Trying to detect a movement change (using the LocationSensor)

[THUNDER_THUMBS]

trying to detect a movement change and log it, idk y it isnt working

tested it with 5km run, did not detect, the lat and long that i am printing also didnt change

[uskiara]

This isn't the solution, but for sure is an error:

and when I initialize the location sensor I do like that:

to have the fastest update rate (compatible with the GPS capabilities).

And this:

where AccuMin is = 5

There is also a nice explanation/tutorial on location sensor here:

location sensor tutorial

[Taifun]

@THUNDER_THUMBS

tested it with 5km run, did not detect, the lat and long

To get location changed events while your app is in the background you need background location permission

The locationservice extension is able to do it

App Inventor Extensions: Location Service | Pura Vida Apps

Taifun

[SteveJG]

You probably cam use a Foreground service. A background service might not be needed. I suspect the LS changed response will work while an app using a LS is in the Forerground.

Foreground GPS Location Service experiments and Tutorial by SteveJG

Foreground GPS Location Service experiments and Tutorial by SteveJG Use the Android GPS receiver using a Foreground service, capture locations and a make a Track. Three examples use the CloudDB, a fourth example uses a Google Spreadsheet to store the data.Create a List of location coordinates and display a Track on a Map. When the Foreground (KAS) service is activated: the app will continue to post to the database when and after the device screen closes. The…

You should be able to get location changed events while your app is in the Foreground.

[THUNDER_THUMBS]

i will try to integrate this with the itto background tasks extension

[THUNDER_THUMBS]

thanks, i will check out the tutorial

[THUNDER_THUMBS]

ya i saw this but i didnt understand the background extension they used, i will use itoo to run this in the foreground