A few years ago, we wrote here about problems caused by poor GNSS data or data discrepancies. Today, we’ll focus on what to do when Locus Map can’t determine your location at all or loses it, especially when you turn off your phone’s screen.

Locus Map, as an app for map orientation and outdoor navigation, naturally relies on location data provided by your smartphone. The phone determines your location primarily using a GNSS chip, which calculates it from satellite data—today, in addition to the U.S. GPS system, it commonly uses the European Galileo, Russian GLONASS, or Chinese BeiDou systems. In areas where satellite signal reception is weak—in urban areas, inside buildings, or in deep valleys—the phone estimates your location based on nearby cell towers and Wi-Fi networks, as well as data from other sensors, such as an accelerometer, gyroscope, or magnetometer. If Locus Map does not have access to this data, it cannot display your location on the map. 

Under normal circumstances, Locus Map determines your location immediately after the app starts. If Locus Map does not have access to location data, this will not happen. In that case, follow these steps:

Enable access to GNSS data in Locus Map

Tap the GNSS indicator—if it's white, location services are turned off within the app:

Tap the skyplot or the button below it:

If the phone's GNSS is turned on, Locus Map will display your location within a few seconds. Once the location is locked in, the GNSS indicator lights up green.

Turn on GNSS on your phone

If the GNSS indicator is orange and the map centering and rotation button displays a red settings circle, the app will notify you that the GNSS module on your phone is turned off. 

Go to your phone's settings (usually by swiping down from the top) and turn on location services:

Allow Locus Map to access your location

It’s possible that after installing the app, you overlooked the permission to access your precise location, or you accidentally tapped the wrong option. In that case, the GNSS indicator will turn white again. When you tap it or the app’s centering button, a notification will appear stating that location access is disallowed:

In that case, go to your phone's settings, then to the Apps & Permissions section (on some phones, simply press and hold the Locus Map icon, then tap "App Info"). We recommend enabling access to your precise location “all the time”—this will help you avoid any potential location issues when Locus Map is running in the background.

Great! Locus Map will now determine your location immediately after launching, and you can set out on a hike or bike ride. Turn on track recording or voice navigation, and turn off the screen to conserve battery life. Sometimes, however, Locus Map loses its location again until you turn the screen back on. Instead of a detailed track record, you’ll see only straight lines on the map connecting the places where you had the screen turned on. That can really ruin your good mood after a trip.

The culprit is a problem that apps have been dealing with since around Android version 6, known as “battery optimization”. This feature tries to squeeze the most out of the phone’s battery, but unfortunately, it often comes at the expense of the usability of apps running in the background. 

Exclude Locus Map from battery optimization

Battery optimization settings vary slightly by manufacturer. On most phones, simply press and hold the app icon, then go to “App Info” to access the battery saver settings. There, remove Locus Map from the restrictions:

Unfortunately, many manufacturers have implemented various “tweaks” that make it difficult to prevent Locus Map from being killed by the system. A great source of information on how to do this is the website Dontkillmyapp.com, where you can find specific instructions for each brand.

Locus Map can detect when it has not been excluded from optimization, which could cause it to malfunction. It displays a warning directly in the track recording panel:

Click the question mark and then "Turn Off" to go directly to the battery saver settings.

More Tips

The “Fused location” feature, part of Google’s services, integrates data from GNSS, mobile networks, Wi-Fi, and motion sensors. On some phones, this feature may malfunction when Locus Map is running in the background during track recording or navigation. If this happens, you can disable the feature in Locus settings:

The last option to prevent the system from closing the app is to run Locus Map as a service—the operating system then treats the app differently and doesn't assign it such a low priority when conserving battery power. You can find this option in the Locus settings:

Well, if the built-in GNSS isn't enough for you, Locus Map offers the option to connect an external unit via Bluetooth or USB. However, that goes beyond typical use cases for hiking or biking, for which the measures mentioned above should be sufficient. 

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A summer vacation doesn’t have to mean just lounging by the pool. If you’re eager to explore the mountains on a bike, go hiking along the ridges, and pick up a geocache or two along the way, we have good news for you: you can plan your entire active vacation in a single app.

One app for your entire vacation

Imagine a typical active vacation: a few days cycling along a river, interspersed with a challenging hike in the mountains, and the occasional geocache to spice things up. Until recently, that meant juggling several websites, paper maps, and notes on your phone. With Locus Map, you can handle everything in one place.

You can plan your trip at your leisure at home on your computer, send the planned routes to everyone in your group, and then Locus will reliably guide you on your phone—even in places where there’s no signal. Let’s go through how to do it step by step.

Map selection – biking and hiking maps

A good map is the foundation of every trip. And this is where Locus Map has one of its biggest advantages—it offers a wide selection of map data, so you can choose the one that best suits your plans.

At the heart of the app are LoMaps—our own maps based on data from OpenStreetMap. They include marked hiking and biking trails, terrain shading, and contour lines, so you can see at a glance where a steep climb awaits you. They work great offline, and we update them regularly.

If you’re planning a trip around Europe, you’ll also find specialized online resources helpful. You’ll find the right ones for every activity and region—for example, detailed IGN maps in France, Outdooractive in German-speaking countries, or Swisstopo in Switzerland. 

Tip: Before you set out, download an offline map of the entire region. With Premium Gold, you can download all LoMaps offline for free, so you won't be caught off guard by a loss of signal in the mountains.

