offline maps in two locations

[Alan Gornik]

I have an android Google Pixel 7a.  I just happened to notice this - see screenshot.  Should the Americas maps be in these different locations? Can I move into one spot?  Thanks.

[michaelbechtold]

Locus does scan both of those locations for offline maps. HOWEVER, the /Android/media location is the smarter choice, as you can access it with capable file managers directly (/Android/data needs Shizuku geek approach to overcome Google's insane restrictions).
Did you change the Locus root location in recent times (again, both locations are possible)? Or the offline map location? Both you can defined/change in the Locus settings.
Cheers
Michael

[Alan Gornik]

Thanks for rapid response. So you are saying I should change the attached to "Private folder in Android media"?  (I don't remember ever changing anything from the default.)

[michaelbechtold]

On a Pixel you do not have an external SD card, hence speed is no criteria for optimizing locations, for the databases and alike (any maps could be on a 1.5 TB ext SD and it works like a charm on my Tab S10 ultra).
In other words, you can have maps in either or in both locations without any difference for operations.
When it comes to updates, I do not know if Locus substitutes in place for the location not mentioned in the Locus file system settings.
You may post a screenshot of the set root folder settings page and the set sub-directories settings page.

[michaelbechtold]

PS: while access speed is no different in either location (data versus media), the benefit of media is file manager access.

In case you move the root folder, I do not know if the current media structure is MERGED or SUBSTITUTED.

If your LoMaps are recent enough, you could re-download in case of destruction.
In case you have Gold subscription you do not care and just download again.

The (in your case only map) data from media can easily be backed up to PC, in case you do not have Gold.