Release Notes

2.2.12 Oct 18, 2026

• Fixed an issue whereby some controls could use incorrect colour shades when not using the default system theme on some devices

2.2.11 Oct 17, 2026

• Added Help tab to the Settings/About page with access to online guides and support email option

• Added an option to view the functional edition differences in more detail on the Upgrade page

2.2.10 Oct 6, 2026

• Fixed an issue whereby the compass could become misaligned after the device was held inverted until restored to normal portrait orientation

2.2.9 Oct 1, 2026

• Fixed an issue whereby the app could crash if the home page 'Current Map' option were selected too quickly after launch

• Fixed an issue whereby page navigation could briefly be incorrect after completing a map download

• Improved visual fade-in of the full-screen map

• The main hamburger menu is now available from the map library import picker page, since the back button was superfluous

2.2.8 Sep 29, 2026

• Fixed an issue whereby the on-map location indicator could initially be orientated incorrectly

• Fixed an issue whereby the incorrect size and age for the tile cache could be applied on restarting the app

• Fixed an issue whereby a download of a map with a custom projection would sometimes only show as completed after restarting the app

• Improved responsiveness of the compass immediately after a change in device orientation

• Updated core mapping components

2.2.7 Sep 22, 2026

• Grid references are now shown to 10m precision in ActiMap Standard; they remain at 100m precision in ActMap Free

• Added a version check when trying to view an offline map to ensure the format is supported, prompting to update if not

• Added support for iOS

2.2.6 Sep 15, 2026

• Added support for downloading maps with a custom (non-web-mercator) projection

• Fixed a recently introduced issue whereby the app could crash on the current map page if no current map were selected

• Fixed an issue whereby the Free edition would report the incorrect maximum number of allowed offline maps when exceeded

2.2.5 Sep 11, 2026

• Improved code obfuscation and optimization to meet the new upcoming Android and Google Play required thresholds

• Added support for the specification of scales instead of resolutions for map sources with a custom projection

• Now displays the scale range as well as the zoom range when selecting an area of a map for download

2.2.4 Sep 8, 2026

• The on-map current location indicator now correctly orientates according to True North rather than Magnetic North for greater accuracy

• Increased the size of the vertical ellipses context menu image buttons slightly on all lists for ease of use

• Fixed an issue whereby the app could crash if a GPX track or route were shown and located on the map if the full map page had not been visited already

2.2.3 Sep 1, 2026

• Added an option to point the current location indicator in the direction you are facing (heading) instead of the direction of travel (course)

• Improved the display of some imported tracks, such as those generated by the OS App, by hiding non-informative waypoints

• Added some missing multi-lingual translations to text on the full-screen map page

• Fixed an issue whereby an imported GPX file with empty rte, trk, or trkseg, elements could fail to display properly

2.2.2 Aug 27, 2026

• Now displays the UK grid reference if appropriate on the current map tab and when adding a waypoint

• Fixed an issue whereby a compass bearing could sometimes display as 360° instead of 0°

• Fixed an issue whereby the app could crash if a downloaded map were viewed immediately after the download completes

2.2.1 Aug 24, 2026

• Fixed an issue whereby a cached online map thumbnail could fail to display if there was no internet connection

• Fixed an issue whereby a full-screen online map display could become slow to respond if there was no internet connection

• Now displays a custom tile image for an online map if it has not yet been cached and there is no internet connection

2.2.0 Aug 15, 2026

• Added support for Ordnance Survey EPSG:27700 maps

• Implemented tile caching for performance (Standard Edition only)

• Fixed stability issues if the selected current map were changed repeatedly

• Corrected edition name given in upgrade prompts

• Updated core Android and .NET libraries and improved resilience / error handling during purchasing process

2.1.3 Jul 23, 2026

• Fixed an issue whereby the Back button on the map screen could be shown even when the option to hide it was selected

• Fixed an issue whereby the compass needle or dial alignment could be incorrect immediately after changing compass styles

• Fixed an issue whereby changing language could occasionally fail to immediately translate all item text

2.1.2 Jul 21, 2026

• Added different current location indicator options in Settings to improve on-map visibility

