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[Android Apps and Games] xdarb:
Is this a bug in MMTracker?

The timestamps throughout the GPX file are 2003-07-21 yet it was recorded on 2023-03-06.

<name><![CDATA[TR_230306-084549]]></name>
<extensions><mmttimezone>+01:00</mmttimezone></extensions>

<trk>
<name><![CDATA[TR_230306-084549]]></name>
<desc><![CDATA[Track recorded with MMTracker on Android (1.23.2 - 16th February 2022)]]></desc>
<trkseg>
<trkpt lat="45.6789" lon="6.7890"><ele>1234</ele><speed>0.00</speed><time>2003-07-21T07:45:46Z</time></trkpt>
[Android Apps and Games] MMT_2020:
So if anyone would like to write some instructions and post to the board, I'm sure that the rest of the board would be very grateful.
[Android Apps and Games] MMT_2020:
As always, try to replicate any problems with the latest version.
[Android Apps and Games] franktompson:
Moving to 'Map with larger scale'

Hi Michael,

When I long press the screen on a smaller scale map (1:250,000) and touch on 'Map with larger scale' (1:50,000) nothing happens. However it works fine in reverse (1:50,000 up to 1:250,000.)

Grateful if you could offer some advice.

Anyone else have this problem?

With thanks,

Frank
[Android Apps and Games] uspole:
No such problem with the very latest version , 1.3.5, which I downlaoded yesterday. Thanks again MapMan
[Android Apps and Games] franktompson:
Thanks Michael. Downloaded 1.3.5 but it still doesn't work. Tried re-booting then reloading but still no joy.

Frank
[Android Apps and Games] Map Man:
Hi franktompson,

i had never a problem using this function. Please check the following:

1.) The Maps are actually overlaping on the point where you try to change scale.

2.) All involved maps are below or inside the map directory.

3.) Maps are not corrupted (please try to re-copy to SD card)

If it still does not work, please tell me the names of the maps which are affected and the position from where you try to switch them. If they are the standard MM/OS maps maybe i have the same and can check it.

Regards,

Michael
[Android Apps and Games] franktompson:
Hi Michael,

1.) The Maps are actually overlaping on the point where you try to change scale.

Yes

2.) All involved maps are below or inside the map directory.

Yes

3.) Maps are not corrupted (please try to re-copy to SD card)

Re-copied, no change.

The 1:250,000 scale file I use is named os250.qct; 125 MB (131,993,569 bytes).

It doesn't matter which 1:50,000 .qct I try to use it with, the result is the same for all of them.

I don't have the problem when I use the same files on my PC or on my ipaq 6915.

With thanks,

Frank
[Android Apps and Games] Map Man:
Hi Frank,

I tried on my device loading the 250k and then requested the larger scale map. The result was that MM Tracker loaded the 50k.

No idea what the problem is on your device .... :confused:

What does "Maps at position" gives you ? Is the 50k map in this list ?

Regards, Michael

P.S.: Ok i will put rotating map on top of the wishlist... ;)
[Android Apps and Games] franktompson:
Hi Michael,

'Maps at position' (from the 1:250k map) shows 'Select map to load' (Once again I confirm that all maps are in the same directory.)

'Maps at position' from a 1:50k map shows 'OS250.qct' (ie what you would expect).

> P.S.: Ok i will put rotating map on top of the wishlist...

Thanks!

Frank
[Android Apps and Games] franktompson:
Oops - inadvertently made a duplicate post. Now deleted.
[Android Apps and Games] uspole:
This App is working great on my Galaxy phone (Android 2.2). But have just got a Huawei S7 Tablet (Android 2.1) and it only works in a limited way.

- when I tap the screen the sub-menu doesnt appear at all.

- I am able to do a search for a place-name, its very fast at doing that, but when I highlight the placename I want to view and press the 'View' button it just takes me back to the original map and place I had on screen.

So just wondering if the problems you are having Frank are related to the device you are running it on. Any advice Map Man?
[Android Apps and Games] franktompson:
Hi uspole,

I'm on Samsung Galaxy S Android 2.3 (Gingerbread - courtesy of Darkys ROM). No idea really if my problem and yours are related. Better not to speculate, I, leave that to Mapman Michael!

Hope you get sorted out.

Cheers,

Frank
[Android Apps and Games] MadStu:
Hi Michael,

I purchased this in December from the Market, we've spoke a couple of times by email but I hadn't realised you were on this forum. :)

I'd just like to say, you have made the best app ever. My favourite! There are no bugs which I can find.

