Android Location Coordinates - Automatic Location Data Capture
The Appxiom SDK provides seamless location coordinate tracking for Android applications by leveraging existing location permissions. When your application has already obtained location access, the SDK automatically captures location coordinates without requiring additional setup or permissions.
How Location Tracking Works
Passive Location Collection
The Appxiom SDK uses a passive approach to location tracking:
- No GPS Activation: The SDK does not directly engage GPS or location services
- Existing Permissions: Utilizes location data only when your app already has access
- Automatic Capture: Coordinates are collected automatically when available
- No Extra Setup: No additional configuration or permissions required
Implementation Details
Automatic Integration
Location tracking is enabled automatically when you initialize the Appxiom SDK:
// Standard SDK initialization - location tracking included
// No additional setup required for location tracking
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Does Appxiom SDK require location permissions to function?
A: No, the Appxiom SDK does not require location permissions. It only captures location data when your app already has location access through its apps own permissions.
Q: Will the SDK request location permissions from users?
A: No, the SDK never requests location permissions. It only uses location data that your application has already been granted access to.
Q: How does the SDK obtain location coordinates?
A: The SDK automatically captures location data when your application has an active location lock or recent location access through Android's location services.
Q: Can I disable location tracking in the Appxiom SDK?
A: Location tracking is passive and automatic. If your app doesn't have location permissions, no location data will be collected by the SDK.
Q: Does the SDK activate GPS or location services?
A: No, the SDK does not activate GPS or location services. It only captures coordinates when location services are already active for your application.
Q: Is location data required for the SDK to work properly?
A: No, location data is optional. The SDK functions completely normally without location data - it simply provides additional context when available.
Q: How is location data privacy protected?
A: Location data is encrypted during transmission, securely stored, and only collected when your app legitimately has location access through proper permissions.
Q: Do I need to modify my location permission requests for the SDK?
A: No modifications needed. The SDK automatically works with whatever location permissions your app requests and receives.
Q: Will the SDK interfere with my app's location services?
A: No, the SDK uses a completely passive approach and will not interfere with your app's location functionality or performance.
Q: How accurate is the location data captured by the SDK?
A: Location accuracy depends on your app's location permission level and the device's location sources (GPS, network, etc.).
Q: When is location data captured by the SDK?
A: Location data is captured automatically whenever an issue is detected and your app has recent or active location access.
Q: How is location data used in issue reporting?
A: Location coordinates provide geographic context for issues, helping identify location-specific problems or patterns in your app's performance.
Q: Can I access location data in issue callbacks?
A: Yes, location information is included in the IssueView object when available, providing coordinates and location metadata.
Q: What happens if location data is unavailable?
A: If location data is not available, location fields in issue reports will be empty. This does not affect any other SDK functionality.
Q: How can location data help improve my app?
A: Location context helps identify geographic patterns in crashes, performance issues, or feature failures, enabling location-specific optimizations.