Navigation Upgrade Not Supported in NZ
Applications, GPS, N95 September 2nd, 2007Admin Note:
I normally don’t publish articles that are posted here that read more like forum posts, but Craig has a valid concern and possibly the community of N95 users out there might be able to offer some advice.
Nokia did not release the navigation upgrade for the New Zealand region. Which is very frustrating. I am using MGMaps at the moment (Google maps linked to the GPS receiver) but this does NOT allow for journey planning or voice navigation. I am currently looking for a cheap or free alternative software package to use as a substitute.
Anyone have a similar problem, or have a solution? I am in contact with the Nokia rep here in NZ, and there doesn’t seem be a fix coming for us. I know four other N95 users in my city who share my frustrations.
Craigkonig
September 2nd, 2007 at 7:04 pm
You could have a look at SmartcomGPS, it has voice navigation but you will have to make your own maps for NZ
September 4th, 2007 at 12:46 pm
Had the same dilema while on holiday in Auckland recently/
http://www.amazegps.com/welcome.php
Works perfectly with the N95 internal GPS – Not 100% on NZ support. Oh, and if it works, make sure you have a decent data plan as it downloads map data on the fly.
September 5th, 2007 at 6:54 pm
AmazeGPS is not currently supported in NZ.
September 10th, 2007 at 2:18 pm
yh i agree, pissed me off too. i can only see like town names and not road names. But as a user of a GPS fone for the first time its pretty cool though. Mine came with details maps for Berlin and london and stuff, maybe cause mine is made in finland..
September 11th, 2007 at 3:56 am
I thought that Nokia were meant to be releasing updated NZ maps which included navigation in the new year. I read it in a review online somewhere (perhaps stuff.co.nz) but can’t find it again.
September 18th, 2007 at 12:27 am
The Europe upgrade of the maps application appears to work for NZ, however the maps are lacking in some details.
If your using mgmaps you can re-add google maps back in (map + Sat views, hybrid not yet working)
http://www.hacktheday.com/mobile-geeks-use-mobile-gmaps-now-better-than-ever-despite-threats-from-google/
September 20th, 2007 at 9:22 pm
Err ignore my last post, it doesn’t work. my bad
December 1st, 2007 at 9:27 am
I am behind a proxy server and am unable to download NZ maps using maploader- can anyone help me by posting the maps to an accessible site for downloading?