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How long does it usually take for edits to show up in apps? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 1 year ago by Tippon@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/openstreetmap@lemmy.ml

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Hi all :)

This is more of a curiosity question than anything else.

About two or three weeks ago, I added two buildings and the businesses inside them through the OSM website. I haven't had a chance to do anything else yet.

I installed Organic Maps earlier to try it out, but noticed that my buildings weren't there. I tried OSMAnd+ and Street Complete too, but they still weren't there. They are there in Every Door though.

Is this normal? Does it take a while for updates to filter through to apps, or have I done something wrong?

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[–] beppi@sh.itjust.works 16 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Depends on when the app pulls from OSM. Organic Maps and OSMAnd are monthlyz, if you have OSMAnd plus or are a contributor to OSM it's hourly I think

[–] Tippon@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 year ago

Ah, ok, that makes sense, thanks :)

[–] bbbhltz@beehaw.org 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Each map app takes time to sync. On OSMAnd you can refresh the live updates and perhaps the changes will appear. I find modifications to be near-immediate.

[–] Tippon@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 year ago

Thanks :)

[–] shortwavesurfer@monero.town 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I think the longest apps are monthly so after that most or all should have them.

[–] Tippon@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 year ago

Thanks :)