GPS never works GPS Never works for me. always says waiting for signal. I dont have any data plan and have AT & T. My assumption is that GPS will work without any data plan.Questions:1) How do I get driving directions in my Nokia maps? I dont see any options for that when I get into Maps. 2) How do I turn on GPS. It ways says no signal (in open air / inside the car / inside home) GPS never works GPS Never works for me. always says waiting for signal. I dont have any data plan and have AT & T. My assumption is that GPS will work without any data plan. » Read More GPS never works GPS Never works for me. always says waiting for signal. I dont have any data plan and have AT & T. My assumption is that GPS will work without any data plan.Questions:1) How do I get driving directions in my Nokia maps? I dont see any options for that when I get into Maps. 2) How do I turn on GPS. It ways says no signal (in open air / inside the car / inside home) « Show Less
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Finally I figured out how to use maps and getting driving direction in Nokia. Even after seeing apple
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hi Bharatappreciate if you can please share how did you work it out! I am also facing the sismilar issue. I have used it & it worked but took a long long time (almost 15-20 mins) to get the GPS signals. Even after that it signals were showing half on its scale.
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Finally I figured out how to use maps and getting driving direction in Nokia. Even after seeing apple & android, why not Nokia really come up with a good user interface and good GPS receiver? Maps interface is not user friendly.Problems I'm facing (Nokia, this is for you, are you listening)?1) Can I block receiving calls, while on GPS?2) receiving a call distracts GPS and getting back a signal takes 20 minutes.3) Any one of you in senior management use this phone for driving direction, if yes you should have fixed this problem by now. 4) Phone is good for everything except Maps, Dont call it as a navigation edition and cheat users. Finally I figured out how to use maps and getting driving direction in Nokia. Even after seeing apple & android, why not Nokia really come up with a good user interface and good GPS receiver? Maps interface is not user friendly.Problems I'm facing (Nokia, this is for you, are you listening)?1) Can I block receiving calls, while on GPS?2) receiving a call distracts GPS and getting back a signal takes 20 minutes.3) Any one of you in senior management use this phone for driving direction, if yes you should have fixed this problem by now. 4) Phone is good for... » Read More Finally I figured out how to use maps and getting driving direction in Nokia. Even after seeing apple & android, why not Nokia really come up with a good user interface and good GPS receiver? Maps interface is not user friendly.Problems I'm facing (Nokia, this is for you, are you listening)?1) Can I block receiving calls, while on GPS?2) receiving a call distracts GPS and getting back a signal takes 20 minutes.3) Any one of you in senior management use this phone for driving direction, if yes you should have fixed this problem by now. 4) Phone is good for everything except Maps, Dont call it as a navigation edition and cheat users. « Show Less
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Vicky, long gps fix time is a known issue for all Nokia phones using integrated gps only. Have you tried Ovi Maps 3.04 Beta? It suppose to use improved positioning technology, and my average lock time is between 2 to 5 minutes. If that doesn't work, it always helps having the latest firmware, or maybe try Skyhook (I hear mixed reviews).
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If you do not want to receive any calls while on GPS mode, you can take out the SIM card before using GPS, so that you won't get any call:-) just kidding:-) coming to the point, to do this, you can change the profile to 'Offline' using 'settings>>personal>>profiles>>offline'. There is an easy to do the same, in your home screen, just tap around the place where date & time are displayed. This will bring up a pop up with all avilable profiles and you can select the one you want. In this way, I guess the phones receiver is turned off (not GPS receiver).
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The phone might come with GPS set to use A-GPS which requires the data plan. You might try going into the phone's settings and setting it to use the internal GPS only.
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Bharat, you are right. The GPS feature in this phone works without any data plan. To answer your question, 1) You will get turn by turn driving directions only after your phone gets GPS signal and selecting 'Drive to' location. The options will be appearing only after your phone gets GPS signal. 2) To turn on GPS, you just open 'Maps' application and wait for GPS signal. The GPS signal strength is displayed at the bottom righ corner of the phone. It may take from 5 mins to 30 mins to get enough GPS signal strength when you are outside the building. I hope this helps. If not, plz let me know. Bharat, you are right. The GPS feature in this phone works without any data plan. To answer your question, 1) You will get turn by turn driving directions only after your phone gets GPS signal and selecting 'Drive to' location. The options will be appearing only after your phone gets GPS signal. 2) To turn on GPS, you just open 'Maps' application and wait for GPS signal. The GPS signal strength is displayed at the bottom righ corner of the phone. It may take from 5 mins to 30 mins to get enough GPS signal strength when you are outside the building. I hope this... » Read More Bharat, you are right. The GPS feature in this phone works without any data plan. To answer your question, 1) You will get turn by turn driving directions only after your phone gets GPS signal and selecting 'Drive to' location. The options will be appearing only after your phone gets GPS signal. 2) To turn on GPS, you just open 'Maps' application and wait for GPS signal. The GPS signal strength is displayed at the bottom righ corner of the phone. It may take from 5 mins to 30 mins to get enough GPS signal strength when you are outside the building. I hope this helps. If not, plz let me know. « Show Less
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I purchased a gps long ago and I'm very satisfied with it, I DON'T UNDERSTAND why you sent me this email asking me about this nonsense question, I sent positive feed back a few days after a started using the device, so please double check on your emails, it may be a mistake in your behalf. Thank you. !
