How to migrate to Location API from an older API?

Migrating to the new Location API from an older API involves several steps to ensure that your application continues to function smoothly while taking advantage of the latest improvements and features. Below is a simple guide on how to perform this migration.

Steps to Migrate to Location API

  1. Update your project dependencies to include the latest library versions featuring the new Location API.
  2. Replace deprecated methods with the new API methods in your codebase.
  3. Update permissions in your AndroidManifest.xml file, if required.
  4. Test your application thoroughly to ensure all locations and geofencing functionalities work as expected.

Example Code

// Old Location API Code LocationManager locationManager = (LocationManager) getSystemService(Context.LOCATION_SERVICE); locationManager.requestLocationUpdates(LocationManager.GPS_PROVIDER, 5000, 10, locationListener); // New Location API Code FusedLocationProviderClient fusedLocationClient = LocationServices.getFusedLocationProviderClient(this); fusedLocationClient.requestLocationUpdates(locationRequest, locationCallback, Looper.getMainLooper());

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