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Open Tour on Android

Opening your tour on an Android device allows you to access your routes and waypoints on the go. Follow these steps to export your tour and open it on your Android device using the OsmAnd app.

Steps to Open a Tour on Android:​

  1. Login or Sign Up:

    • Ensure you are logged in to your touring.studio account. If you do not have an account, follow the instructions in the Account Signup & Login guide to create one.

  2. Generate Shareable Link:

    • Click on the yellow Share button next to the tour title. This will store your tour in the cloud and provide you with a shareable link and a QR code.

  3. Presenting Link and QR Code:

    • After generating the link, a shareable link and a QR code will be presented on the screen. These can be used to access your tour on an Android device.

  4. Send Link to Mobile Android Device or Scan QR Code:

    • To open the tour on your Android device, either:
      • Send the shareable link to your mobile device via email, messaging app, or any other method, and open the link on your Android device.
      • Or, scan the QR code with a QR code scanner app on your Android device. The tour will open in the OsmAnd app if installed, or prompt you to install it.

  5. Download and Save GPX File:

    • Open the shareable link on your mobile device.
    • Wait until the download GPX file option appears on the screen and click it.
    • Save the GPX file in a location on your device where you can easily find it later, such as the Downloads or Documents folder.

  6. Download and Install OsmAnd:

    • Ensure you have the OsmAnd app installed on your Android device. You can download it from the Google Play Store using this link.

  7. Open GPX File with OsmAnd:

    • Open the OsmAnd app on your Android device.
    • Locate the saved GPX file on your device and open it using the OsmAnd app. The app will import the GPX file and display your tour, allowing you to view and navigate your routes and waypoints.

Additional Information:​

  • No Native Android App:

    • Currently, touring.studio does not offer a native Android app. However, using the GPX export feature and OsmAnd app provides a reliable way to access your tours on Android devices.

  • OsmAnd App:

    • OsmAnd is a popular navigation app that supports GPX files, making it an excellent choice for viewing and navigating tours exported from touring.studio.

By following these steps, you can easily open your tour on an Android device using touring.studio, allowing you to take your travel plans with you wherever you go.