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 +~~REDIRECT>:manual:faq:locus_on_external_sdcard~~
 ====== Locus data on external SD card ====== ====== Locus data on external SD card ======
-FIXME IN RECONSTRUCTION FIXME 
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   * [[http://www.mobiflip.de/samsung-galaxy-note-3-probleme-nach-update-auf-android-4-4-2-kitkat//|www.mobiflip.de (Deutsch)]]   * [[http://www.mobiflip.de/samsung-galaxy-note-3-probleme-nach-update-auf-android-4-4-2-kitkat//|www.mobiflip.de (Deutsch)]]
 </WRAP> </WRAP>
-Locus Map installs itself in the **internal memory** of your device. During the installation a default directory structure //"/Locus/.."// is created in the internal memory too. This configuration, however, is not suitable for devices with little inner storage space. Nevertheless, there are methods how to use all or some of your data on an external drive and save your inner memory space: +Locus Map installs itself in the **internal memory** of your device. During the installation a default directory structure //"/Locus/.."// is created in the internal memory too. This configuration, however, might be problematic for devices with little inner storage space. Nevertheless, there are **methods how to use all or some of your data on an external drive** and save your inner memory space:  
 +===== Locus in internal and some data in external storage - RECOMMENDED =====
  
-===== Locus app in internal memory and some data on external SD card - RECOMMENDED ===== +The best solution you can get is to have Locus installed in the inner storage and some of your data placed in the external SD card:
- +
-You can use an external SD card for following data:+
   * **raster maps** - map tiles downloaded by Locus or from external sources   * **raster maps** - map tiles downloaded by Locus or from external sources
   * **vector maps** - e.g. LoMaps or OpenAndroMaps   * **vector maps** - e.g. LoMaps or OpenAndroMaps
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 ==== Vector maps ==== ==== Vector maps ====
 LoMaps or other vector maps are stored by default in ///Locus/mapsVector/// directory. You can use any directory on the external SD card for downloading and storing vector maps but you have to redefine the path to it in Locus settings: LoMaps or other vector maps are stored by default in ///Locus/mapsVector/// directory. You can use any directory on the external SD card for downloading and storing vector maps but you have to redefine the path to it in Locus settings:
-  * create a new folder for your vector maps on the external SD card, e.g. mapsVectorExt +  * create a new folder for your vector maps on the external SD card, e.g. "mapsVectorExt" 
-  * move contents (if there are any) of /Locus/mapsVector/ folder to the new folder +  * move contents (if there are any) of /Locus/mapsVector/ folder to the new folder "mapsVectorExt" 
-  * define new path to your vector maps in //Locus settings > Miscellaneous > Default directories > Set 'mapsVector' directory//+  * define new path to your vector maps in //Locus settings > Miscellaneous > Default directories > Set 'mapsVector' directory//\\ {{ :manual:faq:locus_sd_card01.png?nolink |}}
   * restart Locus   * restart Locus
 +<WRAP center round alert>
 +**This method works on Android 5.0 and higher only. If you use Android 4.4.x, follow the same instructions as for raster maps!**
 +</WRAP>
  
-==== Backup files and SRTM data ==== +==== Backup files and elevation (SRTMdata ==== 
-These data have their folders in the internal storage basic structure ///Locus/backup///, resp. ///Locus/data/srtm///. You can change their location to the external SD card the same way as with vector maps and redefine their directories in //Locus settings > Miscellaneous > Default directories > Set 'backup' directory (or Set 'data/srtm/' directory)// +These data have their folders in the internal storage basic structure ///Locus/backup///, resp. ///Locus/data/srtm///. You can change their location to the external SD card the same way as with vector maps and redefine their directories in //Locus settings > Miscellaneous > Default directories > Set 'backup' directory (or Set 'data/srtm/' directory)//\\ {{ :manual:faq:locus_sd_card02.png?nolink |}} 
 +<WRAP center round important> 
 +**Do not name your new folder on external SD card "Locus"** - the operation system would be confused which directory is Locus default root which may result in Locus malfunction. 
 +</WRAP>
  
 ===== Locus and all its data on SD card ===== ===== Locus and all its data on SD card =====
  
