How do I get directions on n900?
 

okay..so i'm in my car...and need to find the nearest auto mechanic...what is the best way to go about that on the N900? I dont need GPS turn by turn..just a map with the nearby auto shops on it..I can navigate from there.

thanks.

Re: How do I get directions on n900?
 

don't think it possible man. Unless you entered it yourself and make your own map. Otherwise it beyond the possibility. Not to mention Ovi Map is not capable of doing offline searching either.

Re: How do I get directions on n900?
 

doesn't have to be offline...something similar to google maps on iphone.
I love this phone but this is something soo important.

Re: How do I get directions on n900?
 

if you don't already have it download "maemo-geolocation"

open the browser go to google maps
on the map you should notice there is a little square with a circle in it, above the orange man (streetview) icon.
click it and it will ask for your premission to find your location. when it does just type "mechanic" in the google maps search box.

Re: How do I get directions on n900?
 

there is qypy (in extras devel i think --> bin warning!)
it has the exact functions you seem to search..

be aware of all risks
download and install it
just go to: transportation - cars and bikes - garages and mechanics - places
tap on the mechanics you want to see details for
tap on world to see on map or on phone to call them:)

if i helped you feel free to hit thanks!

Re: How do I get directions on n900?
 

btw does maemo-mapper work with google POIs?

Re: How do I get directions on n900?
 

importing poi works.. don't know about google poi but the preconfgured directory works

Re: How do I get directions on n900?
 

Have you tried the NearMe plugin for mobile Firefox?

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/mobile/addon/53633

Re: How do I get directions on n900?
 

Brilliant, thanks alot for recomending this.

Been looking everywhere for something that does a decent google maps search based on my location and routes for me.

I really wish any of the other GPS navigators on n900 did this.

Search for any old thing and get results back instead of sifting through POIs.