How to replace blue dot with my icon on google map

Question

I am trying to replace blue dot (which shown current location on maps) with my own icon on Google maps v2. I have tried below, none worked.

• Android Maps API v2 Change MyLocation Icon
• Maps V2 myLocation blue dot callback
• Disable center button in MyLocation at Google Map API V2

Should look like this

Below did not work

Bitmap b = BitmapFactory.decodeResource(getResources(),
        R.drawable.location_arrow1);
googleMap.addMarker(new MarkerOptions().position(myPosition)
        .title(getIntent().getStringExtra("first_name"))
        .icon(BitmapDescriptorFactory.fromBitmap(b)));

Answer 1

I think you pass your current location to LocationSource to be able to use the my-location button.

You have to do that on your own. - set to false gmaps.getUiSettings().setMyLocationButtonEnabled(false);

• create your own location button
• if you get your current location, set a marker with your icon on that
• if you click on your location button, move the camera and center it to the map

Answer 2

You will have to stop using GoogleMap.setMyLocationEnabled and write a bit more code, including receiving location updates on your own and adding Circle for accuracy.