);
var result = LocationServices.SettingsApi.CheckLocationSettings(googleApiClient, builder.Build());
result.SetResultCallback((LocationSettingsResult callback) =>
{
switch (callback.Status.StatusCode)
{
case LocationSettingsStatusCodes.Success:
{
DoStuffWithLocation();
break;
}
case LocationSettingsStatusCodes.ResolutionRequired:
{
try
{
// Show the dialog by calling startResolutionForResult(), and check the result
// in onActivityResult().
callback.Status.StartResolutionForResult(this, REQUEST_CHECK_SETTINGS);
}
catch (IntentSender.SendIntentException e)
{
}
break;
}
default:
{
// If all else fails, take the user to the android location settings
StartActivity(new Intent(Android.Provider.Settings.ActionLocationSourceSettings));
break;
}
}
});
}
protected override void OnActivityResult(int requestCode, Android.App.Result resultCode, Intent data)
{
switch (requestCode)
{
case REQUEST_CHECK_SETTINGS:
{
switch (resultCode)
{
case Android.App.Result.Ok:
{
DoStuffWithLocation();
break;
}
case Android.App.Result.Canceled:
{
//No location
break;
}
}
break;
}
}
}
NOTE:
This will not work with Huawei or other devices which does not have google services installed.
Kotlin Solution
Add build.gradle(Module:app)
implementation 'com.google.android.gms:play-services-location:17.0.0'
implementation 'com.google.android.gms:play-services-maps:17.0.0'
after that create this function
fun enablegps() {
val mLocationRequest = LocationRequest.create()
.setPriority(LocationRequest.PRIORITY_HIGH_ACCURACY)
.setInterval(2000)
.setFastestInterval(1000)
val settingsBuilder = LocationSettingsRequest.Builder()
.addLocationRequest(mLocationRequest)
settingsBuilder.setAlwaysShow(true)
val result = LocationServices.getSettingsClient(this).checkLocationSettings(settingsBuilder.build())
result.addOnCompleteListener { task ->
//getting the status code from exception
try {
task.getResult(ApiException::class.java)
} catch (ex: ApiException) {
when (ex.statusCode) {
LocationSettingsStatusCodes.RESOLUTION_REQUIRED -> try {
Toast.makeText(this,"GPS IS OFF",Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show()
// Show the dialog by calling startResolutionForResult(), and check the result
// in onActivityResult().
val resolvableApiException = ex as ResolvableApiException
resolvableApiException.startResolutionForResult(this,REQUEST_CHECK_SETTINGS
)
} catch (e: IntentSender.SendIntentException) {
Toast.makeText(this,"PendingIntent unable to execute request.",Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show()
}
LocationSettingsStatusCodes.SETTINGS_CHANGE_UNAVAILABLE -> {
Toast.makeText(
this,
"Something is wrong in your GPS",
Toast.LENGTH_SHORT
).show()
}
}
}
}
}
Android Marshmallow 6 supports runtime permission. Runtime permissions only work on Marshmallow and on pre-Marshmallow it still works the old way.
You can learn more about it in this Android Developer official Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8lUdPVSzDk
And requesting permission: http://developer.android.com/training/permissions/requesting.html
Thank you Mattia Maestrini for the Answer, I would like to add that using
compile 'com.google.android.gms:play-services-location:8.1.0'
would suffice. This prevents your app including unnecessary libraries and helps for keeping your method count low.
With recent Marshmallow update, even when the Location setting is turned on, your app will require to explicitly ask for permission. The recommended way to do this is to show the Permissions section of your app wherein the user can toggle the permission as required. The code snippet for doing this is as below:
if (Build.VERSION.SDK_INT >= Build.VERSION_CODES.M) {
if (this.checkSelfPermission(Manifest.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION) != PackageManager.PERMISSION_GRANTED) {
final AlertDialog.Builder builder = new AlertDialog.Builder(this);
builder.setTitle("Location Permission");
builder.setMessage("The app needs location permissions. Please grant this permission to continue using the features of the app.");
builder.setPositiveButton(android.R.string.yes, new DialogInterface.OnClickListener() {
#Override
public void onClick(DialogInterface dialogInterface, int i) {
requestPermissions(new String[]{Manifest.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION}, PERMISSION_REQUEST_COARSE_LOCATION);
}
});
builder.setNegativeButton(android.R.string.no, null);
builder.show();
}
} else {
// do programatically as show in the other answer
}
And override the onRequestPermissionsResult method as below:
#Override
public void onRequestPermissionsResult(int requestCode, String permissions[], int[] grantResults) {
switch (requestCode) {
case PERMISSION_REQUEST_COARSE_LOCATION: {
if (grantResults[0] == PackageManager.PERMISSION_GRANTED) {
Log.d(TAG, "coarse location permission granted");
} else {
Intent intent = new Intent();
intent.setAction(Settings.ACTION_APPLICATION_DETAILS_SETTINGS);
Uri uri = Uri.fromParts("package", getPackageName(), null);
intent.setData(uri);
startActivity(intent);
}
}
}
}
Another approach is you can also use the SettingsApi to inquire which location provider(s) are enabled. If none is enabled, you can prompt a dialog to change the setting from within the app.
