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Android periodic location updates using workmanager

I am using a WorkManager as follows -
class LocationWorker(
ctx: Context, params: WorkerParameters
) : CoroutineWorker(ctx, params), KoinComponent {
private val locationDataRepository: LocationDataRepository by inject()
override suspend fun doWork(): Result {
return try {
locationDataRepository.triggerLocationUpdates()
Result.success()
} catch (e: Exception) {
Result.failure()
}
}
}
I trigger the Worker as -
val myWorker =
PeriodicWorkRequestBuilder<LocationWorker>(
15,
TimeUnit.MINUTES
).addTag(
"location"
).build()
WorkManager.getInstance(context).enqueueUniquePeriodicWork(
"location",
ExistingPeriodicWorkPolicy.KEEP,
myWorker
)
As you see, the WorkManager minimum period is 15 minutes. I want to track the location for very short intervals say every few seconds and also I want the location to be tracked even when the phone screen is off. Is WorkManager the right choice for my requirements or would you suggest me some other API?

It might help you it works even when the app is killed..I'm just a tad
concerned when device enters doze mode as gps cannot be accessed when
device is stationary
foreground service main purpose is to run with a persistent notification when the app is killed
LocationService.class
public class LocationService extends Service implements
GoogleApiClient.ConnectionCallbacks, GoogleApiClient.OnConnectionFailedListener, LocationListener {
public static final long UPDATE_INTERVAL_IN_MILLISECONDS = 1000 * 30; //30 secs
public static final long FASTEST_UPDATE_INTERVAL_IN_MILLISECONDS =
UPDATE_INTERVAL_IN_MILLISECONDS / 2;
protected static final String TAG = "LocationUpdateService";
public static final int HORIZONTAL_ACCURACY_IN_METERS = 100;
/**
* The identifier for the notification displayed for the foreground service.
*/
private static final int NOTIFICATION_ID = 12345678;
public static boolean mRequestingLocationUpdates = false;
public boolean isEnded = false;
protected GoogleApiClient mGoogleApiClient;
protected LocationRequest mLocationRequest;
private SimpleDateFormat sdf = new SimpleDateFormat("MM/dd/yyyy HH:mm:ss");
private double latitude = 0;
private double longitude = 0;
private float[] results1 = new float[1];
private float distanceInMeters = 0;
private Handler mHandler;
#Override
public void onCreate() {
super.onCreate();
String CHANNEL_ID = "FOREGROUND_CHANNEL";
if (Build.VERSION.SDK_INT >= 26) {
NotificationChannel channel = new NotificationChannel(CHANNEL_ID,
"location_notification",
NotificationManager.IMPORTANCE_DEFAULT);
((NotificationManager) getSystemService(Context.NOTIFICATION_SERVICE)).createNotificationChannel(channel);
}
Notification notification = new NotificationCompat.Builder(this, CHANNEL_ID)
.setOngoing(true)
.setContentTitle("G Star")
.setSmallIcon(R.drawable.gm_noti_logo)
.setContentText("Running").build();
startForeground(NOTIFICATION_ID, notification);
Utility.getInstance().makeDescriptiveLogs("ON CREATE WAS HIT");
sendLocationDataToServerPeriodically();
}
private void sendLocationDataToServerPeriodically() {
//getting the alarm manager
AlarmManager am = (AlarmManager) getSystemService(Context.ALARM_SERVICE);
//creating a new intent specifying the broadcast receiver
Intent intentLR = new Intent(this, PostLocationReceiver.class);
PendingIntent pi = PendingIntent.getBroadcast(this, 0, intentLR,
PendingIntent.FLAG_UPDATE_CURRENT);
if (android.os.Build.VERSION.SDK_INT >= 23) {
assert am != null;
am.setExactAndAllowWhileIdle(AlarmManager.ELAPSED_REALTIME_WAKEUP,
AlarmManager.INTERVAL_FIFTEEN_MINUTES, pi);
} else if (Build.VERSION.SDK_INT >= 19) {
if (am != null) {
am.setInexactRepeating(AlarmManager.RTC_WAKEUP,
System.currentTimeMillis(), AlarmManager.INTERVAL_FIFTEEN_MINUTES, pi);
}
} else {
if (am != null) {
am.setRepeating(AlarmManager.RTC_WAKEUP,
System.currentTimeMillis(), AlarmManager.INTERVAL_FIFTEEN_MINUTES, pi);
