LocationManager. requestLocationUpdates() <http://developer.android.com/reference/android/location/LocationManager.html#requestLocationUpdates%28java.lang.String,%20long,%20float,%20android.app.PendingIntent%29> LocationListener. onLocationChanged <http://developer.android.com/reference/android/location/LocationListener.html#onLocationChanged%28android.location.Location%29>(Location <http://developer.android.com/reference/android/location/Location.html> location)
you are passed the location in the CB. no need to call getLastKnown... On 12/2/09 1:10 PM, stanlick wrote: > I *am* using the listener loop and using getLastKnownLocation from the > locationManager inside the onLocationChanged() method. Is this not > the correct pattern? > > On Dec 2, 2:31 pm, Lance Nanek<[email protected]> wrote: > >> Why are you using getLastKnownLocation if you want a fresh fix? The >> documentation says it won't even start the location provider. Use >> requestLocationUpdates. >> >> On Dec 2, 2:53 pm, stanlick<[email protected]> wrote: >> >> >>> Didn't we put a man on the moon? It can't be done seems a little lazy >>> today! >>> >> >>> I have read all the posts about this topic and I understand the >>> arguments being made. However, I would like to know how Google Maps >>> can return my *current* location yet while driving the same stretch of >>> road, the Android API often (not always) gives me a last known >>> location that was miles back. I need to be able to rely on the API to >>> provide me with a *current location* and I have tried all the tricks >>> being proposed here and elsewhere. Is there lower level code >>> someplace that could ping the phone's radio for a "fresh fix?" >>> >> >>> If you have solved this riddle, I would be happy to pay for your >>> solution. >>> >> >>> Peace, >>> Scott >>> > -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Developers" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en
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