If you want to replace deprecated onActivityResult and startResolutionForResult in Fragment, see https://stackoverflow.com/a/65816646/2914140.
val checkLocationSettings =
registerForActivityResult(ActivityResultContracts.StartIntentSenderForResult()) { result ->
if (result.resultCode == RESULT_OK) {
// GPS is turned on in system settings.
}
}
...
val intentSenderRequest = IntentSenderRequest.Builder(resolvable.resolution).build()
checkLocationSettings.launch(intentSenderRequest)
private void openDeviceLocationRequest() {
if (!locationPermissionGranted)
return;
LocationRequest locationRequest = LocationRequest.create();
locationRequest.setPriority(LocationRequest.PRIORITY_HIGH_ACCURACY);
LocationSettingsRequest.Builder builder = new LocationSettingsRequest.Builder()
.addLocationRequest(locationRequest);
builder.setAlwaysShow(true); //this is the key ingredient
Task<LocationSettingsResponse> result =
LocationServices.getSettingsClient(this).checkLocationSettings(builder.build());
result.addOnCompleteListener(task -> {
try {
LocationSettingsResponse response = task.getResult(ApiException.class);
// All location settings are satisfied. The client can initialize location
// requests here.
if(lastKnownLocation == null)
getDeviceLocation();
} catch (ApiException exception) {
switch (exception.getStatusCode()) {
case LocationSettingsStatusCodes.RESOLUTION_REQUIRED:
// Location settings are not satisfied. But could be fixed by showing the
// user a dialog.
try {
// Cast to a resolvable exception.
ResolvableApiException resolvable = (ResolvableApiException) exception;
// Show the dialog by calling startResolutionForResult(),
// and check the result in onActivityResult().
resolvable.startResolutionForResult(
MapAddressActivity.this,
REQUEST_CHECK_SETTINGS);
} catch (IntentSender.SendIntentException e) {
// Ignore the error.
} catch (ClassCastException e) {
// Ignore, should be an impossible error.
}
break;
case LocationSettingsStatusCodes.SETTINGS_CHANGE_UNAVAILABLE:
// Location settings are not satisfied. However, we have no way to fix the
// settings so we won't show the dialog.
break;
}
}
});
}
The simplest way I found while my research, is to create a Util class for this location requesting process and then call it to turn the gps ON for us.
Please check this blog! It told the whole story.
#Override
protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
super.onCreate( savedInstanceState );
setContentView( R.layout.activity_main );
LocationManager manager = (LocationManager) getSystemService( Context.LOCATION_SERVICE );
if (!manager.isProviderEnabled( LocationManager.GPS_PROVIDER )) {
buildAlertMessageNoGps();
}
}
private void buildAlertMessageNoGps() {
final AlertDialog.Builder builder = new AlertDialog.Builder( this );
builder.setMessage( "Your GPS seems to be disabled, do you want to enable it?" )
.setCancelable( false )
.setPositiveButton( "Yes", (dialog, id) -> startActivity( new Intent( android.provider.Settings.ACTION_LOCATION_SOURCE_SETTINGS ) ) )
.setNegativeButton( "No", (dialog, id) -> dialog.cancel() );
final AlertDialog alert = builder.create();
alert.show();
}
In my application I'm checking whether the GPS is enabled on the user's device, and if not I would like to send him to the Settings to let him turn it on.
Intent intent = new Intent(Settings.ACTION_LOCATION_SOURCE_SETTINGS);
startActivityForResult(intent, LocationHelper.LOCATION_SETTINGS_REQUEST_CODE);
After the user closes Settings screen, I would to perform an action right inside the onActivityResult().
#Override
public void onActivityResult(int requestCode, int resultCode, Intent data) {
if (requestCode == LocationHelper.LOCATION_SETTINGS_REQUEST_CODE) {
LogUtils.d("onActivityResult from settings");
fetchCurrentLocation();
}
}
However, the onActivityResult() doesn't get called. Am I doing something wrong or this approach doesn't work in general? Thanks in advance.
lauch the setting intent :
Intent intent = new Intent(Settings.ACTION_LOCATION_SOURCE_SETTINGS);
startActivity(intent);
and fetch the current location in onResume method :
public void onResume(){
super.onResume();
if(isGPSEnabled){
fetchCurrentLocation();
}
}
after backing from setting screen , your onResume method will be call and here you can fetch your location.
Enable GPS programmatically using the following code,
private void askToEnableGPS(){
LocationRequest locationRequest = LocationRequest.create();
locationRequest.setPriority(Priority.PRIORITY_HIGH_ACCURACY);
locationRequest.setInterval(10 * 1000);
locationRequest.setFastestInterval(2 * 1000);
LocationSettingsRequest.Builder builder = new LocationSettingsRequest.Builder()
.addLocationRequest(locationRequest);
LocationSettingsRequest mLocationSettingsRequest = builder.build();
SettingsClient settingsClient = LocationServices.getSettingsClient(this);
settingsClient.checkLocationSettings(mLocationSettingsRequest)
.addOnSuccessListener(new OnSuccessListener<LocationSettingsResponse>() {
#Override
public void onSuccess(LocationSettingsResponse locationSettingsResponse) {
}
})
.addOnFailureListener(new OnFailureListener() {
#Override
public void onFailure(#NonNull #NotNull Exception e) {
int statusCode = ((ApiException) e).getStatusCode();
switch (statusCode) {
case LocationSettingsStatusCodes.RESOLUTION_REQUIRED:
try {
// Show the dialog by calling startResolutionForResult(), and check the
// result in onActivityResult().
