Geolocation in open source apps doesn't work

new_user4456

Hi! Geolocation works only in apps, which support proprietary Google's API apps like Google Maps, Telegram etc.
But, for example, in fully open source apps like Breezy Weather geolocation doesn't work at all.

I have "Reroute location requests to the OS" disabled.
In Settings --> Location:
Secure User Plane Location (SUPL) = "Standard server";
Predicted Satellite Data Service (PSDS) = "Standard server".

WiFi and Bluetooth scanning are enabled.

What should I try? Will be thankful for answer.

other8026

new_user4456 If you go into Settings > Apps > Sandboxed Google Play do you see anything under "potential issues" at the bottom? You may also want to check if Settings > Apps > Sandboxed Google Play > Google Location Accuracy is turned on as well.

If everything looks like it's set up correctly, does location work when you're outside? You can also try GPSTest to see if any satellites are detected. Here are the Github and Google Play links to GPSTest.

Carlos-Anso

new_user4456
Do you have a SIM in the phone?
Is the phone in airplane mode?

lcalamar

new_user4456
Yes - I have the same exact issue using Breezy Weather.

I needed to change my location service setting in Breezy Weather to use IP.SB - instead of Android - and that helps. Though I really don't have any idea what IP.SB is... (which is a little scary).

I have tried changing many of the possible location settings also - to no avail.

I would LOVE to find some good guides on how best to setup GOS location settings for optimal use and security... I know there is a lot of information out there - but since I don't really understand what most of the settings do - it feels like I'm chasing things.... (I'll post a new forum entry on that...)

Phead

Do you see error messages? Does the app in question has permission to access location data? What happens when you switch SUPL and PSDS to GrapheneOS servers?

I just tested BreezyWeather and it asked for location permissions and was able to locate me.

new_user4456

Phead

Do you see error messages?
No.

Does the app in question has permission to access location data?
Yes.

What happens when you switch SUPL and PSDS to GrapheneOS servers?
Nothing.

new_user4456

other8026 There is no "potential issues".
Google Location Accuracy is turned on.

matchboxbananasynergy

Make sure you have a clear view of the sky.

new_user4456

Google Weather app works perfectly, by the way.

other8026

Just curious, if you toggle "reroute location requests to the OS" back on and have a clear view of the sky, can apps get location then?

new_user4456

other8026 Not at all. Google's apps can't too.

other8026

new_user4456 Very strange. If you try another profile, does it work there?

Did location use to work but it doesn't anymore? Did you try with the stock OS, and did it work then?

de0u

new_user4456 Has the GPSTest app been tried?

lcalamar

lcalamar This is the forum post I added:
Help or Guide on Location Settings

new_user4456

Guys, I didn't do anything and now it works, lol.