Meet Murena Maps

[tcecyk]

@darkpotpot that was great feedback and dedication

generally better to post it to gitlab (a murena-io account can register), but in this thread @mitul_sheth replied, so it might be read

[GabrielT]

There is this thread where the developers said they want us to give feedback and they will read it:

Murena Maps is here in beta! Try it, and help us shape v1

Hi everyone, Today is a big day: as part of our /e/OS v4 launch event, we are launching Murena Maps in beta! Many of you have followed the development of this app since we first introduced it earlier this year as an alpha build, and gave us tons of useful feedback along the way. Thank you for that. Now it’s time to put it in a broader set of hands by launching it as a beta build. Why another maps app? There are several great open-source, open-data, open-standards maps apps out there, and we …

[Manoj]

Thanks for the detailed feedback. Have passed it to the developers.

[darkpotpot]

Thank you for the link, I wasn’t aware of the gitlab tracker.

[swarfendor437]

Sorry, not been on forum til today. I am now on an FP6.

[dave]

@manoj I’ve just noticed that the thread here, where it was requested that feedback on Murena Maps should be given, was automatically closed a couple of weeks ago.

This thread has been running in parallel with that one and does not show a closure date. Would it be possible to put a comment at the end of the other one directing people here? It seems to make sense to have just a single place to feed back and this would help anyone returning there.

And apologies, I managed to accidently flag the original post in the other thread when copying the link!

[Manoj]

@dave

I’ve just noticed that the thread her

The thread has been reopened. It closed as there was no response for 90 days. You should be able to add comments to it now.

[Manoj]

New build released v1.0.0-beta.8

Release notes

Offline maps

• Offline map downloads now show a clear Success or Failed status, and a failed or interrupted download no longer corrupts other downloaded areas.
• Failed downloads show a “storage almost full” hint when space is low.
• You can now download a state or city by name from the new Download region screen, with size and free-space checks before you start.

Offline routing

• You can now calculate routes and navigate offline inside downloaded areas.
• Route deviation and reroute now work offline, using downloaded data.
• Traffic colours clear when internet is lost and return when it comes back.
• The offline warning now reads “No internet” and no longer covers the location pointer.

Bug fixes

• Traffic-aware route alternatives: previews now show traffic-aware routes only.
• Traffic restoration after reconnect: traffic now comes back on the same route after the connection returns.
• Route preview ETA: an alternative’s ETA no longer changes when you select it.
• Alternative route planning: this is now more reliable for trips, routes across wide latitudes and very short routes.
• GPS filtering and rerouting:

• The location dot no longer wanders while you are stopped.
• GPS drift no longer triggers false reroutes.
• New routes start in your direction of travel.
• Bad reroutes are rejected.

[Zitiqo]

Yep! Official 4.3 t on gphone 5.

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@Manoj

• You can now download a state or city by name from the new Download region screen, with size and free-space checks before you start.

4.3-a16-20260918677552-official-GS6_Venus

Murena Maps v1.0.0-beta.8

For me, the box to enter the state or city is unclickable/the keyboard does not come into view.

[Manoj]

@irc

For me, the box to enter the state or city is unclickable/the keyboard does not come into view.

Sharing the feedback with the developer

[Manoj]

Just got the response from the developer…

The field being unclickable is not reproducible also there does not seem to be anything in the code to make it such. Pl can you try out the following and let us know what happens.

1. Open Settings.
2. Go to System and then Keyboard (on some builds this is Languages & input).
3. Tap Physical keyboard. If you don’t see it, no physical or Bluetooth keyboard is currently connected. Skip to step 5.
4. Turn on Show on-screen keyboard.
5. If a Bluetooth keyboard is paired, either turn off Bluetooth or disconnect it. Also unplug any USB or OTG keyboard.
6. Open Maps, go to Downloads, then Download region, and tap the “Search states and cities” field.

Also
Does the “Where to?” search box on the home screen show the keyboard? If it doesn’t either, it’s a system keyboard setting, not this screen.
Does the field outline turn blue when tapped? If it does, the field is working and only the keyboard is hidden.
Does it works in other app?

[eboelens]

When could the app be added to AA? It would be particularly useful in practice, as it would allow us to monitor, support, and make adjustments more quickly whenever needed.

regards

[irc]

Thank you.

I went through those steps. I did not have and do not have any external keyboard connected.

Notes:

I use Helliboard keyboard.

I switched back to AOSP and the same issue is apparent.

I tested with both Helliboard and AOSP.

Question:

Is the text stating that there must be an internet connection in order to download maps static and always visible? Or is it displayed based on connection availability?

I am thinking that the issue could be that the text box is not available because maps ‘thinks’ that there isn’t an internet connection when in fact there is?

The text box appears to be available for a split second, before it fades/greys out.

Maybe maps is performing a failed internet connectivity check.

The direction search box on the maps screen works correctly.

Tested over both Wi-Fi and mobile data with and without proton VPN being available.

[dave]

@irc

For me, the box to enter the state or city is unclickable/the keyboard does not come into view.

Using Heliboard on my FP6.

Do you have ‘Offline Mode’ enabled in Settings? I had the same issue until I disabled this.

[irc]

Fantastic, thank you @dave resolved. Obvious now you have said it.

[Manoj]

Comments from the developer:
Are you working in the offline mode for the app. Try this.

1. Open Maps and go to Settings.
2. Open Privacy.
3. Turn Offline Mode off. Its description says: “Enable offline mode to use downloaded map areas without an internet connection”.
4. Go back to Downloads, then Download region, and tap the search field.

[irc]

Thank you @Manoj and team. Confirmed that was the issue/error on my part.