====== Transfer of custom subdirectories and external maps ======


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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 [[manual:faq:android_11_filesystem|recent changes in the Android file system]] - the **custom data have to be transferred to the app private folder**.

===== Vector maps and SRTM data =====
If you had this data stored in custom sub-directories, Locus Map detects them and offers to **merge them into the main app directory** during the app data transfer:\\ {{ :manual:faq:page_move_root_dir_with_custom.jpg?nolink |}}\\ After the app data transfer, you can **place the sub-directories to the private directory on the removable SD card** if you need to save the internal storage space. **Newly you can place there also the /Maps/ and /MapsOnline/ sub-directories**:
  * open //Settings > Miscellaneous > Default directories > Set custom sub-directories//
  * set the desired subdirectory to the **SD card**:\\ {{ :manual:faq:app_transfer02.jpg?nolink |}}
  * the sub-directory is transferred including its content

=== What if I refuse? ===
You lose access to the data via Locus. The data will remain in the device storage though.
===== Backup sub-directory =====
The only sub-directory that can be placed anywhere relatively without restrictions:\\ {{ :manual:faq:app_transfer03.jpg?nolink |}} 
===== External maps =====
Linking of the maps from external directories is also no longer supported. **The external maps can be used only within the default ///Locus/Maps/// directory or in ///Android/Media/menion.locus.android.pro/Maps/// or ///MapsVector/// directories.** Both directories are available in the internal and external storages. 

Unfortunately, it is not technically possible to include external maps into the automatic transfer of the app data. **You have to move the maps to the available directories manually via the system file manager.**

Then **restart Locus Map** - the maps in the new directories will be automatically added to the map manager.
<WRAP center round info>
Surprisingly, some system file managers do not have access to the ///Android/data/// directory. In such a case, please move your map files to ///Android/Media/menion.locus.android.pro/Maps/// or ///MapsVector/// directories. These directories remain accessible also for other apps like c:geo etc.
</WRAP>
==== Import of maps ====
This is another way how to get your own raster map files into the default /Locus/Maps/ directory:
  * open the **[[manual:user_guide:functions:data_import|Import]]** from Locus menu
  * find the map file in the device storage and tap it
  * the map file is added to the **default /Locus/Maps/ directory**
===== Custom folders with geo-tagged photos =====
Locus Map on Android 11+ can access only the **default system media folder** (usually ///storage/emulated/0/DCIM///)

If you want to display photos from custom directories on the map, you have to **move/copy them to this default media folder** via a system file manager.