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--- manual:faq:new_install_old_dir [2021/11/30 14:16] – [New installation on a device with old app data] mstupka
+++ manual:faq:new_install_old_dir [2022/03/22 09:46] (current) – mstupka
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-  * install Locus Map 4.5 or Locus Map Pro 3.56
+Due to the [[manual:faq:android_11_filesystem|recent changes in the Android file system]], the **transfer of the app data to the private folder** in /Android/data/ directory will launch after the app installation.
+  * install Locus Map
   * after the app initialization, the **old app directory is detected**:\\ {{ :manual:faq:page_info_a11_offer_merge_old.jpg?nolink |}}
-  * tap **Change directory** - Locus moves all data to its private directory
+  * tap **Change directory**
-  * restart the app
+  * Locus needs to get permission to access its files - it's necessary to **confirm the directory selected in the system file manager**\\ {{ :manual:faq:page_merge_root_from_select_known.jpg?nolink |}}
+  * Locus moves all data to its private directory - **it may take a few minutes** depending on the size of your data
+  * **restart** the app
 ===== What if I tap "later"? =====
-  * you can go on using the app with a new empty database and no offline maps
+  * You can go on using Locus Map with a new empty database and no offline maps
-  * if you download offline maps or record new tracks you risk that you can lose them when you load the old data later - **the new data will be overwritten**
+  * If you download offline maps or record new tracks you risk that **you can lose them** when you load the old data later - **the new data will be overwritten**
-  * you can **load the original data any time** also from the app **main menu**:\\ {{ :manual:faq:app_transfer.jpg?nolink |}}\\ or from //settings > miscellaneous > default directory//.
+  * You can **load the original data any time** from //Settings > Miscellaneous > Default directory > Load app data//.
-  * you are offered the app data transfer at **each next start of the app**.

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