expo-get-location v16.0.3

Allows reading geolocation information from the device without proprietary libraries, made for F-droid releases. Forked from expo-location.

How to use

import * as Location from 'expo-get-location';
import { LocationObject } from "expo-get-location";
...
    let { status } = await Location.requestForegroundPermissionsAsync();
    if (status !== 'granted') {
      console.log('Permission to access location was denied');
      return;
    }
    let location: LocationObject = await Location.getCurrentPositionAsync({});
    console.log(location.coords.latitude);
    console.log(location.coords.longitude);

Installation in managed Expo projects

For managed Expo projects, please follow the installation instructions in the API documentation for the latest stable release.

Installation in bare React Native projects

For bare React Native projects, you must ensure that you have installed and configured the expo package before continuing.

Add the package to your npm dependencies

npx expo install expo-get-location

Configure for iOS

Add NSLocationAlwaysAndWhenInUseUsageDescription, NSLocationAlwaysUsageDescription and NSLocationWhenInUseUsageDescription keys to your Info.plist:

<key>NSLocationAlwaysAndWhenInUseUsageDescription</key>
<string>Allow $(PRODUCT_NAME) to use your location</string>
<key>NSLocationAlwaysUsageDescription</key>
<string>Allow $(PRODUCT_NAME) to use your location</string>
<key>NSLocationWhenInUseUsageDescription</key>
<string>Allow $(PRODUCT_NAME) to use your location</string>

Run npx pod-install after installing the npm package.

Configure for Android

This module requires the permissions for approximate and exact device location. It also needs the foreground service permission to subscribe to location updates, while the app is in use. These permissions are automatically added.

<!-- Added permissions -->
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE" />

<!-- Optional permissions -->
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION" />

Note: on Android, you have to submit your app for review and request access to use the background location permission.