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In November 2021, Google launched a **[[https:// | In November 2021, Google launched a **[[https:// | ||
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- | * to access its original directory in the root of the internal storage, Locus Map needs your permission of **all files access**. The system prompt to grant this permission appears right after the start of the updated app. | + | **The app has a full read/write access |
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==== Advantages ==== | ==== Advantages ==== | ||
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==== Drawbacks ==== | ==== Drawbacks ==== | ||
* **All app data is deleted upon uninstall** - the majority of devices show a warning prompt with the option to retain the app data in the storage. But especially Chinese products erase the data without an option of restoring. | * **All app data is deleted upon uninstall** - the majority of devices show a warning prompt with the option to retain the app data in the storage. But especially Chinese products erase the data without an option of restoring. | ||
- | * **No use of other apps data** - it is no longer allowed to share one common directory between Locus Map Pro and Locus Map 4. | + | * **No use of other apps data** - it is no longer allowed to share one common directory between Locus Map Classic |
- | * **No custom sub-directories** - the app can read/write **vector | + | * **Limited |
- | * **Disabled linking to maps from external folders** - all raster maps can be stored only in /// | + | * **Disabled linking to maps from external folders** - all raster maps can be stored only in ///Locus/Maps/// directory or in /// |
<WRAP center round important> | <WRAP center round important> | ||
- | **As a precaution we urgently recommend: | + | **As a precaution |
* setting up an **[[manual: | * setting up an **[[manual: | ||
* regular **[[manual: | * regular **[[manual: | ||
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As this setup is no longer possible on Android 11+, we've prepared a few scenarios for **smooth and secure transfer of your data after the app update**: | As this setup is no longer possible on Android 11+, we've prepared a few scenarios for **smooth and secure transfer of your data after the app update**: | ||
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