Hi, i have just used Nokia Map Loader to install the maps for Ireland. It all seemed to download and install and then said it was complete. I then start browsing through Ireland on the maps and it still seemed to be downloading via my 3.5g
1. Do i need to do something on my phone to make sure that Ovi Maps picks up the Ireland map that i just downloaded.
2. Is there a way to check what maps are installed on your phone
thanks in advance
It could be that the connection came on because you're using A-GPS, try turning it off and then checking the map again..
I never used Nokia maps until yesterday because Gmaps was better, well, not anymore:
If you have'nt already don it head straight to Nokia Labs (not OVI) with your phone browser and download directly on your N97 the new Nokia maps Beta.
Yes it's a Beta but it works beautifully and it totally changed the looks, the functionality and the feel of Nokia Maps.
Now that's my fav; no more Gmaps (unless Nokia manages to screw it up).
Go for it !
Youll be surprised.
oo7ml wrote:Hi, i have just used Nokia Map Loader to install the maps for Ireland. It all seemed to download and install and then said it was complete. I then start browsing through Ireland on the maps and it still seemed to be downloading via my 3.5g1. Do i need to do something on my phone to make sure that Ovi Maps picks up the Ireland map that i just downloaded.
2. Is there a way to check what maps are installed on your phone
thanks in advance
This happened to me. I selected delete maps and reinstalled. It was then fine.
Some people also backup the maps on a memory card so if they go missing when you don't have access to a pc you can copy them back.
How, do you go about deleting the maps Banzibarn, thanks in advance
oo7ml wrote:How, do you go about deleting the maps Banzibarn, thanks in advance
It is done using the Map Loader application on your computer.
Where about is the option in Map Loader, thanks for the reply
oo7ml wrote:Where about is the option in Map Loader, thanks for the reply
Big green button to the right of the Map Loader window labelled "Delete Maps from Device" or somesuch.
lovesign wrote:It is done using the Map Loader application on your computer.
That's one way of doing it.
Another way is :-
You may like to download the latest version of OVI maps to your phone, here:-
http://betalabs.nokia.com/betas/view/ovi-maps
Then go to C: (phone memory) or E: (Mass Memory) with the built in File Manager on your phone and delete the files "cities" and "qf".
Then, and only then, with the phone outdoors and a clear view of the sky, start the Maps prog and select My location. Leave the phone for up to 5 mins to get an initial fix and download a limited map of the surrounding area.
Now you can connect your phone to OVI Suite or Nokia Map Loader and download the maps and voices you want.
On the phone Menu > Settings > Phone > Application settings > Positioning > Positioning server and then Positioning server use = Automatic. Access point = Contract internet or internet. Server address = supl.nokia.com
now you should get a lock a lot quicker.
Installed the Maps Beta after deleting the maps data and qf file.
GPS still has problems.
According to a poster at Nokia User Discussions (http://discussions.nokiausa.com/discussions/board/message?board.id=smartphones&message.id=163854#M163854) , he was testing a 3rd party application which is location-based. He said that the developer found that there was a computational error in the GPS drivers (part of the OS and not the Map software).
Nokia has been notified.
Meanwhile we wait...and get bored.
On the new v3.03 of Maps just check the following:-
Maps > Settings > Internet > Network destination > Select your destination service, i.e. internet.
When I first used the beta Maps prog. this setting was blank.
[email protected] wrote:On the new v3.03 of Maps just check the following:-Maps > Settings > Internet > Network destination > Select your destination service, i.e. internet.
When I first used the beta Maps prog. this setting was blank.
Mine is set for "Internet".
Still have GPS issues.
Considering the problems with the N97 GPS, it would help things tremendously if Nokia would just come out and make a statement that:
1. It's just a software problem and we'll have it fixed.
2. Some units also have defective antennas--and these are S/N xxxx-yyyy.
Question: to all of you whose GPS is working flawlessly...how many bars do you get on the satellite fix and what color are they?
rdcinhou wrote:Mine is set for "Internet".Still have GPS issues.
Considering the problems with the N97 GPS, it would help things tremendously if Nokia would just come out and make a statement that:
1. It's just a software problem and we'll have it fixed.
2. Some units also have defective antennas--and these are S/N xxxx-yyyy.Question: to all of you whose GPS is working flawlessly...how many bars do you get on the satellite fix and what color are they?
I get 1 bar short of full green bars indoors on most days, and then varying degress of fullness when out and about, but always a strong signal. Lock takes between 5 and 30 seconds.
rdcinhou wrote:Mine is set for "Internet".Question: to all of you whose GPS is working flawlessly...how many bars do you get on the satellite fix and what color are they?
Well, thanks to Nokia, and the above question, I have now become the laughing stock of the village.
After reading the question I abandoned my leisurely pub lunch in the local and, in an effort to get a better signal, walked a few feet to the river that the pub stands near.
I duly opened up Maps and selected My location and in a matter of 20-30 sec's I received a lock showing 7 green bars and one yellow one. So far, so good.
However, I noticed that the compass was not orientated. Therefore, with my back to the pub, I started the up and down and circular motion as prescribed by Nokia for calibration.
The inner circle turned green and found the correct direction so I exited Maps and pocketed the phone.
I then returned to the pub where I was met by laughter from one all as they had been observing my somewhat odd behaviour from behind and had drawn their own conclusions as to my actions,
The kindest of these was that I was either epileptic or suffered from Parkinson's disease. The most popular definition, by far, for my erratic hand movements was self abuse!
I tried to explain that I needed to do this with the phone and was greeted with further howls of laughter and a new nickname for the N97... the Wally Anchor Phone (not quite that, but close enough).
Think I might drink somewhere else for awhile. :embarasse
My N97 has never had more than five green + one yellow. Often I have nothing but 2-3 yellows with an occasional green.
Considering that the bar graph has space for 10 bars...I'd say that this is pretty poor performance by the N97 GPS.
rdcinhou wrote:I'd say that this is pretty poor performance by the N97 GPS.
To be more accurate, "by YOUR N97 GPS" 😉