Route planning – from the comfort of your home

Locus Map for Android offers the most advanced route planner, but it’s closely followed by the web planner at web.locusmap.app—which now also lets you edit waypoints, their icons, and labels, and displays them on the map. Planning on a large computer screen simply has its own charm: you can comfortably put together a multi-stage route, add any number of waypoints, and select the appropriate LoRouter profile (bike, walking, and more) for each activity. You can also fine-tune the route calculation parameters for each profile exactly to your liking.

And the best part is that the online LoRouter is free. It’s more than enough to help you plan your vacation from the comfort of your own home. You’ll really appreciate the paid offline LoRouter (Gold) when you’re out in the field with no signal.

If you're not an expert at fine-tuning routing profiles or dealing with complex waypoints, you can easily plan your route in Locus Map Lite on your iPhone or iPad—you'll find a simplified route planner there as well.

All set? Share your route with the whole group

When you’re heading out on vacation with a group, not everyone has to plan the route from scratch. You can simply share the route via a link (URL)—send it to a group chat, and every member of the group can open it on their device with a single click—even those who don’t have Locus Map. The route will open in their web browser. That way, everyone has exactly the same itinerary on their phone, and no one will get lost along the way.

A place to stay straight from the map

Planning your route is one thing, but where will you lay your head each night? Locus Map can help with that, too. For all points of interest (POIs) in the “Accommodations” category, you’ll find a Booking.com button that will redirect you to this popular accommodation portal.

How does it work? The link does not open a specific accommodation listing directly, but launches the Booking.com website or app and enters the name of the POI into the search bar. All you have to do is check availability and prices, then make a reservation.

Geocaching along the way

Geocaching is the perfect way to spice up an active vacation. Locus Map is an official partner of Geocaching.com, so it offers plenty of useful tools for geocachers. You can easily search for caches along your route, download them, let the app navigate you to them, and log your finds both online and offline. Support for waypoints and Pocket Queries is, of course, included.

Think of geocaching as a fun way to spice up your trip—a few caches along the way to the summit or at a rest stop will bring joy and give you the motivation to pedal on, especially for kids.

Offline in the field

Once everything is planned and shared, there’s just one last step: preparing the app for a trip without a signal. Download offline maps, routing data, and planned routes in advance, and Locus Map will guide you seamlessly through even the most remote corners of the countryside. This is where the offline LoRouter from the Premium Gold package comes in handy, as it recalculates your route even without a connection.

Voice-guided navigation along the route is a given, so you don’t even have to take your phone out of your pocket. When cycling with your phone mounted on the handlebars, it’s also handy that the screen turns on automatically at turns so you don’t miss any. Discovering new hidden paths can be an adventure, but you definitely don’t want to end up somewhere in the nettles and swamps—especially with small children. 

While you're out riding, turn on track recording with real-time statistics on speed, elevation, and distance traveled, so you'll have a keepsake of your adventures. And don't forget to take photos! Locus Map can display your photos over the map or in the track details of your trips.

Set out on your active vacation

From the initial inspiration, through route planning and booking accommodations, to navigation on the trail—Locus Map will guide you through your entire active vacation. So what are you waiting for? Open the web planner, plan your next trip by bike or on foot, and set out to explore. Adventures await.

Článek Active Vacations with Locus Map: Biking, Hiking, and Geocaching se nejdříve objevil na Locus Map - mobile outdoor navigation app.

Summer is heating everything up, and since we’re not big on lounging by the water, we escape the heat either by heading into the woods or hopping on our bikes. And that’s the perfect opportunity to test out our latest updates. We’ve once again improved the route graphs—you can now actively work with them right in the route details panel. We’re also opening up Locus Map to a wide range of e-bikes and community sensors. So come check out all the new features and see why it’s worth updating today.

Charts you can touch

Previously, you could only view the elevation profile on the route panel. Now you can interact with it without having to open the full-screen graph. Pinch to zoom in, scroll, and watch as the corresponding section is highlighted directly on the map. This way, you always know which part of the route you’re currently viewing. In addition, the blue dot on the elevation graph marks your current position on the route—which is useful, for example, for estimating how far you are from the next climb. Zooming is smoother, even with very long recordings and during pauses when you’ve stopped. You can zoom in to a level of 100 m or 1 minute, no matter how long the route is.

Need more space for the map? Pin the graph, and all other route details will be hidden. Unpin it and return to the full view. 

We’ve also redesigned the colors used to indicate route gradient. The gradient now ranges from blue for downhill sections (where darker shades indicate steeper descents) through gray for flat sections to a yellow-orange-red scale for uphill sections—both in the graph’s fill color and along the route line on the map. A new legend (question mark next to the route style preview) explains exactly what each color means for the currently displayed variable. 

We've added an option to the Tools menu on the route details panel that lets you customize the panel to suit your needs—you can now decide the order of the individual sections (graph, statistics, waypoints, and more)..

Data from your e-bike on the dashboard

We have significantly expanded our support for connecting external sensors via Bluetooth, this time to include a whole range of e-bikes: Bosch eBike Smart System (v19+), Shimano STEPS (EP-8, EP-801, E5000/E7000/E8000, EW-EN100), Fazua Ride 50/60. We’ve also expanded support for Specialized bikes across the TCX 2/3/4 generations. In addition to basic data on battery status, speed, and cadence, you’ll also get comprehensive telemetry wherever your bike provides it—motor power and temperature, battery status and number of charge cycles, remaining range, gradient, and current gear. You can also add gear and remaining range to your dashboard.

