Nokia N95

David · #1 07-20-2008, 06:27 PM

Hi all .I recently got Nokia N95-2 8GB.I don't have any subscription contract yet so i am using
my prepaid sim card.

I wonder if there is any free service that navigate me to destination using voice
and turn-by-turn just like car navigation devices(tom tom,packard bell compasseo 600,..) ?

My dad has Packard bell compasseo 600 navigator in his car and he doesn't have to have any subscription contract.
So i guess there should be something smiler for nokia n95-2 8GB since both have GPS receiver.Hope you guys help me get answer
to above questions.Thanks

dayene · #2 07-20-2008, 07:29 PM

there are third party apps that don't need subscription..i'm using tomtom.. members will surely tell you the others. :)

gavinguinness · #3 07-20-2008, 07:31 PM

I used to use Nav4All - Free gps navigation for your mobile phone! not checked on it recently and I'm not sure if it uses the internal GPS either. I used to use aHollux external.

Free though.

David · #4 07-20-2008, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by gavinguinness

I used to use Nav4All - Free gps navigation for your mobile phone! not checked on it recently and I'm not sure if it uses the internal GPS either. I used to use aHollux external.

Free though.

Thank you guys for your replies. gavinguinness .i went to nav4all but it needs the phone to be connected to the internet but i don't have any data plan subscription yet !! could you tell me if it is still possible to use it ?Does it need one time internet connection for example via wirless internet or continuouse internet ?

dayene . Can you send me the link to tomtom for nokia n95 and some explanation on how to use it ?Thanks

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Step 1: Set up your phone
To use Nav4All your phone needs to connect to the Internet Click next to see how to configure the Internet connection on your phone. If your phone is already connected to the Internet you can continue below with

dayene · #5 07-20-2008, 07:52 PM

david, check your pm.

gavinguinness · #6 07-21-2008, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by David

Thank you guys for your replies. gavinguinness .i went to nav4all but it needs the phone to be connected to the internet but i don't have any data plan subscription yet !! could you tell me if it is still possible to use it ?Does it need one time internet connection for example via wirless internet or continuouse internet ?

Oh yeah, it does require internet access. Tiny amount in fairness, but yeah, it will cost you unless you have a data plan. You can donwload the app over wifi, but the maps and route all come down the data connection. (When you use it, it's permanently connected)

The software doesn't actually do the routing you see, it's like a client and their server serves all the maps and route to you.

I mean, it's free, but MAPS is way better.

David · #7 07-22-2008, 07:11 AM

gavinguinness thank for your reply .well as you said i can download the app using wifi. But while i am on the road do i need to have continues Internet connection in order to use it ? Or only one time internet connection is required ? As you know car navigation systems doens't need any internet !!

Bartmanekul · #8 07-22-2008, 08:59 AM

Any navigation software that doesnt need paying for has to have the maps downloaded as you go, which means you have to have a data plan (or its pirate software).

If you want one that doesnt use data, you have to pay.

Garmin (if you dont have an 8GB), Copilot 7, McGuider (humm) or Route66.

Nokia maps is not suitable for those without dataplans.

.WiRED · #9 07-23-2008, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Bartmanekul

Garmin (if you dont have an 8GB), Copilot 7, McGuider (humm) or Route66

You can still buy Garmin for the 8gb, can't you?

Thx.

Bartmanekul · #10 07-23-2008, 09:08 AM

Yes, but unless you use a hack your not going to get it on there, as its locked to memory card.