Turn off recording by default
Some update to the app this summer has really messed up downloaded map viewing. Now, when I open a downloaded map, the recording screen buttons take up half my screen space on the bottom and the mini map overlay covers up the top of the screen. Basically, the main map is almost not visible at all. This is SO SO annoying. Why is this the default now? I never want to record my hikes and I can't figure out how to turn this off. I just want to open a map and see the map and not all this other junk. Can anyone help?
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In order to reduce the number of steps when heading out on the trail, tapping your downloaded map card will now load that route directly into Navigator. You'll be able to see your current location in respect to the route, and you can simply tap 'Start' to begin tracking and recording your activity.
Tapping the small trail card at the top of the screen will take you to the trail details page. Even when you are offline, you will still be able to see high level details about the trail. From here, you can also tap 'View Full Map' to access your traditional downloaded map view.
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Totally Agree! (This is a different "Jennifer").
If I leave the map on my screen, which I like to do if I am watching for turnoffs, or am tired and want to stop every few minutes to see how far I still have to go (lol), and I then stick my phone in my pocket, it sometimes turns on just from sliding around. Not to be overly paranoid, but this seems like a "you are the product" kind of thing. It creates a lot of data about trails and where people go which is presumably marketable.
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