{{ :manual:user_guide:ic_quick_switch_alt.png?nolink|}}====== Quick Settings ======

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If you need **direct and fast switch of some setting options**, use **Quick Settings**. It is accessible from the main menu but for even quicker access we recommend to place it to your **[[manual:user_guide:functions:panel|Function Panels]]**.
===== Quick settings box =====
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Displays a grid of the most used settings shortcuts. The grid is fully customizable and you can:
  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_edit_alt.png?nolink&30|}}**add buttons** - choose from a selection of settings to link to
  * **remove buttons** - long-tap the item you want to remove and select **Remove**
  * **sort buttons** - you can freely drag&drop the buttons to change their order (available from the Android 3.0+ version)

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**The settings linked by the Quick Settings are launched by tapping the buttons immediately without further confirmation.**
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===== Available settings shortcuts =====

  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_screen_on_off_alt.png?nolink&30|}} [[manual:user_guide:settings:control#screen_on_off_control|Screen On/Off Control]] - sets turning the screen on/off by gestures or by the application - <wrap info>Available only with **[[https://www.locusmap.app/premium|Premium]]**</wrap>
  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_always_screen_on_alt.png?nolink&30|}} [[manual:user_guide:settings:control#always_screen_on|Always Screen On]] - enables permanent screen on
  * {{:manual:user_guide:tracks:ic_address_search_alt.png?nolink&30|}} [[manual:user_guide:settings:control#tap_and_hold_to_display_address|Tap and hold to display address]] - searches addresses by long-tapping the map screen
  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_shift_map_center_alt.png?nolink&30|}} [[manual:user_guide:settings:control#shift_map_cursor|Shift map cursor]] - moves the map center crosshair down by 1/4 of the screen - <wrap info>Available only with **[[https://www.locusmap.app/premium|Premium]]**</wrap>
  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_time_rings_alt.png?nolink&30|}} [[manual:user_guide:maps_settings#time_circles|Time circles]] - displays rings indication estimated distance passed according to current speed
  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_distance_rings_alt.png?nolink&30|}} [[manual:user_guide:maps_settings#distance_circles|Distance circles]] - displays rings indicating various distances from current position
  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_dynamic_altitude_alt.png?nolink&30|}} [[manual:user_guide:maps_settings#dynamic_elevation|Dynamic elevation]] - displays elevation at the map screen center
  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_poi_grouping_alt.png?nolink&30|}} [[manual:user_guide:settings:points_tracks#enable_poi_grouping|Enable POI grouping]] - groups POI into a single object at lower zooms for faster map drawing
  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_offline_mode_alt.png?nolink&30|}} [[manual:user_guide:maps_settings#online_maps|Cached maps only]] - uses cached map tiles only
  * {{:manual:user_guide:qs_funct_resolutionofmaps.png?nolink&30|}} [[manual:user_guide:maps_settings#increase_map_resolution|Increase Map Resolution]] - displays map with changed resolution
  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_map_shading_alt.png?nolink&30|}} [[manual:user_guide:maps_settings#map_shading|Map Shading]] - enables additional shading of map based on elevation files - <wrap info>Available only with **[[https://www.locusmap.app/premium|Premium]]**</wrap>
  * {{:manual:user_guide:qs_funct_mapcolormode.png?nolink&30|}} [[manual:user_guide:maps_settings#map_color_mode|Map Color Mode]] - adjusts map contrast, turns night mode on etc.
  * {{:manual:user_guide:tracks:ic_auto_zoom_alt.png?nolink&30|}} [[manual:user_guide:settings:control#zoom_according_to_speed|Auto-zoom]] - enables automatic zoom change depending on current speed - <wrap info>Available only with **[[https://www.locusmap.app/premium|Premium]]**</wrap>
  * {{:manual:user_guide:tracks:ic_notify_sounds_nav_alt.png?nolink&30|}} [[manual:user_guide:functions:navigation:settings|Out of route notification]] - sets alert distance, repetition and sound during navigation
  * {{:manual:user_guide:tracks:ic_notify_sounds_wpt_alt.png?nolink&30|}} [[manual:user_guide:functions:guidance#guidance_notifications|Notifications of Points]] - sets sound notifications of approaching POI
  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_notify_sounds_track_alt.png?nolink&30|}} [[manual:user_guide:functions:guidance:settings#notification_of_the_next_turn|Next turn notification]] - sets notification of the next direction change
  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_notify_sounds_track_alt.png?nolink&30|}} [[manual:user_guide:functions:guidance:settings#out_of_route_notification|Out of route notification]] - sets alert distance, repetition and sound during track guidance
  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_notify_gps_fix_acquired_alt.png?nolink&30|}} [[manual:user_guide:settings:gps#notification_settings|Position Acquired]] - notifies of the phone having acquired the GPS location fix
  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_notify_gps_fix_lost_alt.png?nolink&30|}} [[manual:user_guide:settings:gps#notification_settings|Position Lost]] - notifies of the phone having lost the GPS fix
  * {{:manual:user_guide:tracks:ic_gps_auto_off_alt.png?nolink&30|}} [[manual:user_guide:settings:gps#internal_gps_auto-off|GPS Auto-off]] - allows automatic turning GPS off according to pre-defined parameters (not available on Android 12+ devices)
  * {{:manual:user_guide:settings:qs_funct_periodupd.png?nolink&30|}} [[manual:user_guide:settings:misc#connect_with_add-ons|Connect with add-ons]] - sends anonymous data periodically to  add-ons. E.g. essential for Geocaching4Locus add-on proper function.