-Every app on Android has its own special folder on SDcard which is writable only for this app. So it seems like the best solution how to place map on SD card on KitKatBut Locus (in default) does not use it because there are two main weaknesses:+Every app on Android has its own special folder on the external SD card which is writable only for this app and as such can be used as the only storage space for the appHowever, **we do NOT recommend it**, because:
  
-  * All content of this folder will be automatically deleted when you uninstall Locus. So all your maps will be deleted when you decide to uninstall Locus app +  * Locus Map performance on SD card is slower than in the inner storage 
-  * Locus Free and Locus Pro can not share data because every app has separate folder+  * External SD cards get easily malfunctioned and you can **lose all your maps/tracks/points data** 
 +  * All content of this folder, including your purchased maps, recorded tracks or downloaded geocaches will be automatically **deleted when you uninstall Locus**. 
 +  * If you upgrade from Locus Map Free to Locus Map Pro, you **can not use the same data** (maps/tracks/points) as the two apps create their own individual directory structures.
  
-Anyway if you decide to use it follow these steps:+Anywayif you decide to use this option, follow these steps:
  
-  * Open Locus > Menu > Settings >Miscellaneous > Set Root directory +  * Open //Locus > Menu > Settings > Miscellaneous > Default directories > Set Root directory//\\ {{ :manual:faq:locus_sd_card03.png?nolink |}} 
-  * Select path which contains "menion.android.locus" or "menion.android.locus.pro" +  * Select path which ends with "menion.android.locus/files" or "menion.android.locus.pro/files"\\ {{ :manual:faq:locus_sd_card04.png?nolink |}} 
- +  * Move whole "Locus" folder to the directory defined in previous step with a File browser 
-{{  :manual:faq:sdcard_on_kitkat_b_01_move_directory_to_the_private_folder.png?200  }} +  * Restart Locus
- +
-  * Connect SD card to the PC and move whole "Locus" folder to the directory defined in previous step +
-  * Start Locus +
-=== C. Locus application in internal memory and maps on external SD card === +
- +
-Locus offline raster maps can be stored (not downloaded into) in external directory on SD card. Please follow steps bellow: +
- +
-  * Connect card to the PC and create arbitrary folder on the SDcard for your maps e.q. MyLocusExternMaps +
-  * Move maps from folder Locus/maps to the folder MyLocusExternMaps +
-  * Move folder Locus from SDcard to the internal memory (without map files) +
-  * Start Locus (choose internal folder) +
-  * Open Menu > Maps > Tap on blue "PLUS" button in OFfline tab > select External maps > navigate to MyLocusExternMap folder and tap the "checkmark" in top panel +
- +
-The result is that the Locus working directory will be placed on internal memory and all maps will be located in external folder on SDcard. This issue is also described in article: [[http://help.locusmap.eu/responses/saving-offline-maps-on-sd-card-under-android-44-kitkat|Saving offline maps on SD-card under Android 4.4 (KitKat) >>]] +
- +
-=== D. Use rooted devices ===+
  
 +===== Advanced methods =====
 +==== Rooted devices - warranty-void solutions ====
 + 
 +<WRAP important round>A few tips from Locus users how to tackle full access to external SD card on rooted devices. **None of these methods are fully tested and may not work on all devices** or, in case of inexperienced manipulation, can cause damage to your data or mobile device. </WRAP>
 +=== SDfix ===
   * In case that your device is rooted you can fix it by editing the system configuration   * In case that your device is rooted you can fix it by editing the system configuration
-  * Install application SDFix and perform the system changes +  * Install application **[[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.sdfix|SDFix]]** and perform the system changes 
-  * After that simply start Locus+  * Restart Locus. It can write on your external SD card as it could in Android 4.3.
  