• Fixed an issue whereby the preferred GPX track width was not saved when changed in Settings

2.1.1 Jul 8, 2026

• You can now rename tracks, routes and offline maps

• Fixed an issue whereby the compass bearing could be incorrect if the device was in landscape mode or inverted

2.1.0 Jun 29, 2026

• New pricing: Now comes as a Free Edition with an in-app upgrade to the Standard Edition

• Improved the layout performance of the tracks list with large numbers of tracks

• Fixed an issue whereby pull-to-refresh was sometimes available other than on the online maps list

• Fixed a regression issue whereby the map thumbnail was sometimes not displayed on the current map page 

2.0.21 Jun 5, 2026

• Improved the layout performance of the offline maps list with large numbers of offline maps

• After importing a map source, the online maps list is now always shown correctly

• Fixed an issue whereby the presence of a corrupt offline map file could cause the app to crash

• Fixed an issue whereby the map download box corner markers were not moving as the download box was resized

2.0.20 Jun 3, 2026

• Fixed a regression issue causing an immediate crash on some Android 16 devices

• Added some missing translations

2.0.19 May 24, 2026

• Tab headers now align on devices with camera cut-outs in all orientations

• Offline maps are now grouped by region in the same order as used for online maps

• Fixed an issue whereby an API key might be requested for an online map which does not require it

• Fixed an issue whereby some Toast messages displayed after importing files might not be visible

2.0.18 May 21, 2026

• Map sources are now updated on first launch if upgrading from ActiMap v1.x

• You can now specify an API key for those map sources which require it

• Re-introduced movement threshold to reduce size of recorded GPX tracks

• Improved accuracy of altitude gained / lost while recording a track

• Improved stability of on-map heading indicator

• Improved location and compass monitor logging to assist in bug reporting

2.0.17 May 15, 2026

• Added additional (larger) on-map compass size options

• Fixed an issue whereby it was possible for the application state to be lost, so resulting in a further home page prompt for language and theme

• Now displays an indicator when location accuracy is low (i.e. no GPS)

• Now excludes low-accuracy locations when recording GPX tracks

• Introduced trace-level logging and further extended and improved logging to assist in bug reporting

2.0.16 May 13, 2026

• Fixed an issue whereby location tracking could stop after adding a waypoint

• Extended and improved logging to assist in bug reporting

• Centre point coordinates defined for all possible map regions

2.0.15 May 1, 2026

• Fixed an issue whereby the current map tab was not always selected after choosing a new online or offline map

• Fixed an issue whereby the 'Use' popup menu options for online and offline maps had no effect

• Fixed an issue whereby the app could crash if re-launched while location tracking was in progress

• A more appropriate thumbnail is now shown for an offline map when outside of the map extent

2.0.14 Apr 29, 2026

• ActiMap Version 2.0 initial release - all features of ActiMap Version 1.0 PLUS:

  • New flyout navigation menu

  • Improved file Import / Export now using native Android pickers

  • Separation of GPX tracks and routes

  • All new map library including support for community-provided map sources

  • Dark / light theme support

  • Multi-lingual (English, French, German, Portuguese)

1.8.1.4 Jul 10, 2020

• Fixed an issue whereby the app could sometimes crash when resuming after closing

1.8.1.3 Jul 7, 2020

• Improved general crash reporting

1.8.1.2 Jul 7, 2020

• Fixed an issue whereby the app could fail to launch in some languages or localizations

1.8.1.1 Jul 6, 2020

• Improved error and crash reporting during startup

1.8.1.0 Jul 2, 2020

• Fixed an issue whereby the app could crash when recovering a corrupt GPX track, for example after loss of power

• Fixed an issue whereby the ActiMap online map sources library could become inaccessible

• Added support for more advanced map sources

1.8.0.0 Jan 21, 2020

• Improved background GPX tracking on devices with low memory

• Improved background GPX tracking on devices running Android 8 (Oreo) or later

• Fixed an issue whereby settings could not be changed on devices running Android 9 (Pie) or later

