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The Experiments screen within the Settings menu contains new, experimental features that are in ongoing development. They can be activated and used in their current state and will be improved and moved out of the Experiments section in future app updates.
The features currently available in Experiments are:
Mapeo Mobile 5.5.0 introduces a new Map Manager user interface for importing and managing multiple background maps. The new experimental Background Maps feature allows you to add your own custom maps and switch between multiple maps.
WARNING: When this feature is enabled, you will not have access to the map you had previously been using in Mapeo. Turn off Map Manager to switch back to your previous map.
For info on how to generate a map file in for use in the new Background Maps feature, see Generating map files in .mbtiles format for the experimental Background Maps feature
Instructions on using the new Background Maps feature coming soon.
Peer-to-peer (P2P) App Updates is an experimental feature that allows you to share and receive newer versions of the Mapeo app by connecting to other Mapeo devices via Wi-Fi (no internet connection required).
When updating the Mapeo app version in this way, NONE of your Mapeo data (observations, configurations, or maps) is shared between devices.
To search for and share Mapeo app updates between Mapeo Mobile devices, both smartphones must:
have the P2P App Updates feature enabled
have Mapeo open to the Synchronize screen
be connected to the same Wi-Fi network
If a newer version of the app is available from another Mapeo device on the network, the update will be automatically downloaded.
(If your device has a newer version than other devices the network, you will see the message "Sharing app updates with other devices.")
To install the newer version of Mapeo, wait until the download completes, then tap INSTALL on the Synchronize screen.
After tapping INSTALL, you may see a security pop-up window saying that your phone is not allowed to install apps from this source.
To enable Mapeo to install updates, tap Settings in the pop-up window and toggle the switch to Allow from this source in the following Android Settings screen.
When the installation is complete, Mapeo will close automatically. When you re-open Mapeo, you will see an update confirmation window. Tap OK to close the window and start using the new version of Mapeo.
To use this feature, you will need to enable it within the Experiments menu. To do so, tap the Observations list button, then tap Settings, and select Experiments. Select P2P App Updates, then check the box to Use P2P App Updater.
Once you have enabled the P2P App Updates feature, you will be able to use it on the Synchronize screen. To search for and share Mapeo app updates between Mapeo Mobile devices, both smartphones must have the P2P App Updates feature enabled, have Mapeo open to the Synchronize screen, and be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
Tap the Back button to return to Mapeo and confirm that you would like to install the update.
The following features introduce options for further layers of security to protect Mapeo data:
App Passcode allows you
The new Directional Arrow feature uses your smartphone’s digital compass to provide information about which direction your phone is facing. Close proximity to large metal objects or strong magnetic field can affect the precision of the compass.
If your smartphone doesn’t have a compass, the Directional Arrow may still be able to determine direction based on movement. Direction based on movement may be less accurate.
NOTE: Directional Arrow is not reliable enough to be used exclusively for navigation, and it may drain your device battery faster.
To activate the Directional Arrow feature:
Select Directional Arrow, then click the checkbox to Use Directional Arrow.
Click on Observations List, then click on Settings and select Experiments.
Click on Back as many times as necessary to return to the home Map screen to view the arrow.