GPS enabling

[doll00]

hi,

I would like to make a simple macro:

1. when connected to Android Auto or to specified bluetooth device turn on the GPS (location)

2. when disconnected turn the GPS off


unfortunately I don't have rooted device and I don't want to root it for various reasons.....

is it still possible to create a macro working like that?
my device: Samsung Galaxy S10, Android 12

thank you for your comments and help

regards

 

[Dm114]

hi,

I would like to make a simple macro:

1. when connected to Android Auto or to specified bluetooth device turn on the GPS (location)

2. when disconnected turn the GPS off


unfortunately I don't have rooted device and I don't want to root it for various reasons.....

is it still possible to create a macro working like that?
my device: Samsung Galaxy S10, Android 12

thank you for your comments and help

regards

The principle should be simple. Use triggers this way:

T1: specific BT1 connected
T2: specific BT2 connected
T3: specific BT1 disconnected
T4: specific BT2 disconnected
A: IF T1 OR T2 fired
A: turn GPS on
A: else
A: turn GPS off
A: END IF

This is what would work on my (intentionally old) Android v9 I'm struggling every day to NOT upgrade!

Unfortunately I'm not sure it works as simply on v12...

 

[doll00]

The principle should be simple. Use triggers this way:

T1: specific BT1 connected
T2: specific BT2 connected
T3: specific BT1 disconnected
T4: specific BT2 disconnected
A: IF T1 OR T2 fired
A: turn GPS on
A: else
A: turn GPS off
A: END IF

This is what would work on my (intentionally old) Android v9 I'm struggling every day to NOT upgrade!

Unfortunately I'm not sure it works as simply on v12...

thank for your answer.
yes it seems simple but to do it as you described, the root permission is required :-(.
unfortunately, I don't have rooted phone and I can't root it ...... company phone

.

 

[Dm114]

thank for your answer.
yes it seems simple but to do it as you described, the root permission is required :-(.
unfortunately, I don't have rooted phone and I can't root it ...... company phone

.

No you shouldn't need to be rooted!

Have a try.

 

[dhj49er]

hi,

I would like to make a simple macro:

1. when connected to Android Auto or to specified bluetooth device turn on the GPS (location)

2. when disconnected turn the GPS off

To turn off GPS are you turning off Location?
If so, Macrodroid, along with any other app, will have limitations imposed by Google. For example it will not be possible to get the wifi SSID. Consequently, both Macrodroid and the Helper require Location on always.

Why are you turning off GPS?

It's not a drain on the battery unless you are running an app which accesses gps continuously.

If it's to prevent Google tracking your phone, disable Google location history and Google location sharing to stop Google tracking your phone.

I keep location on all time.