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GPS Locker

GPS Locker keeps an Android device’s GPS active when enabled.

About GPS Locker

GPS Locker keeps an Android device’s GPS active when enabled. By maintaining a GPS lock between moments when location is needed, it is intended to reduce the wait for a position fix that can occur when the receiver has been inactive. This can be useful for workflows that need location readiness at a particular moment, rather than waiting for GPS to reconnect after starting an app or activity. The app is described as lightweight and is designed to operate without external libraries. Its function is focused on keeping the GPS lock active; the supplied information does not list maps, location history, navigation, or location sharing. It does not change the coordinates or provide a substitute for GPS reception, and its benefit depends on device hardware and the environment in which satellite signals are received. GPS Locker has been tested across several Android versions, but the available description does not guarantee identical behavior on every device. It is a simple utility for maintaining GPS readiness rather than a full location-management application.

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