---
title: The Mapper App for Android
authors:
  - Kai Pastor
  - Thomas Schoeps
keywords: Android
edited: 19 September 2020
redirect_from:
  - /android/
  - '/Android Manual/'
  - /mapper-manual/pages/android-index.html
---

## Preliminary remarks

The Android version of OpenOrienteering Mapper is not as self-descriptive as
the desktop version, so please read this first for important instructions.

[Device requirements and recommendations](android-requirements.md){: .subpage}

[Preparing a map on the PC](android-pc.md){: .subpage}

[Storing Maps and Templates on Android Devices](android-storage.md){: .subpage}

[Using the Mapper app in "Touch Mode"](touch-mode.md){: .subpage}

{% if doxygen %}
**Note:** The [online version](https://www.openorienteering.org/mapper-manual/android-app/) of this documentation may contain additions and corrections.
{% endif %}

