User Manual

Detailed guide to Treasure Storage app features.

info Introduction

Treasure Storage is a professional offline tool for treasure hunters, archaeologists, and documentalists. The application allows you to record finds with precise GPS location, photographs, and metadata, all without the need for an internet connection.

start First steps

Before first run

  • Upon first launch, the app will ask for permissions to access your GPS (for find locations), camera (for photo documentation) and storage (for saving offline maps and exports).
  • We recommend allowing all permissions for full functionality.

diamond Working with finds

Creating a new find

Click the big "+" button on the main screen.

  1. A new find form opens.
  2. GPS location is loaded using the button Load current location or by selecting from map.
  3. Enter a title, description, category, and other details.
  4. Add photos.
  5. Save by clicking the "Save find" button at the bottom of the form.

gps_fixed GPS and Location

Signal quality indicator

Color indicator shows GPS signal quality:

  • Excellent: Accuracy within 3 meters.
  • Good: Accuracy between 3 and 5 meters.
  • Average: Accuracy between 5 and 8 meters.
  • Poor: Accuracy worse than 8 meters or no signal.

map Maps

Offline Maps

In the Settings -> Offline Maps menu you can download map tiles for areas you are going to. Downloaded maps work even in Airplane mode.

ios_share Data Export

You can export your data anytime for backup or further processing.

CSV / Excel

For spreadsheets.

GPX

For import into map applications and Garmin GPS.

HTML Gallery

Generates a web page with your finds and photos.

PDF Report

Suitable for printing and documentation.

sync Backup, Data Transfer & Desktop

πŸ“ Where your data is stored

πŸ“± Android (mobile)

Documents/TreasureStorage/

  • exports/ – all exports (ZIP, PDF, CSV…)
  • backups/ – local database & photo backups
  • Accessible via file manager or USB.

☁️ Google Drive

TreasureStorage/ (in your Drive)

  • ZIP backup for Desktop synchronization.
  • Exports and ZIP are uploaded separately.
  • Controlled in Export β†’ Google Drive.

πŸ–₯️ Windows (Desktop)

Documents\TreasureStorage\

  • finds.db – finds database
  • photos\ – full quality photos
  • Import: drag ZIP in or use Import in menu.

🐧 Linux (Desktop)

~/Documents/TreasureStorage/

  • finds.db – finds database
  • photos/ – full quality photos
  • Available as AppImage, .deb or .rpm.

πŸ“² Transferring finds from mobile to Desktop

Two methods available β€” via Google Drive (wireless) or via USB/file.

A Via Google Drive (recommended, no cable)

  1. 1. In the mobile app: Export β†’ Google Drive β†’ Sync ZIP to Drive.
  2. 2. On your PC in the Desktop app: Import β†’ From Google Drive.
  3. 3. Desktop automatically downloads the ZIP and imports all finds and photos.

B Via USB / direct file

  1. 1. In the mobile app: Export β†’ Backup β†’ Create Backup.
  2. 2. The ZIP is saved in TreasureStorage/backups/ β€” copy it to your PC via USB/Bluetooth.
  3. 3. In the Desktop app: Import β†’ From ZIP file and select the file.

πŸ’‘ Import is always safe: It never overwrites existing finds β€” only adds new ones. Duplicates are automatically skipped.

πŸ’Ύ Local backup on your phone

Create backups regularly and always before uninstalling β€” uninstalling permanently deletes all data!

  • β†’ Export β†’ Backup β†’ Create Backup β€” saves a ZIP to phone storage.
  • β†’ Restore: Export β†’ Backup β†’ Import Backup, select the ZIP file.

help Troubleshooting & FAQ

GPS is not working or is inaccurate

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Check if the app has location permissions in system settings. Also make sure that you are outside with a clear view of the sky (GPS doesn't work inside buildings). Wait 30-60 seconds, for GPS to "warm up" and acquire signal from satellites.

Cannot add photos

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Check the app's permissions for storage and camera in system settings. Also make sure that you have enough free space on your phone. The maximum number of photos per find is 10.

Offline maps are not downloading

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You need an active internet connection to download offline maps. Make sure you are connected to Wi-Fi or mobile data. Also check if you have enough free space on your phone (offline maps can take up hundreds of MBs).