This is similar to my other answer here, updated to use the recently introduced FusedLocationProviderClient class. In order to use a FusedLocationProviderClient in conjunction with a Google Map: Wait until the Google Map is ready Request the Location permission at runtime if needed Request location updates once the permission is granted Update the Google Map … Read more
The fused location provider will only maintain background location if at least one client is connected to it. Now just turning on the location service will not guarantee storing the last known location. Once the first client connects, it will immediately try to get a location. If your activity is the first client to connect … Read more
Original Answer This is happening because FusedLocationProviderApi deprecated in a recent version of google play services. You can check it here. The official guide now suggests using FusedLocationProviderClient. You can find the detailed guide here. for e.g inside onCreate() or onViewCreated() create a FusedLocationProviderClient instance Kotlin val fusedLocationClient = LocationServices.getFusedLocationProviderClient(requireContext()) and for requesting the last … Read more