N95 - Nokia Maps

Nick1881 · 23 May 2008 at 14:00

Should this actually work? Why does it need the internet?

Can I put some other sat nav software on it that will use the internal GPS?

Currently Nokia maps never finds any satellites with or without an internet connection.

I'm a complete noob with stuff like this, any help would be great, thanks

monkeyspank · 23 May 2008 at 14:55

Internet connection is for assisted GPS, you can also use normal GPS. Both are quite quick on my phone. I'm on firmware 20.something

Best sat nav software I found was GarminXT. Also tried route66 which worked OK but I wasn't fond of the interface.

Tools > utilities > GPS data this shows how many satelites you're connected to.
go into Navigation > options > satelite status, or somethign liek that.

MouseMat2004 · 23 May 2008 at 15:23

Goto: http://europe.nokia.com/A4984199

Update the latest 2.0 Maps.

Download Nokia Map Loader (which downloads the maps onto your memory card

You get an option to use or not use internet when you load it up but all the maps should be on the memory card.

Make sure the keypad is slid down as the GPS is under it, mine picks it up in no time at all, probably less than 30secs easily.

madmaxx · 23 May 2008 at 16:03

Seems to take mine a few mins (but being a cheapskate I've disabled the a-gps, so it doesnt download any data) to get a fix on position. I've just done the 'about' on the Maps menu, and it says it's v1.2 - does the upgrade to v2 make much difference to this, do you think? Cheers guys!

Nick1881 · 23 May 2008 at 16:12

Thanks for the help guys

how do I actually get an app to install on my phone? I know I'm dumb for not knowing lol

madmaxx · 23 May 2008 at 16:31

I've used the nokia PC suite, and connected the phone to the pc using the usb cable. Seems to work ok! Another alternative is to use wifi, and download and install directly, which is what I did with the Sports Tracker beta app from Nokia, which also worked fine for me. Hope that helps.

scooby555t · 23 May 2008 at 18:32

yeah garmmin mobile XT is good ive got it isntalled also got nokia maps 2.0 installed prefer garmin mobile its got a lot of fetures

Nick1881 · 23 May 2008 at 23:42

Well I tried nokia maps 2.0 and it still doesnt find any sats.

I'll try to get hold of the Garmin software and try that.

Thanks

Hen_Dawg · 24 May 2008 at 09:03

I think the new firmware makes a difference. Also remember it's a line of sight system so a very least be next to a window.

GuruJockStrap · 24 May 2008 at 13:08

I'd highly recommend you try Sygic McGuider:

http://www.mcguider.com/

Cost is around £50, but with that you get full street level Tele Atlas Maps of Western Europe and some Eastern European countries. Works flawlessly with the integrated GPS of the N95 too.

madmaxx · 24 May 2008 at 17:37

Hmm, I've just upgraded to v2, and now it doesnt seem to get a satellite fix!! Worked fine before. Fab upgrade...not!! :rolleyes: