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Issues with Tizen Web App Permissions for Geolocation – Emmanuel Katto Uganda

Hi Tizen Developer Community,

My name is Emmanuel Katto. I’m currently developing a Tizen web application that requires access to the device's geolocation features. However, I'm facing some challenges related to permissions:

  1. Permission Request: I’ve added the necessary permissions in the config.xml file, but my app still prompts for geolocation access every time it's launched. Is there a way to manage or streamline this request?

  2. Geolocation API Usage: I’m using the navigator.geolocation.getCurrentPosition method, but it seems to be returning an error when the app tries to fetch the location. Could this be related to the permissions not being correctly set?

  3. Testing on Emulator vs. Real Device: Is there a difference in how geolocation permissions are handled on the Tizen emulator compared to a real device? I’ve noticed my app works fine on the emulator but has issues when tested on a real device.

Any insights or guidance on how to resolve these issues would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!

Best,

Emmanuel Katto

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Harold cooper

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If you're facing issues with Tizen Web App Permissions for Geolocation, it could be due to incorrect configuration or missing permissions in the app settings. Tizen apps require explicit user consent for accessing location services, and if permissions are not correctly set, the app will not be able to retrieve geolocation data. Make sure that your Tizen web app's manifest file includes the necessary geolocation permissions, and ensure that the app asks for permission during runtime.

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When developing Tizen web apps, one of the common issues developers face is related to geolocation permissions. The Tizen operating system requires explicit user permission to access the device’s location services. However, some apps fail to request these permissions correctly, leading to issues in fetching the user’s location. To fix this, developers must ensure that the config.xml file includes the proper privilege tags such as <tizen:privilege name="http://tizen.org/privilege/location"/>. Additionally, users must enable location services on their device to allow the app to function properly.

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