ResolvableApiException rae = (ResolvableApiException) e;
rae.startResolutionForResult(MainActivity.this, 5678);
} catch (IntentSender.SendIntentException sie) {
Log.i(TAG, "PendingIntent unable to execute request.");
}
break;
case LocationSettingsStatusCodes.SETTINGS_CHANGE_UNAVAILABLE:
String errorMessage = "Location settings are inadequate, and cannot be " +
"fixed here. Fix in Settings.";
Log.e(TAG, errorMessage);
// notify user
new androidx.appcompat.app.AlertDialog.Builder(new ContextThemeWrapper(MainActivity.this,
R.style.Theme_MaterialComponents_DayNight_DarkActionBar)).setMessage("Please enable location services").setCancelable(false).setPositiveButton("Open location settings", (dialog, which) -> {
startActivity(new Intent(Settings.ACTION_LOCATION_SOURCE_SETTINGS));
}).create().show();
break;
}
}
});
}
And get the results in onActivityResult with Request Code 5678.
#Override
protected void onActivityResult(int requestCode, int resultCode, Intent data) {
super.onActivityResult(requestCode, resultCode, data);
if (requestCode == 5678 && resultCode == RESULT_OK) {
// GPS Enabled
}
}
Have you defined ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION permission in your manifest?
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION"></uses-permission>
i'm working on gpsprovider,If user click on a gps based applications for suppose map application it has check whether the gps provider enabled or not if not alert the user enable the gpsprovider .
There will be a Broadcast Receivier.
Will define a message for requesting the service from any application. Will start service if not started.
Will define a message for stating that the application no longer needs it. Will stop service if no app needs it anymore
String provider = Settings.Secure.getString(getContentResolver(), Settings.Secure.LOCATION_PROVIDERS_ALLOWED);
if(provider != null ){
if(! provider.contains("gps")){
// Notify users and show settings if they want to enable GPS
new AlertDialog.Builder(MessagePage.this)
.setMessage("GPS is switched off. enable?")
.setPositiveButton("Enable GPS", new DialogInterface.OnClickListener(){
public void onClick(DialogInterface dialog, int which) {
// TODO Auto-generated method stub
Intent intent = new Intent(Settings.ACTION_LOCATION_SOURCE_SETTINGS);
startActivityForResult(intent, 5);
}
})
.setNegativeButton("Don't do it", new DialogInterface.OnClickListener(){
public void onClick(DialogInterface dialog, int which) {
}
})
.show();
}
}
protected void onActivityResult(int requestCode, int resultCode, Intent data){
if(requestCode == 5 && resultCode == 0){
String provider = Settings.Secure.getString(getContentResolver(), Settings.Secure.LOCATION_PROVIDERS_ALLOWED);
if(provider != null){
switch(provider.length()){
case 0:
//GPS still not enabled..
break;
default:
Toast.makeText(this, "GPS is now enabled.", Toast.LENGTH_LONG).show();
break;
}
}
}
else{
//the user did not enable his GPS
}
}
AFAIK it is still not possible to start the GPS service programatically. The only thing you can do is open the settings page for the user to change the setting them selves:
if(!LocationManager.isProviderEnabled(android.location.LocationManager.GPS_PROVIDER ))
{
Intent myIntent = new Intent( Settings.ACTION_SECURITY_SETTINGS ); startActivity(myIntent);
}
In your CommonUtils.java
public class CommonUtils {
public static void displayPromptForEnablingGPS(
final Activity activity)
{
final AlertDialog.Builder builder =
new AlertDialog.Builder(activity);
final String action = Settings.ACTION_LOCATION_SOURCE_SETTINGS;
final String message = "Enable either GPS or any other location"
+ " service to find current location. Click OK to go to"
+ " location services settings to let you do so.";
builder.setMessage(message)
.setPositiveButton("OK",
new DialogInterface.OnClickListener() {
public void onClick(DialogInterface d, int id) {
activity.startActivity(new Intent(action));
d.dismiss();
}
})
.setNegativeButton("Cancel",
new DialogInterface.OnClickListener() {
public void onClick(DialogInterface d, int id) {
d.cancel();
}
});
builder.create().show();
}
}
In your activity
private void getGPSInfo() {
LocationManager locationmanager = (LocationManager) getActivity()
.getSystemService(Context.LOCATION_SERVICE);
if (locationmanager.isProviderEnabled(LocationManager.GPS_PROVIDER)) {
// YOUR MAPS ACTIVITY CALLING or WHAT YOU NEED
} else {
CommonUtils.displayPromptForEnablingGPS(getActivity());
}
}