manual:user_guide:settings:backup_fsys
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| Allows customizing Locus Map default working directories. | Allows customizing Locus Map default working directories. | ||
| ==== Set the main directory ==== | ==== Set the main directory ==== | ||
| - | <WRAP center round important> | ||
| - | **Android 11+** | ||
| - | |||
| - | The app is forced to have the main directory in its **private folder** in /// | ||
| - | </ | ||
| + | By default, Locus Map's main data is stored in its **private folder** in /// | ||
| + | * /// | ||
| + | * both /// | ||
| - | By default, Locus main directory is stored in the root of your device' | + | === How to do it: === |
| - | * tap the selected | + | * tap the selected |
| * tap " | * tap " | ||
| * the app calculates the size of the data for transfer | * the app calculates the size of the data for transfer | ||
| * app transfers the data to the new location | * app transfers the data to the new location | ||
| * app requires **restart** | * app requires **restart** | ||
| + | {{ : | ||
| + | |||
| + | If you only want to select a different location for the main app directory **without data transfer**, tap {{: | ||
| + | <WRAP center round info> | ||
| + | On Android 10 and older versions of the operating system, Locus Map has its main directory at the root of the internal storage - /// | ||
| + | </ | ||
| - | If you want only to select a different location for the main app directory - **without data transfer** - tap {{: | ||
| ==== Set custom sub-directories ==== | ==== Set custom sub-directories ==== | ||
| - | Some sub-directories can be placed | + | Some sub-directories can be placed |
| + | |||
| + | 1) in the app's **private folders** in internal storage, external SD card or /// | ||
| + | * **Maps** - raster maps | ||
| + | * **MapsOnline** - definition files, temp data of online maps | ||
| + | * **MapsVector** - vector maps, e.g., LoMaps or OpenAndroMaps | ||
| + | * **geocaching** - user images, spoilers, HTML listings, offlinized data, etc. | ||
| + | * **SRTM** - offline elevation data | ||
| - | 1) in the app **private folders** (either | + | 2) **anywhere** in the device |
| - | * ///Maps/// - raster maps | + | * **Backup** |
| - | | + | |
| - | * /// | + | |
| - | 2) anywhere in the device storage: | + | If you want to **CHANGE** |
| - | * /// | + | * **tap** the selected sub-directory |
| - | * ///SRTM/// - offline elevation dat | + | * select the **target storage** |
| - | * /// | + | * **confirm** data transfer (without confirming, the custom subdirectory will be set, but the original data will remain in the default one) |
| + | * after the change, the app needs a **restart**\\ {{ : | ||
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| === About === | === About === | ||
| - | Tracks, routes and points can be **synchronized across many devices** through our cloud sync service. This is done automatically always after any change made to the database - when a track is recorded, route planned, a point imported... The sync unifies the database content with all other devices **running the same Google account**. | + | Tracks, routes, and points can be **synchronized across many devices** through our cloud sync service. This is done automatically, always after any change made to the database - when a track is recorded, |
| ==== First sync ==== | ==== First sync ==== | ||
| * take the device on which you have the **oldest Locus data** (tracks, routes, points). This device should ideally have all your complete data | * take the device on which you have the **oldest Locus data** (tracks, routes, points). This device should ideally have all your complete data | ||
| - | * open your **track/point manager** and tap the sync button in the topbar:\\ {{ : | + | * open your **Library** and tap the sync button in the topbar |
| * **confirm manual synchronization** and let it go all the way through:\\ {{ : | * **confirm manual synchronization** and let it go all the way through:\\ {{ : | ||
| * **your personal database on the cloud has been created** – you can sync other devices or plan/save routes in the [[https:// | * **your personal database on the cloud has been created** – you can sync other devices or plan/save routes in the [[https:// | ||
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| **How does sync work?** | **How does sync work?** | ||
| - | The synchronization algorithm is based on modification time. The last modification wins. During each synchronization, | + | The synchronization algorithm is based on the modification time. The last modification wins. During each synchronization, |
| - | But you should be careful about one situation - during a sync process on multiple devices also DELETINGS | + | But you should be careful about one situation - during a sync process on multiple devices, also DELETIONS |
| </ | </ | ||
| ==== Settings ==== | ==== Settings ==== | ||
| {{ : | {{ : | ||
| - | * **Automatic sync** - here you can turn it ON or OFF (ON is default) | + | * **Automatic sync** - here you can turn it ON or OFF (ON is the default) |
| * **Wifi-only connection** - turn ON if you want to save your precious cell data | * **Wifi-only connection** - turn ON if you want to save your precious cell data | ||
| - | * **Show new points** - when turned ON the newly synced points are shown on the map screen (not applied for the initial sync) | + | * **Show new points** - when turned ON, the newly synced points are shown on the map screen (not applied for the initial sync) |