However, the connection is currently one-way: you can view data from the e-bike in Locus, but not the other way around. This means that navigation from Locus cannot yet be mirrored on the e-bike’s display. A deeper integration between the app and the e-bike’s firmware would require closer cooperation from the manufacturers.

It’s also important to note that this support is unofficial and has not yet been verified—we haven’t been able to test all combinations of models and firmware. That’s why we’d especially appreciate any feedback: you’ll help us continue to improve and fine-tune this support for as many bikes as possible.

Locus Map is also now open to community-developed sensor adapters. Third-party apps can integrate their own sensors—specialized BLE devices, protocols specific to certain e-bikes, and custom hardware—and real-time data from these sensors will appear in the sensor manager, on the dashboard, in the audio coach, and in the route recording. You can find the developer SDK at github.com/asamm/locus-api.

And that's not all!

As usual, the new version, of course, offers much more. Among the most important features:

• IMG Maps for Garmin: We have completely rewritten the map renderer for the Garmin IMG format. If you use these maps, you can expect cleaner and more consistent rendering—and a solid foundation on which we will continue to build.
• Saving battery life: Guidance and navigation can now automatically pause once you stop moving, so a forgotten session won't drain your phone's battery.
• Calorie burn: Estimates are more accurate—terrain (uphill and downhill) is now taken into account, and the values are based on Compendium of Physical Activities 2024.
• Geocaching: You can restore and browse older logs; friends' logs are grouped under the "Friends" tab; and Live Map now works on Android Auto as well.

So once the worst of the heat is over, head out into nature with the new version of Locus and let us know how you like it!

Článek Locus Map 4.35.0 — fully interactive charts and the ability to connect e-bikes se nejdříve objevil na Locus Map - mobile outdoor navigation app.

Even though the occasional rain outside doesn't look all that inviting, spring is in full swing, so we've prepared a few more updates for the season. In the latest version 4.34, we've connected the main search screen with the location picker, further improved route charts, and added a few neat touches to Android Auto.

All-in-one search

There are many ways to search for a location in Locus Map. And the app has over 30 features that require you to define one! That's why we've now connected the main search screen for places and online addresses with the picker for other ways to define a location. On a single screen, you can now search LoPoints, postal addresses, coordinates, a location saved to the clipboard, your current location, a spot on the map, custom presets, user points, projections, and so on.

The location picker is integrated into a horizontal sliding bar:

You can arrange the order of the buttons however you like:

Clipboard contents and a predefined location appear right below the bar:

Search directly on Booking.com

For all points of interest related to accommodation, we've added the option to look them up on the global Booking.com portal. You'll find the corresponding button in the details panel:

Charts communicate better with the map

The link between the chart and the route on the map has received another round of improvements:

• We've smoothed the charts, refined the time axis, and improved the visibility of the gradient chart.
• Via points now appear on the chart as well. Tap one to center and highlight that spot on the map.
• Tapping the route on the map shows the same point on the chart, and vice versa. By sliding your finger along the chart, you can animate movement along the route.

• On the detailed charts screen, we've added a button that displays the location selected on the chart on the map.

• You can zoom the charts not only with two fingers but also with zoom buttons, which you can activate from the screen menu:

Improved Android Auto

Using Locus Map in the car has been a huge hit, especially among off-roaders and geocachers, who need more than just roads and highway lanes on their in-car map. In today's update, we're bringing a few more tweaks that make the app easier to use for them.

Custom location definitions

In Locus Map, you can define your own places that you want to navigate to repeatedly — whether it's your home, work, cottage, or favorite trailhead. These locations are now available on the in-car screen as well.

Full route preview

During active navigation, you now have the option to preview the entire route — on demand, the map zooms out and shows the complete route to your destination.

Little big improvements

Augmented reality

Locus Map was able to display points of interest through the camera in real time and space "before it was cool" — via the AR for Locus Map add-on. We hadn't updated it for several years, so we've now integrated it directly into the main app.

• Highlight the selected category of points (LoPoints) above the map
• In the tools menu, tap "Augmented reality"

The feature will see further tuning so we can boldly stand up to our competitors :).

Control from the notification bar

Every Locus Map function that runs in the background — i.e., track recording, navigation, guidance, and live tracking — now has its own notification and STOP button. So there's no need to open the app unnecessarily.

Full expert settings now available

Geek alert! If you want to have absolutely everything under control and love digging into the most hidden corners of Locus Map's settings, we've made all expert parameters accessible directly in the app. Previously, they were only available through a special configuration file, config.cfg. We've now been able to ceremoniously retire it.

You can find out how to activate expert settings and what you'll find inside here >>.

May is here in full swing, so get outside and try out all the new features! As always, you'll find the complete list of changes and fixes in the news under the "About the app" section. And if something isn't working as it should — or if there's something you really like — let us know!

Článek Search integration with the location picker, chart and Android Auto improvements se nejdříve objevil na Locus Map - mobile outdoor navigation app.

The new version of Locus Map adds support for Android Auto, a feature the community has long requested! From now on, you can use your favorite navigation app on the dashboard of a car or motorcycle that supports Google's Android Auto. And there are other exciting features as well.