}
}
}
#Nullable
#Override
public IBinder onBind(Intent intent) {
return null;
}
#Override
public int onStartCommand(Intent intent, int flags, int startId) {
isEnded = false;
Utility.getInstance().makeDescriptiveLogs("ONSTART COMMAND WAS HIT");
buildGoogleApiClient();
if (mGoogleApiClient.isConnected() && mRequestingLocationUpdates) {
startLocationUpdates();
}
mHandler = new Handler();
return START_STICKY;
}
#Override
public void onConnected(Bundle bundle) {
startLocationUpdates();
}
#Override
public void onConnectionSuspended(int i) {
// The connection to Google Play services was lost for some reason. We call connect() to
// attempt to re-establish the connection.
mGoogleApiClient.connect();
}
#Override
public void onLocationChanged(Location location) {
if (location.getAccuracy() < HORIZONTAL_ACCURACY_IN_METERS)
updateUI(location);
}
#Override
public void onConnectionFailed(#NonNull ConnectionResult connectionResult) {
// Refer to the javadoc for ConnectionResult to see what error codes might be returned in
// onConnectionFailed.
}
protected synchronized void buildGoogleApiClient() {
mGoogleApiClient = new GoogleApiClient.Builder(this)
.addConnectionCallbacks(this)
.addOnConnectionFailedListener(this)
.addApi(LocationServices.API)
.build();
createLocationRequest();
}
/**
* Updates the latitude, the longitude, and the last location time in the UI.
*/
private void updateUI(Location mCurrentLocation) {
mHandler.post(() -> {
/*GET DEVICE CURRENT BATTERY LEVEL*/
int batteryPercent = Utility.getInstance().getBatteryPercentage(LocationService.this);
/* CALCULATE DISTANCE BETWEEN LAT LONG INTERVALS*/
if (latitude != 0 && longitude != 0) {
Location.distanceBetween(latitude, longitude, mCurrentLocation.getLatitude(), mCurrentLocation.getLongitude(), results1);
distanceInMeters = results1[0];
}
latitude = mCurrentLocation.getLatitude();
longitude = mCurrentLocation.getLongitude();
/*CHECK IF DEVICE HAS ACTIVE INTERNET CONNECTION*/
String networkStatus = Utility.getInstance().checkConnection(LocationService.this) ? "1" : "0";
/*CHECK NETWORK SIGNAL STRENGTH*/
String signalStrength = Utility.getInstance().getSignalStrength(LocationService.this);
SQLiteDBHandler db = SQLiteDBHandler.getInstance(LocationService.this);
db.insertDeviceLocation(mCurrentLocation.getLatitude(), mCurrentLocation.getLongitude(), Build.VERSION.SDK_INT >= Build.VERSION_CODES.O ? mCurrentLocation.getSpeedAccuracyMetersPerSecond() : mCurrentLocation.getSpeed(), sdf.format(Calendar.getInstance().getTime()), distanceInMeters, batteryPercent, networkStatus, signalStrength);
});
}
protected void createLocationRequest() {
mGoogleApiClient.connect();
mLocationRequest = new LocationRequest();
mLocationRequest.setInterval(UPDATE_INTERVAL_IN_MILLISECONDS);
mLocationRequest.setSmallestDisplacement(5);
mLocationRequest.setFastestInterval(FASTEST_UPDATE_INTERVAL_IN_MILLISECONDS);
mLocationRequest.setPriority(LocationRequest.PRIORITY_HIGH_ACCURACY);
}
/**
* Requests location updates from the FusedLocationApi.
*/
public void startLocationUpdates() {
if (!mRequestingLocationUpdates) {
mRequestingLocationUpdates = true;
if (ActivityCompat.checkSelfPermission(this, Manifest.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION) != PackageManager.PERMISSION_GRANTED && ActivityCompat.checkSelfPermission(this, Manifest.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION) != PackageManager.PERMISSION_GRANTED) {
return;
}
LocationServices.FusedLocationApi.requestLocationUpdates(
mGoogleApiClient, mLocationRequest, this);
isEnded = true;
}
}
/**
* Removes location updates from the FusedLocationApi.
*/
public void stopLocationUpdates() {
if (mRequestingLocationUpdates) {
mRequestingLocationUpdates = false;
LocationServices.FusedLocationApi.removeLocationUpdates(mGoogleApiClient, this);
}
}
#Override
public void onDestroy() {
mHandler.removeCallbacksAndMessages(null);
stopLocationUpdates();
super.onDestroy();
}
}

