How can I check if GPS is enabled before I try to use it

Question

I have the following code and it\'s not good because sometimes GPS takes very long

How can I do the following:

1. Check if GPS is enabled
2. Use GPS if

Answer 1

Just using this, you can check GPS availability

    LocationManager mlocManager = (LocationManager) context.getSystemService(Context.LOCATION_SERVICE);;
    boolean enabled = mlocManager.isProviderEnabled(LocationManager.GPS_PROVIDER);