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Asked: 2026-05-20T12:07:13+00:00

Is it advisable to implement both LocationManager.NETWORK_PROVIDER and LocationManager.GPS_PROVIDER with the differenct listener and

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Is it advisable to implement both LocationManager.NETWORK_PROVIDER and LocationManager.GPS_PROVIDER with the differenct listener and then unregister the listeners locationManager.removeUpdates(locationListener) ?

Because GPS_PROVIDER takes lot of time to return the values and sometimes doesn’t even gives a call back?

Also, we can have a locationManager.getLastKnownLocation(LocationManager.NETWORK_PROVIDER); in handler with a postDelayed to avoid a deadlock in case there aren’t any callbacks?

Any help by anyone?

Thanks in advance!!!

BR,
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  1. Editorial Team

    Hm afaik locationManager.getLastKnownLocation returns instantly, so you should not see any deadlocks?

    If you really need to manage your own LocationListeners, it is advisable to first register a Network-One and a two GPS-ones. Use the network-Listener to receive a first location (rough). Configure one GPS-Location-listener to receive all GPS-Updates. Once the location is accurate neough, switch to a managed GPS-Location-Listener, that only receives updates every x seconds and x meters diff. See http://developer.android.com/guide/topics/location/obtaining-user-location.html for more examples.

    If you want to display the location on a map, try MyLocationOverlay. It does all that for you.

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