If there are many maps on ext. SD, you cannot always migrate to internal
private folder. Trivial maths ...



[email protected] <[email protected]> schrieb am Sa., 4. Dez. 2021,
15:50:

> Hi,
> i don't know what is your experience with computers. I will suggest a
> logical procedure to help you.
>
> - run the osmand and try to backup your settings, tracks, history, etc.
> then exit
> - run a file manager into your smartphone device and locate the osmand app
> working folder with the maps files. Then 1. rename the root folder of
> osmand app with a strange name like "christmas" or 2. move (not copy) the
> folder into another safe place
> - visit android settings - apps , found the osmand and make .... stop the
> app, clear data, clear cache, uninstall the app. reboot the device
> - visit google store and install again the app
> - run again the fresh install and restore your settings. exit the app
> don't use the default option of hidden folder on first run, change this
> option
> i will suggest to install the new fresh osmand into this folder
> /storage/emulated/0/android/data/
>
> - run again the file manager and manually move *one by one* all the maps
> files from old install, into the new fresh folder at the same locations
> On Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 6:14:33 PM UTC+2
> [email protected] wrote:
>
>> My OsmAnd+ updated today.  I was using a separate folder on SD card for
>> my maps, but it seems that doesn't work any more.  I tried to migrate but
>> cannot persuade OsmAnd+ to accept folders on main storage.  It mentions
>> being unable to use shared folders.  I am not clear which set of folders
>> this is.  Is it all on main storage, or those under Android, or what?
>>
>> If I start OsmAnd+ and skip migration, download a couple of files, where
>> are they?
>>
>> So I am rather stuck.  I can start to download the many maps, wikis,
>> contours, etc if I really have to, but whenever I start OsmAnd+ it says I
>> need to migrate but I can't find a way that works. The worst thing is that
>> I cannot find a way to copy my many dozens of favourites to wherever
>> OsmAnd+ is now storing files.
>>
>> I will also have many less maps available, which is a pain.
>>
>> I appreciate that it's google that has changed the rules, but I need a
>> simple explanation of what I can and can't do now.
>>
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