What you can look forward to:

• Android Auto
• Photos and videos taken during the track recording
• New chart display system
• A more intuitive selection of routing profiles 

Android Auto

With Android Auto, you can launch a mobile app from your phone onto the dashboard of a supported vehicle or third-party device—whether it’s a car or a motorcycle. In this case, the app features a customized interface designed for easier and safer use by the driver.

With the new version of Locus Map, if you have Premium Gold, you can see your favorite map on the car's screen as soon as you start the app. 

What can it do?

Maps of your choice

You can now display any map you have in Locus Map on your car's dashboard. Whether it's our LoMaps in online or offline versions, road maps, hiking maps, satellite maps, or maps from your favorite publisher. 

The map is automatically selected based on your phone's settings, though you can override this setting directly in Android Auto. You can center the map, zoom in and out, and enable or disable rotation.  For best results, we recommend choosing the offline version of LoMap. Not only will this ensure that you can see the map while driving, even if you lose signal, but these maps also support rotating place names on the map to match the direction of travel. 

The map refresh rate is now determined by the location update frequency. In practice, this means one map refresh per second during active navigation. We are working on ways to make the display smoother. 

In navigation mode, Locus Map automatically applies the "Auto" preset and reverts the settings to their original state when navigation ends. So, if you want to customize the automatic map zoom settings based on speed, locate the corresponding "Auto" preset in Locus Map on your mobile phone. 

By default, the app automatically switches between light and dark modes based on the lighting conditions provided by the vehicle. If this behavior is undesirable for your use, you can configure it differently. In dark mode, the map is currently rendered as an inversion of the light mode. In some cases, the result may not be ideal. However, we plan to release a dedicated LoMap dark theme in the future. 

You can also display your custom waypoints on the map, a feature that geocaching enthusiasts—for whom Locus Map was originally created—will particularly appreciate. You can view caches, open a window with their basic information, and start turn-by-turn navigation to them. Hunting for “drive-ins” will now be a breeze. Similarly, you can also display your planned routes on the map. 

Another available layer over the map consists of auxiliary graphic elements that technically minded users will appreciate—these include time and distance circles, azimuth and direction lines, and dynamic elevation data that appears near the cursor. 

And if you really want to go all out, you can overlay a map on top of the base map on the car’s display—for example, using cadastral data from our WMS/WMTS library. There are no limits to our imagination—you know how it is ;). 

Search

Searching for a destination is an integral part of the basic features. Locus Map performs full-text searches for both points of interest (gas stations, restaurants, accommodation, campgrounds…) and mailing addresses. When stationary, you can use the keyboard or voice control via the vehicle’s audio system to enter your search; while driving, for safety reasons, only voice control is available.  The search history is identical to the history in the mobile app, so if you search for your destination on your phone in advance, all you need to do in the car is click on search and select the location from the autocomplete suggestions. You can then immediately start turn-by-turn navigation to the searched locations.

Navigation

The app can navigate to a selected destination, but also along a route that you plan in advance using the route planner in the mobile app or on the website. 

There are several ways to select a destination. As we mentioned earlier, you can choose a custom waypoint, such as a geocache. You can search for a location or address. And you can also simply tap directly on the map to create a destination. Locus Map will fill in the address automatically.

Locus Map offers two route calculation modes – fast and economy. The fast route connects the start and destination so that you spend as little time as possible on the journey. The fuel-efficient mode ensures that you save as much fuel as possible, thereby also helping the environment. The app remembers your last selection and automatically confirms the route after 5 seconds the next time you start navigation. 

Simultaneous use on your phone and Android Auto

Locus Map has one more trick up its sleeve. You can control it simultaneously on both the vehicle’s display and your smartphone. What’s the point of this? For example, you can use your smartphone to dynamically change the navigation content or destination and control certain features that aren’t available via the vehicle’s screen, for example, track recording. 

Summary

Locus Map was never developed exclusively as a road navigation app. And we don’t plan on changing that. But if its features suit your needs in this regard, why look for another app for car or motorcycle trips? Besides, we know how annoying it is to switch to a different navigation app once you’ve already found your location in LoMap. 

We’re curious to see how many of you will now use Locus Map for things like commuting to work by car. :) If something doesn’t work as expected or if you find that certain features are missing, we’d love to hear your feedback!

Browse photos and videos from your trip

Everyone takes lots of photos and videos on their trips. Locus Map has long been able to display them over the map, but this time we’ve added the option to keep them all neatly organized right next to a specific track. They appear directly below the map with the track.

You can click on the photos to view them in detail:

Photo display is turned off by default. You can turn it on in Settings > Points and Routes > Show Media. When you launch the app, don’t forget to grant Locus Map access to your media. And rest assured—your photos and videos are processed exclusively within the app and never leave your mobile device. 

Detailed charts

The track graphs have been thoroughly updated. You can now set two curves on either the distance or time axis directly in the route details panel. You can choose from elevation, slope, speed, pace, heart rate, and other parameters. 

Tap a point on the graph to display the corresponding location on the track. This allows you to scroll through the track smoothly. 

You can click on a button next to the main graph to view more detailed information, which displays all available route parameters in separate graphs. The graphs are linked. You can zoom in and out as desired and view real-time values at a selected point along the track.

