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OsmAnd 5.2 (iOS)

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Eugene
Eugene
Marketing lead

OsmAnd 5.2 for iOS — Now Available!

We're excited to announce the release of OsmAnd 5.2 for iOS! This update delivers powerful customization and clarity improvements. Key features include the new Marine Map Style for nautical navigation, Custom Button Binding for external controllers to map any Quick Action, and enhanced map display with text outlines for all widgets and a precision grid for aligning map buttons. Download now for a smoother, more personalized experience!

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What's new​

Custom button binding for External Controllers​

OsmAnd now supports customizable buttons for external controllers. You can assign any Quick Action to a keyboard button, allowing for a more personalized navigation experience:

Menu → Settings → Choose Profile → General settings → External input devices → Device → Add

Keyboard

Text Outlines for Widgets​

All widgets now feature text outlines, enhancing visibility against various map backgrounds.

Widget Text Outlines Widget Text Outlines

Resizable Text in Distance Measurement Tool​

You can now resize the text in the Distance by tap tool. Two variants are available: Normal and Large, making it easier to read distances on the map.

Distance by Tap Tool Distance by Tap Tool

Precision Grid for Aligning Map Buttons​

A new precision grid has been added to help you align your map buttons more accurately.

Precision Grid

Temperature Units in General Settings​

The temperature units selection has been moved to General Settings for easier access:

Menu → Settings (Select Profile) → General Settings → Units & formats → Temperature (Device settings, Celsius or Fahrenheit)

Altitude Units Setting​

Users can now set altitude units (meters or feet) separately from distance units in the settings:

Menu → Settings (Select Profile) → General Settings → Units & formats → Altitude (Meters or Feet)

New Marine Map Style​

"Marine" is a new nautical map style designed for maritime navigation. This style displays light characteristics, sectorial lights, and other maritime features. The Map Configure menu after enabling "Marine" style has additional options for customization in the "Other map attributes" section.

Marine Map Style

Improved UI for Truck Metrics​

Now, you can add special truck metrics for Truck profile directly from the profile settings:

Menu → Settings (Track profile)→ Navigation Settings → Vehicle parameters: Max axle load, Max weight at full load

Other Improvements​

Bug fixes​

If you have suggestions for improving the iOS version of the app, please get in touch with us. We appreciate and welcome your contribution to the further development of OsmAnd.

 Apple AppStore