Question

I have an app that uses the GPS.

My problem is that when I get to the part that the GPS is looking for a signal and cant find it, it just keeps on searching. This kills the battery.

I used this:

this.locationManager.requestLocationUpdates(this.provider, 0,
                                            0, pendingIntent);

but it only sets the refresh rate. If the GPS is not locked than it keeps on trying.

I want it to stop after a few minutes of trying to get a lock.

What can I do?

Answer 1

If you want to not check for new location frequently you have to specify minimum time and minimum distance. the structure is like this :

 public void requestLocationUpdates (String provider, long minTime, float minDistance, PendingIntent intent)

for more information check this link : http://developer.android.com/reference/android/location/LocationManager.html#requestLocationUpdates%28java.lang.String,%20long,%20float,%20android.app.PendingIntent%29

Edit : Sorry i don’t understood your question. check this link, what you have to do is to set a timeout. Hope this help .
How to time out GPS signal acquisition