I am still hung up on Maps, News&Weather etc. not finding location or force closing. So question: I looked under /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db from root explorer and the value for "location providers allowed is GPS. Could that have something to do with my problems? Would changing it to Network do anything?
Not sure if the settings will help, but conventional wisdom on this issue is to run FakeGPS for this.
doncaruana said:
Not sure if the settings will help, but conventional wisdom on this issue is to run FakeGPS for this.
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Thank you for the suggestion. I did install FakeGPS when I read somewhere in the forum that it works. It did make Google Search bar work and Google Maps stopped force-closing -- still keeps asking for location though--- but it had no effect on the News and Weather widget force-closing.
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Is there a way to get applications to install on the Kindle Fire that require location? I don't plan on using the location part of these apps but I would like the other features on them.
I can't get them to side load. It keeps saying it can't install the application.
I still don't know why they didn't include WiFi location on this thing. That would be good enough for me and there isn't anymore cost to Amazon.
RJ McKenzie said:
Is there a way to get applications to install on the Kindle Fire that require location? I don't plan on using the location part of these apps but I would like the other features on them.
I can't get them to side load. It keeps saying it can't install the application.
I still don't know why they didn't include WiFi location on this thing. That would be good enough for me and there isn't anymore cost to Amazon.
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Have you tried enabling mock locations and even going so far as to set up tetherGPS?
Also, what apps are you trying to load that aren't loading?
I'm having the same problem with various apps. The good news is that the Amazon app store is expanding rapidly and the apps you want may be available there now.
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Felnarion said:
Have you tried enabling mock locations and even going so far as to set up tetherGPS?
Also, what apps are you trying to load that aren't loading?
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Never heard of mock locations, I will have to look into that.
The two apps that I would like either or of are c:geo or the geocaching app. Mainly for getting info and logging.
teookie said:
I'm having the same problem with various apps. The good news is that the Amazon app store is expanding rapidly and the apps you want may be available there now.
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Thanks, I will have to keep on checking to see if they get available. Being that they are location based apps, who knows if Amazon will allow you to install them.
I would love for someone to figure out a way to install the Google location into the Kindle Fire.
Mock locations work. In addition to enabling that and finding Assn app to fake location you'll need to enable network,gps as location sources as this fields outs used to determine requisite location processing regardless of whether you have GPS or cellular chips.
You should be able too follow generic mock location instructions for gingerbread, you'll also need to edit settings.DB manually.
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Mock locations work. In addition to enabling that and finding Assn app to fake location you'll need to enable network,gps as location sources as this fields outs used to determine requisite location processing regardless of whether you have GPS or cellular chips.
You should be able too follow generic mock location instructions for gingerbread, you'll also need to edit settings.DB manually.
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Well the main issue is will the app install then? I'm thinking the Fire is rejecting any app that says it requires location services to be enabled.
Well I finally got the app to install. It only took editing the AndroidManifest.xml file. I took out the line that says it needs to use the maps library.. The app installs, but won't run because it requires this library. Force closes everytime. Now we know the issue why it's not installing. No Google libraries are on the Amazon Kindle.
Well I got the application to install and work successfully. The issue was not having the Google Maps framework installed http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20123452 .
And then on top of that I enabled mock locations which helps with the app as well. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1362472
The stock Settings is a small subset of the full Settings.
I know that I could load SuperDuperNooter and get the full Settings and a free set of steak knives, but I'd really like to know how it's all done manually.
I tried installing Settings.apk and SettingsProvider from the emulator but it just gave me a boot loop.
Good thing that I had backed up this morning.
Yes, I can do settings with adb pull, sqlite3, adb push, but I was looking for something simpler.
Renate NST said:
The stock Settings is a small subset of the full Settings.
I know that I could load SuperDuperNooter and get the full Settings and a free set of steak knives, but I'd really like to know how it's all done manually.
I tried installing Settings.apk and SettingsProvider from the emulator but it just gave me a boot loop.
Good thing that I had backed up this morning.
Yes, I can do settings with adb pull, sqlite3, adb push, but I was looking for something simpler.
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Thanks for looking into this (and from saving me from installing settings.apk myself!). It would be great to be able to turn off location tracking post-installation. Please keep us posted!
I don't think that your location is enabled at all.
