manual:faq:use_sdcard_on_kitkat
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| * define a new path to your vector maps in //Locus settings > Miscellaneous > Default directories > Set ' | * define a new path to your vector maps in //Locus settings > Miscellaneous > Default directories > Set ' | ||
| * restart Locus | * restart Locus | ||
| + | <WRAP center round alert> | ||
| + | **This method works on Android 5.0 and higher only. If you use Android 4.4.x, follow the same instructions as for raster maps!** | ||
| + | </ | ||
| ==== Backup files and elevation (SRTM) data ==== | ==== Backup files and elevation (SRTM) data ==== | ||
| These data have their folders in the internal storage basic structure /// | These data have their folders in the internal storage basic structure /// | ||
| + | <WRAP center round important> | ||
| + | **Do not name your new folder on external SD card " | ||
| + | </ | ||
| ===== Locus and all its data on SD card ===== | ===== Locus and all its data on SD card ===== | ||
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| Every app on Android has its own special folder on the external SD card which is writable only for this app and as such can be used as the only storage space for the app. However, **we do NOT recommend it**, because: | Every app on Android has its own special folder on the external SD card which is writable only for this app and as such can be used as the only storage space for the app. However, **we do NOT recommend it**, because: | ||
| - | * Locus Map on SD card is **much | + | * Locus Map performance |
| * External SD cards get easily malfunctioned and you can **lose all your maps/ | * External SD cards get easily malfunctioned and you can **lose all your maps/ | ||
| * All content of this folder, including your purchased maps, recorded tracks or downloaded geocaches will be automatically **deleted when you uninstall Locus**. | * All content of this folder, including your purchased maps, recorded tracks or downloaded geocaches will be automatically **deleted when you uninstall Locus**. | ||
| - | * If you upgrade from Locus Map Free to Locus Map Pro, you **can not use the same data** (maps/ | ||
| Anyway, if you decide to use this option, follow these steps: | Anyway, if you decide to use this option, follow these steps: | ||
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| ===== Advanced methods ===== | ===== Advanced methods ===== | ||
| - | ==== Rooted devices ==== | + | ==== Rooted devices |
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| + | <WRAP important round>A few tips from Locus users how to tackle full access to external SD card on rooted devices. **None of these methods are fully tested and may not work on all devices** or, in case of inexperienced manipulation, | ||
| + | === SDfix === | ||
| * In case that your device is rooted you can fix it by editing the system configuration | * In case that your device is rooted you can fix it by editing the system configuration | ||
| * Install application **[[https:// | * Install application **[[https:// | ||
| * Restart Locus. It can write on your external SD card as it could in Android 4.3. | * Restart Locus. It can write on your external SD card as it could in Android 4.3. | ||
| - | <WRAP center round tip> | + | === FAT32 formatting === |
| Another option for rooted devices is to format your SD card in FAT32 system in your PC. That eliminates the file system rights. If you use a SD card larger than 64 GB you need a tool like H2format for Windows to format the SD card with FAT32. Be aware that this does not support files larger than 4 GB. | Another option for rooted devices is to format your SD card in FAT32 system in your PC. That eliminates the file system rights. If you use a SD card larger than 64 GB you need a tool like H2format for Windows to format the SD card with FAT32. Be aware that this does not support files larger than 4 GB. | ||
| - | </ | ||
| - | <WRAP center round alert> | ||
| - | Beginning with Android 6, even rooted devices can not get random writing permission to the external SD card root directory. | ||
| - | </ | ||
| - | ==== TWRP ==== | + | === TWRP + ExtSD Fix === |
| - | <WRAP center round important> | + | |
| - | This method should be tried only if you are an experienced Android user. It is not tested on ALL devices so it might not work for everyone. | + | |
| - | </ | + | |
| * Install [[http:// | * Install [[http:// | ||
| * Open " | * Open " | ||
| - | === Important for TWRP === | + | Install only with " |
| - | Only install | + | |
| It works fine with Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F (TouchWiz) with Stock ROM (without Provider Branding) Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow, | It works fine with Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F (TouchWiz) with Stock ROM (without Provider Branding) Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow, | ||
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| [[http:// | [[http:// | ||
| + | === XPosed module XInternalSD === | ||
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| + | This app has an option to grant full access to the external SD, just like in prior to 4.4.2. [[http:// | ||
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| + | If you cannot install Xposed because it is not supported by your Android version there is another way to make your external SD read-write (root is required too!). | ||
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| + | You have to modify 2 jar files on the /system partition. This can be done with a patch apk. For details [[https:// | ||
| + | === FolderMount === | ||
| + | * Install from [[https:// | ||
| + | * Add a folder pair. Source is the internal sdcard and destination is your extSdCard | ||
| + | * After adding, FM offers to move the files for you. Click yes. | ||
| + | * Wait until the moving operation is done, then click on the PIN. If PIN turns green, you are all set. | ||
| + | * The files will exist in both the source and destination after moving. This is expected and is normal. The files you see in your internal sdcard actually reside in your external sdcard now and if you " | ||
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