Android Auto - Map Selector

Wolfgang shared this idea ago

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First of all - many thanks for the Android Auto support. I got it via Google Beta subscription. Awesome :)

For selecting maps I have an idea which would great fit into my normal usage.

What about to add a checkbox in the normal presets called 'Android Auto available' and then list all these AA marked presets inside Android Auto where I can choose one of them, to be used.

It would be great to use the power of presets to define the Android Auto behavior.

What are your thoughts?

Thanks Wolfgang

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freischneider ●

create a preset Android Auto and set everything there.
You could then even say with Tasker. If BT is recognized by Auto then select this preset. I do the same with the MTB.

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Wolfgang ●

Tasker is unfortunately not the solution for everyone - I cannot tell people to use this; they never would understand what tasker is - they just want to use an app without special things.

This does not mean that tasker is a bad solution - it's just not the solution for the crowd

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freischneider ●

Yes, Tasker is not for simple users. But simple users don't need presets either.
But it is a solution until AA is improved in a few months.

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Menion ●

Hello Wolfgang,

when you start the navigation in the AA, Locus Map automatically applies the Preset defined in the app settings > Navigation > Link with presets for the "Motor vehicle" category. Isn't this enough?

Or the tasks as freischneider suggested!

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Wolfgang ●

Hi Menion,

I played a bit around and did not yet find a solution. I tried the link with preset - this is fine but it does not help me when I do not navigate. I use the map mainly to just see nearby Geocaches.

Tasker is a good idea but not good for normal users.

I think one or more presets, direkt linked to AA, would be great. That's what I understand of presets - different settings for different used cases.

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