Android 10

Android 10

Device Location

If your app targets Android 10 (API level 29) or higher:

  • App cannot access the location unless said app is in the foreground. This feature is enabled by default.
  • There is, however, a new location permission called ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION that, if granted, could once again allow location information even if the app is in the background.

Location authorization changes

  • ​​​​​​​We find exactly the mechanism that already exists on iOS. it’s really the same thing now. the user has the choice to decide whether or not the application can use the backgound.

Warning: Geofences and bluetooth beacons won’t be detected in the background if the application has the “While using the app” permission.

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