how to install ovi map 3.0 on nokia n900 mannully?
 

i tried install by map loader by mass storage mode and pc suite mode, but it seems like that the map loader and updater cannot detect the map driver in my n900, i used my ovi map 1.0 on n900 many times but its not sufficent as 3.0.

is anyone know how to install map 3.0 on nokia n900?

thankyou

Re: how to install ovi map 3.0 on nokia n900 mannully?
 

Maps 3.0 is not available for Maemo.

It's called Maps 1.0 because it's the first version of the Maps for Maemo.

If you need a better solution for Maps, wait out on some third party software, or hope that Nokia addresses some issues in a firmware update.

Re: how to install ovi map 3.0 on nokia n900 mannully?
 

It is odd though, as there is a loader directory on the N900 by default which would imply it should work.

Re: how to install ovi map 3.0 on nokia n900 mannully?
 

ovi map 1.0 for maemo is way old and bad compare to the ovi map 3.0 for n97, that sucks for n900...

Re: how to install ovi map 3.0 on nokia n900 mannully?
 

As above, ovi map 1.0 for maemo is new.

Let me try and explain further:

Ovi Maps for Maemo: BRAND NEW
Ovi Maps for Symbian: Several years of existence hence refinements & bug fixes & features etc.

Simply put? With a little time & patience Ovi Maps 1.0 for Maemo will catch up. Simple as.

Re: how to install ovi map 3.0 on nokia n900 mannully?
 

Actually I read somewhere, where people were able to download the ovi maps 3.0 on their N900 via mass storage mode, and it worked, and there was also a way to manualy do it. i'll look for the link where i read it at!


EDIT: here are the links...
http://handphone-solution.blogspot.c...0-without.html (got it from the link below, talks about downloadin ovi maps 3.0, but not sure if it would work with n900, it might just be for symbian phones).

http://discussions.nokiausa.com/disc...age.uid=577739 (i thought they were talkin about maps 3.0, but it looks like its still 1.0, so my bad for that)

Re: how to install ovi map 3.0 on nokia n900 mannully?
 

N900 to massstorage mode and use the latest Nokia Maploader 3.0.28.0

Re: how to install ovi map 3.0 on nokia n900 mannully?
 

Does not work...the map loader just keeps blinkin that its waitin for a phone! :(

Re: how to install ovi map 3.0 on nokia n900 mannully?
 

wait for maemo6? ;D

Re: how to install ovi map 3.0 on nokia n900 mannully?
 

Don't know but it works for me XP loade 3.0.28.0 ,mass mode.

Re: how to install ovi map 3.0 on nokia n900 mannully?
 

ok, might be some'n to do with me havin windows 7 64-bit :(

Re: how to install ovi map 3.0 on nokia n900 mannully?
 

Wait guys new things are coming..:) Be patient

Re: how to install ovi map 3.0 on nokia n900 mannully?
 

Is that for certain or rumours?

I dont mind waiting so much if things are definitely going to improve, but I see no evidence that Nokia are going to make maps on N900 comparable to Symbian.

Re: how to install ovi map 3.0 on nokia n900 mannully?
 

It's my thoughts. Be sure that nokia won't let us.


Im not a nokia fan boy.

Re: how to install ovi map 3.0 on nokia n900 mannully?
 

What they were discussing there was getting the maps onto the device. Ovi Maps 1.0 on N900 uses the same map data as Ovi Maps 3.0 for S60.

Re: how to install ovi map 3.0 on nokia n900 mannully?
 

so if i can figure out a way to get the maips 3.0 on n900, it should work right? i mean i'll have updated maps to use on the n900?

Re: how to install ovi map 3.0 on nokia n900 mannully?
 

The updated map data, yes. No additional functions as the software is still the same (Ovi Maps 1.0 for Maemo).

Re: how to install ovi map 3.0 on nokia n900 mannully?
 

Yea that's what i'm going for, updated map data. but still can't get this dam thing to work :( (gettin 3.0 on n900)

Re: how to install ovi map 3.0 on nokia n900 mannully?
 

Has anybody managed to get the map loader working (downloading additional regional maps and voices)?
Map Loader says the maps application is not open when I connect through PC Suite mode and does not download the maps onto my phone when I connect through mass storage mode.

Re: how to install ovi map 3.0 on nokia n900 mannully?
 

I have loaded additional maps, but without using the map loader.
Went to this link(also given in the post)
http://handphone-solution.blogspot.c...0-without.html

1. Downloaded a map of New York from the link on the page.
2. Unzipped the map file, which contained these folders.
http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/2...psunzipped.jpg
3. Connected the n900 in mass storage mode.
4. Opened the folder Cities\diskcache, which contained folders like these
http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/2922/n900folders.jpg
5. Copy pasted the downloaded files(the unzipped NY map files to the above folder on the n900)
6. Windows popped up a message saying these folders exist, etc etc. Just selected replace with the new items I'm copying.
7. Disconnected the phone, opened up Ovi Maps and the maps were there.


Disclaimer: I have no clue if this is the correct way to do it. But it worked for me :)

BTW the website has better instructions than I gave here.

Edit: I'm running Vista 64, so had to use this method because the map loader didn't work with either the PC suite mode or the mass storage mode.