Simpler router settings

Selecting profiles for route planning in the route planner was a bit of a design challenge for us, but with the latest update, we firmly believe we’ve simplified and streamlined the process while retaining all customization options. And there’s something extra on top of that, but more on that later.

The entire route or just the next section?

This decision is now much simpler—just check or uncheck the "Entire Route" option at the bottom of the route profile selection. Then select the appropriate profile by tapping its name, and you can continue planning:

Custom settings

It's located right below the button next to the profile name: 

If you're in the middle of planning a route and want to change your settings, you can use them to recalculate both the next section and the entire route.

Full compatibility with BRouter profiles

Geek alert! For many of our die-hard fans, the profile customization options offered by the app aren’t enough. That’s why we’ve fully integrated Locus Map with the capabilities of the specialized route-planning software BRouter. This allows for truly detailed configuration of routing profiles. 

You can import external profiles into Locus Maps as BRF files (currently only via the system file manager, but we’re working on direct import as well). In the profile list, create a new profile, select the appropriate external file, and start tweaking the settings:

The possibilities are truly endless, so tech-savvy people can really let their creativity run wild.

Spring is in full swing, so head outside and try out all those new features! We can't wait to hear what you think of them in the comments.

Článek Locus Map 4.33 introduces support for Android Auto and a host of other new features se nejdříve objevil na Locus Map - mobile outdoor navigation app.

Spring is just around the corner, and with it comes the urge to get outside—whether it’s for a bike ride, a hike in the mountains, or your first weekend trip with friends. And for everyone who loves to plan together, we’re introducing several important new features in the route planner web.locusmap.app. You can now share your planned route with anyone— simply, quickly, and without restrictions. We’ve replaced the map engine for faster and smoother performance. Plus, we’ve added login method management directly in your user profile. 

More major updates to our mobile apps are just around the corner, but we didn’t manage to release them before the start of spring, so you can look forward to them throughout April.

Share your planned route with a single click

You know how it goes—you plan a great route and want to quickly send it to your friends so they can take a look and tell you what they think. Until now, that meant exporting the route and forwarding the file. Now it’s much easier.

You can now share a link to a planned route directly from the web planner, even without saving it. Just plan the route and send the link. The recipient can open it in a browser or directly in the mobile app, view the route, elevation profile, and details—all completely free, with no Premium subscription required.

Important note: The shared link transfers the route points you’ve clicked on, as well as all router settings and selected profiles—including any custom adjustments. The recipient will thus see the route exactly as you planned it, with all parameters included.

Three ways to share

You can share your route in three ways — choose the one that works best for you:

• Shortened link — generate a short URL that’s perfect for sharing in chat, email, or on social media.
• QR code — Each planned route has its own unique QR code. Just scan it with your phone, and the route will open immediately in your browser or in the app.
• Full URL from the address bar — copy the link directly from your browser.

Who can benefit from this?

Route sharing is perfect for anyone planning group trips. All it takes is for one member of the group to plan the route—the others can simply open it via a link and view it, even if they don’t have a Premium subscription. No need to send files or deal with complicated settings.

Imagine a typical situation: you’re planning a weekend hike with friends. You open web.locusmap.app, plan your route, send the link to a group chat—and in no time, everyone is looking at the same map and sorting out the details. Simple.

Smoother map performance

A lot of work has been going on behind the scenes of the web planner—we’ve replaced the entire core of the map application and switched to the MapLibre platform. What does this mean for you, the users?

• Panning and zooming on the map is now much smoother and more responsive
• The app can handle much more user-generated content on the map—up to 100,000 points or 100 routes
• In the future, the system will allow for the addition of more maps—whether our own LoMaps or maps from other providers. We are currently developing a vector map and detailed terrain shading, and you may even see a 3D view in the future.

We've also adjusted the style of the planned route so that it's more visible on the map. Now you won't confuse it with the bike paths:

Manage login methods

The second update concerns your user account. You can now add or change your login method for your Locus Map account directly in your profile settings.

Do you sign in with Google and want to add email and password sign-in as well? Or would you like to add Apple sign-in to your existing account? Now you can—and it only takes a few clicks.

What exactly can you configure?

• Add a new login method — for example, link a Google or Apple account to your existing login.
• Change the email address for the account you're logging into using the email/password method.
• Manage existing methods — all in one convenient place.

You can find the login methods settings in user profile settings — click on your profile icon in the top right corner.

You'll especially appreciate this improvement when you switch phones, switch platforms, or want to be sure you can always access your account—no matter what service you're using at the moment.

Try out the new features today

Both new features are now available at web.locusmap.app. Open the route planner, plan your first spring route, and share it with your friends—either via a link or a QR code.

We’d love to hear your feedback—let us know what you think of the updates!

Článek Spring updates on the website – plan your routes and share them with anyone se nejdříve objevil na Locus Map - mobile outdoor navigation app.

Those of you who have been with us for many years know very well that our primary goal has always been and still is to create the ideal partner for every situation. Offering a comprehensive, stable, and multifunctional solution that can withstand demanding conditions requires more effort today than it did fifteen years ago when we started.

It's not just about competition. There has been a fundamental increase in demand for quality of execution, global availability of services, server operation, long-term maintenance, and fair remuneration for the team involved in development. Logically, this had to move us away from a one-off payment model to another, long-term, sustainable solution.

A big part of this is that we're still firmly committed to keeping Asamm Software an independent team of enthusiasts—no outside investors and no pressure to make unpopular decisions, like trading user data.

