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ASF GitHub Bot commented on CB-11875:
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Github user stevengill commented on the issue:
https://github.com/apache/cordova-plugin-geolocation/pull/81
@mikepsinn it would be great to add a note in the readme!
We will see how this change affects users. If lots of people complain over
time, we may end up going the other way with GPS not needed by default and
users having to manually add the permission + uses-feature.
> 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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