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   *  If you hesitate between selecting either “Place Locus directory on the SD card, or into the internal memory” - select the internal memory. Working with the data is faster and more stable. There is almost no chance of damaging  internal memory of the mobile phone. Therefore your data are protected better than on the SD card.   *  If you hesitate between selecting either “Place Locus directory on the SD card, or into the internal memory” - select the internal memory. Working with the data is faster and more stable. There is almost no chance of damaging  internal memory of the mobile phone. Therefore your data are protected better than on the SD card.
-  * If you have Locus directory placed on the SD card, please check occasionally that you card is in good order. Use some of the Windows/Linux diagnostic tools for the SD card check-up. We also suggest not tokeep Locus Backup files only on your SD card but also at some other location. Your desktop computer (PC) or Dropbox, for example.+  * If you have Locus directory placed on the SD card, please check occasionally that you card is in good shape. Use some of the Windows/Linux diagnostic tools for the SD card check-up. We also suggest not to keep Locus Backup files only on your SD card but also at some other location. Your desktop computer (PC) or Dropbox, for example.
  
 ===== How to fix it ===== ===== How to fix it =====
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 There is no guaranteed method of repairing corrupted database. There is no guaranteed method of repairing corrupted database.
  
-Actually, there are **two methods that may help**:+Actually, there are **three methods that you can try**:
  
-  - Some errors may be caused by reading or recording on your SD card. Violation of the card may result in database locking, for example. In most cases simple restart of your phone helps. Then it is highly recommended to check your SD card+**1.** Some errors may be caused by reading or recording on your SD card. Violation of the card may result in database locking, for example. In most cases simple **restart of your phone** helps. Then it is highly recommended to check your SD card.
-  - The second method - database restoration from the automatic backup. All backup files are stored in Locus/backup directory (or in “auto” directory intended for automatic backups). This backup is a simple zip file.+
  
-Procedure:+**2.** The second method - database **restoration from the automatic backup**. All backup files are stored in Locus/backup directory (or in “auto” directory intended for automatic backups). This backup is a simple zip file.
     * Close Locus     * Close Locus
     * Go to the Locus/data/database directory. Move tracks.db and waypoints.db into your PC (it is not necessary, just for greater safety)     * Go to the Locus/data/database directory. Move tracks.db and waypoints.db into your PC (it is not necessary, just for greater safety)
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     * Copy the unzipped tracks.db and waypoints.db to the Locus/data/database folder      * Copy the unzipped tracks.db and waypoints.db to the Locus/data/database folder 
     * Start Locus     * Start Locus
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 +**3.** The third method (advanced) is described **[[manual:advanced:map_tools:corrupted_sqlite|here >>]]**
manual/faq/problems_points_tracks_database.1430316574.txt.gz · Last modified: 2015/04/29 16:09 by mstupka