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Android requires apps request location permissions in order to access Wi-Fi IP info.
by esc861 8y ago
Android requires apps request location permissions in order to access Wi-Fi IP info.
- SalimoS 8y agoHe was talking about the server knowing your ip not your application requestion WiFi ip info
- gbear605 8y agoAren’t they able to get the ip just by connecting to any server?
- esc861 8y agoYes, although they won't get the whole Wi-Fi scan list, which means no fine grained triangulation, and also no BSSID, but it's definitely imperfect. It's also very frustrating if you are using the Wi-Fi APIs for legitimate purposes. Having to explain to a user why you need location permissions in order to set up a Wi-Fi peripheral isn't easy.
- izacus 8y agoThat doesn't matter at all if your request is being location stamped because it came from a Starbucks / your home WiFi IP.