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+ | ===== About ===== | ||
+ | Android Wear/Wear OS/Tizen extended screen for Locus Map in mobile or tablet. You can control comfortably the most frequently used features by it: | ||
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+ | * display, zoom and browse the map and show your GPS position on it | ||
+ | * control track recording | ||
+ | * place waypoints | ||
+ | * display track statistics including heart rate (Android/ | ||
+ | * navigate your route with visual commands | ||
+ | * control the app both by the touchscreen and HW buttons/ | ||
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+ | App communicates with Locus Map in your mobile phone or tablet via bluetooth. | ||
+ | ===== FAQs ===== | ||
+ | === Which watch would you recommend for Locus Map Watch? === | ||
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+ | There is no list of officially tested or supported watches for the add-on. However, Locus Map Watch should be compatible with **all watches running Android Wear 1.x/ | ||
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+ | === I have selected a new watch I want to buy. How can I check that Locus Map Watch will be compatible? === | ||
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+ | Please just look at the manufacturer' | ||
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+ | <WRAP center round important> | ||
+ | Please beware that some watches can actually run normal Android OS which is quite different from the Android Wear operating system and is not compatible with the add-on. | ||
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+ | In the case of **Samsung** watches, this add-on is compatible with **all versions of Gear S2, S3, Galaxy Watch** and **Watch Active 2** (proved by [[https:// | ||
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+ | === How do I install Locus Map Watch on Samsung Gear S? === | ||
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+ | Install the add-on from Galaxy Apps on your watch according to the Locus Map app version on your mobile phone: | ||
+ | * install **Locus Map Free Watch** if you have **Locus Map 4** | ||
+ | * install **Locus Map Pro Watch** if you have **Locus Map Classic** | ||
+ | <WRAP center round info> | ||
+ | If you have problems connecting your Locus Map Watch add-on to your Locus Map on your phone please go to your system settings > Applications > **Samsung Accessory Services** and **delete its data**. | ||
+ | </ | ||
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+ | === My watch uses Android as OS. Can I use Locus Map Watch? Is there support for a round screen if I use Locus Map directly on the watch? === | ||
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+ | Unfortunately, | ||
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+ | You should be able to install a normal Locus Map application to your watch but its usability might be severely limited with the round screen. There is no support for round UI in Locus Map and it is not planned for the future. | ||
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+ | === Can I use Locus Map Watch as a stand-alone app without a paired phone running Locus Map? === | ||
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+ | A stand-alone function is not possible at the moment. If you would like this feature please vote for [[http:// | ||
+ | <WRAP center round important> | ||
+ | All add-ons need to be connected to Locus Map. **Switch the connection ON** in Locus //settings > Miscellaneous > Connect with add-ons//. | ||
+ | </ |