[APP] Location Cache Viewer/Blocker [ROOT] v0.6

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mopodo

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Aug 16, 2009
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Simple app that lets you see what locations have been cached on your android device.
You can take a look at them in a list (text) and on map.

Root is required to read and delete the location cache!

Block Cache will change permissions on the file so the LocationProvider can't write the files back to disk.

Changelog
v0.2
- blocking (chattr)
- delete files
v0.3
- blocking for all devices with busybox installed
- fix for "no data"
v0.4
- gpx export
- fix force close on map
v0.5
- fix for another FC
v0.6
- maps shows accuracy
- clean ups and bugfixes

FAQ
Can I block the cache without root?
Yes, disable "Use wireless networks" under "Location & Security settings"
But you have to live with a slower location lock on maps.

Showing Map does not work (Force close)?
You should update your ROM/GApps
Your device has a buggy Google Maps Library installed

Screenshots are blurred for privacy reasons! ;)

Android Market
https://market.android.com/details?id=ch.rrelmy.android.locationcachemap

YAAM Market
http://yaam.mobi/dev/app.php?id=ch.rrelmy.android.locationcachemap

Source at github.com
https://github.com/rrelmy/LocationCacheMap


Credits go to packetlss and stericson


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con247

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I am in awe. It knows everywhere i have been since monday. I have GPS off too! Good app.. it could be used to spy on spouses too. I am the 1st review in the market :)
 

hrk

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:D I wanted to code it during this weekend... looks very nice to me, especially the map mode!
 
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AlexAlien1966

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Feb 20, 2011
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No Data until 9th of March only

App is working fine, and shows correct information, but only until 9th of March, no data logged afterwards (which i like).

Is this based on the fact that using Network for Location is disabled? I am sure it is.

What about GPS data? Where could this be stored?

BTW, blocking the kernel in Droidwall should help a bit, as it tries to send data to Google Analytics!


Cheers
Alex
 

mopodo

Senior Member
Aug 16, 2009
142
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Internet is only used for the map tiles

If you have disabled "use wireless networks" under Location no data should be cached.

There is no cache for gps locks.
 

sarshadd

Senior Member
Dec 29, 2010
203
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mine says no data found, which I think is hard to believe because i have use wireless networks enabled in location services....
hmmm
 
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jggimi

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Jan 8, 2011
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Thank you!

I've been traveling this week, the info is.....startlingly scary, and fascinating.

Every Android user should install this!
 

jjank11

Member
Jan 5, 2011
32
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Nice app, good for awareness. Everyone should opt-out of the Google location sharing if they are concerned about being tracked. They ask you regarding this
 

Villis87

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Jun 30, 2010
106
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Wouldn't be good if we could delete the "culprit" files? Which are they? Is it easy to add such a feature in the app, or it will need s-off?
 

0x6d6b

Member
Feb 17, 2011
25
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Wouldn't be good if we could delete the "culprit" files? Which are they? Is it easy to add such a feature in the app, or it will need s-off?

The files are "/data/data/com.google.android.location/files/cache.wifi" and "/data/data/com.google.android.location/files/cache.cell".

Just disable "Use wireless networks" under Settings -> Location & security and be happy... Google makes it your choice to store these information. If you don't want it just disable it.
 
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    Simple app that lets you see what locations have been cached on your android device.
    You can take a look at them in a list (text) and on map.

    Root is required to read and delete the location cache!

    Block Cache will change permissions on the file so the LocationProvider can't write the files back to disk.

    Changelog
    v0.2
    - blocking (chattr)
    - delete files
    v0.3
    - blocking for all devices with busybox installed
    - fix for "no data"
    v0.4
    - gpx export
    - fix force close on map
    v0.5
    - fix for another FC
    v0.6
    - maps shows accuracy
    - clean ups and bugfixes

    FAQ
    Can I block the cache without root?
    Yes, disable "Use wireless networks" under "Location & Security settings"
    But you have to live with a slower location lock on maps.

    Showing Map does not work (Force close)?
    You should update your ROM/GApps
    Your device has a buggy Google Maps Library installed

    Screenshots are blurred for privacy reasons! ;)

    Android Market
    https://market.android.com/details?id=ch.rrelmy.android.locationcachemap

    YAAM Market
    http://yaam.mobi/dev/app.php?id=ch.rrelmy.android.locationcachemap

    Source at github.com
    https://github.com/rrelmy/LocationCacheMap


    Credits go to packetlss and stericson


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    This app just reports no data found.
    Yet if I run http://market.android.com/details?id=com.bafflesoft.locationcache.viewer it reports data as expected. Guess this app still has a few issues.

    One point worth mentioning is that your cell provider already has a good record of your movements.

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