OsmAnd 4.9 (Android)
Great news for OsmAnd users!
We are thrilled to announce the release of OsmAnd version 4.9 for Android, packed with powerful updates to make your navigation even smoother. Now available on Google Play, this release includes new features like a customizable Main Navigation widget, full-screen Wikimedia image galleries, and a Vehicle Metrics plugin that lets you monitor your vehicle’s performance via OBD-II. We have also enhanced track management, introduced dirt bike trails, added more quick actions, and ensured a consistent system font across the interface.
Get the update today and explore the latest improvements to elevate your experience. Safe travels!
What's new
- Gallery viewer. Full-screen view for Wikimedia images.
- Vehicle Metrics plugin. Monitor vehicle performance via OBD-II protocol.
- Track activities. Assign and filter tracks by activities.
- Customizable map buttons. Adjust appearance with a precise grid.
- Widget Context menu.
- Includes a Reset average speed action.
- Quick Action updates. Added new quick action for touchscreen lock, trip recording, and control the visibility of OSM Edits.
- Dirt Bike trails. New route layer for off-road biking.
- Surrounding areas info. Displays information about areas around a selected point.
- Hiking trails difficulty grade. Renamed from Difficulty classification.
- Custom graph display for GPX tracks. Improved the track graph, allowing you to select any available data type for the graph on the Trip recording screen.
- Route Guidance widgets (Beta). Added a group of widgets to the top and bottom panels for real-time updates on upcoming turns and lane info.
- Optional updates. Additional updates and refinements for the release.
Wikimedia Gallery Viewer
Introducing a full-screen gallery viewer for Wikimedia images in the map context menu. The image block has been redesigned for easier browsing, allowing you to view and swipe through all images associated with a location.
A dedicated screen displays a list of all available images, making it easier to explore related media. Tapping on an image opens it in a full-screen mode for a detailed view of the place or POI.
Vehicle Metrics
The new Vehicle Metrics plugin has been added to the Plugins menu, enabling the monitoring of key vehicle performance data using the OBD-II protocol. This plugin offers real-time metrics, such as engine speed, fuel consumption, and coolant temperature, with dedicated widgets for easy access to this data.
Whether you are tracking fuel efficiency or ensuring engine health, the Vehicle Metrics plugin brings valuable insights directly to your device.
GPX Track Activities
A new feature allows you to assign Activity types (such as hiking or cycling) to your recorded GPX tracks, enhancing track management and organization. You can now easily filter tracks by activity, making it more convenient to organize and analyze your trips. This enhancement streamlines your experience by making sorting and accessing specific activities in your track history far more efficient.
Customizable Map Buttons
Enhance your map screen with fully customizable Quick Action and Default buttons, including changes to icon, size, corner radius, and background opacity. Through the new grid layout, you can position buttons precisely for easy access.
Button appearance settings can be adjusted via Menu → Configure screen → Custom buttons or Default buttons → three-dot menu → Appearance. Additionally, you can now export and import your custom button configurations, ensuring seamless transitions between devices.
Widget Context Menu
The Widget Context menu allows you to manage and configure widgets directly from the map screen, providing a quick way to organize panels. You can access this menu by long tapping on any widget to customize the layout of widgets without leaving the map.
Reset Average Speed
We have added a convenient Reset average speed action directly in the widget context menu. With just a long tap on the widget, you can instantly reset the average speed value during your trip.
This feature makes it easier to track real-time performance on the go without navigating through multiple menus, giving you more control over your trip statistics with minimal effort.