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Asked: 2026-05-26T00:29:15+00:00

Right now, I only know of one method to do this: – Get last

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Right now, I only know of one method to do this:
– Get last known location
– Have the location manager request location updates

However, I really only need to get the CURRENT coordinates ONCE right when the application is called, but it’s not doing what I want.
What’s the simplest way to get the current coordinates? Is there something I could call or some code I could use just to get the location RIGHT NOW ?

thanks in advance! I’m still a little new with android development.

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    What’s the simplest way to get the current coordinates?

    There is no way to get the current coordinates on demand.

    Is there something I could call or some code I could use just to get the location RIGHT NOW ?

    No, for three related reasons:

    1. Not all location technologies are low power. GPS, for example, is a serious battery hog. Hence, GPS is not powered on unless something is actively seeking a GPS fix.

    2. Not all location technologies are instantaneous. GPS, for example, takes some number of seconds to get a fix after being powered on.

    3. No location technology is universally available. GPS, for example, may be unavailable because you are in a large building.

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