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Diffstat (limited to 'location/java/android/location/LocationManager.java')
| -rw-r--r-- | location/java/android/location/LocationManager.java | 13 |
1 files changed, 13 insertions, 0 deletions
diff --git a/location/java/android/location/LocationManager.java b/location/java/android/location/LocationManager.java index 9027fc2..da760a1 100644 --- a/location/java/android/location/LocationManager.java +++ b/location/java/android/location/LocationManager.java @@ -81,6 +81,19 @@ public class LocationManager { public static final String GPS_PROVIDER = "gps"; /** + * A special location provider for receiving locations without actually initiating + * a location fix. This provider can be used to passively receive location updates + * when other applications or services request them without actually requesting + * the locations yourself. This provider will return locations generated by other + * providers. You can query the {@link Location#getProvider()} method to determine + * the origin of the location update. + * + * Requires the permission android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION, although if the GPS + * is not enabled this provider might only return coarse fixes. + */ + public static final String PASSIVE_PROVIDER = "passive"; + + /** * Key used for the Bundle extra holding a boolean indicating whether * a proximity alert is entering (true) or exiting (false).. */ |