{"id":18568,"date":"2013-11-07T18:01:46","date_gmt":"2013-11-07T10:01:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=18568"},"modified":"2023-08-23T01:53:35","modified_gmt":"2023-08-22T17:53:35","slug":"offline-gps-maps-osmand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/offline-gps-maps-osmand\/","title":{"rendered":"OsmAnd: Android App for Offline Maps with GPS Navigation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Traveling is more fun when you can easily find your way around new places. If you don\u2019t have internet access, you might think you need a paper map. But if you have an Android phone, you can use <a href=\"https:\/\/osmand.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">OsmAnd<\/a>. It\u2019s an <strong>app that works offline<\/strong> and acts like a <strong>GPS for navigation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>With OsmAnd, you can download a wide range of maps directly to your phone. The app also offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/useful-offline-utensils-and-toolkits-for-designers\/\">offline search<\/a> options. These include finding directions, addresses, and places to visit. It also has GPS features, safety tools, and extra plugins to make the app even more useful.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/travel-apps-to-log-your-trip\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: 10 Best Mobile Apps to Plan Your Next Trip\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">10 Best Mobile Apps to Plan Your Next Trip<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/travel-apps-to-log-your-trip.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-47214 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/travel-apps-to-log-your-trip.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">10 Best Mobile Apps to Plan Your Next Trip<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tA list of the best travel apps that offer multiple features to log your trips.\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>How to Download Maps<\/h2>\n<p>First, click <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=net.osmand\">here<\/a> to download and install the OsmAnd app. You can also find other download options <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/osmand.net\/en\/installation-menu.html\">here<\/a>, including for Blackberry devices.<\/p>\n<p>Open the app and go to <strong>Settings<\/strong> > <strong>Data Management<\/strong> > <strong>Download button<\/strong> to find the map download section. You can pick from <strong>over 200 country maps<\/strong>. See the complete <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/code.google.com\/p\/osmand\/wiki\/OsmandFunctionalitySummary\">list<\/a> of available maps.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/offline-gps-maps-osmand\/download-button.jpg\" alt=\"Download Offline Maps\" width=\"500\" height=\"235\"><\/figure>\n<p>If you\u2019re low on storage, you can opt for road-only maps instead of full maps. To download, just <strong>check the boxes and hit the download button<\/strong> at the bottom of the screen.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/offline-gps-maps-osmand\/download-items-size.jpg\" alt=\"OsmAnd Maps\" width=\"500\" height=\"474\"><\/figure>\n<h2>Use Maps and Search Without Internet<\/h2>\n<p>With OsmAnd, you can <strong>use maps and find places even when you\u2019re not online<\/strong>. Just make sure your GPS is turned on.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Search<\/h3>\n<p>The app uses your device\u2019s GPS to find out where you are and shows you the right map. This happens automatically when you open the app.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/offline-gps-maps-osmand\/map.jpg\" alt=\"Search\" width=\"500\" height=\"523\"><\/figure>\n<p>Tap the Options button at the bottom left to see more choices. Then tap on <strong>Search<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/offline-gps-maps-osmand\/button.jpg\" alt=\"Navigations\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\"><\/figure>\n<p>You can look for places or addresses. Use filters to make your search more specific.<\/p>\n<p>For example, to find an address, tap the <strong>House<\/strong> icon. Then type in where you want to go.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/offline-gps-maps-osmand\/address.jpg\" alt=\"Directions\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\"><\/figure>\n<p>Now you can choose to start going there, mark it for later, show it on the map, or save it as a favorite.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Navigate<\/h3>\n<p>Tap <strong>Directions<\/strong> to start. Pick if you\u2019re driving, cycling, or walking. Then tap <strong>Start navigation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/offline-gps-maps-osmand\/directions-window.jpg\" alt=\"Navigating\" width=\"500\" height=\"729\"><\/figure>\n<p>This is what your map will look like while navigating.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/offline-gps-maps-osmand\/navigation.jpg\" alt=\"Offline GPS Navigation\" width=\"500\" height=\"513\"><\/figure>\n<h2>Extra Features<\/h2>\n<p>OsmAnd has some <strong>useful additional features<\/strong> that can make your trips better:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Safety<\/strong> \u2013 You can switch between day and night views, see speed limits, adjust map zoom based on your speed, and share your location.<\/li>\n<li><strong>For Walkers and Cyclists<\/strong> \u2013 The app provides special routes and display settings for walking, hiking, and cycling.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add-Ons<\/strong> \u2013 OsmAnd offers a free <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=net.osmand.parkingPlugin&hl=en\">plugin<\/a> to help you remember where you parked your car. There\u2019s also another <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=net.osmand.srtmPlugin.paid&hl=en\">paid plugin<\/a> for $2 that shows terrain features like contour lines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Drawbacks<\/h2>\n<p>OsmAnd does have some limitations. The free version allows you to download only <strong>up to 10 items<\/strong> like offline maps and voice data. The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=net.osmand.plus\">paid version<\/a> for $8.07 removes this limit and adds features like <strong>Wikipedia points of interest<\/strong>, which are great for sightseeing.<\/p>\n<p>The map files can take up a lot of space on your device. Also, the app <strong>doesn\u2019t offer a global map<\/strong>, so you\u2019ll need to download individual country maps if you\u2019re traveling internationally. Some users have also mentioned that the map interface <strong>could be more user-friendly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you love to travel, this app could be a worthwhile investment. Let us know if you decide to get it!<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Traveling is more fun when you can easily find your way around new places. If you don\u2019t have internet access, you might think you need a paper map. But if you have an Android phone, you can use OsmAnd. It\u2019s an app that works offline and acts like a GPS for navigation. 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