Nokia offering maps and navigation for free

Thad E Ginathom · 8th April 2010, 00:25

Well, the list has grown... but my N82 is still not there.

ph03n!x · 8th April 2010, 04:24

I have been using (taking trials) with OVI maps on my E72 for few weeks now. Compared to Google Maps, OVI maps has two advantages - the compass, which orients the map towards north; and the second ofcourse is the fact that the maps are loaded in the MicroSD card - so no slow data transfers.

The map, IMHO, is not all that updated, but serves the purpose. Biggest pain in my back - my street in Besant Nagar has only one entrance / exit - the other end of the street is blocked for traffic for more than a decade or two - but any route the damn thing calculates takes me through the exit that is closed!

The real trial comes when I take it out of city - to Bangalore perhaps. I have been driving to Bangalore tons of times, yet do not know my way inside the city!!!

dkamath · 8th April 2010, 10:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom

Well, the list has grown... but my N82 is still not there.

So is it's successor, the N79 :(

deepaktpatil · 13th April 2010, 16:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom

Well, the list has grown... but my N82 is still not there.

Nokia E71 and Nokia E66 are the only 2 devices added, dont expect N82 to be supported as this is not extended to other legacy devices which are based on S60 3.1 or older OS.

MCR · 13th April 2010, 17:09

I have a 5800 Express music. The navigation works wonderfully well. Took some time for GPS connection the first time. but now it hooks up with satellite in less than 2 minutes. I like drive navigation more than walk navigation. Also instant information on the place desired is available, like fuel stations, shopping malls, restaurants etc.

neoonwheels · 20th April 2010, 10:18

Guys, Need your help !! On sunday I upgraded my Nokia 5800 firmware from 30.xx to 40.xxx. This is the latest firmware available for the 5800. Then I downloaded the India maps from the Nokia site using map download s/w and installed it on the phone. So far so good. Now this new firmware has navigation free for lifetime. When I select the destination and try to use "drive" navigation it draws the route and start voice guidance but then within a minute it asks for internet connection. If I say 'No' the navigation stops working and the default map mode with my position appears again. Do I need internet connection for the navigation to work? This happens with walk as well as drive navigation.

joecherian · 21st April 2010, 08:52

Nokia has released firmware version 50.0 for 5800 Xpressmusic. it can be updated OTH. I did the same yesterday. I am not sure what all changes went in to this upgrade. Need to figure out from the release notes or some other documentation

neoonwheels · 21st April 2010, 10:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by joecherian

Nokia has released firmware version 50.0 for 5800 Xpressmusic. it can be updated OTH. I did the same yesterday. I am not sure what all changes went in to this upgrade. Need to figure out from the release notes or some other documentation

Could you please how did you upgrade to it and what are the new features.

Update: Guys, the Nokia maps that come with default 40.xxx version are not free. So I downloaded new Maps version from Nokia site and installed it. This version has lifetime navigation free. Today I was able to use drive navigation from my home to office and the route was pretty accurate. Once when I took a lane instead of main road, it automatically recalculated the new route. Also the GPS fix is faster than the previous firmware 30.xxx. I am loving every bit of my 5800

joecherian · 21st April 2010, 10:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by neoonwheels

Could you please how did you upgrade to it and what are the new features.

Firmware can be updated by navigating to menu > settings > phone > phone management > device updates and here, check for updates from the options menu.
After this, if you choose to upgrade, it will download the firmware from Nokia and then upgrade it.

ampere · 4th May 2010, 05:45

Folks,

What is coverage of OVI Maps today interms of number of cities, POIs etc?
Has this detail been published anywhere?

I could not find it at the OVI site.

jkdas · 4th May 2010, 08:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by joecherian

Nokia has released firmware version 50.0 for 5800 Xpressmusic. it can be updated OTH. I did the same yesterday. I am not sure what all changes went in to this upgrade. Need to figure out from the release notes or some other documentation

Quote:

Originally Posted by joecherian

Firmware can be updated by navigating to menu > settings > phone > phone management > device updates and here, check for updates from the options menu.
After this, if you choose to upgrade, it will download the firmware from Nokia and then upgrade it.

Thanks joe.

