Thread: Free GPS Navigation for Nokia Smartphones!

Thanks for Info

does this works with the new 5230 3G ??

Originally Posted by WolVerIn[E]

does this works with the new 5230 3G ??

Yup its workin quite nicely on 5230 , the most impressive part is if you take some shortcut then map automaticaly redirect on the shortcut way , m impressed with nokia and ya do download hindi voice navigation

Will this work with Nokia N73 ME?

Nopes.. I am afraid, as far as I know its only for Nokia's GPS enabled smartphones only

A Small Q,

Say I install this on 5230 & I dont have GPRS activated.

Will it work just by locating cell phone towers or GPRS is must ?

@praks.... your phone has a gps receiver. I doesnt need GPRS or cell phone towers

But how will GPS find its position ? It has to come from cell phone towers right ?

If GPRS is not activated, how will it find my position on map ?

Originally Posted by Praks

But how will GPS find its position ? It has to come from cell phone towers right ?

If GPRS is not activated, how will it find my position on map ?

GPRS is not required for GPS. It comes from satellites.

Originally Posted by arun687

GPRS is not required for GPS. It comes from satellites.

"GPS satellites circle the earth twice a day in a very precise orbit and transmit signal information to earth. GPS receivers take this information and use triangulation to calculate the user's exact location. Essentially, the GPS receiver compares the time a signal was transmitted by a satellite with the time it was received. The time difference tells the GPS receiver how far away the satellite is. Now, with distance measurements from a few more satellites, the receiver can determine the user's position and display it on the unit's electronic map.

GPS receiver must be locked on to the signal of at least three satellites to calculate a 2D position (latitude and longitude) and track movement. With four or more satellites in view, the receiver can determine the user's 3D position (latitude, longitude and altitude). Once the user's position has been determined, the GPS unit can calculate other information, such as speed, bearing, track, trip distance, distance to destination, sunrise and sunset time and more."

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So wat does it mean finally ?

Originally Posted by SMC-Intern'l

So wat does it mean finally ?

That you are getting FREE GPS Navigation software for your Nokia GPS-enabled smartphone.

guys ... i have Nokia 5233, so can i use GPS without using internet from my airtel connection ? The software is free i agree, but will it not require internet access for navigation ?

^^ No, you can use the Nokia Map Loader software to preload maps for India or any other country. If you disable internet searching for locations, Ovi Maps will then not use GPRS.