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

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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

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

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