W3C geolocation API doesn't seem to work in safari 5.
I tried this page and it sort of tells me that Geolocation is unsuccessful.
The code:
http://code.google.com/apis/maps/documentation/javascript/examples/map-geolocation.html
can somebody explain me why this is so?
Looks like geolocation in safari only works when you're connected to wifi (not wired):
Geolocation in Safari 5
I'm using Safari 5.0.5 on Mac Snow Leopard and clicking after on your link I was getting
Error: The Geolocation service failed
Try enabling the location services in Safari.
Go to Preferences->Security and check "Allow websites to ask for location information". Also, make sure System Preferences->Security does not have "Disable Location Services" checked.
Now all works as expected and I'm getting
Location found using W3C standard
If, like me, you're working on a Mac and none of the other answers helped, check that the Safari application is permitted to determine your location:
System Preferences --> Security and Privacy --> Privacy --> Location Services --> Check the Safari checkbox.
Refresh the page, if prompted, allow Safari to obtain your location and now you should be able to see your location on the map.
The above was reproduced on OS X El Capitan.
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I have a web application that uses location, I would like to help the user enable location services if it is disabled on the device.
To continue please : Enable the Location Services toggle.
This is what i tried :
the Location Services
Of course, I tried all possible schemes:
App-prefs://
App-prefs:
prefs://
prefs:
prefs:root
prefs:root=
But safari always tell me :
Safari cannot open the page because the address is invalid
You can't open a specific sub-menu in the settings due to Apple restrictions.
However you can open the main settings of an iPhone with this url:
App-Prefs://prefs:root
Tested in IOS 16.
Doesn't work on Mac.
Please note that according to Apple only the schemes explicitly documented are supported. Everything else is considered to be a private API.
⚠ The App-Prefs URL scheme is not documented for third-party use!
I have a weird problem that I can't solve. I tried to reset the settings and reinstall Chrome but it didn't work. I'm testing a geolocated website so I want to use the sensor emulation to simulate different gps latitude and longitude. I followed the guides around the web but the tab don't show up. What's going on?
Sorry for the english but it's not my native language. I'm asking your help 'cause I'm going crazy.
You can see what I'm talking about in this screenshot:
The error Failed to load resource: net::ERR_BLOCKED_BY_CLIENT when associated with a URL that has "ads" in it strongly suggests that you have some kind of ad blocker installed in your browser.
On Google Chrome go to Settings > Extensions > AdBlock and uncheck Enable.
hello im hosting Google maps API on my localhost for now, and it appears fine in Chrome and the mobile phone version. (both safari and chrome iPhone versions).
My problem is Google maps doesn't show when it comes to my Mac version of Safari. the Grey(background) shows and the cursors change to the Google maps cursor, but the map and content doesn't display. what can be the problem?
Here is a link to the map. as you can see the map displays in Chrome but not in safari.(at least not for me).
http://jsbin.com/cahicomame/1/edit?html,output
there is no guarantee that navigator.geolocation.getCurrentPosition will return a result. The user may deny the permission or the geolocation-service may not be able to locate the user.
You better initialize the map with a default-center (center is required to display the map).
I find the solution after 1 hours , it's because my website (developpement) was in http and not https :) Safari will ask your localisation.
In Safari I have an issue with the Google Maps API directions service. I use HTML5 Geolocation to display directions to a location on page load.
Here is a page that uses this.
http://northwestmarkets.com/all-stores/arlington-food-pavilion
What about Safari could cause this error. I works in IE, Chrome and Firefox
Open System Preferences / Security and select the General tab.
Click the gold padlock icon bottom left in the pane to make any necessary changes. You will be prompted for your admin password.
If necessary, make sure: Disable Location Services is not selected. Click: Reset Warnings.
support: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4239
also checkout this W3C geolocation API not working on Safari 5, looks like in safari 5 geolocation only works with wifi
Our site is able to be accessed through FF/IE/Chrome, etc. however when a user opens the site in Safari, it doesn't load the google maps box. It stays the grey loading color.
We use Google Maps v3 and geolocation to set the default position of the map, and if they deny location or something, we have a fallback to an IP service to center it somewhat close to them. Works everywhere but on Safari (multiple versions). It just hangs.
Any ideas at how I can diagnose this? I'm running Windows 7/XP so it's tough to do.
Thanks!
You can use the firebug lite version
and also have a try with the built-in developer tools.
This thread Debugging javascript in Safari for Windows says more about this.