Free Off-Line GPS Mapping

[Bronx31]

:DI found another FREE app.

Nokia is giving away for FREE a GPS software that makes possible something that even Google Maps can't: off-line mapping with use of GPS. Online mapping is not a big deal because Google, Yahoo, Microsoft and others offer it too, but with smart2go you can use GPS in combination with maps even when you are not connected to the Internet!

Here's the link to the review. From there, you can go to the site......

http://msmobiles.com/news.php/7180.html

[Jygar]

Tested this on the N95 today and it was great, installed it on my Kaiser and it works well :)

[Bronx31]

I think this is much better than google maps. Gps located my location very quickly. Navigation is smooth and accurate(I think navigation lasts 3 days, I think). Very Nice me think:)

[Straputsky]

Thank you very much. Although I have a navigation software these cards are often better for walkers. That's why I installed Google Maps. Now I don't have to stress my free data volume so far.

[Bronx31]

I just wanted to Bump this. This is software is very handy, and FREE, and I didn't want it to get lost. Guys, you really need to try it!!!

[freddiemac1]

I am confused as to what to do. I downloaded the software. But how do I get the maps on the phone?

[cogcaviz24]

seems to work fine on my att tilt (although i haven't left the house yet :) ).

I am confused as to what to do. I downloaded the software. But how do I get the maps on the phone?

you use your Wifi connection to download maps of the area you will going to, then, your phone uses it's GPS with the maps d/l'ed.

[swatcop1]

So am I correct in saying that as you surf the map using wifi etc. it stores the data on your SD card and uses it when you need it. So lets say you live in Louisiana, you can surf the whole state while on wifi or a router etc.. and it will store the map for later use??? is this correct???

[moto2000]

seems like it still needs a data connection?

if youre driving, how can it use wifi if you cant connect to an access point?
that must mean it cannot download the map?

[bengnism]

1. I go to ... http://www.smart2go.com/en/download/
2. select "Via PC"
3. all i am seeing is bunch of NOKIA softwares

the question is ... which particular model should we download for HTC? I selected the E95 model and I notice the file extension is slightly different, is "File: nokia_maps_1_0_upgrade_ROM.sis" instead *.CAB

any advise? thanks in advance.

[swatcop1]

It said to download the "Generic" one, that's what I did.

I am just not clear on down loading the map data!

[Malik05]

so is this better than TomTom????


EDIT: never mind
"...although you can't do navigation (route calculation) for FREE with this program (Nokia demands money for that), you can however use it as a FREE map with GPS support!"

[swatcop1]

I have read a little more, will try downloading the map app

[jym04]

1. I go to ... http://www.smart2go.com/en/download/
2. select "Via PC"
3. all i am seeing is bunch of NOKIA softwares

the question is ... which particular model should we download for HTC? I selected the E95 model and I notice the file extension is slightly different, is "File: nokia_maps_1_0_upgrade_ROM.sis" instead *.CAB

any advise? thanks in advance.

It's right there. The first option on that list is "Generic: Windows Mobile 5 Phone Edition".
And they also say: "Is your device not listed? Please choose the generic version for any unlisted devices that use Windows Mobile".

[swatcop1]

ok, I there has to be away to download a complete map instead of surfing the states to get some mapping data?????
Also were doesit store all its data?? I will look in the SD card.

[Jygar]

Yes you can download the mapping data to your SD Card.

Use the mapping tool provided on the website.

You need to edit the qf file using notepad to say 1.3 rather than 1.1 or you cant do it.

[Wetlight]

I am downloading it now, and hopefully it is more accurate than google maps! BTW, is there any other gps software that i can use with my tilt??
Thanks.

[Wetlight]

Crap, i downloaded the generic version and i did not install on my Tilt. Any help??!!

[mistabeo]

so this is the only software that lets you use GPS without being connected to the internet?

i have the t-zone plan. it's probably too slow to use google maps gps right? or how does it work.. does it download ALL the directions at once, so that i would have to wait only 1-2 minutes max for each set of directions? or does it obtain the information right before i have ot make a turn and such?