http://docs.locusmap.eu/ 2026-05-12T23:08:06+00:00 http://docs.locusmap.eu/ http://docs.locusmap.eu/lib/tpl/locus/images/favicon.ico text/html 2022-04-07T14:08:45+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:faq:use_sdcard_on_kitkat&rev=1649333325&do=diff Locus data on external SD card ---------- Important! Before Android 4.4.2., Locus Map was designed to work with SDcard as external storage space for all data related to the application - downloaded SQLite maps, point databases, SRTM data etc. After KitKat came on stage SD card reading/writing permissions were completely redefined: text/html 2020-10-08T12:25:33+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:faq:how_to_maps_sdcard&rev=1602152733&do=diff How to use maps on external SD card? ---------- Mobile inner memory capacity is still an issue for many Android users. It is still too small and soon after starting using your new device the memory is full. External SD card has always served as a solution of this problem but full read/write access to the external SD card was killed when Android 4.4.4. KitKat was launched. With it a lot of problems came for Locus users. We describe the issue thoroughly text/html 2022-01-21T15:44:26+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:faq:locus_on_external_sdcard&rev=1642776266&do=diff Locus data on external SD card ---------- OS-related assumptions Android 11+ In November 2021, Google launched a new file management system in Android 11 and the following versions, bringing a major change to the way Locus Map and other applications handle their data: * text/html 2022-01-12T17:49:48+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:user_guide:maps_external&rev=1642006188&do=diff External Maps ---------- Locus Map can also work with external offline maps acquired from other sources - PC software, cartography publishers, and other map providers. It is necessary to copy these maps into your phone's memory or on an SD card. text/html 2018-11-27T13:59:03+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:faq:move_to_new_device_sd_card&rev=1543323543&do=diff Moving Locus to another phone or tablet ---------- You have purchased a new mobile or tablet. Follow the instructions how to move Locus into the new device and continue using all the data and settings: Instructions Step 1. - backup * make full backup of your settings, points and tracks text/html 2021-12-01T15:37:16+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:faq:new_install_second_app&rev=1638369436&do=diff New installation when the other Locus is installed too ---------- Due to the recent changes in the Android file system, apps can no longer share one data directory. It is possible to transfer the data from one Locus to the other though. The newly installed app can detect the other app on the device and offers to transfer its data: text/html 2022-01-05T09:32:38+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:faq:cusom_subdirs&rev=1641371558&do=diff Transfer of custom subdirectories and external maps ---------- Previously, Locus Map could work with data (maps, SRTM data, geotagged photos...) placed in subdirectories all over the device storage. This is no longer possible due to the recent changes in the Android file system - the custom data have to be transferred to the app private folder text/html 2023-01-26T09:11:48+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:user_guide:maps_mmanager&rev=1674720708&do=diff Map Manager ---------- The Map Manager is Locus Map's main communication screen where you can select your map to display and download for offline use. It is launched by icon in the main menu or in the right corner of the top panel. The Maps Manager screen includes a top bar with text/html 2022-04-07T14:32:42+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:faq:android_11_filesystem&rev=1649334762&do=diff Using Locus Map on Android 11+ file system ---------- What is this all about? In November 2021, Google launched a new file management system in Android 11 and the following versions, bringing a major change to the way Locus Map and other applications handle their data: The app has a full read/write access only to its PRIVATE FOLDER text/html 2026-03-12T10:27:19+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:faq&rev=1773307639&do=diff FAQ ---------- The knowledge base of Locus Map Classic is no longer fully updated. If you are looking for the latest features, please visit manual of Locus Map 4 at docs.locusmap.app. Contacting us * Have a question, problem, idea? * How to help with app development? Installation * How to upgrade from Locus Classic to Locus Map 4 * How to install Locus Classic * Older versions of Locus Map * Moving Locus Classic to another phone or tablet * Error during installation from G… text/html 2022-04-07T14:38:59+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:user_guide:settings:misc&rev=1649335139&do=diff Miscellaneous ---------- Global Default directories Allows customizing Locus Map default working directories. Set the main directory Android 11+ The app is forced to have the main directory in its private folder in /Android/data/ system directory. text/html 2020-07-28T14:45:29+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:user_guide:points:import&rev=1595940329&do=diff Points Import ---------- About Points import is used when you want to work with points from outside of Locus - websites, apps, add-ons etc. Either you choose the data yourselves or Locus Map receives them. 1. Launch import There are a few ways: text/html 2023-05-05T11:20:45+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:user_guide:settings:control&rev=1683278445&do=diff Controlling ---------- Display ---------- Orientation Lock Eliminates rotating of the display depending on the phone position. Settings * System settings - follows the Android system settings of screen orientation * All screens - orientation locked in all screens text/html 2020-07-28T14:47:45+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:user_guide:tracks:import&rev=1595940465&do=diff Tracks Import ---------- About Tracks import is used when you want to work with tracks from outside of Locus - websites, apps, add-ons etc. Either you choose the data yourselves or Locus Map receives them. 1. Launch import There are a few ways: text/html 2022-01-05T13:30:00+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:faq:single_update&rev=1641385800&do=diff Update of one app, the other is not installed ---------- Due to the recent changes in the Android file system, it is necessary to transfer the app data to the private folder in /Android/data/ directory after the app update. When only a single app is installed on the device (the other Locus is not installed), the data transfer is simple: text/html 2020-07-28T14:45:48+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:user_guide:functions:data_import&rev=1595940348&do=diff Import ---------- About Import is used when you want to work with tracks and/or points from outside of Locus - websites, apps, add-ons, etc. 1. Launch import * Menu > (more functions) > Import 2. Select a file Locus file browser opens the last used memory drive. text/html 2020-07-28T15:04:24+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:user_guide:items:management&rev=1595941464&do=diff Map Items Management ---------- Map items screen Map items are managed in Map items screen that can be switched on from the main menu by default: * Main menu > More functions > Map items Map items screen contains list of folders and items. Folders are created 1)