1.7.4.1 Jan 2, 2020

• Fixed a problem whereby some maps would show only a white screen on Android 9 or later

1.7.4.0 Nov 21, 2019

• Updated in line with Play Store minimum API requirements

• It is now possible to hide the on-map 'back' button in settings

1.7.3.0 Jul 9, 2019

• Added native 64-bit architecture support

• Improved crash reporting

• Track names now correctly default to YYYY-MM-DD when saving

• Fixed an issue whereby total metrics for a multi-segment track were calculated incorrectly

1.7.2.0 Apr 16, 2019

• Fixed an issue whereby the app could crash when adding a map source

• Fixed an issue whereby the app could incorrectly report that it had not been activated

1.7.1.0 Mar 18, 2019

• Fixed a problem whereby the map could become unresponsive

• Adding a new waypoint now defaults to the map centre if appropriate

1.7.0.0 Feb 25, 2019

• Faster map downloads (full edition only) - up to 4x faster!

• Larger map downloads permitted (full edition only)

• All pages now display correctly in landscape mode

• Improved UI fluency

• Improved button styling, with visual feedback

• Fixed display issues with offline map list page

1.6.0.0 Oct 17, 2018

• Required permissions (Location and Storage) are now requested as needed and not at installation time

• The ActiMap Online Map Sources Library is now hosted at a different location

1.5.2.0 Sep 14, 2018

• Added support for different web sources at different zoom levels including UK Explorer-style maps from Bing

• Note for existing users:

  • To access UK Explorer-style online maps from Bing you must re-import the source from the ActiMap online map services library

1.5.1.0 May 15, 2018

• Fixed a problem whereby the maps of New Zealand provided by LINZ no longer displayed

1.5.0.0 Apr 25, 2018

• Added support for additional WMS web sources including the new Norwegian Mapping Authority service

• Note for existing users:

  • To access Norwegian Mapping Authority online maps you must re-import the source from the ActiMap online map services library

1.4.3.0 Mar 7, 2018

• It is now easier to tap on a waypoint to display the name in a popup - where you tap is now less critical

• Extended coverage of German language support (BETA)

1.4.2.0 Feb 1, 2018

• GPX, TCX, and ANMT (offline map) files will now import directly when opened in the Microsoft OneDrive App

• GPX, TCX, and ANMT files containing periods in the name or path will now import directly from local file manager apps

• The default colour for the current track can now be defined in Settings

• Extended coverage of German language support (BETA)

1.4.0.3 Jan 21, 2018

• Fixed a problem whereby waypoints would be added to the track

1.4.0.2 Jan 18, 2018

• Fixed a problem introduced in 1.4.0.0 whereby saved GPX tracks would not display

1.4.0.1 Jan 17, 2018

• Fixed a problem whereby waypoints could not be added in landscape mode

• When adding a waypoint at the current location, the known elevation is now also stored

• Latitude and longitude values in the range -1 to 1 are now formatted correctly

1.4.0.0 Jan 15, 2018

• Extended coverage of German language support (BETA)

• You can now mark, add, and label waypoints when recording a track

1.3.0.1 Dec 23, 2017

• German language support (BETA) - 90% translated (except guides)

• Re-designed settings page

• Added support for degrees and minutes coordinate format

• Added support for US units for distance (show feet instead of yards)

• Added support for narrow (new), normal, and wide track widths on the map

1.2.1.1 Sep 8, 2017

• Fixed a recently introduced problem whereby the full-screen map could eventually fail to display on devices running Android version 4.4

• Fixed a problem whereby the file and directory picker 'back' button could be too large on devices with lower resolution screens

• Online and offline map list 'View' menu item renamed to 'Select'

1.2.1.0 Sep 5, 2017

• Fixed a problem whereby the app could crash on devices running Android versions 4.03 - 4.3 when attempting to import or export files

• Fixed a problem whereby the full-screen map could fail to display on devices running Android versions 4.03 - 4.3

• Fixed a problem whereby a blank box could be left shown on the full-screen map on devices running Android versions 4.4 - 5.1

• Added a setting allowing the compass style to be changed from a rotating needle to a rotating dial

