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How Do I Get the Current Gps Location Programmatically in Android?

James H. Sterling • • 4 min read
How Do I Get the Current Gps Location Programmatically in Android?
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How can I get my current location in Android using GPS?

Use Google Maps to Track Your Location

  1. Tap “My Location” (the bulls-eye target icon). This should center the map on your phone’s current location.
  2. Press and hold your finger on your current location that appears for more details.
  3. The GPS coordinates of your position will appear followed by the address.

How can I get current location in Android 10 programmatically?

Steps to get location in Android

  1. Provide permissions in manifest file for receiving location update.
  2. Create LocationManager instance as reference to the location service.
  3. Request location from LocationManager.
  4. Receive location update from LocationListener on change of location.
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James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.