Thank you for being with us.

Whatever your opinion of this decision, one thing is certain: the fact that you are reading these lines means that Locus Classic has been your companion for some time. We greatly appreciate that!

We would like to thank everyone who has used the app. Most of all, we would like to thank those of you who have actively participated in its continuous and never-ending improvement through feedback, bug reports, ideas, and support. Without you, Locus would not be what it is today.

What's going on, and why we're writing about it again

We have been informing you about the end of support for Locus Classic since 2019, originally with a target date of March 2026. However, based on your responses, we realize that we have not managed to convey this information clearly and comprehensively to everyone.

We have therefore decided:

• Extend the support period until the end of 2026.
• Explain again, clearly, what this change means in practice.

In case of urgent need, we will release a corrected version by the end of this year. This should help extend the life of the application despite the complications that Android 16 brings. 

Unfortunately, Google's distribution requirements are so strict that we will have to offer the installation file directly from our website.

What this means for you today and in the future

Nothing significant is likely to change for you in the near future. Locus Classic will continue to function as usual.

However, like any other software, the application requires maintenance, and over time, situations may arise where:

• Some functions will no longer be 100% reliable.
• Newer versions of the Android operating system will not allow its installation.
• External services (maps, servers) will cease to exist or support functionality in the application.

So let us offer you some possible solutions that you can use now or later. There is no time limit, and the choice is entirely up to you:

User

I'm still hesitating and unsure. Is switching to Locus Map 4 really worth it?

Asamm Software

Let's try to summarize it briefly and objectively.

With Locus Map and the "Premium Silver" package, available for approximately €10 per year, which you get for free for the first year as compensation and thanks for your purchase of Locus Classic years ago, you get:

• An application that offers the same functionality as Locus Classic and slightly surpasses it.
• Still an offline-first solution that can be used permanently without the internet.
• No cloud services for user data (an advantage for many of you).
• Environment and philosophy close to the "good old Locus".
• A stable team of people who actively work on the application.
• Regular updates and quick problem-solving.

The transition is very easy today, and we have already described it in detail in an older article >>.

The amount of approximately €1 per month will significantly support the work on the Locus Map project for years to come.

User

I still feel like something is missing, something doesn't feel right. I'm not convinced.

Asamm Software

We would greatly appreciate it if you could provide us with brief feedback via a short form >> (it takes about 5 minutes). We see 2026 as the ideal and last opportunity to listen to your comments and, where appropriate, offer solutions.

We understand that the subscription model is not for everyone. However, for us, it is key to the long-term functioning of the application and the stability of the team in the coming years. At the same time, we try to offer alternative options, such as one-time annual vouchers or Premium for LoCoins.

User

Okay, let's kick off development together.

Asamm Software

Thank you! If you decide to use Locus Map, we believe you will enjoy the application and that it will be a reliable companion even without the paid Premium version.

User

Locus Classic was my partner, but the obstacles to change are insurmountable. It's time to say goodbye.

Asamm Software

Thank you for joining us on this journey, and we wish you many wonderful experiences as you explore nature—whether with a paper map or one of the high-quality alternatives available on the market. We appreciate you being part of this story.

We will see some of you again in the coming years. To the rest of you, we wish you clean air and a pleasant mountain breeze on your face – wherever your travels may take you.

Článek Support for Locus Classic Extended and How to Proceed se nejdříve objevil na Locus Map - mobile outdoor navigation app.

We haven't been in touch since the release of the previous version of Locus Map for Android - we've been busy working. But now it's time to show off the fruits of our tireless labor. November brings several major new features across all platforms, where you can use Locus Map - on the web, iOS, and, of course, Android. And finally, a little Christmas surprise :).

What's new on the website?

Our web application with a route planner and library has once again moved closer to its Android counterpart in terms of functionality. The planner now includes options for custom routing profile settings, undo/redo buttons, and the ability to include these settings when sharing a planned route. 

“Custom” parameters for route calculation

You are already familiar with the options for customizing various parameters for route calculation from the Android version of the app. Now they are all available on the web as well:

• For walking routes, you can set your walking speed to refine the estimated time for the route. You can also add the option "wet conditions."
• There is much more to cycling routes, as each type of bike has its own specific requirements. For mountain bikes, in addition to the flat-surface speed, you can also set the difficulty of the terrain, while for road cyclists, you can set the power in watts or disable the preference for cycle paths. Everyone will welcome the option to enable shortcuts via stairs, tunnels, or ferries.

You can apply your own settings to individual segments of the route or to the entire route at once. Just check the appropriate option:

Undo/redo buttons for full control over planning

We have all been eagerly awaiting these buttons, and we have finally managed to resolve this technical issue. By clicking on “undo”, you can return to the individual steps of your planning, including changes, route point shifts, etc. With the “redo” button, you can repeat the steps you have returned from. 

The "back" button in your browser's toolbar now works similarly, but it can also reverse all other actions you have performed on the page, including map panning and zooming.

Sharing your planned route

The option to share your planned route using a URL link has been available for some time. However, sharing now also reflects the custom route settings and offers two ways to copy the link:

• using the "Share" button with a shortened link
• directly from the browser address bar - this means, among other things, that you will not lose your work in progress, e.g., when restarting the browser

What do you think of the new user interface of the planning panel? We are aware that we have tried to cram a lot of functionality into a small space. We are constantly trying to balance the fine line between simplicity and the range of features. Please let us know in the comments if you find it intuitive and pleasant to use.