1.2.0.1 Aug 26, 2017

• All 'Cancel' buttons now displayed to the left

• Minor text changes

• Fixed a problem in v1.2.0.0 whereby any app crashes might not be reported correctly

1.2.0.0 Aug 23, 2017

• ActiMap Trial Edition (14-day trial) launched - some countries only

• Coordinates can now be displayed either in degrees or in degrees, minutes, and seconds

• Improved user experience of the full-screen map display with 'loading' message and fade-in of the map

• Fixed a problem whereby it was possible to use the full-screen map command buttons before the map was ready, resulting in unpredictable behaviour

1.1.14.0 Aug 22, 2017

• Fixed a problem whereby the app could crash if a sizeable GPX file listed in the 'all my tracks' list was tapped multiple times in quick succession

• Fixed a problem whereby switching between offline maps could eventually cause the app to crash due to a memory leak

• Fixed a problem whereby a page could be shown twice if the launching button, image or list item was accidentally double-tapped

• The tabbed 'More' pages have been reordered to: Settings / Help / About

1.1.13.0 Aug 17, 2017

• Track summary metrics can now be shown for saved and imported tracks as well as for the currently recording track

• It is now possible to view and compare the altitude profiles of saved and imported tracks without a current track recording

• Interpolation now applied to recorded track elevation to improve accuracy

• Online maps page now displays as expected in landscape mode

• Fixed a problem whereby an incorrect zoom range could be entered when downloading a map area

1.1.12.0 Aug 14, 2017

• Garmin Training Center ('.TCX') files can now be imported and their routes viewed on the map and the altitude profile chart

• Technical guide added (previously missing)

1.1.11.0 Aug 7, 2017

• All lists of items now show a vertical ellipsis ('more') symbol; use this to access the context menu instead of long-pressing the item

• All list item context menus are now shown in a more native and current Android style

• When importing and exporting GPX files, the last chosen folder is now remembered and used as the default

• A new option to locate the tracks, routes, or waypoints in a GPX file on the map has been added

1.1.10.2 Jul 31, 2017

• Fixed a recently introduced problem whereby the full screen map could fail to display on some devices running Android 4.x (KitKat or earlier)

• Fixed a recently introduced problem whereby the full screen map could show an artifact in the bottom left corner of the screen and a scrollbar on some devices

1.1.10.1 Jul 27, 2017

• Fixed a problem whereby a waypoint name popup might not always be shown when tapped if it overlays another track display

• Fixed a problem whereby deletion of a GPX file currently being shown on the map would not remove its content from the map display

• Fixed a problem whereby an inappropriate title for the current map page track listing could be displayed

• Fixed a problem whereby the app could crash when deleting an offline map if no current map has been selected

1.1.10.0 Jul 25, 2017

• When viewing a GPX file which contains points of interest (waypoints), these are now displayed on the map

• Fixed a problem whereby the app could crash if the data connection was lost while showing the current map thumbnail for an online map

• The map scale is now persisted correctly when changed by tapping on the on-map scale display

1.1.9.0 Jul 19, 2017

• New-look current map page showing map thumbnail and compass with magnetic and true-north bearings

• Map display can now be scaled to 125% to increase legibility with small map fonts

• Fixed a problem whereby one too many or one too few zoom levels could be included in a map download

• Offline maps now have a more appropriate default zoom level when first displaying (new downloads only)

1.1.8.3 Jul 10, 2017

• Fixed a problem whereby the app could crash when listing online maps or importing from the ActiMap online map sources library on devices with accessibility options enabled

1.1.8.2 Jul 10, 2017

• Fixed a problem whereby the app would crash if a map download was given the same name as a map for which an active download was already running

• Fixed a problem whereby imported and saved GPX files would not display on devices with some languages and number formats

1.1.8.1 Jun 22, 2017

• Fixed a problem whereby the compass rotation could occasionally become erratic

• Fixed a problem whereby the compass could cease to function when waking the device

