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Nokia Ovi Maps with Turn-by-Turn Navigation

Abe Olandres Editor-in-chief January 21, 2010 · 1 min read

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Nokia has just announced it is now offering Ovi Maps with turn-by-turn navigation to all users globally. Best of all, it’s also available for the Philippines for free.

The new Maps menu takes one click to calculate the best way to walk or drive to your destination, and to find your position, find places, find local Lonely Planet and Michelin listings, entertainment, or events nearby.

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Best of all, the Maps can work even if you’re offline since the map data is already downloaded into your mobile phone (there’s be instances that map data is partially downloaded or new data needs to be downloaded from time to time).

The Ovi Maps with GPS navigation is currently available for the following handset models:

Nokia E72
Nokia N97 Mini
Nokia X6
Nokia E52
Nokia E55
Nokia 6730 Classic
Nokia 6710 Navigator
Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
Nokia 5800 Navigation Edition
Nokia 5230

No luck for owners of Nokia N97 and Nokia N900 though. The installation file is about 27.5MB and can be installed via the Nokia PC Suite. You can download it here.

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128 Comments

jinsumaden · 16 years ago

just downloaded maploader and now workibg on asian grid.. thanks a lot

Nikka · 16 years ago

@jinsumaden: what you downloaded was probably only the ovi maps app and not yet the map itself. suggest you visit [http://www.cgena.com/34/Tutorials/How+Pinoys+Can+Enjoy+OVI+Maps+-+An+Installation+Guide+For+Mobile+Phones.aspx]
where there’s a step-by-step tutorial on installing ovi maps.

jinsumaden · 16 years ago

ahuhuhu getting frustrated now. the ovi navigator is working wht the red dot. but wehre is the map? its just blank.. i see latitude and longitude on the GPS. but where am i? its just blank. is there a way to download the map without connecting to the internet. ive been looking in the web thru pc. where to download the map but still. frustration.. ahhh!! help dreb.

Dreb · 16 years ago

I believe it is on the OVI software.

jinsumaden · 16 years ago

@dreb imjust looking forthe map. as i said clearly i want to use it offline.

@alex where did you download your map? please send me link for the latest philippine map

Dreb · 16 years ago

@jinsumaden

unfortunately you cannot use it online.. you know why? because you cannot get a good signal.. so you are opted to use agps functionality..

just to remind everyone:

maps = free

agps = not free

jinsumaden · 16 years ago

i just downloaded OVI maps fom nokia but it doesn show maps. it only show the coordinates.

i went back to nokia site. but to no avail, i can findt where to download a map. i need mapp for the whole philippines. as i will be travelling this whole year. and i need the map the works offline.
i tried google but cant work without GPRS.

i need help. please mail me where to download the maps that i can use offline..

ji****@yahoo.com

Alex · 16 years ago

Installed the new OVI maps application and the latest Philippine map. This is the free version. It worked well on most places. Some turns in Ortigas are not accurate though. I was really surprised at the performance. Few more tweaks and this could rival those of stand alone gps devices.

Dreb · 16 years ago

@Nikka.. Thanks for that.. It’s not free after all.. It really sucks your load..

jessica · 16 years ago

hi, i tried using this application but it says there is a 30 day license.. i thought this is free?? thanks

jojo30 · 16 years ago

@nikka – Thanks! I’ll give it a shot..

tucson boy · 16 years ago

napagana ko na sa e52 ko kelagan lang pala update yung nokia maps, di na sya nanghihingi ng license

Nikka · 16 years ago

@Dreb – To avoid any mobile data charges, set Ovi Maps to OFFLINE mode and set POSITIONING METHOD to only Integrated GPS (unselect Bluetooth GPS, Assisted GPS, and Network based). However, it may take longer for your device to fix its location since it will have to find the nearest satellite on its own without help from the mobile network.

Dreb · 16 years ago

yup.. free yung maps.. pero kahit offline yung connections basta naka agps settings mo babawasan ka pa rin..