I am running a Motorola Defy, I like to change my rom whenever a better one comes out and MM Tracker has worked perfectly on each one. I'm currently running a leaked Froyo rom.

The Market does hide your app from these custom/leaked roms which I install, but a small edit to my system/build.prop file shows it again. Your app must be in some kind of protected apps list as they also hide other apps, such as the official PayPal one.

I've already told you my suggestion - and you have added it to your wishlist. But if you feel yourself at a loose-end, then please consider upgrading the status of the following wish:

- Upload of current position via http post to custom web site

I can write a basic .php file for you to test with if needed.

By the way, I was a bit sceptical when I first saw you had implemented the night colours, as other products (viewranger for example) have just put a slightly red tint layer on top, the brightness still being extremely bright and dazzling at night.

But your night colours work brilliantly! And the MMI search function works flawlessly. I'm stunned and have recommended this to all my friends.

Stu :D
[Android Apps and Games] Map Man:
Hi upsole,

i think you have a different problem. Maybe you did not define the MM Tracker directories on your Huawei S7 ? Please define all directories for tracks,wp,routes and try again. I will fix this irritating behaviour with the next version.

Best regards,

Michael
[Android Apps and Games] Map Man:
Hi Stu

Thanks that you like MM Tracker so much. This kind of feedback is always very motivating ;)

Good to know. I always had trouble with users which could not find MM Tracker in the market. I think it is because i am using the Android market copy protection mechanism (which is actually a very weak one). Maybe i should switch in future to the market licensing service. But this service needs to have the "Full internet access" right on the app, which i dislike.

And that's the main reason why i hesitate to implement any kind of internet based servies. I am personally very suspicious if a app is requesting full internet access witout me knowing why.

So as soon as i see the need to use internet access for what ever reason i will implement the upload of the current position as a first feature. I promise ... :D

Thanks again :D

Best regards,

Michael
[Android Apps and Games] MadStu:
Yes, I understand your reluctance completely :)

Thanks again. If I think of any other improvements I'll let you know. Although for me it's almost perfect right now. :)
[Android Apps and Games] Map Man:
Hi Frank,

i think i could fix your problem. Found a suspicious part in the software while implementing the map-scale buttons.

Please try again with the next version which i will release and give me a short feedback.

Best regards,

Michael
[Android Apps and Games] Map Man:
Version 1.4.0 is online

Change Log:

OSGB (Ordnance Survey National Grid) coordinate display

Display of current GPS coordinates on map

Buttons to change map scale

Track is written to SD-card while recording to improve performance when saving long tracks

Progress bar for MMI search

Various improvements and fixes (fix for Frank's problem too :D)
[Android Apps and Games] tonyd_Holcombe:
Hi Michael,

Can you post version 1.4.0 to app centre as well please.

Regards

Tony
[Android Apps and Games] Map Man:
... done

Uploaded V1.4.1 to AndroidPit
[Android Apps and Games] tonyd_Holcombe:
crickey, that was quick!

Thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] captainchaoz:
Wonderfull

Thanks for this great app. I can now use my old MM maps,well worth the money.

Keep up the good work.
[Android Apps and Games] Husqvarney:
Hi, just registered but been using MMTracker for over six years now. Find it really easy to use and excellent for what I use it for. But (there's always a but 🙄) I've been having a few issues over the last few months. I have the app loaded on a Blackview BV6000s and a Samsung S5 I also have it loaded on my main Samsung A12 phone as a backup. The couple of issues I have appear on all three phones. I have version 1.24.0 dated 26th Aug 2022 on the Blackview and 1.22.5 dated 19th July 2021 on the Samsung S5 and 1.23.0 dated 28th Sept 2021 on the Samsung A12.

The first issue is when I zoom in (not to the max zoom) on a route on the OS map the route line disappears leaving the route arrows only. When I zoom back out the line reappears.

The second issue is when I open the app the GPS lock centres on where I am for a second or so then unlocks and jumps to a position elsewhere on the map. It always seems to jump to the same place on the map. When I start moving and lock the GPS it stays locked to where I am.

I really like the app and it seems its one of only two sat nav apps that can read my qct OS maps. Alpinequest being the other. From what I've read it doesn't sound as though Alpinequest is as good as MMTracker so reluctant to switch.

Appreciate any help anyone can provide.

