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There are a few factors that can slow the app response down which may be sometimes annoying. To prevent Locus lagging try to adhere to the following principles: | There are a few factors that can slow the app response down which may be sometimes annoying. To prevent Locus lagging try to adhere to the following principles: | ||
- | ===== Extra map layers ===== | + | ===== Turn off extra map layers ===== |
Map features like [[manual: | Map features like [[manual: | ||
- | ===== Too many displayed | + | |
- | Each device has its limits in displaying databases. | + | **[[manual: |
+ | ===== Do not visualize too many points and tracks ===== | ||
+ | If you visualize | ||
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+ | **Geocaches** contain large amount of information, | ||
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+ | **Geocache waypoints** engage your device system even more than their original caches - we recommend to display as many waypoints as you really need for your immediate work. | ||
+ | ===== Do not display too many or too large map items ===== | ||
+ | Some KML/KMZ maps or other files that are stored in the " | ||
+ | ===== Vector maps are rendered within the app ===== | ||
+ | Vector maps like e.g. our [[manual: | ||
+ | ===== Merged SD card and internal memory ===== | ||
+ | Since Android 6.0 Marshmallow there is a feature called **Adoptable Storage**. It allows a removable microSD card installed on an Android phone to be used as the internal storage. This way you can cross the space hurdle if the phone has a low internal memory. | ||
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+ | However, this feature has a huge drawback if an ordinary slow SD card is used - apps are lagging and overall performance of the phone is low. Including Locus. | ||
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+ | It is, therefore, strongly recommended to **use high-performance and speed SD cards** if you decide to merge your phone storage. | ||
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+ | More info e.g. [[https:// | ||
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+ | <WRAP center round important> | ||
+ | In case you maintain all the principles above and yet, the app is lagging, try to follow [[manual: | ||
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