GPS left on after closing related Android app

REPRODUCIBILITY (% or how often): 100%
BUILD ID = OS VERSION (Settings > About product): 4.2.0.21
HARDWARE (XA2, X10, X10 II, …): XA2
UI LANGUAGE: English
REGRESSION: (compared to previous public release: Yes, No, ?): Yes

DESCRIPTION:

When exiting an Android app which uses GPS, like Here Maps, the GPS is left on. Toggling the GPS off/on from the top tray doesn’t help, only a full reboot. Doesn’t happen from native SailfishOS apps.

PRECONDITIONS:

Android app which uses GPS. GPS turned on.

STEPS TO REPRODUCE:

  1. Open an Android app which uses GPS
  2. Turn off app
  3. GPS is still on

EXPECTED RESULT:

GPS is turned off

ACTUAL RESULT:

GPS is on, pulsating GPS icon in the top bar.

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