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ASF GitHub Bot commented on CB-11875:
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Github user mikepsinn commented on the issue:
https://github.com/apache/cordova-plugin-geolocation/pull/81
@stevengill @asfgit @audreyso Just curios, are you sure we want to add
this?
According to Google, it will "ensure that Google Play only distributes your
app to devices with GPS sensors".
I'm very well missing something, but it seems like that would make it
impossible to use this plugin in apps that also wish to be made available to
non-GPS-containing devices (which would still be able to get Wi-Fi and Cell-ID
based location data).
I'd love to know what you think! Thanks!
Here's the email I got:
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.
> Cordova-Plugin-Geolocation requires feature android.hardware.location.gps
> (android 21+)
> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> 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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