I think that this codelab is the best solution. Without the WorkManager, but for me it works in AccessibilityService ( I realized it like an alternative to ForegroundService) to escape the permanent notification https://codelabs.developers.google.com/codelabs/background-location-updates-android-o/#0

Background location update in Android periodically

I am Using Fused Location Provider Google api client to get the location for every 5 minutes . It is updating both in background and also when the application is killed . But it is Stopped updating after some 2 to 3 days . i have tested in most of the android devices.
I am calling this Service from an Activity and i am Killing the application, it is sending location updates for every 5 minutes for almost 3 days after that it is getting stopped .I tried So many times.
public class GPSTracker extends Service implements
GoogleApiClient.ConnectionCallbacks,
GoogleApiClient.OnConnectionFailedListener,
com.google.android.gms.location.LocationListener {
protected static final String TAG = "Location...";
private Context mContext = this;
/**
* Tracks the status of the location updates request.
*/
public static Boolean mRequestingLocationUpdates;
/**
* Time when the location was updated represented as a String.
*/
protected String mLastUpdateTime;
/**
* Provides the entry point to Google Play services.
*/
protected GoogleApiClient mGoogleApiClient;
/**
* Stores parameters for requests to the FusedLocationProviderApi.
*/
protected LocationRequest mLocationRequest;
/**
* Represents a geographical location.
*/
protected Location mCurrentLocation;
public static boolean isEnded = false;
#Override
public void onCreate() {
super.onCreate();
buildGoogleApiClient();
}
#Nullable
#Override
public IBinder onBind(Intent intent) {
return null;
}
#Override
public int onStartCommand(Intent intent, int flags, int startId) {
Log.d("LOC", "Service init...");
isEnded = false;
mRequestingLocationUpdates = false;
mLastUpdateTime = "";
// buildGoogleApiClient();
if (mGoogleApiClient.isConnected() && mRequestingLocationUpdates) {
startLocationUpdates();
}
return START_STICKY;
}
#Override
public void onConnected(Bundle bundle) {
startLocationUpdates();
}
#Override
public void onConnectionSuspended(int i) {
// The connection to Google Play services was lost for some reason. We call connect() to
// attempt to re-establish the connection.
Log.i(TAG, "Connection suspended==");
mGoogleApiClient.connect();
}
#Override
public void onLocationChanged(Location location) {
mCurrentLocation = location;
mLastUpdateTime = DateFormat.getTimeInstance().format(new Date());
double latitude = location.getLatitude();
double longitude = location.getLongitude();
StringBuilder stringBuilder = new StringBuilder();
StringBuilder latlong = stringBuilder.append(latitude + "," + longitude);
Calendar cal = Calendar.getInstance();
String zone = TimeZone.getDefault().getDisplayName(false, android.icu.util.TimeZone.SHORT);
SimpleDateFormat formatter = new SimpleDateFormat("dd-MMM 'at' h:mm a");
Date date = new Date();
String localtime = (formatter.format(date)).toString();
Date myDate = new Date();
Calendar calendar = Calendar.getInstance();
calendar.setTimeZone(TimeZone.getTimeZone("UTC"));
calendar.setTime(myDate);
date = calendar.getTime();
SimpleDateFormat dateFormatter = new SimpleDateFormat("yyyy-MM-dd'T'HH:mm:ss zz");
dateFormatter.setTimeZone(TimeZone.getTimeZone("UTC"));
String utc = dateFormatter.format(date);
// DateFormat df = DateFormat.getTimeInstance();
// df.setTimeZone(TimeZone.getTimeZone("gmt"));
// String gmtTime = df.format(new Date());
String model = Build.MODEL;
String reqString = Build.VERSION.RELEASE
+ " " + Build.VERSION_CODES.class.getFields()[android.os.Build.VERSION.SDK_INT].getName();
// Date currentTime = Calendar.getInstance().getTime();
// String localtime = currentTime.toString();
PreferencesClass preferencesClass = new PreferencesClass(mContext);
String id = preferencesClass.getFingerPrint();
Data data = null;
try {
JSONObject jsonObject = new JSONObject();
jsonObject.put("userId", id);
jsonObject.put("latLon", latlong);
jsonObject.put("timeZone", zone);
jsonObject.put("localTime", localtime);
jsonObject.put("osVersion",reqString);
jsonObject.put("phoneModel",model);
jsonObject.put("utcTime",utc);
data = new Data();
data.setData(jsonObject.toString());
if (data != null) {
if (Utility.isConnectingToInternet(mContext)) {
// boolean isChecked = preferencesClass.getIsChecked();
// if (isChecked){
LocationWebServiceMgr locationWebServiceMgr = new LocationWebServiceMgr();
locationWebServiceMgr.Location(data, new CallBackInterface() {
#Override
public void onResponse(ArrayList<Object> objects, ResponseMetaData responseMetaData) {
Log.d(TAG, "onResponse: Succesfully added the location to server");
// Toast.makeText(getApplicationContext(), "added to server", Toast.LENGTH_LONG).show();
}
#Override
public void onFailure(ResponseMetaData t) {
}
});
// } else {
// Log.d("serverCall", "Location Permission not available ");
// }
} else {
Log.e("serverCall", "Network not available");
}
}
} catch (Exception e) {
e.printStackTrace();
}
}
#Override
public void onConnectionFailed(ConnectionResult connectionResult) {
// Refer to the javadoc for ConnectionResult to see what error codes might be returned in
// onConnectionFailed.
Log.i(TAG, "Connection failed: ConnectionResult.getErrorCode() = " + connectionResult.getErrorCode());
}
/**
* Builds a GoogleApiClient. Uses the {#code #addApi} method to request the
* LocationServices API.
*/
protected synchronized void buildGoogleApiClient() {
Log.i(TAG, "Building GoogleApiClient===");
mGoogleApiClient = new GoogleApiClient.Builder(this)
.addConnectionCallbacks(this)
.addOnConnectionFailedListener(this)
.addApi(LocationServices.API)
.build();
createLocationRequest();
}
/**
* Sets up the location request. Android has two location request settings:
* {#code ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION} and {#code ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION}. These settings control
* the accuracy of the current location. This sample uses ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION, as defined in
* the AndroidManifest.xml.
* <p/>
* When the ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION setting is specified, combined with a fast update
* interval (5 seconds), the Fused Location Provider API returns location updates that are
* accurate to within a few feet.
* <p/>
* These settings are appropriate for mapping applications that show real-time location
* updates.
*/
protected void createLocationRequest() {
mGoogleApiClient.connect();
mLocationRequest = new LocationRequest();
// Sets the desired interval for active location updates. This interval is
// inexact. You may not receive updates at all if no location sources are available, or
// you may receive them slower than requested. You may also receive updates faster than
// requested if other applications are requesting location at a faster interval.
mLocationRequest.setInterval(Constants.UPDATE_INTERVAL_IN_MILLISECONDS);
// Sets the fastest rate for active location updates. This interval is exact, and your
// application will never receive updates faster than this value.
mLocationRequest.setFastestInterval(Constants.FASTEST_UPDATE_INTERVAL_IN_MILLISECONDS);
// mLocationRequest.setSmallestDisplacement(Constants.DISPLACEMENT);
//mLocationRequest.setPriority(LocationRequest.PRIORITY_HIGH_ACCURACY);
}
/**
* Requests location updates from the FusedLocationApi.
*/
protected void startLocationUpdates() {
if (!mRequestingLocationUpdates) {
mRequestingLocationUpdates = true;
// The final argument to {#code requestLocationUpdates()} is a LocationListener
if (ActivityCompat.checkSelfPermission(this, Manifest.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION) != PackageManager.PERMISSION_GRANTED && ActivityCompat.checkSelfPermission(this, Manifest.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION) != PackageManager.PERMISSION_GRANTED) {
// TODO: Consider calling
// ActivityCompat#requestPermissions
// here to request the missing permissions, and then overriding
// public void onRequestPermissionsResult(int requestCode, String[] permissions,
// int[] grantResults)
// to handle the case where the user grants the permission. See the documentation
// for ActivityCompat#requestPermissions for more details.
return;
}
LocationServices.FusedLocationApi.requestLocationUpdates(
mGoogleApiClient, mLocationRequest, this);
Log.i(TAG, " startLocationUpdates===");
isEnded = true;
}
}
}

