Locus Map (Android), version 4.27 ( 3. 12. 2024 )

Version 4.27.1 (12.12.2024)

• add: support for sharing and re-import of custom icons/cursors, topic
• add: automatic detection of too big images in the map themes
• chg: improved layout of the online map cache timeout dialog
• chg: track/route split/merge system preserves more parameters
• fix: issues with the navigation sound, topic
• fix: duplicated texts in offline maps detail
• fix: jumpy movement of centered map in some cases, topic
• fix: 'search for geocaches' dialog closes itself after 3 seconds
• fix: problem with re-planing of the route
• fix: many smaller fixes

Version 4.27.0 (4.12.2024)

Major Changes

• chg: (GOLD) Android Auto support - seamlessly connect Locus Map on your phone and tablet to your car's infotainment system, view your favourite maps, search for places and addresses and navigate on your in-car screen!

Geocaching

• add: (SILVER) predefined "all geocaches" filter for live map and cache downloading
• add: support for additional new cache types imported from GPX
• chg: Field Notes Pro add-on is free of charge for all (development terminated)
• fix: (SILVER) cache not moved to the final location defined by the owner, topic
• fix: (SILVER) logging a geocache on the live map doesn't change the icon of the cache, topic
• fix: (SILVER) correct "owner" icon for geocaches displayed over the live map, topic
• fix: (SILVER) defunct downloading of lab caches when difficulty, terrain or size based filter is defined, topic
• fix: (SILVER) a minor fix in incorrect Geocaching login message, topic

Minor Changes

• add: Portuguese, Brazilian translations, thanks to our contributors
• chg: location permission not required right after start
• add: event-based caches display start/end date at the beginning of the listing, topic
• chg: unified style of visibility button in the map items, topic
• chg: the name of a manually defined Via point is kept after moving, topic
• add: support for turn left/right BRouter instructions (coming soon)
• chg: (SILVER) increased battery value timeout from 5 to 15 minutes for BT4 sensors
• chg: "track simulation" enabled also for the public version
• chg: (SILVER) audio coach button colorized by the state, topic

Fixes

• fix: no longer available online maps visible in "available maps" dialog removed
• fix: correctly disable fill line in case the coloring or symbols are enabled, topic
• fix: incorrectly working "clone line style", topic
• fix: crash when recording audio over Locus API intents, topic
• fix: (SILVER) disabled edit of pause between notifications in POI alert, topic
• fix: (SILVER) defunct re-initialization of WMS/WMTS maps after clearing the cache, topic
• fix: (SILVER) imposible to select some of the dashboards into a preset, topic
• fix: (SILVER) rarely not working WMS maps when multiple layers selected
• fix: not working base online maps on Android 8.0 and older
• fix: not working download of Via Francigena routes
• fix: incorrectly read NMEA messages from some USB GPS devices
• chg: minor update of error messages during file export
• fix: (GOLD) incorrect badge on the bottom panel in the main menu
• fix: not working Statkart Sailing maps
• fix: (SILVER) crash when audio coach event misses a custom icon, topic
• fix: (SILVER) disabled audio coach after backup of settings, topic
• fix: buggy loading of a route into route planner, topic
• fix: incorrectly saved activity type for route planner as "touring bike"
• fix: "valid" GPX for import into Garmin Connect
• fix: incorrect display of the selection of languages for vector maps
• fix: missing names for LoRouter warnings