Android - Locations got from LocationClient doesn't support speed

Question

I\'m using the new Google LocationClient to retrieve geo locations. And I need to get speed for each point (location).
What I\'m doing now is:

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Answer 1

Is there a way to force LocationClient to use GPS provider?

No, because the point of LocationClient is for it to blend data from multiple sources (GPS, WiFi, cell towers, sensors, etc.).

If you need speed, use LocationManager and work with the GPS_PROVIDER, or anything else the Criteria says supports speed (e.g., Galileo, someday, maybe).