Show notifications of your location sharing friends and more. (Supports Google Map location sharing)
Location Notifications (Ex) Extension
Story & Features:
Season #2:
(Previously on season 1: There once was a \"Latitude Notifications\" extension for Google Latitude, an I was a happy user, until Google killed Latitude. After months without notifications, I rewrote the old extension to work with Google+ location sharing.)
Recently, Google moved location sharing from Google+ back to Google Maps again. Since I have foresee this problem years ago, and architected this extension accordingly, this time I am able to quickly adapt to the change.
To continue receiving location notifications, please install the new \"Google Maps Location Provider\" extension: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/aoiaobnnbepbkgepbccipipllpmoegjk
Hint for new users: click on the \"Ex\" at the top of the configurations page for more controls and configurations.
Season #1:
I was once a happy user of Latitude Notifications ... until Google decided to kill Latitude with only a short notice... :(
After weeks without location updates, I decided to create my own \"clone\" of Latitude Notifications, but takes Google+ location sharing as source.
It turned out to be more than a clone. :D The old code was almost completely rewritten, with two major features:
1. The location source is split from the notification.
This extension is only the notification module, which can take location updates from arbitrary sources; I have created another extension to track Google+ location updates and channel information to this module.
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ggedjgnelceocdippaplkifmgeknklbe
The downside is that you have to install two extensions, but the up side is that, in case Google decide to make another switch later, adapting to new location provider is much less painful.
2. The notification function has been greatly enhanced.
I made use of the latest rich notification. When you enter the \"Ex\" mode, you have an option to enable a small map on each notification. (Please refer to image #4 and #5)
You can also customize the notification level (i.e. move across town, move in town), as well as specifying a threshold to filter out jitters (ignore random small movements).
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install Location Notifications (Ex) extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Location Notifications (Ex) extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.
However, you may need to install Location Notifications (Ex) extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Location Notifications (Ex) extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Location Notifications (Ex) extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Location Notifications (Ex) extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.
Step 1: Download the Location Notifications (Ex) Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Location Notifications (Ex) extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Location Notifications (Ex) extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Location Notifications (Ex) extension that contains all the data.
Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files
Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.
Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page
Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.
Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension
Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Location Notifications (Ex) extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.
Step 5: Complete the Installation
Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.
Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.
Method 2: Download Location Notifications (Ex) extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Location Notifications (Ex) extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.
Step 1: Download the Location Notifications (Ex) extension file
Select and download the Location Notifications (Ex) extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.
Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents
Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Location Notifications (Ex) extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Location Notifications (Ex) extension running.
Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page
In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.
Step 4: Enable Developer Mode
After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.
Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension
Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."
Step 6: Select the Extension Folder
Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Location Notifications (Ex) extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.
Step 7: Confirm and Install
After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.
Conclusion
Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Location Notifications (Ex) extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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