you can create service for do this
public class TimeService extends Service {
// constant
public static final long NOTIFY_INTERVAL = 10 * 1000; // 10 seconds
// run on another Thread to avoid crash
private Handler mHandler = new Handler();
// timer handling
private Timer mTimer = null;
#Override
public IBinder onBind(Intent intent) {
return null;
}
#Override
public void onCreate() {
// cancel if already existed
if(mTimer != null) {
mTimer.cancel();
} else {
// recreate new
mTimer = new Timer();
}
// schedule task
mTimer.scheduleAtFixedRate(new TimeDisplayTimerTask(), 0, NOTIFY_INTERVAL);
}
class TimeDisplayTimerTask extends TimerTask {
#Override
public void run() {
// run on another thread
mHandler.post(new Runnable() {
#Override
public void run() {
// display toast
startService(new Intent(this, MyService.class));
}
});
}
private String getDateTime() {
// get date time in custom format
SimpleDateFormat sdf = new SimpleDateFormat("[yyyy/MM/dd - HH:mm:ss]");
return sdf.format(new Date());
}
}
and service for location
public class MyService extends Service
{
private static final String TAG = "BOOMBOOMTESTGPS";
private LocationManager mLocationManager = null;
private static final int LOCATION_INTERVAL = 1000;
private static final float LOCATION_DISTANCE = 10f;
private class LocationListener implements android.location.LocationListener
{
Location mLastLocation;
public LocationListener(String provider)
{
Log.e(TAG, "LocationListener " + provider);
mLastLocation = new Location(provider);
}
#Override
public void onLocationChanged(Location location)
{
Log.e(TAG, "onLocationChanged: " + location);
mLastLocation.set(location);
}
#Override
public void onProviderDisabled(String provider)
{
Log.e(TAG, "onProviderDisabled: " + provider);
}
#Override
public void onProviderEnabled(String provider)
{
Log.e(TAG, "onProviderEnabled: " + provider);
}
#Override
public void onStatusChanged(String provider, int status, Bundle extras)
{
Log.e(TAG, "onStatusChanged: " + provider);
}
}
LocationListener[] mLocationListeners = new LocationListener[] {
new LocationListener(LocationManager.GPS_PROVIDER),
new LocationListener(LocationManager.NETWORK_PROVIDER)
};
#Override
public IBinder onBind(Intent arg0)
{
return null;
}
#Override
public int onStartCommand(Intent intent, int flags, int startId)
{
Log.e(TAG, "onStartCommand");
super.onStartCommand(intent, flags, startId);
return START_STICKY;
}
#Override
public void onCreate()
{
Log.e(TAG, "onCreate");
initializeLocationManager();
try {
mLocationManager.requestLocationUpdates(
LocationManager.NETWORK_PROVIDER, LOCATION_INTERVAL, LOCATION_DISTANCE,
mLocationListeners[1]);
} catch (java.lang.SecurityException ex) {
Log.i(TAG, "fail to request location update, ignore", ex);
} catch (IllegalArgumentException ex) {
Log.d(TAG, "network provider does not exist, " + ex.getMessage());
}
try {
mLocationManager.requestLocationUpdates(
LocationManager.GPS_PROVIDER, LOCATION_INTERVAL, LOCATION_DISTANCE,
mLocationListeners[0]);
} catch (java.lang.SecurityException ex) {
Log.i(TAG, "fail to request location update, ignore", ex);
} catch (IllegalArgumentException ex) {
Log.d(TAG, "gps provider does not exist " + ex.getMessage());
}
}
#Override
public void onDestroy()
{
Log.e(TAG, "onDestroy");
super.onDestroy();
if (mLocationManager != null) {
for (int i = 0; i < mLocationListeners.length; i++) {
try {
mLocationManager.removeUpdates(mLocationListeners[i]);
} catch (Exception ex) {
Log.i(TAG, "fail to remove location listners, ignore", ex);
}
}
}
}
private void initializeLocationManager() {
Log.e(TAG, "initializeLocationManager");
if (mLocationManager == null) {
mLocationManager = (LocationManager) getApplicationContext().getSystemService(Context.LOCATION_SERVICE);
}
}
}

