The PositionError.code read-only property is 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 had the permission to do it. |
2 |
POSITION_UNAVAILABLE |
The acquisition of the geolocation failed because one or several internal source of position returned an internal error. |
3 |
TIMEOUT |
The time allowed to aquire the geolocation, defined by PositionOptions.timeout information was reached before the information was obtained. |
Syntax
typeErr = poserr.code
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Geolocation API The definition of 'PositionError.code' in that specification. |
Recommendation | Initial definition |
Browser compatibility
| Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | 5 | 3.5 (1.9.1) | 9 | 10.60 Not supported 15.0 16.0 |
5 |
| Feature | Android | Chrome for Android | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | IE Mobile | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | ? | ? | 4.0 (4) | ? | 10.60 | ? |
See also
- Using geolocation
- The
PositionErrorinterface it belongs to.