1.1.8.0 Jun 21, 2017

• GPX routes will now be displayed alongside GPX tracks

• Fixed a problem whereby some GPX tracks would not display correctly

• Fixed a problem whereby the app could crash when handling offline maps on devices with some languages and number formats - if you had this issue, you will need to re-install

1.1.7.0 Jun 20, 2017

• A compass (visible in two sizes) has been added to the full screen map display

• Fixed a problem whereby the current map extent was not always saved correctly when exiting the app

1.1.6.1 Jun 19, 2017

• Fixed a problem whereby the app could fail to launch on devices using some languages and number formats

1.1.6.0 Jun 15, 2017

• Fixed a problem whereby the app could fail to launch on some device models with an SD card not present or not mounted

• Improved diagnostics and crash reporting - if the app crashes for you, please do send a report

1.1.5.2 Jun 14, 2017

• Improved crash-reporting mechanism - if the app crashes for you, please do send a report

1.1.5.1 Jun 14, 2017

• Updated all Xamarin components to the latest stable versions for greater stability

1.1.5.0 Jun 13, 2017

• Fixed a problem whereby the app could crash when attempting to import from an unmounted SD card

• Fixed a problem whereby recording of a GPX track could be paused unexpectedly when running in the background

1.1.4.0 Jun 11, 2017

• GPX tracks can now be imported directly from a web browser link or email attachment

• Fixed a problem whereby the app could crash on Android versions prior to 4.4 (Kitkat) when attempting to import or export GPX files or map sources

• Fixed a problem whereby the app could crash when resuming from a background state if a GPX track or file download was in progress

• Fixed a problem whereby the app could crash when attempting to download from map source configured with only one zoom level

1.1.3.1 Jun 6, 2017

• Fixed a problem with the 1.1.30 build

1.1.3.0 Jun 5, 2017

• Fixed a problem whereby the app could crash if the location mode was changed in Android system settings

• The current map summary page now shows when GPS is not available

• The 'go to current location' map button will now use the network location provider if GPS is not available, although GPS is still mandatory for actual tracking

• Improved rendering and performance of the altitude profile display for large tracks

1.1.2.0 May 31, 2017

• Tracks shown on the map can now be shown on the altitude profile of your current track for comparison

• Improved initial altitude profile display when just starting off on a new track

• Added support for more complex WFS map sources - Geoportale Nazionale maps of Italy now available in the ActiMap online map services library

• Fixed a problem whereby downloads of French IGN maps would fail

• Fixed a number of deadlock issues around map and track display, which cause the app to crash

1.1.1.1 May 24, 2017

• Fixed a problem whereby the UK Bing Explorer map source could show a mixture of OS and Bing road tiles

1.1.1.0 May 23, 2017

• Metric / Imperial display units option added to settings

• Current track summary and altitude profile now still shown after the track has been saved

• Fixed a problem whereby travel between track segments (while paused) was included in the track summary

• Added support for WMS-based map sources (ActiMap online map sources library only)

1.1.0.0 May 21, 2017

• Current track display now shows an altitude profile of your track

• OpenTopoMap  (European Topographic maps) added to the starter library of map sources

• Page transitions now run more smoothly

• Fixed a problem whereby the map could unexpectedly jump to your current location when first shown

• Fixed a problem whereby the full map screen could display a blank white page on Android 4.4

• Fixed a problem whereby the app could sometimes crash if the full map screen was closed too quickly

1.0.2.0 May 15, 2017

• Fixed a problem whereby the app could crash when editing a map source if the zoom level sliders were dragged too quickly

• Fixed a problem whereby a fractional default zoom level could be shown when editing a map source with a custom origin

• Improved first-use experience for new users (also applies to existing installs)

• Added support for more complex map sources within the ActiMap online map sources library

1.0.1.1 May 10, 2017

• Bug fixes

1.0.1.0 May 10, 2017

• Launch of the ActiMap online map sources library:

  • Easily import additional map sources into your collection from the ActiMap server

  • Free to access, this library will be regularly updated

• Online maps (map sources) are now grouped by country or region

1.0.0.2 May 7, 2017

• Bug fixes

1.0.0.1 May 2, 2017

*** All New ***

This is the first public release of ActiMap