Ozi for Android
I’ve been using OziExplorer for Windows since 2001, Windows CE in its day, and more recently OziExplorer for Android. One of the nice features built-in to the latter is the ability to create your own screen designs. Inspired by several designs made available by contributors to the 4x4Earth forum, together with those of my HN5 and later HN6 Hema Navigators, I decided to create my own design. I have provided files in various resolution aspects, now in portrait as well as landscape mode. They were developed & tested using OziExplorer for Android version 1.38m and the Ozi Screen Designer utility version 1.15. To use all the functions available you’ll need the latest version of OziExplorer for Android installed.
Updated 20 September 2026 – Version 6 is released – now includes several Portrait versions! (The Portait versions are labelled as V.6 for consistency, although this is their first release.) Also a thorough tidy-up of the designs, with fresh new icons and as consistent a layout as possible between different skin files.
Feel free to download and use these either as is or modify to your own taste using the OziExplorer for Android Screen Designer. I’ve also provided a Quick Guide, which details installation details and a brief explanation of the unique features of these designs – it’s a 2-minute read to get you up & running quickly.
If you don’t see a resolution (or more specifically an aspect ratio) to suit your device it’s best to try a lower-resolution one. Your screen’s aspect ratio (eg 16:9) is more important than the actual screen resolution numbers, because Android automatically scales the spp’s display to fit your device, and if the aspect ratio is right what you see after scaling to fit should be good. You can find your screen’s aspect ratio in its specifications on Google, or use an app like DevCheck. If you can’t find one that works OK for you by all means contact me with details and I’ll see what I can do, time permitting but no promises 😉.
Enjoy… I’d welcome your feedback or suggestions!Ā
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Download the screen design definition file for your device below. If your screen resolution isn’t listed it’s better to choose a lower-resolution one.
| Download | Updated | Size | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 20/09/2026 | 273 KB | Portrait 498x1080 (QHD+, 19.5:9) v.6 (eg Samsung S25+ phone) |
| Download | 20/09/2026 | 339 KB | Portrait 640x720 v.6 (Example: best for portrait split-screen use on tablet or head unit in landscape 1280x720 resolution) |
| Download | 20/09/2026 | 325 KB | Portrait 640x800 (5:4) v.6 |
| Download | 20/09/2026 | 288 KB | Portrait 675x1080 (WQXGA 16:10) v.6 (Suits eg Samsung S9 tablet in Portrait mode) |
| Download | 20/09/2026 | 449 KB | Landscape 800x480 (WVGA 15:9) v.6 |
| Download | 20/09/2026 | 440 KB | Landscape 1024x600 (WSVGA ~128:75) v.6 |
| Download | 20/09/2026 | 408 KB | Landscape 1280x720 (HD 16:9) v.6 |
| Download | 20/09/2026 | 421 KB | Landscape 1280x800 (WXGA 16:10) v.6 |
| Download | 10/08/2025 | 355 KB | A guide to installation and the unique features of my screen designs for OziExplorer for Android. An easy 2-minute read to get you up & running. |
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Hello Dave, Jim Kelly here . . .
Am just getting back into OziE and purchased the Android version as it looks like Des has been busy embracing that platform.
Back in CE days I loved creating pages am am looking forward to seeing what can be done in the eight years or so since I was actively doing that. Found your page tonight – Handy š
Have you tried Portrait mode on a high res display yet?
I have a Samsung Tablet s7+G5 with a 12.4″ 2800 x 1752 (WQXGA+) display that use in portrait mode in a truck.
I have installed the designer software on w10 but the cursor is all over the place (hence I have been looking for an FAQ that might cover this before pestering Des . . . and found your pages!). The Windows notebook display is 15ā 3240 x 2160 (260 PPI), 3:2 aspect ratio.
Thought Iā d touch base before trying one of page-sets as a starting point.
Thanks,
Jim
Hi Jim,
Thanks for getting in touch! The short answer to your question is no, I haven’t looked at portrait screen designs at all; I’ve concentrated on landscape mode because I feel it allows a cleaner, more natural layout similar to a paper map. But I can see how the newer high-resolution tablets with more screen real estate could be used in portrait mode, especially with a large display size.
From memory I don’t think the Ozi Screen Designer utility has changed much since the CE days. If you’re keen to have ago and modify my design please feel free – love to know how you get on eventually! If you want a hand or indeed give up (OSD can be frustrating at times ) get back to me and I’ll see what I can do, although I’ve got lots on my plate atm…
Cheers
Ian