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native geolocation deprecated on Android

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#430 opened on Nov 11, 2014

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Description

I struggle to make the geolocation works on Android, using ngCordova and of course the org.apache.cordova.geolocation plugin.

I came across this Jira: https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/CB-5977

Is ngCordova aware of this deprecation?

What is the best way today to use geolocation on Android with ngCordova? Indeed, it seems that, when the plugin is installed, Android always try to use the native way, that..isn't available any more.

Should I write an ugly pseudo-code like: if(window.cordova && isAndroid()) { useTheBrowserImplementation()} elseif(window.cordova && isIos()) {useNgCordova())} ?

Thanks a lot,

Michael

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javascriptandroid
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mobile
Issue type
bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
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1-3 hours
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mostly clear
Prerequisites
Cordova basicsAndroid developmentJavaScript
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
30
Research direction
Investigate the Apache Cordova Jira issue CB 5977 regarding deprecation of native geolocation on Android. Look at the comments in this GitHub issue for suggested workarounds. Consider recommending migration to Ionic Native as the repository description suggests. Also check if there is a solution using the browser based geolocation fallback.