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I believe if you have an IPAD2 with AT&T; or Verizon 4G service, it may have GPS. I do know that if it is WIFI only, it will definitely will not have GPS. Go to settings and see if GPS is listed.
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No this phone doesn't have the kind of GPS we want like for driving to some point or walking to some point, which we are used to in cars and which is available in higher end phones such as E 71, N85, N95, N96It has assisted GPS which takes positioning from close cell phone towers which basically is of no real use if you intend to use it as CAR based GPS.It has Nokia maps though which can be used via bluetooth when connected with real GPS device such as above mentioned phones or devices such as TOM TOM, Garmin etc.
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If you have the S&T; with GPS, yes you can use it as a GPS to navigate. I have them used all over the states for years. I bought my first in 2006 and have updated several times. I like better than the built in one in my car. I use it even when I use the one in the car. You don't have to be connected to the Internet or wifi.
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This phone doesn't even have a Glonass GPS and beside, in order to do that "if it works" You'll need and app that aloud you to save the maps before going offline. I will recommend you to purchase a Garmin GPS or something better. Not this cellphone
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Hi, Unfortunately this item does not feature GPS capabilities. Our apologies if this is an inconvenience for you, nevertheless thank you for your interest in our product. Best Regards, Customer Service
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It didn't solve my problem unluckily. I contacted Garmin via their web site for a previous software version request though. I should say the bluetooth function worked flawlessly with my Nokia 6265 prior to the latest software WebUpdated.
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I have another recommendation. Don't buy a GPS; buy a phone. Nokia phones with GPS have free OVI maps that include points of interests. The Nokia 5230 is a four band GSM phone that will work in China, with the addition of a Chinese phone card and the unlock code from your cellular provider, unless you buy the phone unlocked from Nokia. You do have to tweak the phone a bit to get the Chinese characters for points of interest; I found the instructions on the web. You need to download the map to your phone from the OVI store site, but maps are available for countries all over the world. The phone costs about $130
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Hello, I am glad to tell you that you just need to connect the GPS and GSM antenna to the right connector, and find an appropriate place and fix the antennas to make sure it receive signals well. When the green LED indicator on, GPS signal is normal.
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Nokia has GPS chips in their N-series devices. You can use GPS capabilities without connection to the carrier data network. It is beneficial to use Assisted GPS(all GPS-enabled Nokia phones support this), which requires the data connection to the network, since you get a GPS lock much faster. In my experience it takes 5-15 min to get a GPS lock without A-GPS and 30s - 1 min using A-GPS
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Hello. Not sure about your problem, but sometimes if the memory is full and phone is out of space weird things happen . My cell phone store guy recommends updating the software once a year. I rarely used tbe GPS function, but did notice it was never as quick and responsive as my new LG phone. Try the software update, maybe it will clean the problem up. I'm not that tech savvy, but have heard the Triumph phone has a limited operating system, hence being slow or not loading. But even with all that, I still prefer the Triumph phone to the new and improved LG phone I have now. The Triumph phone lasted for 2-1/2 years, lots of bumps, drops and dirt. No cell phone lasted as long. Good luck. Kem
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The Gps is very good. I'm not sure how to answer your questions other than it seems to work great and kowm how hug it is at all time.
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As Michael said, GPS is always available outside - wifi or not. I have used map software by Sygic on roadtrips on a wifi only tablet. I assume there are other similar products but have not used any other. You have to have a wifi connection to install the software and maps of course. Then, after the map is stored on your tablet, GPS navigation works fine.
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Hmm i guess it says there is GPS in the title. How does it work?? I have this product. I also don't know how to update the information.
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Patrick, Like any product you get what you pay for. I've had NO problem with this GPS, any place I needed to go it took me right to the door.Not only were the established streets there so were some of the New Developements (MD). Unfortunately I haven't had to look for maps, thats the purpose of a GPS. Just put in the address and follow, if you're looking for something specific use the apps, i.e. resturants, hospitals,schools,etc. If it doesn't do what you want you can always return it. Yes there is also an app for maps, I just don't use it. Hope this helps.
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I am not a technician, but I'm pretty sure there is no navigation or gps option on this model, one reason why its so cheap. I can hook my smartphone up thru the auxiliary input and using the gps on my phone screen the voice commands play thru the cars speakers. I think thats as close as you can get without spending a ton of money on a unit thats navigation ready or the gps adapter kit they sell for this model.