Re: how to install ovi map 3.0 on nokia n900 mannully?
 

thanks mate, worked like charm without using that pesky maploader.

Re: how to install ovi map 3.0 on nokia n900 mannully?
 

it works fine. BUT how to copy maps of more than one coutry ? it is inpossible. Maps loader doesnt see my phone in Mass Storage and PC Suite mode - Win Xp Home Ed.

Re: how to install ovi map 3.0 on nokia n900 mannully?
 

i followed the instructions of un-named_user above and now I have tha maps of UK, Spain and Greece preloaded on my phone, hooray! :)

Re: how to install ovi map 3.0 on nokia n900 mannully?
 

So, u just copy 3 times diff exctrated folders and u have 3 countries ??? Whats up when u replace files ? How u keep old ones ?

Re: how to install ovi map 3.0 on nokia n900 mannully?
 

The maps were available when you were not connected to the internet? I followed your (and that site's) instructions exactly, rebooted the device, and it still looks for an internet connection before it shows the country map I downloaded.

Re: how to install ovi map 3.0 on nokia n900 mannully?
 

That's because Ovi Maps on the N900 tries to connect to get A-GPS data every time it's started. It should show the maps even if you deny the connection, though.

Re: how to install ovi map 3.0 on nokia n900 mannully?
 

I have tried ovi map 3.0 and didnt work for me . Ovi 1 sucks !! and no google maps????
i was so excited to get my n900 and use navigation ,internet , phone etc... but everything had some problem... it was woow and also disappinted. personelly i didnt love it and return my n900 ... its better to wait little longer and get something works in many way better....
no google maps , no ovi 3.0 map (ovi 1.0 doesnt do anything just driving crazy ) , w/tmobile poor signal cant do anything (fort myers , florida)... is there fm transmitter ?? yes but doesnt transmit well... get a fm transmitter for $20 better than n900.... thick like computer and battery life is poor... touchscreen is okay but still not comparable to iphone .... trying to return it and delete all the data but didnt have factory resetting... dont pay for something is not complete... there is more bad stuff about it ... you will see when you pay it and use it.
i just returned my n900 and using n95 .. still happy :)

Re: how to install ovi map 3.0 on nokia n900 mannully?
 

Rename the thread guys.

Re: how to install ovi map 3.0 on nokia n900 mannully?
 

Sorry I just have to sig that.

Re: how to install ovi map 3.0 on nokia n900 mannully?
 

So if we deny the connection request ...does the gps work offline ? like searchin location and route and all.

I used the map loaded method and it doesnt allow me even if i deny the connection. Will using manual method make any difference?

Re: how to install ovi map 3.0 on nokia n900 mannully?
 

i dont at all agree with you. N900 is the best phone i have ever used. Yes i agree its a bit thick but cmon we all knew that when they had mentioed 180gms in the specs itself...then also u bought it ....i think more of a personal choice rather than anything...u cany judge a phone good/bad dependin on what u want. For mee its da best.

Re: how to install ovi map 3.0 on nokia n900 mannully?
 

Yes. gps works offline.
No. Searchin location needs online, but you can set it manually on the map when offline
route. yes, you can set route manually offline, as long as you can set point A and point B and press route. When offline, point B would have to be set on the map, not by search.

If using Ovi maps has problem with connection, remove sim card and try. No. This is NOT a solution, but you can at least got a feeling of how it work. Without sim card, it would ask for connection only ONCE.

Hope this helps,

bun

Re: how to install ovi map 3.0 on nokia n900 mannully?
 

i really like my n900 but the map implement should of been way better..I agree ovimaps are garbage & i want garmin back but they are not supporting maemo. what is the deal with forcing a-gps when i do not have a data plan i do not want to connect i want stand alone with ability to disable assisted. so basically useless thanks nokia. garmin can figure it out and use the same navteq maps nokia recently acquired and still manage to make horrible software. what gives ??? when do us n900 users get what we paid for? chumps.

Re: how to install ovi map 3.0 on nokia n900 mannully?
 

I believe the link mentioned is for OVI maps v3, and N900 has v1 application. Will copying these v3 files worked in N900. I m asking this (even you mentioned that it worked for you) coz once I tried copying the v1 files manually. When I open the maps app, it caused the app to crash. :confused:

Eagerly waiting for the response.

ManiKanta

Re: how to install ovi map 3.0 on nokia n900 mannully?
 

The data files are exactly the same for the two applications, so this should work with both.

Re: how to install ovi map 3.0 on nokia n900 mannully?
 

Thanks :) I'll try that

Re: how to install ovi map 3.0 on nokia n900 mannully?
 

i really don't get n900's ovi maps... if they're not going to let us search offline, at least let us save locations/places.

Re: how to install ovi map 3.0 on nokia n900 mannully?
 

This worked for me also. I downloaded the whole India map content. Thanks! :)

Re: how to install ovi map 3.0 on nokia n900 mannully?
 

when you take the device out of the box. all your claims are invalid in a perspective that n900 is mostly an internet tablet, not dedicated navigator..

Re: how to install ovi map 3.0 on nokia n900 mannully?
 

:confused:

Your N900 is an internet tablet. The mine is a truck of 650$ that came with GPS.