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--- manual:faq:android_11_filesystem [2021/12/02 12:05] – [What is this all about?] mstupka
+++ manual:faq:android_11_filesystem [2025/12/18 15:19] (current) – mstupka
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 In November 2021, Google launched a **[[https://developer.android.com/about/versions/11/privacy/storage|new file management system]]** in Android 11 and the following versions, bringing a major change to the way Locus Map and other applications handle their data:
+  * by default, **the app has full read/write access to its PRIVATE FOLDER** in ///Android/data/// and ///Android/media/// system directory (either in the internal storage or in the external storage - removable SD card)
-**The app has a full read/write access only to its PRIVATE FOLDER** in ///Android/data/// system directory (either in the internal storage or in the external storage - removable SD card)
+==== Advantages of the private directory ====
+  * App data is **secured** against access from other apps (possible attacks from malware, etc.)
+  * After the uninstallation, the app leaves **no garbage** in the device storage.
-==== Advantages ====
-  * The app shows a better performance in **stability** and **responsiveness**
-  * Its data is **secured** against access from other apps (possible attacks from malware etc.)
-  * After the uninstallation, it leaves **no garbage** in the device storage.
 ==== Drawbacks ====
-  * **All app data is deleted upon uninstall** - the majority of devices show a warning prompt with the option to retain the app data in the storage. But especially Chinese products erase the data without an option of restoring.
+  * **All app data is deleted upon uninstall** - the majority of devices show a warning prompt with the option to retain the app data in the storage. But especially Chinese products erase the data without an option to restore.
-  * **No use of other apps data** - it is no longer allowed to share one common directory between Locus Map Pro and Locus Map 4.
+  * **No use of other apps' data** - it is no longer allowed to share a common directory between Locus Map Classic and Locus Map 4.
-  * **No custom sub-directories** - the app can read/write **vector maps** and **SRTM dat**a only in its private directory (only backup files can be stored elsewhere). Also, custom directories with **geotagged photos** are not supported - Locus can read from the **default system media directory** only.
+  * **Limited custom sub-directories** - the app can read/write data only in its private directory or in ///Android/media/// directory. Only backup files can be stored elsewhere. Also, custom directories with **geotagged photos** are not supported - Locus Map can only read from the **default system media directory** or **/Android/Media/** sector.
-  * **Disabled linking to maps from external folders** - all raster maps can be stored only in ///Locus/Maps/// directory, all vector maps in ///Locus/mapsVector/// directory.
+  * **Disabled linking to maps from external folders** - all raster maps can be stored only in ///Locus/Maps/// directory or in ///Android/media/menion.android.locus/Maps/// directory, all vector maps in ///Locus/mapsVector/// directory or in ///Android/media/menion.android.locus/MapsVector/// directory. All custom maps must be **[[..:user_guide:maps_external#locus_maps_directory|imported]]** within the app's interface.
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-**As a precaution we urgently recommend:**
+**As a precaution before the update to Locus Map 4.5.x or Locus Map Classic 3.56.x we urgently recommend:**
-  * setting up an **[[manual:user_guide:tools:backup|automatic backup of your tracks, routes and points to Dropbox, Google Drive or OneDrive]]**. Premium Gold users' data are [[manual:user_guide:sync|automatically synced]] with our own cloud server.
+  * setting up an **[[manual:user_guide:settings:backup_fsys#backup_manager|automatic backup of your tracks, routes and points to Dropbox or OneDrive]]**. Premium Gold users' data are [[manual:user_guide:sync|automatically synced]] with our own cloud server.
-  * regular **[[manual:user_guide:maps_offline#cloud_backup_of_maps|backups of your downloaded maps]]** especially from the commercial publishers. LoMaps can be re-downloaded for free any time from Locus Store.
+  * regular **[[manual:user_guide:maps_offline#cloud_backup_of_maps|backups of your downloaded maps]]** from the commercial publishers. LoMaps can be re-downloaded for free at any time from the Locus Store.
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 ===== What to do with it? =====
-The original default setting of the Locus Map main directory was in the root of the internal storage of the device. Plus, custom sub-directories could be set elsewhere in the internal or external storage (removable SD card), and external maps could be linked to the app from anywhere in the device storage.
+We've prepared a few scenarios for **smooth and secure transfer of your data after the app update**:
-As this setup is no longer possible on Android 11+, we've prepared a few scenarios for **smooth and secure transfer of your data after the app update**:
   * **[[manual:faq:single_update|Update when a single Locus Map is installed >>]]**
-  * **[[manual:faq:single_update_both_apps|Update when both Locus Map 4 and Locus Map Pro are installed >>]]**
+  * **[[manual:faq:single_update_both_apps|Update when both Locus Map Classic and Locus Map 4 are installed >>]]**
   * **[[manual:faq:new_install_old_dir|New installation on a device with old app data >>]]**
   * **[[manual:faq:new_install_second_app|New installation when the other Locus is installed too >>]]**
   * **[[manual:faq:cusom_subdirs|Custom subdirectories and external maps >>]]**

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