When should I use ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION permission?

Question

I am building an Android app that will track the user\'s geolocation and draw their route on a map.

I am using the Google Play Services location API, as described here.<

Answer 1

Location can be determined by two ways:

Using NETWORK_PROVIDER
Using GPS_PROVIDER

1. Using NETWORK_PROVIDER

   Android permissions required for using this provider are either ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION or ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION.

2. Using GPS_PROVIDER

   Android permissions required for using this provider are only ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION