Is it possible to track GPS location in android even if user didn't open the app

Question

I have a requirement where we need to get users location whether or not he opened the app. Is there any possible way we can do it in android?

Answer 1

Yes it is possible by using Services and AlarmManager classes to trigger application in background.

Check my answer here

Answer 2

Do not use alarm manager. Use the new location services API (available all the way back to API 8) and request location updates. See Location Strategies for explanation and example.