Question: How Do I Know If My Location Is Turned on Android?
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To get current Geo location in android google maps,you should turn on your device location option.To check whether the location is on or not,you can simple call this method from your onCreate() method. I use such way for NETWORK_PROVIDER but you can add and for GPS.

How do I know if my Android is location enabled?

Access your Android Settings menu. Select Location Services. Turn on “Allow Access to my Location.”

How do I know if my location is turned on?

Swipe down from the top of the screen. Touch and hold Location . If you don’t find Location , tap Edit or Settings . Then drag Location into your Quick Settings.
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When you have Google Location Accuracy turned on, your phone uses these sources to get the most accurate location:

  1. GPS.
  2. Wi-Fi.
  3. Mobile networks.
  4. Sensors.
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