Re: [APP] - version 4.32.+ ( 12/2025 )

[slarti76]

Serious problem with recording:

I did some longer tours this weekend, and everytime after a longer break (>5min, I think), Lotus was not recording anymore. Recording mode itself was still on, I didn't pause the recording. I could recover by turning GPS off and on again, which is of course annoying with gloves in the snow.
I first thought I had some setting wrong, but all of these were off:

• Auto-pause
• Record only when moving
• Record when GPS is off
• Notify of (pausend/pending) recording

Dunno in which version that started, I noticed some problems already end of last year, but didn't go on tour for a while, only used Locus for navigation, and it doesn't happen when screen stays on.

However, I can say with conviction it's not a hardware problem: I recently recorded skiing holidays with two different special skiing apps, and both had no problems, screen off, in my pocket, even with 1hr+ lunch breaks.

Anyone have similar experience?

If you also have Android 16, then it's a Samsung problem.
https://forum.locusmap.eu/index.php?topic=9452.0

Thank you, but as I already mentioned in the original post: Multiple other apps with recording functionality have absolutely no problem picking up recording after breaks of even more than an hour. Without fail. While yes, I have S24+ with Android 16, it still must be on Locus side (of course, could be an interaction with specifics of A16, but it's definitely not a Samsung HW bug).

[jonny.blue]

I'd cautiously agree with that. At the very beginning, when I had the S24, all GPS systems like Google Maps, GPS Status, and Locus Map had these problems. However, I no longer have any issues with navigation on the S24 using Google Maps. There may have been a problem with GPS usage some time ago, but Google Maps seems to have resolved it now.

[Tapio]

Menion, I noticed a side-effect regarding the track-display of geotagged photos.

If I made manual extensions to tracks in the past, e. g. because a part was missing, geotagged photos do not show up.

Either it does not like the internal additional track segment or it gets confused because the track has 1970-01-01... timestamps in trackpoints. So what I did to resolve this was: gpx export, merge track segments, replace 1970 dates with surrounding ones, then gpx import.

[Tapio]

Track display of geotagged photos. great feature, did I say that already? 😁 👍

Maybe it's a good idea to include it as a display option for tracks and folders (like the track coloring, thickness etc.)

Reason: I also store tracks of other people. Locus ofc shows my photos also there.

[Menion]

New Beta version 4.32.4.2
  - chg: completely new chart system in the track detail
  - chg: improved track guidance auto-zoom logic & fix jumps when zooming to nav points
  - chg: highly updated "Smooth movement" system. Now also usable during navigation (still needs more love next week)
  - chg: major speed update in unloading points (and partially also loading)
  - chg: updated list of add-ons/co-apps
  - add: option to purchase missing LoCoins during map mass update
  - fix: open quick bookmark correctly in preferred app
  - chg: disabled optional map tilt, again, sorry

Few notes:
 - tilt is not working properly. I've disabled it for now. It simply needs more "love"
 - new Chart library is now used only in the detail of the track. Let's play a while with it. If all works as expected, I'll step by step unite (finally) all charts in the app. Info: Colours for the chart in the expert settings are ignored here. Because I need colours for light and dark mode, these settings no longer make sense and should be removed later.

@slarti76
recording problem: try to switch Settings > GPS & sensors > Google services assisted location. You probably have this enabled (default), but it starts to cause a problems on some devices so give it a try and disable it.

[Graf Geo]

I just installed the new beta 4.32.4.2. Thanks!

The favourites function (quick bookmarks) now opens the desired app correctly. 👍
The new settings options for the track diagram are nice, but it would be even better if you could hide it completely.

Tilt removed: well, it wasn't that important to me.

[Menion]

Do you mean to hide the chart panel completely? For all tracks, or just recorded, planned, imported, ... ? 

[Graf Geo]

I had mentioned before (and I wasn't the only one) that the diagram takes up a lot of space when you don't need it. For example, in flat regions.

Now that you've added this setting option (for x, y-axis, etc.), an additional option to "hide diagram completely" might be a good option. This would allow you to set it individually for each track. I want the elevation chart for tracks in the mountains, but not in flat terrain.

If it's easier to implement, an option in the settings would also be conceivable (like "show media"), only then "show charts".

[Graf Geo]

Addendum:

Here are two examples. In the mountains, the diagram is informative and useful, but the second diagram (flat terrain) is completely superfluous and a waste of space.

Setting speed instead of altitude doesn't help either. We usually hike at a fairly steady pace of around 4.5 km/h.

[WildWortWechsel]

Hello Menion,

after installing the latest Version 4.32.4.2 the App freeze after chosing a track. Shortly afterwards an error message appears.

The track panel didn't respond.

Android 14

[WildWortWechsel]

The beta test of the map manager doesn't fit screen-to-screen while the "Add"-button is under the lower Border.

Android 14, App 4.32.4.2

[Menion]

Hi guys,
if there is a chart that does not look ok, please share it with me over the "Share by link" option. With this, I should get an identical copy to what you see on your device. There are a lot of changes in the background, so it is possible that some charts won't look ok. I'm ready to fine-tune it next week!

And @WildWortWechsel , where have you found this Map manager version?  . It is already 5+ years old, and I thought it was private. Anyway, don't use it. It needs to be rewritten from scratch. Hopefully this year ...

And the problem ... tap few times on "Wait" please ... and then share the track. I'll look at it as soon as possible. Thanks!

[Tapio]

That chart view, it feels great swiping over it - and the map smoothly moves in the background. BUT. This can only be done while the chart is almost not visible. Not sure how a solution could be like.
EDIT Ah, it's because of the photos, maybe there should be a way to collapse them.

[Graf Geo]

Yes, and its not possible to hide the position marker in the chart (with height and/or other data)...

[WildWortWechsel]

And @WildWortWechsel , where have you found this Map manager version?  . It is already 5+ years old, and I thought it was private. Anyway, don't use it. It needs to be rewritten from scratch. Hopefully this year ...