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justJay  
Status: Moderator Rank: Android Silver Senior Posts: 750 Join date: May 18, 2010 |
Allow Mock Locations? created on Sep 2, 2010 9:40:59 PM — modified on Sep 3, 2010 1:16:32 AM
What is this used for? Found it by Going to menu, settings, Applications, then Development on my HTC Droid Eris.
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justJay
Status: Moderator Rank: Android Silver Senior Posts: 750 Join date: May 18, 2010 |
RE: Allow Mock Locations? created on Sep 4, 2010 2:25:49 AM (via AndroidPIT app)
I guess everyone is as stumped as I am..........
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ireneL
Rank: Android Volunteer Posts: 116 Join date: Aug 19, 2010 |
RE: Allow Mock Locations? created on Sep 4, 2010 6:25:24 AM (via AndroidPIT app)
hi jay
l believe it works w/ gps for example if you dont want anyone with a gps locator locate your exact location you use this device and it will put you about 2 to 3 blocks away from where your actualy at. l constantly have mine on cause my family luvs to use the gps to keep an eye on me.lol try it if you don't like it you can always un check it. *G* |
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justJay
Status: Moderator Rank: Android Silver Senior Posts: 750 Join date: May 18, 2010 |
RE: Allow Mock Locations? created on Sep 5, 2010 3:15:42 AM (via AndroidPIT app)
Thanks for explaining this.. I like that idea.. turning it on now.
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ireneL
Rank: Android Volunteer Posts: 116 Join date: Aug 19, 2010 |
RE: Allow Mock Locations? created on Sep 5, 2010 4:06:29 AM (via AndroidPIT app) — modified on Sep 5, 2010 4:29:13 AM
Silly me forgot to tell you that you can check how it works by using google maps + menu+ locate me:^) as for helping you w/the explanation part, i just happen to know that one.lol i pick up quite a bit more bright idea from you and from other members, but that's why were here right? to learn and help each other out. :^) have a great labor day weekend.
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Douglas Carter
Status: Super Blogger Rank: Android Deity Posts: 1,892 Join date: Mar 8, 2010 |
RE: Allow Mock Locations? created on Sep 6, 2010 12:38:54 PM
Weird. Well, I don't use Latitude, or have anyone tracking my location that I know of, so I don't think I need to use this. I don't think I'd use it at all, especially if I forgot I turned it on, and was trying to locate myself on Google Maps.
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Jeremiah
Status: Moderator Rank: Android Silver Senior Posts: 718 Join date: Apr 28, 2010 |
RE: Allow Mock Locations? created on Sep 8, 2010 6:57:06 AM
I believe mock locations setting is used for development. I know with the android emulator you can telnet into the emulator and give the emulator a location, so that you can test your gps apps. It should work on a real phone too, if you have it connected to your computer through usb. Mock locations turns on or off this functionality.
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Jack McCarron Rank: Andryo Posts: 1 Join date: Oct 10, 2010 |
RE: Allow Mock Locations? created on Oct 10, 2010 6:40:12 PM
I have a very valuable use for Mock Locations. I am a full-time RVer and travel the USA constantly. While traveling, GPS constantly tells me where I am. However, when i want to know the location of campgrounds for the night, search engines and apps like "Places" and "Where" will only search the area where GPS says I am NOW. Mock locations (using My Fake Location) allows me to search the area where I WILL BE later in the day by faking the GPS location. Works GREAT.
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Douglas Carter
Status: Super Blogger Rank: Android Deity Posts: 1,892 Join date: Mar 8, 2010 |
RE: Allow Mock Locations? created on Oct 13, 2010 2:31:04 PM
Thanks for the tip. I might use that for future vacations when looking for attractions/restaurants that are nearby.
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Steven Blum
Status: Administrator Rank: Android Silver Senior Posts: 758 Join date: Apr 1, 2011 |
RE: Allow Mock Locations? created on Sep 15, 2011 9:55:42 AM
So it sounds like it sends a fake location to GPS. For more information about Google Maps, click here.
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