Apps can't change that setting any more in recent versions of Android. Well they still can in some rare circumstances, I think, like some rooted phones.
In recent versions of Android just passing a large value for the minTime parameter of the LocationManager#requestLocationUpdates will do what you want automatically anyway. The GPS system will start, stay up for a few fixes, then shutdown and set an alarm for when it should start up again based on the minTime you passed. Other apps may be registered for updates as well, however, which can keep the GPS on, or make it come on more frequently. You can see details in this thread: http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers/browse_thread/thread/4bbd1593f41d1e97 If you want to do the same in older versions of Android you can just set an alarm yourself. When you get the alarm you can register for updates, then immediately remove updates once you have some, and wait for the alarm again. Your app won't be registered for updates in between alarms, so won't be responsible for keeping the GPS started. I have heard of a bug that keeps the GPS on even when no apps are registered for updates, but never ran into it myself. On Mar 5, 8:02 pm, GG <[email protected]> wrote: > I want to use GPS service for better accuracy in my program, but want > the location only once in every couple of hours. To get GPS location > the GPS had to be started already manually through Settings->Location > Security->Use GPS Satellites. But the problem is GPS continuously > running whether I need the location or not and drains the battery > quickly. My question is what is the equivalent API for the checkbox > selection of, > > Settings->Location Security->Use GPS Satellites > > appreciate your help. > > thanks, > GG -- 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