Keep up the excellent work developing it.
[Android Apps and Games] MMT_2020:
The standard question (as always), have you replicated your problems using the latest version, 1.24.6?
[Android Apps and Games] Husqvarney:
Hi, I have loaded the latest 1.24.6 version on the Blackview and when I start the app it does not seem to be jumping on the map, the GPS lock stays locked to where I am. I haven't tried it anywhere else other than around my house (The Samsung S12 with 1.23.0 is still doing it), fingers crossed that has fixed it. The route line disappearing is however still happening. I've noticed it also happens when you drag the map on the screen at certain zoom levels.
[Android Apps and Games] Husqvarney:
...I've just loaded 1.24.6 onto a Blackview BV7000 and the route line does not disappear! Its the same route I'm looking at and at the same zoom scale. The BV6000 is still doing it. I've tried various zoom scales on the BV7000 and its seems ok, the route line remains visible. As far as I can tell I've got the same settings on both phones. Weird!
[Android Apps and Games] chrispgreen:
Hello All. I am running version 1.24.6 and tried to use the OS Zoom Stack MB tiles downloaded from the OS website. MMT loaded the maps but the app was incredibly slow at zooming in and panning. Is it too much processing power for my phone to handle? The phone is a Xiaomi Mi A2 lite running version 10 of Android One.

I uninstalled the Zoom stack tiles from the SD card but MMT said there were no maps to load. The qct files are in the correct folder, where they have always been and MMT is set to look in the correct folder. Also, Alpinequest has no issues finding and loading the files from that folder. Is there a setting I have missed that need to be set to switch between MB tiles and qct files?

Finally, just before writing this post post I loaded MMT to check the issue again but it now does not load, it gets so far and then quits.

I have uninstalled MMT and reinstalled it which has resolved the last two issues. Not tried MB tiles yet. Cheers.
[Android Apps and Games] MMT_2020:
As it happens, I have a Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite on the shelf. 5 years old but still working OK.

It's a bit clunky rendering the Zoomstack tiles especially when changing zoom levels but probably just about usable.

Have you tried the Maptiler files (https://data.maptiler.com/downloads/planet/) as these render rather more quickly, and are available for all of the world?

This is a big win for me, as I do a reasonable amount of foreign travel, and these freely available maps are very useful.
[Android Apps and Games] jacktheripper1:
I'm trying to add the os vector files.

2 questions

1.Which format do i need, there are 4 of them.

2.Where do i put them.

Thanks in advance.
[Android Apps and Games] chrispgreen:
Thanks for the info. I have loaded the maptiler maps and happy to report they work on my phone.
[Android Apps and Games] chrispgreen:
I used .mbtiles files downloaded from maptiler and put them in my usual map folder, MMT automatically found them and they show in the list of available maps from the load map menu.
[Android Apps and Games] KUPPY:
Hi

Does anyone know if their is a map (qct) of Gibraltar please and if so, where can I get it?

Thank you in advance :)
[Android Apps and Games] xdarb:
You can probably just rasterize https://www.geoportal.gov.gi/images/publications/techserv/1in5000map2019.pdf and use MemoryMap to georeference it and save as qct
[Android Apps and Games] KUPPY:
Thank you xdarb, that is a brilliant map. I wouldn't have a clue on how to do what you suggest as not good with things like that but the map on the link is really nice and clear. The best I've seen yet. Thank you :)
[Android Apps and Games] xdarb:
Install ImageMagick and run the command "convert -density 300 Gibraltar.pdf Gibraltar.tif" to convert the pdf file into a tiff file. Then follow the instructions within MemoryMap to convert to a QCT - https://memory-map.com/mm-PC-help2/index.htm#t=Self_Scan_Maps.htm When you've tried that, send me a PM
[Android Apps and Games] MMT_2020:
I would use MOBAC (Mobile Atlas Creator), which now has a Spanish maps raster maps source by default, and create an mbtiles database from there.

