OsmAnd Tutorial For Beginners (Best GPS App Review)

Welcome to a full beginners guide on how to use OsmAnd, which is arguably one of the best GPS navigation apps for your smartphone. In this video I explain step by step on how the app works, my favourite features, how to plan a route and how to download offline maps. For further information I have a second to this video explaining advanced features and more geared towards enthusiasts.

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Table of contents
0:00 - Introduction
3:42 - User Interface Guide
4:39 - Download Offline Maps
7:56 - Custom Map Configuration
8:20 - Change Map
9:26 - Navigation
12:34 - Map Configuration Features
13:55 - Import and Record Tracks
16:15 - Dark Mode Theme
17:39 - Adding Widgets (Speedometer)
19:37 - Conclusion

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[adjbob]

Osm "And" the "And" means "Automated Navigation Directions".
OsmAnd (OSM Automated Navigation Directions) is an open source mapping and navigation application which uses OpenStreetMap (OSM) data for both online and offline use.

[Govvin]

Great tutorial for beginners. Thanks! One thing to note though is that this app (or any of the apps you mentioned) are not endorsed or affiliated with the OpenStreetMap project, so they're not "official" in any way, and OSM is not responsible for the development of these apps. OSM contribute the data used to produce the maps in these apps, and it's up to the developers how they use it -- as long as they attribute, as required by the license.

[colinellesmere]

I watched this to find out how to plan a route from A to B to plan a trip and how to save planned routes. The video only mentions routes from your location. I would say A to B is essential. Other than that it was useful. Now I will watch the advanced. Thanks for the video.

[allmyutube]

I enjoyed the tutorial, however, you must go slower because as a beginner I don’t quite know where everything is at in this app. Keep it coming.

[derstoffausdemderjoghurtis]

I was blown away by the quality of this App. I coudnt believe they just gift you that many mapdownloads without any timerestraint. You can even change your decisions at every time. The maps themselves are also very detailed and have many POI's.
10€ per year for all features and unlimited downloads is ok I suppose, but the 25€ in a 1-time purchase are surely the cheaper option on the long run.

[Nicolas]

Hi ! I first downloaded the free version of the program Osmand, and then bought the paid version of the program for a month (Osmand Pro) and the sound does not work on Iphone 12 pro, when I already entered the route and navigation is in progress, the sound sign is turned on, but the smartphone does not make any sounds ! Please help me how to set up or find the sound. Thanks a lot !

[unknwn_]

I don't know why the app can't find places by directions (asking name of the street + number). Maybe I miss something. Great video!

[awparrish]

My hopes were high for this app. The inability to search for a friend or family members physical address is a deal breaker for me

[aliakeel]

how do i add both the street overlay and the satellite image view?

[DFTrap]

Thanks for taking your time to explain.

[JonathanSterlingUSA]

Saving a profile doesn't go to a drive?
Why would I want to save a profile to a phone contact?

[aliakeel]

Google maps has a very, very outdated version of my location (possibly 10 years old). I'd choose anything over it.

[daleLan]

Trying to figure out how to make Navigation function on screen to orientation of travel. I am having to touch and turn the screen when I make a turn in a different direction. It's got to be easier than I am finding! TIA

[KickAssets]

Is this the best FREE app to setup up routes, record actual routes take...and offline GPS? then save later. Also can I somehow setup my routes/maps on PC to be used on my phone..as the phone screen is so small.

[Rafi_Shaair]

I downloaded 2 times and installed 2 times... in car android.... but Voice does not work ..in car unit....why?

[henrychinaski]

Do you guys know how to bring up a satellite map for my mountain bike rides? I prefer using satellite map. Thanks.

[imoarte]

nice... how do I set the roads to use - I want to avoid paid roads... thanks

[testtor]

I had it navigate a route for me. It asked me to download over 3gb of maps to do that. Can I not use it without massive amounts of offline maps?

[jorgensen]

I was hoping for an off road GPS tutorial rather than an on road one like Garmin provides. Have anything like that?

[jurgenwauters]

Hi! Nice tutorial. What would be the minimum requirements for a tablet to run Osmand, please?