If you load up Google Maps it won't know where your are.
Code:
adb pull /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db settings.db
sqlite3 settings.db
select * from secure where name='location_providers_allowed';
Will return:
Code:
5|location_providers_allowed|gps
But of course you have no GPS
I found Google Maps was able to find about where I was based off of my current WiFi connection. It was kind of interesting, and entertained me during most of a class.
Googie2149 said:
I found Google Maps was able to find about where I was based off of my current WiFi connection. It was kind of interesting, and entertained me during most of a class.
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Exactly. On devices with a fully functional setting.apk, once you turn off location tracking Google Maps will not be able to wifi to determine our location (this of course is not a complain about the developer who made the nook tool app).
So you are saying, with adb, it is possible to replace the settings.apk?
Can you provide a download link for the apk you used?
Googie2149 said:
I found Google Maps was able to find about where I was based off of my current WiFi connection. It was kind of interesting, and entertained me during most of a class.
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Hi,
did You used another software for that or just Google Maps app (or was it google maps on a web browser)?
I've tried to localize myself but it was loading (refreshing) and i cancelled it after a while, should I wait a little longer?
Soea said:
Hi,
did You used another software for that or just Google Maps app (or was it google maps on a web browser)?
I've tried to localize myself but it was loading (refreshing) and i cancelled it after a while, should I wait a little longer?
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Just the Google Maps app from the Market.
Hi Everyone,
I was trying to test out a WiFi tethering application (Open Garden). Open garden on Nook HD+ said that it needs the location services. I had turned off WiFi because I was trying to use Bluetooth tethering. Since HD+ does not have GPS, I could not do it. But even if I were to turn the WiFi on, how do I enable location services?
Also has anybody tried WiFi tethering of Nook HD+ to a cell phone for internet connection?
Thank you for any help.
Best Regards,
RaliR
RALIR said:
Hi Everyone,
I was trying to test out a WiFi tethering application (Open Garden). Open garden on Nook HD+ said that it needs the location services. I had turned off WiFi because I was trying to use Bluetooth tethering. Since HD+ does not have GPS, I could not do it. But even if I were to turn the WiFi on, how do I enable location services?
Also has anybody tried WiFi tethering of Nook HD+ to a cell phone for internet connection?
Thank you for any help.
Best Regards,
RaliR
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You have to be rooted and open the settings database with SQLite Editor. And change the blank value in location allowed to network.
leapinlar said:
You have to be rooted and open the settings database with SQLite Editor. And change the blank value in location allowed to network.
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Hi Leapinlar,
Thank you for your quick note. I did go into the settings database and made a couple of changes though nothing stood out very clearly. Can I impose on you to give me very specific instructions if you could. Obviously what I tried did not solve my problem.
Thank you again for being patient and helpful to newbies.
Best Regards,
RaliR
RALIR said:
Hi Leapinlar,
Thank you for your quick note. I did go into the settings database and made a couple of changes though nothing stood out very clearly. Can I impose on you to give me very specific instructions if you could. Obviously what I tried did not solve my problem.
Thank you again for being patient and helpful to newbies.
Best Regards,
RaliR
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Open the settings database in settings storage. Click on the secure table. Look for location providers allowed. In the value, it was originally blank. Type in network. Then install Google maps. You can get it on someone0's gapps thread. Then go to settings, device info, developers options and toggle the mock locations checkbox until the allow Google location dialog box pops up. Say ok. You are done.
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Ok, this seems to work for me. After following these directions above, I downloaded two apps, GPS Bluetooth to my nook and Bluetooth GPS output to my phone (galaxy nexus). Pair the devices, follow directions for each including set mock location provider in the tablet app, and voila, I have a GPS enabled Google maps on my tablet!
I also tether with Wi-Fi to get data. Now if I could just get the compass to connect...
Ps, need to wake lock my phone on GPS, uses a lot of power, with GPS, BT, 4g, and Wi-Fi all running.
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leapinlar said:
Open the settings database in settings storage. Click on the secure table. Look for location providers allowed. In the value, it was originally blank. Type in network. Then install Google maps. You can get it on someone0's gapps thread. Then go to settings, device info, developers options and toggle the mock locations checkbox until the allow Google location dialog box pops up. Say ok. You are done.
