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--- manual:faq:problems_points_tracks_database [2025/12/12 15:33] – mstupka
+++ manual:faq:problems_points_tracks_database [2025/12/18 15:06] (current) – mstupka
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-Locus Map uses the SQLite database system for storing data. This database is supported by all Android devices and is considered safe and convenient. However, it can happen that the database gets damaged and the app ends up with an error.
+Locus Map uses the SQLite database system for storing data. This database is supported by all Android devices and is considered safe and convenient. However, it can rarely happen that the database gets damaged and the app ends up with an error.
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 Unfortunately, there is no guaranteed method of repairing a corrupted database. Actually, there are **three methods that you can try**:
-**1. Restart your phone** - some errors may be caused by reading or recording on your SD card. Violation of the card may result in database locking, for example. In most cases, a simple restart helps. Then it is highly recommended to check your SD card.
+**1. Restart your phone** - some errors may be caused by reading or writing on your SD card. Violation of the card may result in database locking, for example. In most cases, a simple restart helps. Then it is highly recommended to check your SD card.
 **2. Restore backup of your database** - all backup files are stored in Locus/backup directory (automatic backups in the Locus/backup/auto/ directory). This backup is a simple zip file.
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     * Start Locus Map
-**3. If 1 or 2 fail** - try the following:
+**3. If 1 or 2 fails** - try the following:
   * go to your phone file browser > find /Locus/data/database/ directory and copy files tracks.db and waypoints.db somewhere out of this directory
   * uninstall Locus Map

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