Assuming that you want to use the Gibralter map on MMTracker which of course copes with mbtiles.
[Android Apps and Games] KUPPY:
Hi, yes I am trying to sort a map which will plot my walks in Gibraltar using MM Tracker which is perfect. Xdarb was kind enough to link me to the perfect map but I think I'll have a problem or two trying to convert it as I'm a bit thick doing things like that Lol. I will try my best though and l@@k at both options. I did try downloading a Spanish map which is a mbtile but it just opened as a blank page :-(
[Android Apps and Games] xdarb:
Here's a link (it will expire in 7 days) https://wetransfer.com/downloads/f3a28b334cc132206a865f9da64bd69f20230501122117/30c248af6c7a487fdb443f44e370f91220230501122151/43dee2

I followed the exact process above, except the convert step was "convert -density 300 -colours 127 +dither file.pdf file.png" and then georeferenced using MemoryMap. Try opening the qct then using the Map | Properties | Calibration option of MemoryMap. Then copy the qct to your phone for MMTracker.
[Android Apps and Games] KUPPY:
xdarb you are an absolute star. Thank you so much, I've just tried it in MM Tracker and it loads perfectly. It allows me to drop a waypoint and I guess I can try the tracking out in a few weeks when my daughter and I fly over. Thank you so much for all your help. I could not have done it without help :)
[Android Apps and Games] windsorXDA:
Hi,

I've just come across a problem that i've not noticed before. If I change from portrait to landscape mode whilst recording a track, my phone screen blacks out and freezes. I can get the screen back with the close all button, but not MM tracker, I just get the splash screen, and have to reset the phone to get MM tracker to start again. This happens either setting the display to sensor based and rotating the phone, or using the buttons in display settings to change orientation, and also doesnt occur when not recording a track. This only occurs in 1.24 versions - if I uninstall and revert to 1.23.2 I have no problems.

Phone is Samsung S9 on samsungs Andriod 10.

Any ideas?

Geoff
[Android Apps and Games] xdarb:
Ah, I've also noticed something similar with the latest version.

MMTracker will go black whilst recording a track - the whole screen is black. I can get back to the Apps list and kill it, no need to restart phone. I don't have screen rotation turned on and I've not noticed what exactly is the trigger for this. Samsung S10e Android 12
[Android Apps and Games] MMT_2020:
I have managed to replicate this problem, and will have a look at it when I get some free time.
[Android Apps and Games] fourlans:
I've recently noticed that MM Tracker (version 1.24.6) is recording (within the GPX file) the elevation of a point sapproximately 50m higher than the spot height displayed in the app.

Can anyone explain why ?
[Android Apps and Games] xdarb:
Isn't that due to the "Altitude geoid correction" setting? That normally accounts for about 50m difference in the UK.
[Android Apps and Games] fourlans:
Thank You. That was what it was but I don't recall switching it on. Is it indicated in the GPX file in any way ?
[Android Apps and Games] xdarb:
It won't be mentioned in the GPX because the GPX records the satellite elevation. The geoid correction is only for screen display.
[Android Apps and Games] MMT_2020:
The value stored in the gpx file comes from the altitude valkue generated by the gps chip in your phone. The
[Android Apps and Games] MMT_2020:
MMTracker 1.24.9

*On map lists, show the build date of the map if available

*When backing up tracks, routes or waypoints, allow backing up all, or just for the previous 12 months, or just for the previous quarter

*Allow searching by loaded routes or all routes

*Allow searching by loaded tracks or all tracks

*Allow individual routes in a package to be renamed

*New option in Settings/Directories to force a rebuild of the Maps/Routes/Tracks database

*Other bug fixes and performance enhancements
[Android Apps and Games] MMT_2020:
Is anyone out there using or experimenting with vector maps?

I have a new (beta) version of MMTracker which is using MapLibre to render the maps so is rather better than the code in 1.24.9 as it allows proper zooming between levels and is rather quicker.

If you would like to test this, then please PM me.

You can always go back to a prior version at any time.
[Android Apps and Games] BrilliantTrees:
Ok so apologies for what is probably a stupid question for my first post....but here goes.

These days I mainly use Memory Map to plan routes and on the trail I use my Garmin Fenix to navigate albeit this is breadcrumb trail only and so I need map and compass as well. I do have an ancient PDA that runs Memory Map Mobile but this is problematic these days with poor battery life and intermittent GPS drops and I was interested in MM Tracker to see if it could supplement the Garmin and get real time position locks to map on the trail. I had sort of expected MM Tracker to behave in a similar way to the PDA version of Memory Map Mobile.

Downloaded V 1.24.9 and installed succesfully on Samsung S8 Running Android 9 and went for a test walk in the forest to check tracking ability. Track HAS recorded succesfully and can be found in my tracks folder on SD card. I've even changed track colour a few times as I experiment with settings and can successfully view the track on the map now that I'm back home.

