Track exports on Android 11+
I'm running Locus Map v3.59.0 on a phone with Android 12. I'm aware of all the restrictions of access to the file system starting with Android 11+.
But anyway I tried to Automatic export tracks into a folder just below the phones main directory, e.g. "Mainstorage > Locus Export". And to my surprise this (partially) worked! The tracks' .gpx file has been created. What is missing is the sub folder containing the media (photos, videos) I recored during tracking. During automatic export a message popped up:"Unable to create a directory"
So my question: Why is Locus allowed to write files but not to create a directory within the mainstorage? And would it be possible to enabale creating directories too despite Android 11+ restrictions?
(Of course the export including creation of tracks' media directory to Locus' private folder is working. But I'm intersted if this still could be done to a custom folder of the mainstorage too)
Hello,
thank you for the feedback.
It will be fixed in the next version.
Regards,
Zdenek, Locus team
Hello,
thank you for the feedback.
It will be fixed in the next version.
Regards,
Zdenek, Locus team
Thanks!
So is Locus v3 on Android 11+ able/allowed to read and write from any custom folder in the mainstorage dispite Andoids' restrictions?
Thanks!
So is Locus v3 on Android 11+ able/allowed to read and write from any custom folder in the mainstorage dispite Andoids' restrictions?
Hello,
no, A11+ security restrictions still apply. But internal memory can be used in some cases.
It is a little bit complicated, but for Export, there is a workaround, and it (should) works properly.
Zdenek, Locus team
Hello,
no, A11+ security restrictions still apply. But internal memory can be used in some cases.
It is a little bit complicated, but for Export, there is a workaround, and it (should) works properly.
Zdenek, Locus team
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