How can i turn on GPS automatically as my android application launches in Ice cream sandwhich

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I want to make an android application which can automatically turn on GPS as it is launched. I am having Ice cream sandwhich.please help me

You can't and you shouldn't - it's ethically questionable to override something the user has set that has security/privacy considerations. — thegrinner, Jul 18 '13 at 12:28

score 6 · Answer 1 · answered Jul 18 '13 at 12:27

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You can't on unrooted device.

Your best option is to show a dialog to user and ask him to turn on those settings (one button might start intent to forward user to location settings).

answered Jul 18 '13 at 12:27

Arkadiusz 'flies' Rzadkowolski

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Yep, the best proof of this is that Google's navigation app does the same thing. – Zoltán Jul 18 '13 at 12:28

How can i turn on GPS automatically as my android application launches in Ice cream sandwhich

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