cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/22847797

Osmand doesn’t appear to be able to locate street addresses. Like if I input something like “123 4th Street” all it can do is offer some cross streets, which may be miles away from my intended location.

Is there a way to augment it’s data so street addresses work? Maybe there’s a service I can add?

Similarly, it doesn’t know the names of many businesses.

  • bbbhltz@beehaw.orgEnglish
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    2 years ago

    That means the area where you’re looking hasn’t been mapped. You or somebody needs to add the street address and businesses.

    You can add POIs with Osmand and lots of other software. Everydoor is straightforward for adding businesses.

    • pr06lefs@lemmy.mlOPEnglish
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      2 years ago

      I wish it was more up front about not having address search capability. Its a waste of time for someone expecting to replace google maps, taking the time to install the app and then it turns out they can’t find anything.