Use workmanager to reschedule your location service. Check if location service not running then start from scheduler.
To read more regarding workmanager click here

Create a class for location get.
private class LocationListener implements android.location.LocationListener
{
Location mLastLocation;
public LocationListener(String provider)
{
Log.e(TAG, "LocationListener " + provider);
mLastLocation = new Location(provider);
}
#Override
public void onLocationChanged(Location location)
{
Log.e(TAG, "onLocationChanged: " + location);
mLastLocation.set(location);
}
#Override
public void onProviderDisabled(String provider)
{
Log.e(TAG, "onProviderDisabled: " + provider);
}
#Override
public void onProviderEnabled(String provider)
{
Log.e(TAG, "onProviderEnabled: " + provider);
}
#Override
public void onStatusChanged(String provider, int status, Bundle extras)
{
Log.e(TAG, "onStatusChanged: " + provider);
}
}
in onLocation(Location location) change method you will get current let,long

For that, you can use AlarmManager or firebase jobdispatcher or job scheduler to trigger any event after specific intervals. I suggest you to use AlarmManager which are easiest.
Refer this code to set alarm:
Calendar calendar = Calendar.getInstance();
calendar.setTimeInMillis(System.currentTimeMillis());
int notificationID = 2018;
AlarmManager alarmManager = (AlarmManager) getSystemService(Context.ALARM_SERVICE);
Intent intent = new Intent(this, AlarmReceiver.class);
PendingIntent pendingIntent = PendingIntent.getBroadcast(this, notificationID, intent, PendingIntent.FLAG_UPDATE_CURRENT);
alarmManager.setRepeating(AlarmManager.RTC_WAKEUP, calendar.getTimeInMillis(),5*1000, pendingIntent);
And you can cancel alarm like this way:
AlarmManager alarmManager = (AlarmManager)getSystemService(Context.ALARM_SERVICE);
Intent intent = new Intent(this, AlarmReceiver.class);
PendingIntent pendingIntent = PendingIntent.getBroadcast(this, notificationID, intent, PendingIntent.FLAG_CANCEL_CURRENT);
alarmManager.cancel(pendingIntent);
pendingIntent.cancel();
Note: Beginning with API 19 (KITKAT) alarm delivery is inexact: the OS will shift alarms in order to minimize wakeups and battery use. There are new APIs to support applications which need strict delivery guarantees; see setWindow(int, long, long, PendingIntent) and setExact(int, long, PendingIntent). Applications whose targetSdkVersion is earlier than API 19 will continue to see the previous behavior in which all alarms are delivered exactly when requested.

