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App communicates with Locus Map in your mobile phone or tablet via bluetooth. | App communicates with Locus Map in your mobile phone or tablet via bluetooth. | ||
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+ | ===== How to make it work? ===== | ||
+ | ==== Wear OS watches ==== | ||
+ | * install **[[https:// | ||
+ | * install **[[https:// | ||
+ | * install **[[https:// | ||
+ | * make sure **Bluetooth is ON** on both devices and **all apps are excluded from the system battery optimization** | ||
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+ | ==== Tizen watches ==== | ||
+ | Install the add-on from Galaxy Apps in your watch according to the Locus Map app version on your mobile phone: | ||
+ | * install **Locus Map Watch Free** if you have **Locus Map 4** | ||
+ | * install **Locus Map Watch Pro** if you have **Locus Map Classic** (former Pro) | ||
+ | <WRAP center round info> | ||
+ | If you have problems connecting your Locus Map Watch add-on to your Locus Map on your phone please go to your system settings > Applications > **Samsung Accessory Services** and **delete its data**. | ||
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===== FAQs ===== | ===== FAQs ===== | ||
=== Which watch would you recommend for Locus Map Watch? === | === Which watch would you recommend for Locus Map Watch? === | ||
- | There is no list of officially tested or supported | + | There is no list of officially tested or supported |
=== I have selected a new watch I want to buy. How can I check that Locus Map Watch will be compatible? === | === I have selected a new watch I want to buy. How can I check that Locus Map Watch will be compatible? === | ||
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- | Please beware that some watches can actually run normal Android OS which is quite different from the Android Wear operating system and is not compatible | + | Please beware that some watches can actually run normal Android OS which is quite different from the Android Wear operating system and is incompatible |
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- | In the case of **Samsung** watches, this add-on is compatible with **all versions of Gear S2, S3 and Galaxy Watch**. | + | |
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- | === How do I install Locus Map Watch on Samsung Gear S? === | + | |
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- | Install the add-on from Galaxy Apps in your watch according to Locus Map app version in your mobile phone: | + | |
- | * install **Locus Map Watch** if you have **Locus Map** | + | |
- | * install **Locus Classic Watch** if you have **Locus Classic** | + | |
- | <WRAP center round info> | + | |
- | If you have problems connecting your Locus Map Watch add-on to your Locus Map on your phone please go to your system settings > Applications > **Samsung Accessory Services** and **delete its data**. | + | |
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- | + | In the case of **Samsung** watches, this add-on is compatible with **all versions of Gear S2, S3, Galaxy Watch** and **Watch Active 2** (proved by [[https:// | |
- | === My watch uses Android as OS. Can I use Locus Map Watch? Is there support for a round screen if I use Locus Map/Classic | + | === My watch uses Android as its OS. Can I use Locus Map Watch? Is there support for a round screen if I use Locus Map/Pro directly on the watch? === |
- | Unfortunately Locus Map Watch is only compatible with Android Wear/Wear OS devices. Running the add-on on such watch is not possible and by installing Locus Map Watch on the watch you are actually installing the phone counterpart of the add-on. | + | Unfortunately, Locus Map Watch is only compatible with Android Wear/Wear OS devices. Running the add-on on such a watch is not possible and by installing Locus Map Watch on the watch you are actually installing the phone counterpart of the add-on. |
- | You should be able to install normal Locus Map/Classic | + | You should be able to install |
- | === Can I use Locus Map Watch as stand-alone app without a paired phone running Locus Map? === | + | === Can I use Locus Map Watch as a stand-alone app without a paired phone running Locus Map? === |
- | Stand-alone function is not possible at the moment. If you would like this feature please vote for [[http:// | + | The stand-alone function is not possible at the moment. If you would like this feature please vote for [[http:// |
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All add-ons need to be connected to Locus Map. **Switch the connection ON** in Locus //settings > Miscellaneous > Connect with add-ons//. | All add-ons need to be connected to Locus Map. **Switch the connection ON** in Locus //settings > Miscellaneous > Connect with add-ons//. | ||
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