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I never get any pop up dialog box when I enable mock locations. I've updated my settings to network and tried uninstalling/reinstalling Maps before updating the mock locations but nothing happens when I turn it on and Maps isn't finding me. Any ideas?
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I never get any pop up dialog box when I enable mock locations. I've updated my settings to network and tried uninstalling/reinstalling Maps before updating the mock locations but nothing happens when I turn it on and Maps isn't finding me. Any ideas?
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And you have gapps installed?
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rlefranc said:
I never get any pop up dialog box when I enable mock locations. I've updated my settings to network and tried uninstalling/reinstalling Maps before updating the mock locations but nothing happens when I turn it on and Maps isn't finding me. Any ideas?
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Me either, but it works for me anyway...enabled inside MAPS.
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And you have gapps installed?
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I do. I'm rooted, running Google Play, Gmail, YouTube and Movies & TV. Maps installs fine and will function to look up a location or map directions but when I tap the icon to find my current location I get a small white box on the screen but I can't read it because it must be in white font.
I apologize if this was repeated - the search toolbar isn't working.
I'm having trouble with my phone recognizing that my location settings are on.
I open g+
press 'locations'
an error pops up that says 'location reporting must be enabled'
it gives me an option to 'go to location settings'
i go there and everything is set to on/checked
when my boyfriend tries detecting me on google maps, it says i am sharing my location with him, and he can't see me. i try all of that again, and its one giant circle of nothing getting accomplished. Anyone else having this issue?
oolretaw said:
I apologize if this was repeated - the search toolbar isn't working.
I'm having trouble with my phone recognizing that my location settings are on.
I open g+
press 'locations'
an error pops up that says 'location reporting must be enabled'
it gives me an option to 'go to location settings'
i go there and everything is set to on/checked
when my boyfriend tries detecting me on google maps, it says i am sharing my location with him, and he can't see me. i try all of that again, and its one giant circle of nothing getting accomplished. Anyone else having this issue?
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There are two places to turn on location, one is in the phone settings/locations the other is for google to access those locations in accounts/google/location access. Double check that those are both on, then go into maps/settings/location access and make sure that is enabled as well as location history and location reporting. Just going of of memory on this one but I think this should get you going.
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There are two places to turn on location, one is in the phone settings/locations the other is for google to access those locations in accounts/google/location access. Double check that those are both on, then go into maps/settings/location access and make sure that is enabled as well as location history and location reporting. Just going of of memory on this one but I think this should get you going.
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Thanks for the reply, unfortunately EVERYTHING is on, everywhere. I've triple checked it all. Yet my phone still detects that something isn't enabled. That's what I'm confused about!
oolretaw said:
Thanks for the reply, unfortunately EVERYTHING is on, everywhere. I've triple checked it all. Yet my phone still detects that something isn't enabled. That's what I'm confused about!
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Weird, maybe wipe data for maps and google framework services.
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ifly4vamerica said:
Weird, maybe wipe data for maps and google framework services.
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I actually figured it out...luckily with timing on my side, I went into the google latitude website where I had my location as hidden. that's why it wasn't showing up! I turned it to 'detect my location' and I showed up on the maps! Thanks for your help!
Nice, glad you got it all sorted out.
Hey all,
Just got a 6p and have run into an issue. I need the ability to set a fake location but I can't seem to get it to stick on the 6p.
I have tried a few different apps and even ran the expert mode via root with the " Fake GPS" app by MegApps. The location settings are set to device only with both WiFi and Bluetooth scanning options turned off. Yet no matter what I seem to do, the phone still picks up its native gps signal canceling out my mock location.
Anyone know a fix or have any suggestion? Any insight would be appreciated
Running stock with root and tried android N
Edit: After trying numerous apps I finally found one that worked properly. Not sure what's different about it but "Location Cheater" in the play store works
Hey I saw three apps with "Location Cheater" as a name in the play store. Which one worked?
marl1234 said:
Hey I saw three apps with "Location Cheater" as a name in the play store. Which one worked?
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Here you go
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rosteam.fakegps
Sorry double post
I try to follow the link you provided earlier
And google play shows "no item found" or smth like that
Is it removed or something?
Could you please upload it somewhere
Thx in advance
Ps pardon my english