Can not get accurate location while travelling in bus without internet

I am developing offline car tracker android application. It will update location after 5 min and stores it in SQLite.I used FusedLocationAPI but can not get accurate location while travelling in bus without Internet. I am getting accuracy 999m and getting same location after every 5 minutes.
I set alarm manager to 5 minutes.
public static void startAlarmManager(Context context)
{
preferences =context.getSharedPreferences(Constant.SHARED_PREF_NAME, Context.MODE_PRIVATE);
int duration= Integer.parseInt(preferences.getString(Constant.DURATION_SHARED_PREF,Constant.CONSTANT_DURATION_SHARED_PREF));
Log.d("duration",duration+"");
alarmManager = (AlarmManager)context.getSystemService(Context.ALARM_SERVICE);
gpsTrackerIntent = new Intent(context, GpsTrackerAlarmReceiver.class);
pendingIntent = PendingIntent.getBroadcast(context, 0, gpsTrackerIntent, 0);
alarmManager.setRepeating(AlarmManager.ELAPSED_REALTIME_WAKEUP,
SystemClock.elapsedRealtime(),
5*60000,
pendingIntent);
}
It will fire broadcast receiver.
public class GpsTrackerAlarmReceiver extends WakefulBroadcastReceiver {
private static final String TAG = "GpsTrackerAlarmReceiver";
#Override
public void onReceive(Context context, Intent intent) {
LocationManager manager = (LocationManager) context.getSystemService(Context.LOCATION_SERVICE );
boolean statusOfGPS = manager.isProviderEnabled(LocationManager.GPS_PROVIDER);
if(statusOfGPS) {
context.startService(new Intent(context, LocationService.class));
}
}
}
This is location service. I am getting location with this way.
public class LocationService extends Service implements
GoogleApiClient.ConnectionCallbacks,
GoogleApiClient.OnConnectionFailedListener,
LocationListener {
private static final String TAG = "LocationService";
public static GoogleApiClient googleApiClient;
private LocationRequest locationRequest;
public Context context;
private DatabaseHelper db;
private boolean currentlyProcessingLocation = false;
#Override
public void onCreate() {
super.onCreate();
}
#Override
public int onStartCommand(Intent intent, int flags, int startId) {
Log.d(TAG, "onStartCommand");
if (!currentlyProcessingLocation) {
currentlyProcessingLocation = true;
startTracking();
}
return START_NOT_STICKY;
}
private void startTracking() {
if (GooglePlayServicesUtil.isGooglePlayServicesAvailable(this) == ConnectionResult.SUCCESS) {
googleApiClient = new GoogleApiClient.Builder(this)
.addApi(LocationServices.API)
.addConnectionCallbacks(this)
.addOnConnectionFailedListener(this)
.build();
if (!googleApiClient.isConnected() || !googleApiClient.isConnecting()) {
googleApiClient.connect();
}
} else {
Log.e(TAG, "unable to connect to google play services.");
}
}
#Override
public void onConnected(#Nullable Bundle bundle) {
Log.d(TAG, "onConnected");
locationRequest = LocationRequest.create();
locationRequest.setInterval(1000); // milliseconds
locationRequest.setFastestInterval(1000); // the fastest rate in milliseconds at which your app can handle location updates
locationRequest.setPriority(LocationRequest.PRIORITY_HIGH_ACCURACY);
if (ActivityCompat.checkSelfPermission(this, Manifest.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION) != PackageManager.PERMISSION_GRANTED && ActivityCompat.checkSelfPermission(this, Manifest.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION) != PackageManager.PERMISSION_GRANTED) {
return;
}
LocationServices.FusedLocationApi.requestLocationUpdates(
googleApiClient, locationRequest, this);
}
#Override
public void onConnectionSuspended(int i) {
Log.e(TAG, "GoogleApiClient connection has been suspend");
}
#Override
public void onLocationChanged(Location location) {
Log.d(TAG, "onLocationChanged");
startupdate(location);
}
private void startupdate(Location location) {
if (location != null) {
db=new DatabaseHelper(this);
db.insertLocation(location.getLatitude(), location.getLongitude(), "FusedApi Provider", location.getAccuracy());
stopLocationUpdates();
stopSelf();
}
}
public void stopLocationUpdates() {
if (googleApiClient != null && googleApiClient.isConnected()) {
googleApiClient.disconnect();
}
}
#Override
public void onConnectionFailed(#NonNull ConnectionResult connectionResult) {
Log.e(TAG, "onConnectionFailed");
stopLocationUpdates();
stopSelf();
}
#Nullable
#Override
public IBinder onBind(Intent intent) {
return null;
}
}
Please help...if i am wrong. Thanks in advance.

When GPS is not practical you can use LocationManager.NETWORK_PROVIDER, this is location from the phone carrier that is less accurate than GPS but is available everywhere the carrier has a tower. The way I do it is a set a flag isGpsAvailable() to see if that is true I use GPS otherwise I use network provided location. This Google's doc provides detailed solutions including code snippets that you can use and change the way you it fits your needs.

