Secure context
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The GeolocationPositionError.code
read-only property is an unsigned short
representing the error code.
Syntax
let typeErr = geolocationPositionErrorInstance.code
Value
An unsigned short
representing the error code. The following values are possible:
Value | Associated constant | Description |
---|---|---|
1 |
PERMISSION_DENIED |
The acquisition of the geolocation information failed because the page didn't have the permission to do it. |
2 |
POSITION_UNAVAILABLE |
The acquisition of the geolocation failed because one or several internal sources of position returned an internal error. |
3 |
TIMEOUT |
The time allowed to acquire the geolocation, defined by PositionOptions.timeout information that was reached before the information was obtained. |
Specifications
Specification | Status | Comment |
---|---|---|
Geolocation API The definition of 'PositionError.code' in that specification. |
Recommendation | Initial definition |
Browser compatibility
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Desktop | Mobile | |||||||||||
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code | Chrome Full support 5 | Edge Full support 12 | Firefox Full support 3.5 | IE Full support 9 | Opera Full support 16 | Safari Full support 5 | WebView Android Full support Yes | Chrome Android Full support 18 | Firefox Android Full support 4 | Opera Android Full support 16 | Safari iOS Full support Yes | Samsung Internet Android Full support 1.0 |
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