Turn on GPS with XAMARIN

Question

How can I turn on the GPS if fhe GPS is turn off with XAMARIN in Android system?

My devices is not rooted.

Answer 1

You could invoke the corresponding system dialog.

Check if GPS is available, if not, navigate to system Settings to turn it on.

 protected override void OnResume()
    {
        base.OnResume();
        checkGPSEnabled();
    }

 private void checkGPSEnabled()
    {
        LocationManager manager = GetSystemService(Context.LocationService) as LocationManager;
        if (!manager.IsProviderEnabled(LocationManager.GpsProvider))
        {
            Intent intent = new Intent(Android.Provider.Settings.ActionLocat‌​ionSourceSettings);
            intent.SetFlags(ActivityFlags.ClearTop | ActivityFlags.NewTask);
            StartActivity(intent);
        }
    }