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[MapGooglePlay_4.21.1.3 Route Planner_1125_beta]

Hi guys,
@Tapio & @Viajero Perdido , sorry, I've not yet looked on the database and issue in "GC My lists". Will try to do it next week.

Meanwhile: the new MapGooglePlay_4.21.1.3 Route Planner_1125_beta Beta version was published. Among some other minor fixes, there is a completely new system of handling shaping/via points in the route planner that should also fully replace the old "Navigate to" screen. So who wants to try, feedback is welcome! Thanks and have a nice weekend.

v1.4.2

- Allow hiding of minor waterways like ditches
- Minor fixes

Hello! Confirm slowdown issue solved. Thanks!

MapGooglePlayAfa_4.21.1.2_1125_beta
i experience lot of lags while moving and loading map-areas. To test if this is vector-map+theme related I switched to a raster-map (mbtiles), same there.
Cannot give details, just a change that is noticeable over here.

Hi freischneider, thanks for the ideas. Yes, both are planned, we only had to put bigger search upgrades on hold due to other dev priorities, so hopefully we will get back to it in the mid of this year. So sorry it takes so long to continue on this.

Hello,

maybe someone is able to point me in the right direction...

I organize a bunch of points in some folders with subfolders in my library. It's not comfortable but doable to enable all points in all folders by going through the folders one by one an click the eye icon (is there a better way ?). With that all my points are shown on the map.

But when I reload the map, all points are disabled again. How can I prevent that ? I did not find any setting for this. It's really annoying, especially if you have a bunch of folders and points. Putting all points into one folder is not an option in this case.

Thanks for any help!
MapBat

[@Andrew Heard]

Finally, after a longer time, the new Beta version. Among support and maintenance, I've been mainly focused, already for almost 2 months, on the new Data manager, so there are not many updates, just a few nice tweaks (mainly for geocaching).

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@Andrew Heard
Icon size > it is a mystery for me Andrew, sorry. There is no reason for this behavior and I'm unable to simulate it for now.

@balloni55
- images in GC logs > they were missing, fixed, thanks (it needs to redownload caches, not just update)
- "GC" letters prefilled > done, but it is not perfect for now. Cursors remain at the start for now. Sorry, unsolvable issue for now because of technical limits
- "Filter name" > When you edit the filter, at the start is the "Name" field > it is the name of the filter itself!!. So it is not a history, but the list of saved filters.
- "Bearing below compass arrow" > ah thanks, this setting was related to the old compass arrow, which is now used only in the Locus Classic. I'll remove it. It does not work for almost three years and you are the first who complains.

What I, and probably many other users, use is this WS07 sensor https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001792309115.html . Battery lasts for one year and works without any problems.

v1.4.1

• Adjusted defaults to being useful
• Pipeline fix
• Stylemenu renaming; requires you to reconfigure the theme in LMaps presets
• Finetune MTB and Cycling relations for better coexistence.
• Added a semi transparent white layer ("Map Gamma") which may help visibility of map apps tracks.

New idea, a higher map gamma (it's actually a semi-transparent layer) - allowing for better visibility of Locus tracks.

[Please make the offline area the same as the online area.]

I like the online search more and more. Especially for LoPois. I search for the category "Parking lot" or "Water point" etc. They are all displayed and highlighted on the map. If I zoom out further, they are updated immediately.
Unfortunately, this is missing when you go to search offline locations (LoPois). Then only a list of POIs is displayed.
Please make the offline area the same as the online area.

Another idea. If there is an online connection, always search online. As soon as there is no longer a connection, automatically switch the search to offline. Now I always have to go to the menu in the search and change it. 

Hmm, indeed ... question to AI reveals that it really is not as simple as I thought. Uff ...

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As of my last update in April 2023, whether the private directory (like `Android/data/menion.android.locus`) of an Android app is automatically transferred to a new device when using the built-in copy/transfer functionality in Android depends on several factors:

1. **App's Backup Configuration**: Android apps can specify what data gets backed up and what doesn't through the Android backup service. If the app's developer has configured the app to exclude certain data or directories from backup, that data won't be included in the transfer.

2. **Type of Transfer Method**: Different transfer methods (such as Google's backup service, manufacturer-specific transfer tools, or using an external backup and restore application) have varying capabilities regarding what data they can transfer. Some methods may only transfer app APKs and some basic data, while others might transfer more extensive app data.

3. **Android Version and Device Manufacturer**: The specific features and limitations of the transfer process can vary depending on the Android version and the device manufacturer. Some manufacturers might offer more comprehensive data transfer tools than others.

4. **User Permissions and Settings**: The user's backup and transfer settings also play a role. For example, if a user has opted out of certain types of data backup, those data won't be transferred.

5. **Data Stored in `Android/data` Directory**: Typically, the data stored in the `Android/data` directory of an app is considered app-private data. This data is not usually included in automatic backups to Google Drive (unless the app developer has explicitly implemented backup logic for it). Therefore, it's less likely that this data will be transferred automatically to a new device.

### Recommendations:

- **Manual Backup**: If you have important data in an app's private directory, it's a good practice to check if the app provides a way to manually back up data (like an export feature) and use that to transfer your data.
- **App-Specific Instructions**: Refer to the app's documentation or contact the developer for specific instructions on backing up and transferring data.
- **Test Transfer**: If possible, before switching to a new device, you might want to test the transfer process with a secondary device to see if all necessary app data is carried over.

In summary, while some app data is transferred automatically when switching Android devices, the `Android/data` directory's contents may not be included, depending on the factors mentioned above.

v1.4.0

• Military area names part of "Suburb" option
• Later display of some POI captions
• natural:hedge and natural:tree_row design shamelessly copied from Voluntary UK theme of John Percy
• Rework and xml improvement "Road network"
• "All features" menu change

If there is a recovery possible or not totally depends on the backup strategy you employed over the years:
- if you had set up the Locus backup to Google Drive, you are fine
- if you had the backup to another folder on the old Pixel and copied manually (does not sound like that, though), you'd be fine as well
- if you have LM 4 Gold with tracks and points replicated into the Locus remote storage, you'd be fine, too (but would have noticed on the new device, I suppose, as Locus should download the stuff)
- if you have another third party cloud feed for tracks (and maybe points), there is a way at least.
The POI and the track databases reside in /Android/data/menion.android.locus/files/Locus/data/database folder.
If you should have zip backup files from Locus, you can re-import them from Locus.
If you have only gpx or kml files from somewhere, you can import them into Locus and re-populate its database.
Other than above, I fear your tracks would be history.

Any more thoughts from a Locus export colleague?

In latest xml, unchecking "Road network" now also removes minor roads etc... and access restrictions.
A lot of logic changes, I hope there's no errors.

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TapioOfTapiola/oam_theme_tapiola/main/Tapiola.xml

Or use attachment.