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--- manual:faq:use_sdcard_on_kitkat [2017/03/03 08:26] – mstupka
+++ manual:faq:use_sdcard_on_kitkat [2020/11/26 15:54] (current) – [Rooted devices - warranty-void solutions] mstupka
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   * define a new path to your vector maps in //Locus settings > Miscellaneous > Default directories > Set 'mapsVector' directory//\\ {{ :manual:faq:locus_sd_card01.png?nolink |}}
   * 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!**
+</WRAP>
 ==== Backup files and elevation (SRTM) data ====
 These data have their folders in the internal storage basic structure ///Locus/backup///, resp. ///Locus/data/srtm///. You can change their location to the external SD card the same way as with vector maps and redefine their directories in //Locus settings > Miscellaneous > Default directories > Set 'backup' directory (or Set 'data/srtm/' directory)//\\ {{ :manual:faq:locus_sd_card02.png?nolink |}}
+<WRAP center round important>
+**Do not name your new folder on external SD card "Locus"** - the operation system would be confused which directory is Locus default root which may result in Locus malfunction.
+</WRAP>
 ===== 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:
-  * Locus Map on SD card is **much slower** than in the inner storage
+  * Locus Map performance on SD card is slower than in the inner storage
   * External SD cards get easily malfunctioned and you can **lose all your maps/tracks/points data**
   * 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/tracks/points) as the two apps create their own individual directory structures.
 Anyway, if you decide to use this option, follow these steps:
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 ===== Advanced methods =====
 ==== Rooted devices - warranty-void solutions ====
-Here are a few tips from Locus users how to tackle full access to external SD card on rooted devices.
-<WRAP important round>These methods are not fully tested and may not work on all devices or, in case of inexperienced manipulation, can cause damage to your data or mobile device. </WRAP>
+<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, can cause damage to your data or mobile device. </WRAP>
 === SDfix ===
   * In case that your device is rooted you can fix it by editing the system configuration
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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://repo.xposed.info/module/com.pyler.xinternalsd|Download and other instructions >>>]]
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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://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/guide-allow-sdcard-write-access-switch-t3593021|read this xda-thread >>]]
+=== FolderMount ===
+  * Install from [[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.devasque.fmount|GooglePlay]]
+  * 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 "unpin" the pair, you will see that your internal sdcard is empty again.

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