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Friday 31 January
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When opening any file from a file browser on Android (for example, .pdf - or any other extension), cycle.travel is registered with the OS as a handler for that file type whether or not it can parse it. Is it possible to limit cycle.travel's registration with the OS as a file handler for only the types it supports (.gpx, I suppose)? 

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Sat 1 Feb, 15:21

I have the same problem on Android as well!

Sat 1 Feb, 20:13

Developing for Android can be really frustrating sometimes!

cycle.travel does indeed register as only a file handler for .gpx files, but it turns out that this only works properly if you also specify a particular file signature (‘MIME type’). I think I’ve now got this working and it should be fixed in the next release.

Mon 3 Feb, 15:06

Such a fast response! I've set a reminder to send you some cake when my payday comes around. 

Mon 3 Mar, 13:13

I have the same problem. On android mobile phone clicking on Word or PDF files in Gmail opens cycle.travel.  If I remove cycle.travel app from the device the files open correctly.  I look forward to the fix!  Thank you.

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