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!