Bulk actions in My Library

We have also expanded the library management options for your tracks, routes, and points. You can now view, copy, move, export, and delete multiple items at once. 

First, turn on multiple selection mode. Then check the routes and points you want to perform further actions on:

Select from the menu of actions. Before copying or moving items, select the destination folder:

New version for iOS

Locus Map’s younger sibling, Locus Map Lite, which we are developing for iPhones and iPads, has also gained some key new features:

Guidance to the target

The guidance displays a straight line from your location to the specified destination. It is therefore ideal for guidance in open terrain, such as to a cache. Of course, you can also navigate to points of interest on the map (known as LoPoints) or to your own points.

To start guidance, tap the button in the bottom bar of the point details:

The top of the display shows a panel with the name of the waypoint, a compass needle, and the distance as the crow flies:

It also includes a notification system that alerts you when you are within a certain distance of your destination - you can choose between a beep or a system notification. You can, of course, customize this distance. Cachers will also appreciate the beeping alert with increasing frequency – the beeping speeds up as you approach the target (or slows down as you move away):

You can end guidance by tapping the button in the guidance menu in the top bar:

Temporary point with a long press

When you hold your finger on any place on the map, a temporary point is created with coordinates, aerial distance, and postal address:

You can perform several actions with the temporary point:

• In its place, you can create a permanent point and save it to your library.
• You can share its location using a link, display it in another map application, or launch external navigation to it.
• You can start guidance on it, see above

When you swipe away the panel with details about the point, the point disappears.

Winter vector map

Winter is approaching, so we have added a vector map for winter sports to the app. It includes ski slopes with color-coded difficulty ratings, ski lifts, cable cars, and marked cross-country skiing trails. It now also supports text rotation to maintain readability, just like its summer alternative: 

Compass and GPS status

Every navigation app has a screen with a compass and information about the GPS status of your phone. In Locus Map Lite, you can now display it by tapping the GPS signal indicator:

The compass also includes an accurate azimuth. Furthermore, the screen displays information about your current altitude, coordinates, speed, and horizontal and vertical GPS accuracy.

When target guidance is activated, the compass displays an arrow pointing toward the target:

New Locus Map 4.32

We have also released a new version for Android. Unfortunately, we have not yet been able to get it onto Google Play due to a technical issue on their part. Unfortunately, communication with user support at Google for Developers is incredibly poor, so the official release date for the new version is nowhere in sight.

If you don't want to wait for it, you can download it from our Repository.

A complete summary of news can be found on our Helpdesk.

The Garmin add-on supports the latest watches

We have also updated the Garmin watch add-on, Locus Map for Garmin. We have made it available for a whole range of new models.

Make your loved ones happy

Christmas is fast approaching once again, and if you're thinking about gifts for your loved ones, we have a tip for you - a 20% Christmas discount on Premium Silver and Gold annual vouchers!

You can purchase discounted vouchers on our website www.locusmap.app/voucher until January 15th, 2026. The vouchers have no expiration date, so they can be redeemed at any time.

Článek News from December on the web portal and other platforms se nejdříve objevil na Locus Map - mobile outdoor navigation app.

Although summer is primarily a time for holidays, which we of course also indulged in, we have not slacked off in developing and further pushing the app for the better:

• We have unified the online and offline search for points of interest
• We have made working with geotagged media faster and easier
• We implemented the possibility of a general backup of all data

And of course, the traditional package of dozens of minor fixes and improvements is included.

Search without switching

In the last version of the application, the online and offline databases of LoPoints, i.e., points of interest on the map, were merged for the first time. So far, only in the map content panel, with the possibility to highlight selected point categories above the map. Now this unification is also reflected in the search.

It is no longer necessary to switch between online and offline modes in the search menu, as was the case in the past. You just select one item - Places and addresses.

The application automatically searches from the available data, whether you are connected or not. Online mode is primary, and if no connection is available, it searches the downloaded data. You also no longer have to choose between downloaded LoMaps; the application searches across all of them, and the user interface is uniform for all. However, the latest LoMaps (June 2025) must be downloaded for the offline search to work properly.

Postal addresses, cities, and states are still searched online only in this function. For offline address searches, you need to switch the search to "offline addresses" mode. Linking online and offline, similarly to points of interest, is not yet technically possible due to the use of two independent sources.

Photos over the map faster and better

We have improved the system for finding and displaying your photos above the map. Your memories of holidays or trips will now appear much faster above the map. The app can display photos not only from the default system camera folder, but also from social networking folders such as Facebook or Instagram. Of course, the choice of folders is up to you.

And since we all have thousands of photos on our phones, we've made an effective time filter for you. By a simple selection, you can view photos from today, yesterday, this month, or last month. For a more precise definition, you can set an interval from - to or even select a period from the calendar. Showing only photos from a specific holiday above the map is now a breeze.

The application for working with geotagged media needs your permission to access it. The data is then only loaded locally for display purposes and not sent anywhere.

Easier application data transfer

Moving your app to another device is sometimes a necessity. Mostly this is due to buying a new mobile. Most of you don't have to deal with anything complicated - you install Locus Map from Google Play on your new phone, re-download your maps from the Locus Store, and if you use the Premium Gold package, you download your routes and waypoints from the cloud.

