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

There's no standard way, you have to do it on your own with the help of:

    if (locationManager.isProviderEnabled(LocationManager.GPS_PROVIDER)){
        //Do what you need if enabled...
    }else{
        //Do what you need if not enabled...
    }

And this permission in manifest:

As recommendation if GPS is not enabled, usually the standard specifies to popup the Location Settings Activity so the user can specifically enable it...

Hope this helps.

Regards!