The problem is that while RECORDING the track the only thing visible on the screen was the cross-hairs position indicator which moved as I moved but I had expected it to lay down a snail trail track line as I progressed in the track colour of my choice. I can see no obvious toggle button in settings that may turn this on/off so wonder if I'm maybe doing something wrong?

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] MMT_2020:
what setting have you got for 'settings', 'directories', 'load Tracks on startup'?
[Android Apps and Games] BrilliantTrees:
Thanks for your reply much appreciated!

I have the default "Load Last 5 Tracks" so assume that's OK?

I have however just noticed something in the "GPS and Tracking" settings menu where the DEFAULT after install on 1.24.9 on "GPS tracking min distance" is set to "never" rather than

"0 metres (always)"

or

values between 1 Metre and 10 KM

Could this account for why no trackpoint is laid down on the map during recording or have I misunderstood that setting?

Edit: OK so without changing anything todays test (2nd track I've recorded) did lay down a track on screen during recording so is that anything to do with default being to display last 5 tracks and the original track being the very first ever recorded is not technically part of the last 5 in a historical sense?
[Android Apps and Games] MMT_2020:
I don't use MMTracker for track recording myself but...

If you set this value to a value other than 'never' does it do what you want?
[Android Apps and Games] BrilliantTrees:
Thanks....Maybe you didn't see my edit but without changing anything the 2nd track displayed as expected and I wondered whether the coding if it finds the track folder empty (as it would on the very first track laid down) would see zero tracks and therefore display nothing and that the 2nd track is OK as it meets the 1-5 track threshold?

Working now so no problem but would be good to understand what the "GPS tracking min distance" field is for as set to "never" it's still laying down a track and so I'm not exactly sure what parameters this setting manages?
[Android Apps and Games] MMT_2020:
A point will be posted to the GPX file if either the 'GPS tracking data rate' is exceeded (default is 1 second therefore at least 1 second must have passed) or 'GPS tracking min distance' is exceeded (so you must have moved at least this distance). Does that make sense?
[Android Apps and Games] BrilliantTrees:
Cheers
[Android Apps and Games] BrilliantTrees:
Another issue that I don't quite understand has arisen. MM Tracker installed on Samsung S8 with Android 9 the onscreen compass is accurate and matches a real compass within a degree or so in pointing north. Software installed today on a Samsung A52 running Android 13 compass needle doesn't move at all and constantly points to west on compass face even when phone is moved. GPS lock on phone does show correct position.

Any ideas please?
[Android Apps and Games] chrispgreen:
My MMT has suddenly developed a map issue. It loads up the last map that I used but when I go to the open map menu there are no maps listed just text at the top that says “select map to load (Google zoom level)”. The maps are still there on the SD card and load perfectly well in Alpinequest. MMT has permission to access the SD card and the map location path in the settings is correct. Using the map scale icons on the left side of screen has no effect and the press an hold menu option “maps at position” also brings up an empty map list.

The phone is a Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite running Android 10. MMT version 1.24.9. Any help would be appreciated before I try reinstalling the app. Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] MMT_2020:
MMTracker 1.24.10

*Changes for Android 14

*Allow third compass type of Regular Compass. This simply points to North.

*Show location of photos with a camera icon and on click show details

*Associate jpg files with MMTracker to show as above

*Allow jpg, png and svg files to be used as waypoint icons. Put them in the icons folder in the waypoints directory.

*Other bug fixes and performance enhancements
[Android Apps and Games] mmtuser001:
Looking for a map of Madeira, Portugal. If I can get a large & detailed jpeg image then I know how to convert to tiff, calibrate the map & convert to qct for use in MMTracker. Of course, I would prefer a digital topo map but doubt such a map is available for free download.

There are many sites e.g. OpenStreetMap with good maps which I’ve tried to export using planet.osm but the osm output format is unusable when opened with Java OpenStreetMap Editor.

Any advice would be appreciated.
[Android Apps and Games] MMT_2020:
Its very easy to download a vector map of Open Street Map data from Maptiler. eg https://data.maptiler.com/downloads/tileset/osm/europe/portugal/

I have a pre-release version of MMTracker which will render these maps quickly and nicely.

If you would like a copy of that then PM me.
[Android Apps and Games] windsorXDA:
Hi, If you want a raster map, will a street map type suffice, or do you need a footpath/real topo type?
[Android Apps and Games] mmtuser001:
Hi windsorXDA & thank you for responding. As I have nothing at the moment a street type map would be great. Cheers