ACCESSCOARSELOCATION

ACCESSCOARSELOCATION is a permission that can be requested by Android applications. It allows an app to access the device's approximate location. This approximate location is derived from sources like cell tower IDs and Wi-Fi access points. It is less precise than the device's exact GPS location, which is typically obtained through the ACCESSFINE LOCATION permission.

Developers request ACCESSCOARSELOCATION when an application needs location information but does not require a high degree of accuracy. Examples include location-based services that can function with a general area, such as showing nearby businesses or providing weather forecasts for the user's city. Requesting only coarse location is a good practice for user privacy, as it minimizes the amount of sensitive location data shared with the app.

When an app requests ACCESSCOARSELOCATION, the user is presented with a dialog asking for their consent. The user can choose to grant or deny the permission. If granted, the app can then query the device for its approximate location. If denied, the app will not receive any location information and may need to provide a degraded user experience or inform the user about the missing functionality. Users can manage location permissions for installed apps at any time through the device's settings.