Welcome to my Geofence project. This was a project that started in 2017 with a group of four as part of the Bachelors of Science in Computer Science Thesis program. After a successful demo, we've decided to open source the project for anyone to use for their own projects or existing application.
Obtain your Google Maps API key
To enable Maps functionality, you must obtain an API key. Please follow instructions in this guide on how to get your own API key. https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/javascript/get-api-key
Once you get your API key, copy and paste it in the AndroidManifest.xml file
(Optional) Download a GPS mock app for testing
I recommend you download the GPS JoySTick Fake GPS app from the Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.theappninjas.gpsjoystick&hl=en
Developer training guide for the Geofence API
If you wish to know more information regarding the Geofence API on Android, please read this guide: https://developer.android.com/training/location/geofencing
Please keep in mind that Geofencing on Android has certain limitations. For example, you can only load up to 100 geofences on a single device. Starting with Android 8.0, Google has made some slight changes to how apps behave in the background. Geofences are affected and may result in response delay.
If you encounter unexpected Geofence triggers with the application even if you cleared all geofences within the app or manually stopping the application, just restart your device.
Sample Geofence in app
The sample Geofence is located in Tokyo Tower. Coordinates as follows 35.6586545, 139.7454603.
Sample APK Download
If you don't want to build the app from source, but want to test it on your own device. Go to Releases then select the latest version and download the GeofenceOSS.apk file. Be sure that you allow third-party sources on your device.
Repository Branches
This current repository contains two branches. The master branch is the Java version of this app and the geofenceoss-kotlin branch is the Kotlin version of this app. If you prefer to work with the Kotlin language, you may switch to that branch. Likewise for the Java version, select the master branch.
I haven't done much work on the Kotlin branch, apart from converting it within Android Studio and making some minor adjustments. As such, there may be bugs or crashes that do occur on the Kotlin build that may not exist on the Java build. This is also my first time using Kotlin and I'll be using this branch to study the language.
MIT License
Copyright © 2017-2019 Dasutein
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