Secure context
This feature is available only in secure contexts (HTTPS), in some or all supporting browsers.
The PositionError interface represents the reason of an error occurring when using the geolocating device.
Properties
The PositionError interface doesn't inherit any property.
PositionError.codeRead only Secure context- Returns an
unsigned shortrepresenting the error code. The following values are possible:Value Associated constant Description 1PERMISSION_DENIEDThe acquisition of the geolocation information failed because the page didn't have the permission to do it. 2POSITION_UNAVAILABLEThe acquisition of the geolocation failed because at least one internal source of position returned an internal error. 3TIMEOUTThe time allowed to acquire the geolocation, defined by PositionOptions.timeoutinformation was reached before the information was obtained. PositionError.messageRead only Secure context- Returns a human-readable
DOMStringdescribing the details of the error. Specifications note that this is primarily intended for debugging use and not to be shown directly in a user interface.
Methods
The PositionError interface neither implements nor inherits any method.
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Geolocation API The definition of 'PositionError' in that specification. |
Recommendation | Initial specification. |
Browser compatibility
| Feature | Chrome | Edge | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | 5 | (Yes) | 3.5 (1.9.1) | 9 | 10.60 Removed in 15.0 Reintroduced in 16.0 |
5 |
| Secure context-only | 47 | ? | 55 (55) | No support | (Yes) | (Yes) |
| Feature | Android | Chrome for Android | Edge | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | IE Mobile | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | ? | ? | (Yes) | 4.0 (4) | ? | 10.60 | ? |
| Secure context-only | No support | 47 | ? | 55 (55) | No support | (Yes) | (Yes) |
See also
- Using geolocation
- The
Geolocationinterface that use it.
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