| - | * **Show new tracks** - when turned ON the newly synced tracks/ | + | * **Show new tracks** - when turned ON, the newly synced tracks/ |
| ==== Troubleshooting ==== | ==== Troubleshooting ==== | ||
| - | When there is any problem with syncing you can get information about the last sync action in the topbar menu:\\ {{ : | + | When there is any problem with syncing, you can get information about the last sync action in the topbar menu:\\ {{ : |
| - | * **Last update** - generates a log with information about the last syncing action. Use when communicating with helpdesk | + | * **Last update** - generates a log with information about the last syncing action. Use when communicating with the helpdesk |
| ==== Advanced options ==== | ==== Advanced options ==== | ||
| Also available in the topbar menu. | Also available in the topbar menu. | ||
| * **Compute sync plan** - simulates the future syncing process | * **Compute sync plan** - simulates the future syncing process | ||
| - | * **Full download** - removes all tracks, routes and points from Locus Map and downloads the synced data from the cloud | + | * **Full download** - removes all tracks, routes, and points from Locus Map and downloads the synced data from the cloud |
| ==== Cloud ==== | ==== Cloud ==== | ||
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| ===== Backup manager ===== | ===== Backup manager ===== | ||
| - | We strongly recommend backing up your Locus data - **settings, points, and tracks**. This tool enables the definition of **periodic automatic backups** and triggers **one-time backups**. | + | We strongly recommend backing up your Locus data - **tracks, routes, points, and settings**. This tool enables the definition of **periodic automatic backups** and triggers |
| ==== Automatic backup ==== | ==== Automatic backup ==== | ||
| - | {{ : | + | {{ : |
| - | ... saves settings, points and tracks | + | ... saves Locus data periodically to // |
| - **Enable** automatic backup | - **Enable** automatic backup | ||
| - | - Set **repetition frequency**, | + | |
| - | {{ : | + | |
| === Backup to cloud === | === Backup to cloud === | ||
| - | Automatically | + | Automatically |
| - | {{ : | + | * **enable** the option |
| + | * select your favorite **cloud drive**: | ||
| + | * **log in** and **allow access** for Locus Map | ||
| + | * **select/ | ||
| <WRAP important round> | <WRAP important round> | ||
| - | * First use of this feature requires **login to your cloud service account** | ||
| * **Attached media (photos, videos...) are not backed up** | * **Attached media (photos, videos...) are not backed up** | ||
| - | * **Maps | + | * **Maps are not backed up this way.** They are automatically backed up on our servers; some third-party maps are backed up a [[manual: |
| - | * Xiaomi devices with MIUI 12 - make sure you have **" | + | * Xiaomi devices with MIUI 12+ - make sure you have **" |
| + | * **Since September 2025, Locus Map has not supported Google Drive as it was denied full access to the service.** | ||
| </ | </ | ||
| ==== Manual backup ==== | ==== Manual backup ==== | ||
| - | Saves a single backup file with Locus data to // | + | {{ : |
| - | {{ : | + | Saves a single backup file with Locus data to // |
| - | * **Backup all** - creates a backup of **all settings, points and tracks** in one package. <wrap important> | + | |
| - | | + | |
| - | | + | ==== App migration backup ==== |
| - | === Backup sharing | + | {{ : |
| - | After the backup file is created you can **share** it - **send it to [[http:// | + | This command triggers a process |
| - | {{ : | + | The backup file is stored in the /// |
| - | ==== Restore ==== | + | ==== Restore from backup ==== |
| - | * opens the file browser with the last used drive - you can select | + | * select |
| - | * find the backup directory (by default, it is / | + | * select the **backup file**. It starts downloading and then its content is analyzed |
| - | * select **what content of the package you want to restore**: | + | * you are prompted to select **what content of the package you want to restore**: |
| - | * **restart** | + | * **restart** |
| + | <WRAP center round important> | ||
| + | Restore from backup **overwrites all related data**. Keep this in mind, especially regarding your tracks, routes, and points. | ||
| + | </ | ||
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| <wrap info> | <wrap info> | ||
| ==== Load app data ==== | ==== Load app data ==== | ||
| - | It searches the device storage for the app's main directory provided it is not placed in the current location. Used in case the user cancels the data transfer after an update on Locus Map version 4.5.x. and newer. | + | It searches the device storage for the app's main directory, provided it is not placed in the current location. Used in case the user cancels the data transfer after an update on Locus Map version 4.5.x. and newer. |
| ==== Unload app data ==== | ==== Unload app data ==== | ||
| It moves all data of the app out of its main directory to a selected part of the storage. Used above all when reinstalling the app with the main storage in the private directory, which is usually removed by the uninstall. | It moves all data of the app out of its main directory to a selected part of the storage. Used above all when reinstalling the app with the main storage in the private directory, which is usually removed by the uninstall. | ||
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| <WRAP round alert > | <WRAP round alert > | ||
| - | **Warning**: | + | **Warning**: |
| </ | </ | ||
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