However, more advanced users often need to transfer their own app settings, attachments, custom maps, and other data as well. Users switching from the old Locus Map Classic to Locus Map 4 don't have the option to sync data to the cloud.

That's why we've developed a solution using a general backup of all the data you use in Locus Map - the application migration backup can pack your entire database of routes and waypoints, including attachments, downloaded maps, and all configuration files and settings, into one large file in one click:

This is then moved to the new mobile and restored in the Locus backup manager. However, this has its pitfalls, especially for "power users," where the file size can reach tens of gigabytes. Migration backups should therefore really only be used if absolutely necessary. The feature will soon be implemented in the new version of Locus Map Classic, too.

Saying goodbye to Google Drive

Unfortunately, we also have some unpleasant news for you. As of September 1, 2025, we have been forced to disconnect Locus Map and all of our other apps from Google Drive because we have been denied full access to the service. The alternate solution using Google File Picker or Android Picker is not sufficient for our usage - it doesn't allow for backups, bulk import or export, or the automation you're used to. New users and all those who were not signed in to Google Drive via Locus Map will no longer see this service offered.

Importing individual files from Google Drive will only be possible through the system file manager (if you have Google Drive installed on your phone), and you will be able to share the exported files on Google Drive.

Connectivity with Dropbox and OneDrive remains unchanged.

Summer is slowly coming to an end, but we hope you'll check out the new Locus Map in the field. Let us know how you like it!

Článek Locus Map 4.31 – unified search, photos above the map, and general backup se nejdříve objevil na Locus Map - mobile outdoor navigation app.

After two months of hard work, we are releasing a new version of your favorite outdoor navigation system. It brings again an incredible amount of modifications and improvements. We pick the biggest highlights from the changelog:

• the new route planner
• new in LoMaps
• unified system of LoPoints
• possibility to highlight selected categories of LoPoints above the map
• new notification centre

Now let's take a closer look.

Planning routes faster and more clearly

As you already know, the planner draws a route based on the selected route profile. What is a routing profile? It is a set of certain parameters that the planner uses to plot a route on the map. It can be a means of transport, such as a car or a bike, but also a sport activity, such as walking or cross-country skiing.

Based on your numerous suggestions and our monitoring of the planner's use, we have undertaken a major transformation of the route profile selection and planning logic. Clicking on the profile selection button will now take you directly to a menu of all profiles for the selected router. Click on the selected profile to activate it, and the entire route will be recalculated according to your new selection:

Data analysis reveals that most routes are planned with a single activity, requiring a quick modification of the entire route with a different profile to view it all in a new context. We've now sped this up to two clicks.

A different profile for each segment

Many of you are planning a combined route. For example, you want to drive to the start of the hike and then continue on foot. Of course, we have the option to choose a profile for each route segment separately. We just moved it to the action menu. Click "Continue with..." to change the profile for the next route segment, not the whole route.

What about custom settings?

Of course, it wouldn't be Locus Map if it didn't offer additional options to customize the app. Each LoRouter profile (except for manual mode) includes the ability to change various route calculation and route time estimation parameters. Just hold your finger on the profile select button, and additional setting options will appear:

TIP: As a proper geek, you can place the button to change parameters directly on the planner's desktop. A long press then quickly changes the profile to manual mode:

Detailed instructions on how to use all the options of parameters and their settings when planning your trips will be discussed in a future article.

LoMap always on display

With the new Locus Map, you'll never drive out of an area covered by LoMap and see a blank screen instead of a map. Once the app detects you're off the map, it automatically switches to online mode and streams map data from the internet. You can, of course, turn this option on or off in the settings:

Bulk update

Those of you who use offline LoMaps will appreciate the ability to update multiple map packages at once. You can choose from a list or update all of them at once.

Locus Map Lite now also offline

This news isn't Android-related, but we still want to brag a bit: Locus Map's little brother for iPhones and iPads, Locus Map Lite, can also work with offline maps, as we wrote here. So if you have Apple friends, feel free to tell them.

Online&offline LoPoints in one

LoPoints, touristy and interesting places on the map with lots of information and photos, used to be available separately in online and offline versions, and were also switched on separately above the map. We've managed to simplify this tremendously - everything is hidden under one button in the content panel, and you don't have to worry about whether you have an internet connection or have downloaded the right offline LoMap.

Of course, you can turn off the automation in the settings and display online or offline LoPoints separately. Important note: the new system only works with the latest LoMaps, so make sure you update them.

Highlight the selected category

If you arrive in an unfamiliar city and need to quickly see all the places to eat on the map, just tap the content panel and select the appropriate LoPoints category:

Since there are a plethora of categories available, you can also search them in full text:

What about points of interest from other sources?

You can also display other databases in Locus Map, for example, from OpenAndroMap. There is a separate display button for these in the content panel. Here you can also find LoPoints from older versions of LoMap:

So you don't miss anything

We've created a brand new notification system for the actions the app takes - when and how it downloads maps, backs up your routes and points, syncs with the cloud, and more. You can also get a look at your notification history:

We've also added a button for quick access to manage system notifications, where you can set everything up so that you're only notified of exactly what you need to know.

And now we can only wish you a nice holiday with Locus Map!

Článek Version 4.30 – improved planner, LoMaps, LoPoints unification and much more se nejdříve objevil na Locus Map - mobile outdoor navigation app.