 +=== FAT32 formatting ===
 Another option for rooted devices is to format your SD card in FAT32 system in your PC. That eliminates the file system rights. If you use a SD card larger than 64 GB you need a tool like H2format for Windows to format the SD card with FAT32. Be aware that this does not support files larger than 4 GB. Another option for rooted devices is to format your SD card in FAT32 system in your PC. That eliminates the file system rights. If you use a SD card larger than 64 GB you need a tool like H2format for Windows to format the SD card with FAT32. Be aware that this does not support files larger than 4 GB.
-===== Android 5.0+ ===== 
  
-Android 5.0 partially loosens strict permissions of applications writing on SD cards stated in Android 4.4.2. It is possible to move **vector maps, SRTM data and backups on SD card**. All other Locus folders must remain in the internal memory, it is not possible to run them on SD card without issues. +=== TWRP ExtSD Fix ===
- +
-<wrap info>**Works since Locus Map 3.11.0**</wrap> +
- +
-If you have a device with SD card and want to save some storage space, follow these instructions: +
- +
-  * go to <wrap box>Menu > Settings > Miscellaneous > Default directories</wrap> +
-  * set new location of Locus/mapsVector, Locus/backup and Locus/data/srtm directories on SD card +
-  * move contents of the folders to the new location and delete original folders +
-  * restart Locus Map +
- +
-If you had set these directories earlier in 3.10.x versions or older, it is necessary to perform the setting once again as the new Locus Map needs a new permission to write on SD card from the operation system. **Otherwise the SD directories will not be activated!** +
-===== Android 6 ===== +
-Beginning with Android 6 **not even rooted devices can acquire the full access to SD card.** All other options are the same as in Android 5++
-===== Advanced ===== +
-<WRAP center round important> +
-This method should be tried only if you are an experienced Android user. It is not tested on ALL devices so it might not work for everyone. +
-</WRAP> +
-=== Quick instructions ===+
  
   * Install [[http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/fix-extsd-fix-v1-0b-2016-01-18-t3296266|ExtSD Fix 1.9 latest stable Version]] (v2.9b - 2016-06-09) by rufus.wilson   * Install [[http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/fix-extsd-fix-v1-0b-2016-01-18-t3296266|ExtSD Fix 1.9 latest stable Version]] (v2.9b - 2016-06-09) by rufus.wilson
   * Open "TWRP" app and go to the menu "Install" and select the "ExtSD_Fix_rw-signed-v1.9b.zip" Zip-File.   * Open "TWRP" app and go to the menu "Install" and select the "ExtSD_Fix_rw-signed-v1.9b.zip" Zip-File.
  
-=== Important for TWRP === +Install only with "TWRP" App over the Menu "Install“. You must open the menu „Install TWRP“ und select your device and the „Recovery Version to install“ and download it. Then download and install „twrp-3.0.2-2.klte.img“. Boot the Android Device with the TWRP Recovery-Mod. Now you have Write Access for all apps on your extSD Card image.
-Only install with "TWRP" App over the Menu "Install“. You must open the menu „Install TWRP“ und select your device and the „Recovery Version to install“ and download it. Then download and install „twrp-3.0.2-2.klte.img“. Boot the Android Device with the TWRP Recovery-Mod. Now you have Write Access for all apps on your extSD Card image.+
  
 It works fine with Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F (TouchWiz) with Stock ROM (without Provider Branding) Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow, API 23) It works fine with Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F (TouchWiz) with Stock ROM (without Provider Branding) Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow, API 23)
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 [[http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/xposed-marshmallow-sd-fix-write-t3403263/page25#post69415913|More information in this XDA forum >>]] [[http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/xposed-marshmallow-sd-fix-write-t3403263/page25#post69415913|More information in this XDA forum >>]]
  
 +=== XPosed module XInternalSD ===
 +
 +This app has an option to grant full access to the external SD, just like in prior to 4.4.2. [[http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.pyler.xinternalsd|Download and other instructions >>>]]
 +
 +If you cannot install Xposed because it is not supported by your Android version there is another way to make your external SD read-write (root is required too!).
 +
 +You have to modify 2 jar files on the /system partition. This can be done with a patch apk. For details [[https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/guide-allow-sdcard-write-access-switch-t3593021|read this xda-thread >>]]
 +=== FolderMount ===
 +  * Install from [[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.devasque.fmount|GooglePlay]]
 +  * Add a folder pair. Source is the internal sdcard and destination is your extSdCard
 +  * After adding, FM offers to move the files for you. Click yes.
 +  * Wait until the moving operation is done, then click on the PIN. If PIN turns green, you are all set.
 +  * The files will exist in both the source and destination after moving. This is expected and is normal. The files you see in your internal sdcard actually reside in your external sdcard now and if you "unpin" the pair, you will see that your internal sdcard is empty again.
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