How do I find out if the GPS of an Android device is enabled

Question

On an Android Cupcake (1.5) enabled device, how do I check and activate the GPS?

Answer 1

This method will use the LocationManager service.

Source Link

//Check GPS Status true/false
public static boolean checkGPSStatus(Context context){
    LocationManager manager = (LocationManager) context.getSystemService(Context.LOCATION_SERVICE );
    boolean statusOfGPS = manager.isProviderEnabled(LocationManager.GPS_PROVIDER);
    return statusOfGPS;
};