Android Question Getting position from wifi or other means

[JMB]

Hi there,

I've been playing around with the GPS tutorials, and I note that when I use Google Maps, it gets a position really quickly even though the GPS has no lock - I've used various different apps to show that the GPS has no position but Google Maps comes up with a pretty accurate position anyway.

I presume this is using Wifi information - is this correct? And is there any way in B4A to access this position data while waiting for a GPS signal?

Thanks,

JMB

 

[BillMeyer]

@JMB - Yes Sir, you presume correct.

Also take a look here https://www.b4x.com/android/forum/threads/google-maps-with-fusedlocationprovider.83876/

Now my turn to presume - You are probably creating an app to do something with those strange looking wasp like machines with the huge fan on the top to keep the pilot cool - I hear if that fan stops the pilot sweats profusely !!

 

[JMB]

I am indeed, although the good news is that even when the engines stop the big fan doesn't... You just descend rather quickly which certainly makes one pay attention!

 

[JMB]

Specifically, I fly the Sikorsky S92. It's got a VERY big fan!