GPS Locker

Keep the GPS locked at all times on an Android device.

GPS Locker is an app for Android that keeps the GPS locked at all times when activated. This allows the GPS to usable at key moments instead of potentially waiting minutes for the GPS to lock. The app was tested with Android 4.4, 9, and 13. The app targets Android 3-13. The app is very light weight and uses no external libraries.

I made this app because previously I was using an adware app from Google Play and I could not find anything that does this in F-Droid.

License: GNU General Public License v2.0 only
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Version 0.1.1 (11) suggested Added on Apr 20, 2024

This version requires Android 3.0 or newer.

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Permissions
- access location in the background
  
  This app can access location at any time, even while the app is not in use.
- access approximate location only in the foreground
  
  This app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
- access precise location only in the foreground
  
  This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
- run foreground service
  
  Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
- show notifications
  
  Allows the app to show notifications
- control vibration
  
  Allows the app to control the vibrator.
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