Nikka · 16 years ago

@tony — download the new Ovi Maps app for your 5800 from http://www.store.ovi.com. Ovi Maps is now free, no more licenses to worry about =)

Nikka · 16 years ago

@jojo30 – Suggest you call up Nokia Careline at 886-1234 to get help. You might have downloaded the map on a different drive (memory card or device). To use Ovi Maps offline (assuming youâ€™ve already download the required map data), just go to MENU->INTERNET->CONNECTION->OFFLINE.

tony · 16 years ago

this app is amazing. street level maps available- i tried it alabang-slex to southwoods. navigation with voice assist available- “turn right at the next corner, after 100 meters, slightly turn left”–astig.

yun nga lang after 5 minutes, nag stop because nag expire license. i have to pay 12K for 1 year. yikes. hehe. btw, im a proud owner of a n5800.

parenghilton · 16 years ago

sinubukan namin yan sa nokia 5800 dito sa bulacan.. yung main road lang ang kita dito di katulad sa manila na lahat ng roads… pero cool kasi free

Tyron · 16 years ago

I emailed nokia and asked them if the update will be available for other devices such as my 5730. This is what they said.

“Please be informed that currently, the maps of the Philippines is non-navigable so eventhough there is a free license for maps, it is not applicable. Only navigable maps can use the free licensing.”

That’s weird so this is not free in the Philippines or they just don’t understand me?

Dreb · 16 years ago

bali nung tinanggal ko pala yung agps sa settings ayun di na makareceive.. Tapos yung 70 na load ko naging 36 na lang..

Dreb · 16 years ago

di ba nababawasan load nyo mga boss? saken kase nabawasan eh.. kahit offline mode sa maps..

Jes · 16 years ago

Will the Ovi Map work in other cities in the country? Davao, for example?

Jovz · 16 years ago

@jmpet

yup.las pinas to sta.lucia via the new C5 extension worked like a charm =) hows ur GPS signal?mines constant at 80-90%

Andew Mercado · 16 years ago

To download new ovi maps via pc is easier on this link: http://gallery.mobile9.com/f/1112901/

Note: Pls try also to update your handsets firmware before downloading to avoid issues and guess what i even downloaded new ovi map in my samsung omnia hd (hacked).

Andew Mercado · 16 years ago

Guys,

Try this link for ovi maps tutorial. http://europe.nokia.com/support/product-support/maps-support/how-to

jmpet · 16 years ago

@Jovz

Napagana mo ba ung turn by turn direction? Gumagana lang sakin sandali then humihinto na.

Jovz · 16 years ago

Downloading via OTA is an option I recommend =) Lovin’ the new OVI maps look and free navigation on my E52 ;)

junp · 16 years ago

@ronâ†²If your phone is supported, you have to update ovi maps first to version 3.03 either thru FOTA or map updater via pc. And thats it, you get the free navigation. You could also download the phil map thru OTA or map loader via pc. Hope this helps.

Ron · 16 years ago

by the way, I am using an e66 and an n95 8gb

Ron · 16 years ago

Hi Abe!

I was able to download and install their map updater, loader and the map for the philippines.

However, once i start using the turn by turn navigation, it goes online and displays a pricelist for their “premium service” and asks for my credit card info.

I thought it’s supposed to be free :(

jojo30 · 16 years ago

Help! I downloaded the new Ovi Maps on my E72, and I uploaded the Philippine Map but i don’t see any street names or even streets on the map or terrain view.. but when I switch to satellite view I see houses and landmarks and such, but no street names or labels of any kind.. is there something i’m doing wrong, some setting that i didn’t enable/disable?

This was the same problem I had with the old version. I have better look with Google Maps, but I’m really curious to try Ovi Maps… plus I read you don’t have to be connected to the net in order for it to run, unlike Google Maps.

yatah! · 16 years ago

sana next week compatible na ang n82 ko…

yatah! · 16 years ago

sana next compatible na ang n82 ko…

J · 16 years ago

Nokia’s ovi maps is compatible with e71. The Philippine map looks great!:-P

For Iphone and Android users, Ndrive works. Although their map is very incomplete, especially when it comes to side streets.

William Ken Verzo · 16 years ago

Sir Abe need ko po sana help nyo. start pa lang po ako ng blogging. nabasa ko po ung guide nyo trough make money on blogging kaso medyo ligaw pa rin po ako gusto ko po sana kumita kagaya nyo through blogging pero di po ako magaling sa writing articles and blog design sana po matulungan nyo po ako. idol kita sir abe. totoo yun kaya nagpursige ako na gumawa ng blog. hanga po ako sa inyo. thank you po MORE POWER YUGATECH!