Locus Map (Android), version 4.28 ( 2/2025 )

Version 4.28.3 (19.3.2025)

• add: MyLibrary search modifiers for nearest points or tracks, topic
• add: option to mark the visited points in POI Alert
• chg: request for system GNSS immediately after the first start
• chg: "Show by filter" clears displayed content on the map before applying
• chg: both local and online GC notes are exported/imported over GPX, topic
• chg: faster computation of distance between points, positively affecting the navigation performance
• chg: improvements in import dialog
• chg: major updates in background graphics libraries to fix some graphical glitches
• chg: OSM Classic zoom extended to 19, topic
• fix: missing statistics for old tracks
• fix: defunct CUZK maps
• fix: unwanted centering when displaying location on the map over 3rd party app, topic
• fix: incorrect time of imported track over GPX when the track does not have defined time
• fix: incorrect size of map texts in the Track Overview
• fix: KML/KMZ content not always visible on the map after display
• fix: route recalculation not respecting settings of navigation commands of the original route, topic
• fix: missing trackables in GC over LiveMap, topic
• fix: missing upper-case in point/track names
• fix: problem with selection of deeply nested My library folders, topic
• fix: incorrectly used style for KML placemarks in some cases, topic
• fix: crash when importing data over Map items screen
• fix: paths with defined good trail_visibility not displayed in offline LoMaps, topic
• fix: restoring points & tracks visibility after conversion of the Library
• fix: setup and color of circles around points, topic
• fix: a circle around points not visible if a point is out if the visible map area, topic
• fix: rename of inactive WMS/WTMS maps
• fix: incorrect title of GC Offlinized images, topic
• fix: start of track recording on Android 12+

Version 4.28.2 (6.3.2025)

• add: folder info in My library search, topic
• chg: search matching in My Library improved
• chg: map memory optimizations
• fix: "Quick add point" definitions not converted to V2 of My Library
• fix: rare cases of defunct BT sensors connection
• fix: preserved visibility of items after My Lib conversion
• fix: heading and course bearing line lagging when the map is not centered
• fix: incorrect use of the last known location when the current GPS location is not valid
• fix: missing point icons in MyLib search
• fix: crash when moving/copying temporary points
• fix: removed visible HTML tags in track descriptions, topic
• fix: many smaller fixes

Version 4.28.1 (27.2.2025)

• fix: resolved crash when performing mass track style edits
• fix: improved handling of crashes in the Import dialog
• fix: significant performance boost for multi-selection in large folders
• fix: resolved crash when opening a map in the Locus Store
• fix: fixed crash in the contacts search system
• fix: prevented unintended panel refreshes on the main screen
• add: support for zooming in geo link, topic
• fix: many smaller fixes

Version 4.28.0 (24.2.2025)

Major changes and improvements

• add: a completely redesigned My Library of tracks, routes, and points, allowing common management of all data, multi-level folder nesting, and bulk import/export
• add: (SILVER) basic support for synchronization of local "computed" coordinates to Geocaching.com, topic
• add: (SILVER) a new system for automatic turning the screen on/off not requiring the device admin rights (on Android 9+)
• add: a completely new system for search of contacts - the Contacts add-on is no longer needed
• chg: improved map centering button behavior when location source is not available

Minor tweaks

• add: (GOLD) a new version of What3Words search system
• chg: numerous updates in offline LoMap themes, topic
• add: support for Rallyable hardware controller
• add: a dialog emerging when the app can't access shared data from other apps
• chg: an alternative system for "turning screen off" removed from the expert settings
• chg: limit on vector map theme resources increased to 35kb
• add: support for "navigate > nearest_point" in Locus API action, topic
• add: support for additional GC type custom icons
• chg: minor changes in point/track labels on the map
• add: support for seasonal opening hours for POI, topic
• chg: (SILVER) completely new system of WMS/WMTS map tiles caching respecting server parameters
• add: (SILVER) option to clear the tile cache of WMS/WMTS map
• chg: improved deletion of maps in the Map Manager, topic
• chg: (SILVER) NMEA reader sensor converted to the new system
• chg: geocaching layout in the point detail improved for correct display of trackables and waypoints, topic
• chg: (SILVER) indicator of location in the navigation dashboard chart moved at the start
• add: option to disable automatic GPS enabled when tapping the centering button
• chg: background changes in the setup of dialogs
• chg: the last known location improvement

Fixes

• fix: (SILVER) incorrect color of the WMS layer detail in dark mode
• fix: ignoring special characters in point/track name, topic
• fix: unified size of "Premium badge" icon
• fix: a problem with the re-import of a shared track, topic
• fix: a problem with the guidance orientation arrow, topic
• fix: incorrect merge of points after moving between folders
• fix: failed import of geoJson packed in zip
• fix: missing map in the track overview
• fix: incorrectly rendered vector maps on smartwatches
• fix: incorrectly used default style for saved tracks in the route planner, topic
• fix: incorrectly re-routed planned route
• fix: (SILVER) duplicate storing of warning/way types etc. records in tracks
• fix: many smaller fixes