Using Locus Map on Android 11+ file system

In November 2021, Google launched a 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)

• App data is secured against access from other apps (possible attacks from malware etc.)
• After the uninstallation, the app leaves no garbage in the device storage.

• 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 Classic and Locus Map 4.
• 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.

We've prepared a few scenarios for smooth and secure transfer of your data after the app update:

• Update when a single Locus Map is installed >>
• Update when both Locus Map Classic and Locus Map 4 are installed >>
• New installation on a device with old app data >>
• New installation when the other Locus is installed too >>
• Custom subdirectories and external maps >>