Organic Maps News & Updates
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With the help of our community ❤️, in the 21.08.26 update we:

• Increased maximum number of intermediate stops from 3 to... try to guess 🙂
• Fixed rare crash when downloading maps
• Made farmlands more visible on the map
• Updated 🇧🇷 Brazil and 🇵🇹 Portuguese translations

On Android, in addition:
• Finally, maps download should work for everyone! You don't need to enable Internet access for Download Manager anymore!
• Bookmark button shows "Save" and "Delete" instead of just "Bookmark"

Get it here: https://omaps.app/get
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ℹ️ The latest 21.09.01 update is available in Google Play, App Store and AppGallery with updated OSM maps 🗺️ data snapshot, made on 25th of August.
FDroid version is not available yet, because there are some build issues. But with the help of the community they should be resolved soon 🤞
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21.09.14 app update is available in Google Play. We:
• Fixed missing buttons on the toolbar after the search on Android 11, very annoying bug 🐞!
• Updated some translations, thanks to our contributors ❤️
• Fixed incorrectly toggled WiFi when editing a phone number
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Here is the list of OpenStreetMap metro/subways validation results:

https://cdn.organicmaps.app/subway/ (hourly)
or
https://maps.mail.ru/osm/tools/subways/latest/
or
https://alexey-zakharenkov.github.io/subways/rapid/

You can help us by fixing red metro lines directly in OpenStreetMap. Then every @OrganicMaps user will have an updated Public Transport map (subways and S-Bahn at the moment).

Some general instructions are here:

https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Metro_Mapping

And here is info how to validate a separate city:

https://github.com/alexey-zakharenkov/subways/
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Sorry, the latest 21.10.07 release for Android has a bug: if you clicked before on coordinates in the place info (to switch coordinates format), then you'll have a crash on startup. Only reinstall can help (but you'll loose your bookmarks!). If you have root access, then close the app and delete /data/data/app.organicmaps.app/files/settings.ini

If you didn't click on coordinates before, then it should work.

Good news: the fix is already on it's way into app stores! After updating to the latest 21.10.09 version everything will work back again.

Here is the fixed Google Play apk which can be installed manually (the same as is waiting for review now): https://t.me/organicmaps/8486 or https://cdn.organicmaps.app/apk/21100902-Google.apk
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A new app update is available!

• New OSM maps data as of 02.10.2021
• Added healthcare=laboratory type
• Fixed some map icons and their visibility
• Fixed rare routing crash
• Fixed junction, building=hotel, power=substation, railway=subway, tourism=artwork types
• Fixed missing addresses for some buildings
• Minor localization fixes

Also for Android:
• Editable Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and VK links for places
• Copy OSM and Open Location Code coordinates links
• Fixed black screen on PowerVR Rogue G6110 chips
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In 21.10.15 Google Play update we:
• Fixed crash for Public Routing in some cities
• Added workaround for the nasty Android 11 layout bug when the bottom toolbar was screwed up
• Fixed some translations
• barrier=swing_gate is now visible on the map

Fdroid is not ready yet, stay tuned.
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Meet November 4 Organic Maps update!
• New OSM maps data as of October 22
• Added mountain saddle, mountain pass, silo, storage tank, chain barrier, swing gate map types
• Fixed some icons and translations

🤖 Android-only:
• MovedHelp dialog on the main toolbar for a better new user experience, and to avoid negative feedback from non-geeks. We'll add news there too!
• APK now has x86_64 arch for Chromebooks and some old Intel Atom devices
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Tell your stories to us and other users. They ignite and inspire us!
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Here is the link to hourly updated OSM data validator related to Public Transport in Organic Maps (subways and light rails). Please, help us to fix red cities in OpenStreetMap and include their subways into the next maps update: https://cdn.organicmaps.app/subway/
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Meet Organic Maps app update 21.12.01
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• New OSM maps data as of November 22
• Fixed routing between map regions, please test and report to us any issues!
• Type "water" or "drinking water" in search to find it around yourself
• Updated Russian, Finnish, German, French, Spanish, Ukrainian, Belarusian and Chinese translations

🤖 Android:
• Long tap on a POI/bookmark name/address to copy them into clipboard
• Reworked opening hours UI
• Restored "maps update is available" indicator
• Added LINE contacts to the place page
• Reduced APK size
• Updated Vulkan driver libraries

 iOS:
• Fixed opening of https://omaps.app/ and om:// links on the cold start
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Meet new January Organic Maps app update, with many improvements from our beloved contributors 🙏!

• New OSM maps data as of January 3, 2022
• Improved search results ranking
• Fixed hundreds of "capitals" on the World map
• Fixed some invalid inter-region routes (more fixes in the next update!)
• Search recognizes rd/st/ct=road/street/court synonyms
• Consistent naming for Bookmark Lists
• Updated German, Italian, Romanian, Russian, Ukrainian, Turkish translations
• Added incomplete Hebrew and Swahili translations

Also for Android:
• Duck played music when announcing directions
• Copy most of the POI info using a long tap
• Fix non-working FAQ on Android 5 and 6
• Added Bulgarian translation

Also for iOS:
• Added Belarusian and Persian translations
• Slightly changed Find map in Download Maps dialog
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There is a regression with KML import on Android. No worries, the fix is already in review.

Update: it’s already available as of January 16.
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The latest data update also includes an updated subway/metro map. Please check issues in your cities and fix them in OpenStreetMap for the next data update: https://cdn.organicmaps.app/subway/
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There are many ways to help us and other users of Organic Maps: https://organicmaps.app/support-us/
Spread the word and share your ideas with us, let's make this World 🌎 a bit more Organic 😉
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Meet new Organic Maps update 2022.02.11 for iOS!

Android update is delayed by Google reviewers, we hope it becomes available soon too.

Here is the changelog:

• New OSM maps data as of February 4, 2022
• New Help/About dialog on the main screen
• Hide bottom toolbar on tap at the empty map
• Transparent bottom toolbar background

Routing:

• Fixed routing bugs with unnecessary exits from the highway
• Fixed some cyclist routing bugs
• Respect "Avoid roads" setting for bicycle and pedestrian routes
• Fixed bug with invalid cross-region routing

Map:

• Added search categories for Water, RV Facilities and Recycling
• Added parcel pickup, excrement bags, quay, marina, caravan, dump station, mast, flag pole, funeral directors
• Better displaying of house numbers in navigation
• Select linear objects instead of area ones on long tap
• Towns and cities are properly prioritized on 10-11 zoom levels
• Prioritize parking over other areas like forests
• Improved rendering of piers, dams, cutlines
• Improved train stations visibility
• Made national parks & military fills less obtrusive
• Adjusted highways visibility
• Fixed some capitals incorrectly marked as cities on a World map.
• Corrected some icons

Translations:

• Fixed German, Italian and Turkish translations
• FAQ in Turkish
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