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This is most likely because geocoding (converting an address to lat/long coordinates) is a non-trivial thing to implement, and any 3rd party service that might
by Rudism 4y ago
This is most likely because geocoding (converting an address to lat/long coordinates) is a non-trivial thing to implement, and any 3rd party service that might offer an integration point to provide this directly in OsmAnd probably wants money, wouldn't be compliant with FOSS licenses, and could easily introduce privacy concerns.
I typically use an online geocoder website (there are several out there) to convert an address to lat/long and then enter those coordinates into OSMand. It's a less-than-ideal workflow but it works.
- seanw444 4y agoMaybe optional integrations to enable or log in with credentials to those services through OsmAnd. It already has plugin support. It would be nice to at least have the option to streamline that process.
- blendergeek 4y agoOsmAnd used to integrate nominatim (a free online geocoder) and it just worked (but it was nearly impossible to figure out how to use the online search instead of the broken local search). Unfortunately, that disappeared a few updates back. Organic Maps has a search function that works for addresses (and it is FOSS). Pure Maps has search function that works for addresses (and it is FOSS).