Maps ask location permission

• /e/ version: e-20200106
• Device model: starlte
• Reproducible with the last /e/ version: yes
• Reproducible with LineageOS: -

Summary

Maps app need the location permission to run correctly, which is not given by default.

This improvement concerns

• UI
• Behavior
• Privacy

Description

What is the current behavior?

At first start, the Maps app doesn't ask for the location permission, which is not given by default. Consequently, the user can see his/her position by default.

What is the improved behavior?

At least, the app asks for the location permission.

Better would be to give the permission by default to the app

What does it bring?

It reduces the confusion for the user.

Examples

See his/her location from the first device boot, without asking himself if he had to allow or not Maps to access location permission.

Validation

• Install /e/ on the device
• At first boot, open Maps
• You should be able to see your position