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Osmin is an offline On-Road/Off-Road GPS navigator for Android and Unix devices.

Strongly inspired by "Osmscout" by Karry, it uses a fork of "libosmscout" as backend. It includes features such as generic compass, tracker, GPX reader/writer, road router, POI database.

The core application was designed by janbar. The main features (Map and Routing) are implemented by libosmscout, mainly designed by Framstag and Karry. This wiki is started by magdesign and can be improved with your help.

Starting

Make sure to download a map of your region. First run, the application prompts you to download a map. Note that after upgrading the app, it may be necessary to reload a new map version.

→ Tap → Download Maps

Overview

The main screen shows the base map and quick access buttons.

At startup, the selected navigation mode does not follow your position. In this mode you can move the base map to search for a location visually.

Basic operation of the base map view

• Use pointer or finger to move the basemap view.
• Press and Hold a location on the base map to show information and more
• Tap to flip Navigation Mode
• Tap to show more options

My Position

Tapping , the base map will redrawn centered on My Position.

My Favorites

Tapping will open the page of favorites places.

Search Place

Tapping will open the page to search for places.

Navigator Mode and Status

The selection mode (button) and the status (color) of the navigator is shaped by on the bottom-right corner.

• No GPS data, the position cannot be found
• Navigation mode is disabled, the base map doesn't follow the change in position
• Navigation mode is enabled, the change in position is followed

See page Navigation to know more about the Navigation Mode.

Location Information

By pressing and holding a location, Osmin shows infomation from the map database. Also you could route to the selected place, add it as favorite, or search around.

See page Routing to set up a route.

Main Menu

Manage Favorites
To manage your favorite places.

Routing
To set up a route.

Tracks
To manage your tracks (format GPX).

Map Settings
To configure the Map view.

Manage Maps
Add, update or remove Maps.

Manage Voices
Add, enable or remove Voices.

General Settings
To configure theme, preferred Units and more.

Advanced Use

None ! The application has been designed to be user friendly. All features are accessible without secret tricks.

Application Design

Brief about the design of the application. See Application Design.