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Posted to issues@cordova.apache.org by "Audrey So (JIRA)" <ji...@apache.org> on 2016/09/22 23:15:20 UTC
[jira] [Closed] (CB-11875) Cordova-Plugin-Geolocation requires
feature android.hardware.location.gps (android 21+)
[ https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/CB-11875?page=com.atlassian.jira.plugin.system.issuetabpanels:all-tabpanel ]
Audrey So closed CB-11875.
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Resolution: Fixed
> Cordova-Plugin-Geolocation requires feature android.hardware.location.gps (android 21+)
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> Key: CB-11875
> URL: https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/CB-11875
> Project: Apache Cordova
> Issue Type: Bug
> Components: Android, Plugin Geolocation
> Reporter: Warren Parad
> Assignee: Audrey So
> Labels: easyfix, newbie, patch
> Original Estimate: 24h
> Remaining Estimate: 24h
>
> Hello Google Play Developer,
> We're writing to let you know that the apps listed at the end of this email may be affected by an upcoming platform change.
> Action required: If your app requires GPS hardware to operate properly, you will need to explicitly add the "android.hardware.location.gps" uses-feature to your manifest.
> What’s changing
> We’re making a change on October 15th, 2016 that will affect apps targeting API version 21 (Android 5.0, Lollipop) or higher that use ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION but don't explicitly have the "android.hardware.location.gps" uses-feature. Going forward, these apps will be available to install on devices that don't have GPS hardware. In most cases this won't be an issue since Wi-Fi and Cell-ID based location provides high enough fidelity for the typical operation of these apps. However, any apps that require GPS hardware, such as GPS navigators, should explicitly add the *"android.hardware.location.gps" uses-feature* to their manifest.
> If your app requires GPS to function properly and you do not include android.hardware.location.gps in your manifest declaration, your users may have a poor app experience.
> Also, if you’re using the fused location provider and wish to receive the most accurate location samples from GPS (i.e. with PRIORITY_HIGH_ACCURACY), you must include the "android.hardware.location.gps" feature in your app’s manifest to ensure that Google Play only distributes your app to devices with GPS sensors.
> You can read more about this change in the Android Developers Help Center.
> Regards,
> The Google Play Team
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