Where Does MyRadar Store Favorites and Cache?
MyRadar caches radar layers and favorite locations on-device with alerts per place. Download map data over WiFi before storm chasing.
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MyRadar pairs live radar with saved places. Favorite locations, layer choices, and alert rules persist per account or device depending on login state. Radar tiles cache for smooth animation.
That makes login the migration for follows with caches as the errand. Exact folder names may vary by version. Hurricane season deserves the dedicated tracker view with spaghetti models. Layer opacity sliders declutter views. Storm tracks project paths hourly. Widget radar skips app opens. Share radar loops socially.
Where MyRadar stores this, by platform
/storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.acmea.android.myradar/files
Favorites sync where logged in; radar caches per device. Exact folder names may vary by version. Download data over WiFi before chasing.
MyRadar app storage (Settings > iPhone Storage)
Same model as Android. Hurricane tracker follows storms separately. Reinstalls restore follows on login.
Frequently asked questions
Do favorites transfer to a new phone?
Yes for favorites and alert rules on login where accounts exist. Layer settings stay per device. Reinstalls restore follows; cached radar rebuilds on demand.
How do I set weather alerts?
Star locations and set rain, snow, or severe alerts per place with quiet hours. Push alerts beat manual checking during fast weather. Hurricane tracker follows storms separately.
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