The changes are

Updated Music Player like N97.
Kinetic Scrolling In Menu.
Inbuilt QuickOffice, You Can Also Remove It.
Imporved Camera.
New Ovi Sync Added.
On/Off Option For History In Browser.
Get Rihanna Added.
Real Player Updated.
Share Web Page Option Via Bluetooth.
1 Touch Dialing & Call Settings Options In Dialer

Its a 9Mb download.

abhibh · 4th May 2010, 13:24

My brother has OVI maps in his E72 (3 months old) and now Nokia is asking for money where as earlier they clearly stated maps are free.

Thad E Ginathom · 4th May 2010, 15:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by ampere

What is coverage of OVI Maps today interms of number of cities

You can see the coverage exactly... here.

sgiitk · 4th May 2010, 15:43

My experience suggests Google Maps are far better. Even here a 'lock' takes time - my Nokia 5230. However, Google maps are usable. My son used them extensively to drive around Bangalore (or should it be Bengaluru!)

Better spend about Rs.7000-10,000 and get a proper GPS!

gupta_chd · 7th May 2010, 23:51

Is the free navigation applicable for Nokia 5233 also? Anybody using?

8th April 2010, 00:25	#106
Thad E Ginathom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 11,008 Thanked: 26,457 Times	Well, the list has grown... but my N82 is still not there.
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8th April 2010, 04:24	#107
ph03n!x Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 2,566 Thanked: 5,970 Times	I have been using (taking trials) with OVI maps on my E72 for few weeks now. Compared to Google Maps, OVI maps has two advantages - the compass, which orients the map towards north; and the second ofcourse is the fact that the maps are loaded in the MicroSD card - so no slow data transfers. The map, IMHO, is not all that updated, but serves the purpose. Biggest pain in my back - my street in Besant Nagar has only one entrance / exit - the other end of the street is blocked for traffic for more than a decade or two - but any route the damn thing calculates takes me through the exit that is closed! The real trial comes when I take it out of city - to Bangalore perhaps. I have been driving to Bangalore tons of times, yet do not know my way inside the city!!!
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13th April 2010, 17:09	#110
MCR BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: BLR/MYS Posts: 882 Thanked: 637 Times View My Garage	I have a 5800 Express music. The navigation works wonderfully well. Took some time for GPS connection the first time. but now it hooks up with satellite in less than 2 minutes. I like drive navigation more than walk navigation. Also instant information on the place desired is available, like fuel stations, shopping malls, restaurants etc.
	() Thanks

20th April 2010, 10:18	#111
neoonwheels Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 2,065 Thanked: 1,877 Times View My Garage	Guys, Need your help !! On sunday I upgraded my Nokia 5800 firmware from 30.xx to 40.xxx. This is the latest firmware available for the 5800. Then I downloaded the India maps from the Nokia site using map download s/w and installed it on the phone. So far so good. Now this new firmware has navigation free for lifetime. When I select the destination and try to use "drive" navigation it draws the route and start voice guidance but then within a minute it asks for internet connection. If I say 'No' the navigation stops working and the default map mode with my position appears again. Do I need internet connection for the navigation to work? This happens with walk as well as drive navigation.
	() Thanks

21st April 2010, 08:52	#112
joecherian BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Almhult,Sweden Posts: 550 Thanked: 80 Times View My Garage	Nokia has released firmware version 50.0 for 5800 Xpressmusic. it can be updated OTH. I did the same yesterday. I am not sure what all changes went in to this upgrade. Need to figure out from the release notes or some other documentation
	() Thanks

4th May 2010, 05:45	#115
ampere Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,956 Thanked: 12,947 Times View My Garage	Folks, What is coverage of OVI Maps today interms of number of cities, POIs etc? Has this detail been published anywhere? I could not find it at the OVI site.
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4th May 2010, 13:24	#117
abhibh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Back in the HOOD near you! Posts: 2,768 Thanked: 39 Times	My brother has OVI maps in his E72 (3 months old) and now Nokia is asking for money where as earlier they clearly stated maps are free.
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4th May 2010, 15:43	#119
sgiitk BANNED Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurugram Posts: 7,969 Thanked: 4,788 Times	My experience suggests Google Maps are far better. Even here a 'lock' takes time - my Nokia 5230. However, Google maps are usable. My son used them extensively to drive around Bangalore (or should it be Bengaluru!) Better spend about Rs.7000-10,000 and get a proper GPS!
	() Thanks

7th May 2010, 23:51	#120
gupta_chd BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 307 Thanked: 390 Times	Is the free navigation applicable for Nokia 5233 also? Anybody using?
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