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Asked: 2026-05-18T01:40:08+00:00

(this is about the LocationManager class in android). Is there a way of using

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(this is about the LocationManager class in android).

Is there a way of using requestLocationUpdates, but in some way that allows it to give me results for the best active provider every time? I could pass it the result of getBestProvider, but then it will always return results from that provider, and it wouldn’t work as I expect if the user turns the gps on/off.

My code is in a background service.

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    Is there a way of using requestLocationUpdates, but in some way that allows it to give me results for the best active provider every time?

    No, though you are welcome to register separate LocationListeners for multiple providers.

    I could pass it the result of getBestProvider, but then it will always return results from that provider, and it wouldn’t work as I expect if the user turns the gps on/off.

    Your LocationListener is notified when its provider is enabled and disabled. If your current provider is disabled, you might register a LocationListener with a backup provider.

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