Im trying to use my GPS without a data plan. I downloaded the map program from nokia's website and then i downloaded the american maps onto the device.

yet it still says "downloading" when i use the map program on my phone, which it shouldn't since i put the maps on there????

anyways the next, and main problem is im not sure how to use the GPS without using a phone network.

all i know is when i have the phone map open and i click the top right button it says no position or w/e with a red dot next to it. and if i leave the map open and go to the desktop i can see a little sattilite blinking

Are you trying outside with a clear view of the sky? It might take 5 to 25 minutes. If you get a wifi connection, that can help. It worked for me.

On the n810 you can click on the GPS icon and get to a dialog that tells you the number of satellites in view and the number in use. Another of the backward steps from Maemo 4 to Maemo 5.

So you talk about the N900 here, or what is your hardware?
What is "the map program" and what exact address of "nokia's website"?

yah im talkin n900 here, the map program is the thing on nokiausa not sure its exact name but its the newest verson, used it to put maps on the phone

well i finally figuered it out, the stock map/gps app on the n900 its glitched, it only runs the GPS device for 30 seconds and then shuts off. I figuered this out because i watched that sattillite blinking for a while/ changing settings to see if i could get it to stay on longer. i turned off power saving mode, turned off network assistance, deleted the server so it was blank, and like i said earlier i attempted to put the maps onto it

anyways, the fix was i downloaded that Ecoach program that tracks exercises, that program keeps the gps active the entire time its open, hence i achieved a lock without a sim card in my phone.

and it achieved a fairly accurate location as well, the last 2 digits of my mailing address are 11, the gps said 50, i guess that kinda sounds like alot but when im looking at the map zoomed in its pegged right where i think my house should be on the map


anyways can someone tell me what my files should look like with a properly downloaded and installed maps? im still not sure i have them installed right because it keeps downloading all the time