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I have tried converting my functional android app that uses GPS over to the Playbook and it compiles, loads, and runs on the device, but hangs trying to access the GPS. I have figured out that there should be a user prompt displayed asking for permission to access the GPS location, but it never appears. I am using the android permission "android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION" and have tried coarse also, but I cannot get that user prompt to show up. Also, the app is not listed in settings >> security >> application permissions.

GPS does work on the device with other apps and I am NOT using Google Maps API's

Has anyone successfully done this with GPS, and if so, what permissions or work-arounds did you have to use. Thanks

Mobius
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  • For me everything works. I am using mapquest + GPS. I don´t remember any user prompt, but my app get GPS location. It works with Eclipse+convert. I have not yet tested to put this app on AppWorld. – Ondra May 14 '12 at 06:57
  • @OndraMorský Thanks for the reply. I have given up on this issue, and Blackberry development in general. After using the PlayBook for over a month, I have decided I don't care for it. – Mobius May 15 '12 at 23:52
  • I understand. The Android runtime seems to have more bugs than features. :) – Ondra May 16 '12 at 05:06

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If you're side-loading the app onto the device you don't get the prompt about permissions, nor will your app appear in the Security->Application Permissions section. See this thread for details.

Can't blame you for giving up on the Playbook though - it's a complete pain to develop on, as are all the other BlackBerry platforms!

vaughandroid
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