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I've reproduced your issue. The error just means the routing engine has no information to connect to a point not on a "way"; in my screencap #3. The webplanner does not support direct/ manual track sections. You can however plan your route to an off-way point from Android.
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Hi Emilio. I've done this transfer from device to device many times now. It's always been tedious. The best way for me has been a full backup to ZIP on device 1. A full restore from ZIP on device 2. I use FileZilla to transfer files between devices. The poor part has been locating the backup function inside the new Locus.

From my notes: Settings > All features > Set up > Setting > Backup & filesystem > Backup manager > Restore from backup > System file manager > select appropriate ZIP.

best of luck

A little harder to do it better I think

@Menion - surely no need for a 200km/h setting?

Accelerated map - it appears the map loading & display has been considerably sped up - is this the release note change below? Wow - it's amazing.
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Not sure what is the advantage of the new Lib.

@Christian - for me the standout advantages are:

• single consolidated "folder structure" instead of artificial distinction between tracks & points
• up to 6 levels of subfolders
• quick "return" to current folder when MyLibrary button is tapped (instead of navigating any hierarchy)

I didn't have any problems with my dashboards during upgrade.

I can export selected points into a single GPX - long tap all points > Export (bottom icon).

At Locus Maps, you treat the browser application so neglected

until a few years ago, there was no browser application! And there was just one Android developer. There is no team of 1000's like @ Facebook or Google, just a few people. I find it amazing how much has been developed over the years with so few resources.

for a list of all active WebPlanner ideas see https://help.locusmap.eu/topics/idea/status/all-active/category/30/sort/popular/page/1

Huge release. Congratulations to all the LM team. BTW LM4.0 was released in 2021. Surprised 4.28 != 5.0.

Once you have sorted the folders manually, the blue tick should also remain in the "Sort manually" entry and not in "Name" again, which is actually irritating.

Thanks Graf Geo. A little confusing? Clearly sorted alphabetically by Name in my screen cap, but 2011, 2007, then 2013? Sure I can sort manually, and I will (& no doubt actually is). Great new feature BTW. But I'm thinking more ahead to the 1000's of new/ existing users that could have a similar experience and waste LM support time on a detail that should need no support. So, in the least, there is a bug or improvement to be made, in that list is sorted manually, but the tick indicator shows incorrect sorting by Name. So worthwhile discussion I feel.

My confusion - the "Sort by" options don't apply to folders. OK, I finally get it. Maybe a little clarification like in my updated screen cap?
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Separate topic - I've seen the "top level" folder referred to inconsistently as "Root" and "Home" in app & webplanner. Certainly "move to 'root folder' folder" is not the best. I think "Root" is jargon & suggest "home" be used everywhere.
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Sorting folder by name - reverse sort checkbox ticked & unticked, but the order of purely numeric folder names is the same. What's happening?You cannot view this attachment.You cannot view this attachment.

Now that I am extensively reorganising my folders, points & tracks for the new V2 library, I am finding the Move To function somewhat tedious in that the default folder is always the root. A "recent list" of folders may be even more useful than a "favorite list".

When deleting an empty folder is there any real need for the extra step of ticking a checkbox/ absolving LM of any loss of data? Again seems tedious. When there is a subfolder now there are 2 checkboxes to tick ;-( A recycle bin would almost be the best of both worlds 1) no confirmation step, 2) can undelete if a mistake.

Linked to the dash (-)?

@Mick FU - all working for me - I have tracks named <YYYYMMDD>-<HHMM><etc> and a search for "20250201-1" found correct two tracks.

4.28.0.2 - screen cap with tablet, inside, GPS intentionally off - red warning badge on Centering button - suggests wrong setting or something. Tap on button for info? Ignored. Tap main menu > Settings > no red badge, or notification. OK, I understand the issue, it's a nice reminder, but I think the app could be more helpful too, for new users.
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So I enable GPS, although I know there is no signal. The badge is replaced - OK. I tap the Centering button anyway - LM should know GPS is enabled, just no signal, so can the message for this situation be improved? eg. "Can't get valid location. GPS is enabled but no signal".
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I had noticed the new behaviour, but wasn't prepared to say anything until I read the 3 other posts. For me it's just a minor issue, but agree if I turn off GPS I don't want it silently turned back on. I want to decide. For many users, the exact opposite would be the preferred.

the border around the rotation icon is white, so it should not be so bad as on your screens!

@Menion - poor montage, but yes, better
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Why the change? I'm using only dark mode, so I've not noticed before (or just ignored it). Previously, the rotating button itself had a white background. As the only active icon on this screen. So definitely a bug. If you have an idea for a better icon, it is welcome.

@Menion - "the rotating button itself had a white background" - correct, and for me more visible. The new compass on dark background fades into the background, especially if sunny, and depending on surrounding map content. (I think there is a later APK beta version but not currently on the download site)

A montage of old (top)/ new (bottom) compass. The old compass is always more visible:-
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And with the screen as it actually looks to me under direct sunny conditions (100% brightness 1,000nit AMOLED):-
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and when screen moved a little further into the shade - always a struggle when cycling:-
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