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--- manual:faq:android_11_filesystem [2022/01/04 11:57] – mstupka
+++ manual:faq:android_11_filesystem [2024/03/28 12:26] (current) – [Drawbacks] 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 a full read/write access to its PRIVATE FOLDER** in ///Android/data/// system directory (either in the internal storage or in the external storage - removable SD card)
-  * to access its original directory in the root of the internal storage, **Locus Map 4 was allowed to get the permission of ALL FILES ACCESS**. The system prompt to grant this permission appears right after the start of the updated app. <wrap alert>**Locus Map Pro was not granted this permission by Google.**</wrap>
 ==== Advantages of the private directory ====
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 ==== 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.
-  * **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 one common directory between Locus Map Classic and Locus Map 4.
-  * **Limited custom sub-directories** - the app can read/write **maps** only in its private directory or in ///Android/media/// directory. Elevation data can be placed only in the app's 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 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.
 <WRAP center round important>
-**As a precaution before the update to Locus Map 4.5.x or Locus Map Pro 3.56.x 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 or Google Drive]]**.
+  * 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.
-  * 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.
 </WRAP>
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 ===== What to do with it? =====
-==== Grant the app the "All files access" permission ====
+We've prepared a few scenarios for **smooth and secure transfer of your data after the app update**:
-The original default setting of the Locus Map main directory will remain in the root of the internal storage of the device. Plus, custom sub-directories will be allowed elsewhere in the internal or external storage (removable SD card), and external will be allowed to be linked to the app from anywhere in the device storage.
-==== What happens without the "All files" permission? ====
-The above mentioned setup will no longer be possible on Android 11+. Therefore, 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 Pro and Locus Map 4 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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