Android Location update is happening twice

I want to run location update as a service. Now I can able to run the service correctly but the location updation is happening twice, Here is the code,
AndroidManifest.xml
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION" />
<service
android:name=".services.LocationService"
android:icon="#drawable/ic_location"
android:label="Location Service">
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.service.notification.service" />
</intent-filter>
</service>
In the Activity Class we are using startLocationService() to start the service and stopLocationService() to stop the service, Also created a Broadcast Receiver to get the location updation on the Activity Calss.
private BroadcastReceiver broadcastReceiver;
private Intent mLocationServiceIntent;
#Override
protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
setContentView(R.layout.activity_navigtaion_drawer);
AppController.getInstance().activityResumed();
broadcastReceiver = createBroadcastReceiver();
registerReceiver(broadcastReceiver, new IntentFilter(getPackageName()));
if (!Permissions.hasLocationPermission(this)) {
Permissions.requestLocationPermission(this, PermissionKeys.LOCATION_REQUEST_HOME_ON_RESUME);
} else
startLocationService();
}
private BroadcastReceiver createBroadcastReceiver() {
return new BroadcastReceiver() {
#Override
public void onReceive(Context context, Intent intent) {
if (intent.hasExtra(LocationService.LOCATION_UPDATED)) {
Bundle b = intent.getExtras();
if (b != null) {
Location mCurrentLocation = (Location) b.get(LocationService.LOCATION_UPDATED);
}
}
}
};
}
//Function To Start the Service
public void startLocationService() {
if (mLocationServiceIntent == null)
mLocationServiceIntent = new Intent(this, LocationService.class);
startService(mLocationServiceIntent);
}
//Function To Stop the Service
public void stopLocationService() {
if (mLocationServiceIntent != null)
stopService(mLocationServiceIntent);
}
LocationService.java
public class LocationService extends Service implements LocationListener, GoogleApiClient.ConnectionCallbacks, GoogleApiClient.OnConnectionFailedListener {
public static final String LOCATION_UPDATED = "LocationUpdated";
public static final String LATITUDE = "Latitude";
public static final String LONGITUDE = "Longitude";
LocationRequest mLocationRequest;
GoogleApiClient mGoogleApiClient;
private static final String TAG = "###LocationService:: ";
private static final int LOCATION_INTERVAL = 15000;
private static final int FASTEST_INTERVAL = 10000;
private static final float LOCATION_DISTANCE = 7f;
#Override
public void onCreate() {
if (isGooglePlayServicesAvailable()) {
mLocationRequest = new LocationRequest();
mLocationRequest.setInterval(LOCATION_INTERVAL);
mLocationRequest.setFastestInterval(FASTEST_INTERVAL);
mLocationRequest.setPriority(LocationRequest.PRIORITY_HIGH_ACCURACY);
//mLocationRequest.setSmallestDisplacement(10.0f); /* min dist for location change, here it is 10 meter */
mGoogleApiClient = new GoogleApiClient.Builder(this)
.addApi(LocationServices.API)
.addConnectionCallbacks(this)
.addOnConnectionFailedListener(this)
.build();
mGoogleApiClient.connect();
}
}
//Check Google play is available or not
private boolean isGooglePlayServicesAvailable() {
int status = GooglePlayServicesUtil.isGooglePlayServicesAvailable(getApplicationContext());
return ConnectionResult.SUCCESS == status;
}
#Override
public void onConnected(Bundle bundle) {
Log.e(TAG, "Connected");
startLocationUpdates();
}
#Override
public void onConnectionSuspended(int i) {
Log.e(TAG, "Connection suspended");
}
protected void startLocationUpdates() {
Log.e(TAG, "Start Location Updates");
try {
int permissionCheck = ContextCompat.checkSelfPermission(this, Manifest.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION);
if (permissionCheck == PackageManager.PERMISSION_GRANTED) {
PendingResult<Status> pendingResult = LocationServices.FusedLocationApi.requestLocationUpdates(mGoogleApiClient, mLocationRequest, this);
}
} catch (IllegalStateException e) {
}
}
#Override
public void onLocationChanged(Location location) {
if (location != null) {
Log.e(TAG, "Location Changed : " + location.getLatitude() + "," + location.getLongitude());
Intent intent = new Intent(getPackageName());
intent.putExtra(LOCATION_UPDATED, location);
sendBroadcast(intent);
}
}
/* LocationListener[] mLocationListeners = new LocationListener[]{
new LocationListener(LocationManager.GPS_PROVIDER),
new LocationListener(LocationManager.NETWORK_PROVIDER)
};*/
#Override
public IBinder onBind(Intent arg0) {
return null;
}
#Override
public int onStartCommand(Intent intent, int flags, int startId) {
super.onStartCommand(intent, flags, startId);
return START_STICKY;
}
#Override
public void onConnectionFailed(#NonNull ConnectionResult connectionResult) {
Log.e(TAG, "onConnectionFailed:: "+connectionResult.getErrorMessage());
}
}

I have fixed this issue by adding a condition checking before start the service,
My updated startLocationService() function is like,
//Function To Start the Service
public void startLocationService() {
if (mLocationServiceIntent == null)
mLocationServiceIntent = new Intent(this, LocationService.class);
if(!isServiceRunning(HomeScreenActivity.this, LocationService.class)) {
startService(mLocationServiceIntent);
}
}
Here is the function to check if the service is already running or not.
//This function is to check the service is already running or not
public boolean isServiceRunning(Context context, Class<?> serviceClass) {
ActivityManager manager = (ActivityManager) context.getSystemService(Context.ACTIVITY_SERVICE);
for (ActivityManager.RunningServiceInfo service : manager.getRunningServices(Integer.MAX_VALUE)) {
if (serviceClass.getName().equals(service.service.getClassName())) {
Log.e("ServiceRunning", serviceClass.getSimpleName() + " is alredy running");
return true;
}
}
return false;
}

