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In November 2021, Google launched a **[[https:// | In November 2021, Google launched a **[[https:// | ||
- | * by default, **the app has a full read/write access to its PRIVATE FOLDER** in /// | ||
- | * to access its original directory in the root of the internal storage, **Locus Map 4 was allowed to get the permission of ALL FILES ACCESS**. The system prompt to grant this permission appears right after the start of the updated app. <wrap alert> | ||
- | ==== Advantages | + | **The app has a full read/write access only to its PRIVATE FOLDER** in /// |
- | * App data is **secured** against access from other apps (possible attacks from malware etc.) | + | |
- | * After the uninstallation, | + | |
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+ | ==== Advantages ==== | ||
+ | * The app shows a better performance in **stability** and **responsiveness** | ||
+ | * Its data is **secured** against access from other apps (possible attacks from malware etc.) | ||
+ | * After the uninstallation, | ||
==== 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 |
* **Limited custom sub-directories** - the app can read/write **maps** only in its private directory or in /// | * **Limited custom sub-directories** - the app can read/write **maps** only in its private directory or in /// | ||
- | * **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 /// |
<WRAP center round important> | <WRAP center round important> | ||
- | **As a precaution before the update to Locus Map 4.5.x or Locus Map Pro 3.56.x we urgently recommend: | + | **As a precaution before the update to Locus Map Classic |
* setting up an **[[manual: | * setting up an **[[manual: | ||
* regular **[[manual: | * regular **[[manual: | ||
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===== What to do with it? ===== | ===== What to do with it? ===== | ||
- | ==== Grant the app the "All files access" | ||
- | The original default setting of the Locus Map main directory | + | The original default setting of the Locus Map main directory |
- | ==== What happens without the "All files" permission? ==== | + | |
- | The above mentioned | + | 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**: |
* **[[manual: | * **[[manual: | ||
- | * **[[manual: | + | * **[[manual: |
* **[[manual: | * **[[manual: | ||
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