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 ===== Downgrade ===== ===== Downgrade =====
-It may happen that the newest version of Locus Map doesn't work as you've expected and you want to **downgrade**. We respect that and we offer older versions for download and installation:+It may happen that the newest version of Locus Map doesn't work as you've expected and you want to **downgrade**. We respect that and we offer older versions for download and installation from our **[[https://bit.ly/lmVersions|public repository]]**:
 ==== Instructions ==== ==== Instructions ====
-  * create a backup of your data+  * (optional) change the location of the **[[manual:user_guide:settings:backup_fsys#set_custom_sub-directories|custom subdirectories]]** (if you have any) to **the default within the main app's directory** 
 +  * create a **[[manual:user_guide:settings:backup_fsys#manual_backup|backup of your data]]** and store it outside of the main app directory, e.g. to the system "download" folder  
 +  * go to Locus settings > Backup & Filesystem > [[manual:user_guide:settings:backup_fsys#app_data_transfer|App data transfer]] > **unload app data** 
 +  * select e.g. "download" directory and create a **new folder** in it. Name it e.g. "locus_data". **Confirm**. 
 +  * **uninstall** Locus Map and **reboot** your device 
 +  * **select** a desired Locus Map version APK file from the repository and **install it** (this requires additional permission to install apps from unknown sources) 
 +  * **[[https://docs.locusmap.app/doku.php?id=manual:user_guide:settings:backup_fsys#load_app_data|load app data]]** from the "locus_data" folder - be aware that the **older version may not be compatible with the data from new versions**. If you are unsure, skip this and proceed to the next step. 
 +  * **[[https://docs.locusmap.app/doku.php?id=manual:user_guide:settings:backup_fsys#restore_from_backup|restore backup]]** 
 +  * **restart** Locus Map
  
 ==== Recent versions of Locus Map ==== ==== Recent versions of Locus Map ====
 +At the moment, we produce three variations of both our apps, Locus Map 4 and Locus Classic:
 +  * **Google Play** version - for devices with Google Play services, APK file name contains "//GooglePlay//"
 +  * **Google Play Afa** version - for devices with Google Play services, with **All Files Access** permission, APK file name contains "//GooglePlayAfa//"
 +  * **Amazon** version - for devices without Google Play services and with Amazon Appstore. APK file name contains "//Amazon//"
 +
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-[[http://bit.ly/lmVersions|Select and download >>]]+**[[http://bit.ly/lmVersions|Select and download >>]]**
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 ===== Older Android OS ===== ===== Older Android OS =====
  
-  * //"I would like to install your app but I have a device with an older Android version that is not supported by the current Locus Map available in Google Play Store."//+If you would like to install your app but you have a device with an older Android version that is not supported by the current Locus Map available in Google Play Store, you can **download and install a version compatible with your Android OS**. 
  
-The reason for this incompatibility is the permanent development of the Locus application and the Android itself as well. Some functions simply cannot be developed for older Android devices. 
- 
-The solution is to **install the latest Locus Map version that supports your version of Android**. 
- 
-==== Instructions ==== 
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 **Locus Map Pro** **Locus Map Pro**
  
-To use an older Locus Map Pro, you have to purchase a license for Locus Map Classic. Please do so in the [[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=menion.android.locus.pro|Google Play Store]] in an Android emulator on your PC, running Android higher than 5.0 (e.g. [[https://www.bluestacks.com|Bluestacks]]) - the license validation will work for the old Locus Map Pro as well.+To use an older Locus Map Pro, you have to purchase a license for Locus Map Classic. Please do so in the [[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=menion.android.locus.pro|Google Play Store]] in an Android emulator on your PC, running Android higher than 6.0 (e.g. [[https://www.bluestacks.com|Bluestacks]]) - the license validation will work for the old Locus Map Pro as well.
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-  * enable installation from other sources than Google Play Store in your device (usually in settings > security or device management) +==== Android 5 ==== 
-  * download .APK file supported by your Android version and **install**:+<WRAP center round download> 
 +**[[https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1eiV71RulRlORtuFQINjfYgq-s3ql2N8B?usp=sharing|Locus Map 4.25.1]]**
  
 +**[[https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QxqAnyVfxXdxrgJoS3Kau23OGlQnTApW?usp=sharing|Locus Classic 3.69]]** (ex Locus Map Pro)
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 + 
 ==== Android 4.4.4. - 4.1. ==== ==== Android 4.4.4. - 4.1. ====
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-[[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Oq38YXb_J7DAHeAYBACzwCc7wUJWD-jZ|Locus Map Free 3.37.2]] (23,8 MB)+**[[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Oq38YXb_J7DAHeAYBACzwCc7wUJWD-jZ|Locus Map Free 3.37.2]]** (23,8 MB)
  
-[[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1-HbLJQhNCqYcrBVtWjKOMQalOzRnw9KI|Locus Map Pro 3.37.2]] (23,2 MB)+**[[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1-HbLJQhNCqYcrBVtWjKOMQalOzRnw9KI|Locus Map Pro 3.37.2]]** (23,2 MB)
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 ==== Android 4.0.4.- 4.0.3. ==== ==== Android 4.0.4.- 4.0.3. ====
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-{{:upload:locusfree_736_3.31.3_release.apk|Locus Map Free 3.31.3}} (23,8 MB)+**{{:upload:locusfree_736_3.31.3_release.apk|Locus Map Free 3.31.3}}** (23,8 MB)
  
-{{:upload:locuspro_736_3.31.3_release.apk|Locus Map Pro 3.31.3}} (23,2 MB)+**{{:upload:locuspro_736_3.31.3_release.apk|Locus Map Pro 3.31.3}}** (23,2 MB)
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 ==== Android 4.0.2. - 2.4 ==== ==== Android 4.0.2. - 2.4 ====
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-{{:upload:locusfree_451_3.15.3_release.apk|Locus Map Free 3.15.3}} (18,5 MB)+**{{:upload:locusfree_451_3.15.3_release.apk|Locus Map Free 3.15.3}}** (18,5 MB)
  
-{{:upload:locuspro_451_3.15.3_release.apk|Locus Map Pro 3.15.3}} (18,2 MB)+**{{:upload:locuspro_451_3.15.3_release.apk|Locus Map Pro 3.15.3}}** (18,2 MB)
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 ==== Android 2.3.x - 2.2.x ==== ==== Android 2.3.x - 2.2.x ====
  
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-{{:upload:locusfree_343_3.5.3_release.apk|Locus Map Free 3.5.3}}(15,4 MB)+**{{:upload:locusfree_343_3.5.3_release.apk|Locus Map Free 3.5.3}}**(15,4 MB)
  
-{{:upload:locuspro_343_3.5.3_release.apk|Locus Map Pro 3.5.3}} (15,3 MB)+**{{:upload:locuspro_343_3.5.3_release.apk|Locus Map Pro 3.5.3}}** (15,3 MB)
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-{{:upload:locus_free_2.13.1.apk|Locus Map Free 2.13.1}} (9 MB)+**{{:upload:locus_free_2.13.1.apk|Locus Map Free 2.13.1}}** (9 MB)
  
-{{:upload:locus_pro_2.13.1.apk|Locus Map Pro 2.13.1}} (9 MB)+**{{:upload:locus_pro_2.13.1.apk|Locus Map Pro 2.13.1}}** (9 MB)
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manual/faq/devices_older_android.txt · Last modified: 2025/04/01 11:55 by mstupka
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