Instructions – Android2025-05-16T09:31:20+03:00

Instructions Android

Do you need help using the App? See the function and related instructions.
You can also use search to find instructions.

Downloading the app2025-04-02T21:58:04+03:00
  • Download the Bikenavi app From AppStore or From GooglePlay
  • Tea account and log in to the application
    • An account is created using an email and password.
    • Account verification is done using a link sent to your email.
    • After verification, you can use the app
  • Place an order or try the app
  • Choose a suitable subscription duration 1, 6 or 12 months
  • You can try the app For 7 days upon order
  • Please note that there is also a web-based route planning service: app.bikenavi.fi
To the app store
To the app store
1 Menu2025-04-03T08:33:12+03:00

Routes and directions

Route

My routes

Plan your route carefully in advance on a computer (app.bikenavi.fi)
The saved route will immediately appear in your personal routes, you can:

  • Put the route on the map
  • Export route as GPX file
  • Deletes a route
Route

Imported routes

You can upload a route in GPX file format to the app. After uploading, you can:

  • Put the route on the map
  • Deletes a route
Route

Instructions

  • You can find more detailed instructions for using the app here.

Profile

In the profile you will see:

Route

Usernames

  • Your username (email address)
Order from

Order valid

  • You can see how long the subscription is valid (date).
Order from

Order from

  • You can manage your subscription in the app store.
Means of transport

Means of transport

You can change your means of transport:

  • For motorbikes
  • For bicycles

The selected mode of transport is used to calculate the route in route planning and express routes.

Other

Feedback

Subject:

  • You can switch the app to either a light (default) or dark theme. The theme you choose will also affect the appearance of the maps.
    • light theme -> light maps
    • feel the theme -> dark maps
Feedback

Feedback

  • You can send feedback or report a problem using the web form.
Analytics

Analytics

  • You can influence the appearance of analytics
Analytics

Compass

  • You can calibrate your compass if your bearing or position does not work properly.
Language of the application

Language

  • You can change the language of the app
Reports

Reports

  • See all the reports in the app
Log out

Log out

  • You can sign out of the app
2 Search function2025-04-02T20:11:45+03:00

1 Search

You can apply for by writing to in the search field:

  • Name of (Vaasa or Neste Oulunbar)
  • Address of (Isokatu 10, oulu)
  • Category (e.g. petrol stations)

2 Speed dial

You can also use the shortcut, which allows you to quickly search for hotels and campsites, for example, on the map view. From the shortcut, you can choose

  • Gas stations
  • Pharmacies
  • Hotels
  • Repair shops
  • Campsites
  • Accommodation
  • Attractions
  • Banking services
  • Grocery stores

3 Results

Search results are displayed below.

4 Search results on the map

Result(s) displayed on the map

  • You can select the desired destination
  • The location information is displayed:
    • Name / Address
  • You can make a Quick Route to a destination Route herebutton
3 zoom2024-04-17T12:37:40+03:00

You can zoom the map using the + and - buttons

4 Different Map Templates for Android2025-03-11T20:09:19+02:00

Map bases

Bikenavi offers 6 different map base options.

OSM Map
Supposition

OpenStreetMap (OSM) is a global map database.

The map contains information about roads, paths, buildings and other points of interest.

OSM Map
Topo (requires subscription)

A topographic map contains a lot of detail, such as elevation contours, small roads, and bodies of water. It is well suited for outdoor activities and visualizing elevation differences.

OSM Map
Basic (requires subscription)

A base map helps you visualize the overall picture of the area clearly and in detail.

OSM Map
Lightweight (requires subscription)

A light map is simple. It lacks the detailed information of a traditional map. Roads and paths are clearly visible on the map.

Outdoor activities (requires reservation)

Designed for outdoor activities like hiking and cycling, the map provides detailed terrain information and highlights natural features.

Aerial view (requires subscription)

Aerial photos consisting of satellite images help in visualizing terrain, for example when choosing a campsite.

Coating information (Finland)

Colours of pavements on the map.

Asphalt road (hard)

Asphalt road (soft)

Asphalt road (hard)

Soratie

Gravel road (surface treated)

Private roads

Asphalt road (stone)

Other

Road works (Finland)

You can see the roads in Finland on the map.

Lipas information (Finland)

You will see the following information on the map (location information to be opened later)

  • Lavas, kodas, combs
  • Screens
  • Cooking places
  • Mountain biking trails
  • Cycling routes
5 Routes2025-04-17T13:49:18+03:00

Routes function

Open the menu, you will see my and imported from your route. Select the route you want on the map by tapping it. The menu closes and the route is drawn on the map.

Active route

The active route icon indicates that a route is selected on the map.

  • When you open the menu again, you will see the length of the route.
  • You can also hide the route by pressing "Hide"button. Browsing the map may be easier if the route is not visible.

You can interrupt a route by pressing the Active route button and selecting "Suspend”.

Route planning on the web

Plan your route carefully in advance on your computer and then open it in the mobile app.

6 My GPS location2025-01-24T07:17:40+02:00

The various facilities of the location

Press the location button to change the mode.

My location on the site

You can see your position on the map. And you can pinpoint your location.

In map view
The blue round symbol indicates your location.

My location switched off

By turning off your location, you can easily browse the map.

7 Map orientation2025-03-11T20:19:38+02:00

The different spaces on the map

Press the symbol to change the mode.

Direction of travel (default)

The map always turns in your direction, so you can see where you're going. This is useful when driving off-road.

In map view
The blue round symbol with a cone in front of it indicates the direction of travel.

North locked

Map orientation locked to the north. It is easier to read the map if the direction is north.

In map view
Blue round symbol indicate one's location

8 Fast track2025-04-28T18:18:47+03:00

Making a quick route

Quickly make a fast track to your destination by doing the following
(you can enlarge the pictures).

Quick route to set destination
  • Choose your destination on the map
  • Hox! press long press, until the routing settings open
Fast track settings
  • Select the desired routing setting
    • Fastest route
    • Allow routing for paths *
  • Select set
Fast track made
  • The route is generated on the map
  • Navigate by following the route to your destination
  • Routes button to see the length
    • Can also hide the route
  • You can always make a new route by pressing a button (the old route is overwritten)
Route interruption

  • Select routes button in the front view
  • Press pause
9 Map functions 3D2025-04-30T15:16:05+03:00

Map tilt

You can tilt it to make navigation easier.

  • Tilt the map with a two-finger gesture
    • Pushing forward, tilting the map
    • Pulling back, returns the tilt to normal
    • Tip: The push and pull gesture with both thumbs works best

Map rotation

  • Rotate the map with a two-finger gesture

Dragging the map

  • You can move the map by dragging
Order from2025-05-11T08:38:08+03:00

Order from

Certain features of the Bikenavi app require a valid subscription, which you can purchase Google PlayYou can try the app for free for 7 days with your first subscription.

Once you have placed an order, the app store will send you an order confirmation to your email. You can manage subscriptions on Google PlayIf you have any problems with your order, you can contact us. with a feedback form.

If you can't find the answer to your question, use the search. You can also contact us!

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