Your mobile device must be an iOS or Android device with a GPS receiver in order for most functions of the onX Backcountry App to work correctly.
Tablets must have cellular functionality in order for all of the functions of the onX Backcountry App to work.
The onX Backcountry App was not designed to work with external GPS devices.
What is the minimum processor speed required to run onX Backcountry?
We recommend at least 4GB of RAM to run onX Backcountry effectively.
What are the minimum software requirements?
iPhones / iPad
iOS version 15.0 or higher. Click here to learn how to update your iOS version.
Android Devices
Android OS version 6.0 or higher. Click here to learn how to update your Android OS version.
How many devices can I use?
You can log into two mobile devices (smartphones or tablets) using one onX Bckcountry account. Desktop or laptop computers do not count towards this limit.
What common devices are NOT compatible?
- Amazon Kindles.
- Windows Phones and Tablets.
- Google Chromebooks.
- Apple Watches.
- Apple CarPlay.
- Android Watches.
- Android Auto.