About OS Locate
Make the most of your adventures in the great outdoors with OS Locate. Used alongside your Ordnance Survey map, OS Locate is a fast and highly accurate means of pinpointing your exact location on the map, anywhere in...
Make the most of your adventures in the great outdoors with OS Locate. Used alongside your Ordnance Survey map, OS Locate is a fast and highly accurate means of pinpointing your exact location on the map, anywhere in Great Britain. If you have lost your bearings or simply would like a little reassurance, OS Locate is the ideal companion for all enthusiasts of the great outdoors.
The app converts GPS location readings from your mobile phone to Ordnance Survey National Grid references, enabling you to determine precisely where you are on an Ordnance Survey map. No mobile signal? No problem; OS Locate does not require a mobile signal to function – the inbuilt GPS system can be relied upon, even in the most remote areas.
Simply download the app and switch on your device’s location services (Settings – Privacy – Location services).
Compass accuracy: the app relies on your device's internal compass and if this is inaccurate the displayed compass will be incorrect as well. Accuracy generally increases the longer you have the app open and many users report moving the device in a figure-eight help calibrate the compass and gives a more accurate reading. Of course, like any compass, keep away from metallic or magnetic objects!
OS Locate is packed with additional features. The ‘Share’ button allows you to connect with friends and family via messaging and social media – let them know where you are, how your adventure is progressing and what time you will be home. Use the handy digital compass to take your bearings – always ensuring you are on the right track. For those who are keen to learn more about maps and navigation, the ‘About’ button hosts a wealth of information including hints and tips and a guide to map reading. In addition, you will find simple yet comprehensive guides on how to use eastings and northings.
OS Locate – know where you are.
OS Locate is a complementary tool for Ordnance Survey paper maps. You should always have an Ordnance Survey paper map and baseplate compass when exploring the great outdoors.
Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
Please ensure your Location Services are turned on.
Previous Versions
Here you can find the changelog of OS Locate since it was posted on our website on 2017-01-01 05:35:21.
The latest version is 1.3.1 and it was updated on 2024-04-22 12:46:02. See below the changes in each version.
OS Locate version 1.3.1
Updated At: 2022-11-10
Changes: We’ve updated the app so it’s compatible with the latest versions of Android
OS Locate version 1.3.0
Updated At: 2021-10-12
Changes: Support for 6/8/10 figure grid reference, update share message to use explore.osmaps.com,
OS Locate version 1.2.5
Updated At: 2021-10-12
Changes: This version includes a minor ‘behind-the-scenes’ update. We’re listening to all feedback and planning to make some wider improvements in a future release, please watch this space!
OS Locate version 1.2.2
Updated At: 2021-06-16
Changes: . Bug fix for Android 4.4.
OS Locate version 1.1.2
Updated At: 2017-02-17
Changes: * Updated the Share link so that you can share with our OS Maps application
OS Locate version 1.1.1
Updated At: 2015-03-02
Changes: * Layout adjustments for smaller screen devices,* Update map reading pdf
Disclaimer
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