FusedLocaionAPI Searching GPS signal stops

I have a service that when it creates and starts, initiates prerequisites of using FusedLocationAPI . buildGoogleApiClient() and createLocationRequest() with parameters that initiated by my getConfig() method from database.
This solution works great and accurate with parameters like:
UPDATE_INTERVAL= 10000 (10 sec) , FASTEST_INTERVAL= 5000 (5 sec) , DISPLACEMENT= 10 ( m )
But I need to set interval up to 5 minutes. So when i set prameters like :
UPDATE_INTERVAL= 300000 (5 min) , FASTEST_INTERVAL= 180000 (3 min) , DISPLACEMENT= 10 ( m )
GPS behaves differently and after 30 seconds stops searching GPS and location notification that blinks, disappears.
And starts searching again after device locked and unlocked or this Service stops and starts again.
Here is my service. Please tell me why searching GPS stops right after 30 seconds.
Thanks in advanece.
public class MainService extends Service implements ConnectionCallbacks,
OnConnectionFailedListener, LocationListener {
private final static String TAG = MainActivity.class.getSimpleName();
private static int UPDATE_INTERVAL;
private static int FASTEST_INTERVAL;
private static int DISPLACEMENT;
private GoogleApiClient mGoogleApiClient;
private LocationRequest mLocationRequest;
private Location mLastLocation;
public String deviceIMEI;
public boolean isGpsEnabled = false;
DatabaseHelper mDBHelper;
#Override
public IBinder onBind(Intent intent) {
return null;
}
#Override
public void onCreate() {
super.onCreate();
getDeviceIMEI();
getConfig();
startForeGroundService();
if (checkPlayServices() && checkLocationServices()) {
buildGoogleApiClient();
createLocationRequest();
}
}
#Override
public int onStartCommand(Intent intent, int flags, int startId) {
if (mGoogleApiClient != null)
mGoogleApiClient.connect();
else {
stopForeground(true);
stopSelf();
}
return (START_NOT_STICKY);
}
#Override
public void onDestroy() {
stopForeground(true);
if (mGoogleApiClient != null)
LocationServices.FusedLocationApi.removeLocationUpdates(
mGoogleApiClient, this);
mGoogleApiClient.disconnect();
}
#SuppressWarnings("deprecation")
public void startForeGroundService() {
Notification note = new Notification(
R.drawable.track_notification_alert,
"GPS tracking started ...", System.currentTimeMillis());
Intent i = new Intent();
i.setFlags(Intent.FLAG_ACTIVITY_CLEAR_TOP
| Intent.FLAG_ACTIVITY_SINGLE_TOP);
PendingIntent pi = PendingIntent.getActivity(this, 0, i, 0);
note.setLatestEventInfo(this, "GPS is active.",
"Now this tablet is under tracking. ", pi);
note.flags |= Notification.FLAG_NO_CLEAR;
startForeground(1337, note);
}
protected synchronized void buildGoogleApiClient() {
mGoogleApiClient = new GoogleApiClient.Builder(this)
.addConnectionCallbacks(this)
.addOnConnectionFailedListener(this)
.addApi(LocationServices.API).build();
}
protected void createLocationRequest() {
mLocationRequest = new LocationRequest();
mLocationRequest.setInterval(UPDATE_INTERVAL);
mLocationRequest.setFastestInterval(FASTEST_INTERVAL);
mLocationRequest.setSmallestDisplacement(DISPLACEMENT);
mLocationRequest.setPriority(LocationRequest.PRIORITY_HIGH_ACCURACY);
}
private boolean checkLocationServices() {
LocationManager lm = (LocationManager) getApplicationContext()
.getSystemService(LOCATION_SERVICE);
isGpsEnabled = lm.isProviderEnabled(LocationManager.GPS_PROVIDER);
return isGpsEnabled;
}
private boolean checkPlayServices() {
int resultCode = GooglePlayServicesUtil
.isGooglePlayServicesAvailable(this);
if (resultCode != ConnectionResult.SUCCESS) {
return false;
}
return true;
}
#Override
public void onConnected(Bundle arg0) {
LocationServices.FusedLocationApi.requestLocationUpdates(
mGoogleApiClient, mLocationRequest, this);
if (Globals.isSatelliteFix && Globals.isGPSEnable)
setPoint();
}
#Override
public void onConnectionSuspended(int arg0) {
mGoogleApiClient.connect();
}
#Override
public void onConnectionFailed(ConnectionResult result) {
Log.i(TAG, "Connection failed: ConnectionResult.getErrorCode() = "
+ result.getErrorCode());
}
#Override
public void onLocationChanged(Location location) {
mLastLocation = location;
if (Globals.isSatelliteFix && Globals.isGPSEnable)
setPoint();
}
private void setPoint() {
mDBHelper = new DatabaseHelper(getApplicationContext());
mLastLocation = LocationServices.FusedLocationApi
.getLastLocation(mGoogleApiClient);
if (mLastLocation != null) {
double latitude = mLastLocation.getLatitude();
double longitude = mLastLocation.getLongitude();
try {
Point p = new Point();
p.setId(UUID.randomUUID().toString());
p.setIMEI(deviceIMEI);
p.setLatitude(String.valueOf(latitude));
p.setLongitude(String.valueOf(longitude));
p.setTimeStamp(createTimeStamp());
long result = mDBHelper.addPoint(p);
if (result != -1) {
Log.i(TAG, "Insertion Successfull With RowId: " + result);
} else
Log.e(TAG, "Insertion Error");
} catch (Exception e) {
e.printStackTrace();
Log.e(TAG, "Insertion Error: " + e.getMessage());
}
}
}
public String createTimeStamp() {
String strTimeStamp = new SimpleDateFormat("yyyy-MM-dd_kk:mm:ss")
.format(new Date());
return strTimeStamp;
}
public void getDeviceIMEI() {
TelephonyManager telephonyManager = (TelephonyManager) getSystemService(Context.TELEPHONY_SERVICE);
deviceIMEI = telephonyManager.getDeviceId();
}
public long getTimeInMiliSeconds() {
Calendar calendar = Calendar.getInstance();
Date date = calendar.getTime();
return date.getTime();
}
public void getConfig() {
Config config = new Config();
mDBHelper = new DatabaseHelper(getApplicationContext());
config = mDBHelper.getConfig();
UPDATE_INTERVAL = config.getUpdateInterval();
FASTEST_INTERVAL = config.getFastestInterval();
DISPLACEMENT = config.getSmallestDisplacement();
}
}