Location requests staying active indefinitely (roaming still not addressed)
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Description
Describe the bug
With the new 0.3.4 installed, any location request results in microG staying active indefinitely.
To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:
- Start any app which require (network) location.
- Send the app in the background.
- The location icon in the status bar remains on indefinitely, although no application is currently asking for location
- Long press quick button location. The last request is always microG. The fact that microG consistently shows last location request being made 0 minutes ago is an indication that microG (network) location remains active indefinitely.
Expected behavior
Any/all location requests should be momentary, especially when all location-requesting apps are in the background.
Screenshots
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System
Android Version: 13
Custom ROM: Samsung S20 (original firmware, debloated)
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Research direction
Start by reproducing the issue on Android 13 using the listed steps: request network location, background the requesting app, and check whether the status-bar location icon remains active. Trace the location-request lifecycle to determine why microG remains the last requester; done means requests stop when all requesting apps are in the background and the icon no longer stays active indefinitely.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- android, java
- Domain
- mobile
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100