Nokia N900 has problem with Google Maps and hence we decided to share an easy solution to this problem with our readers. After some research on the internet, this method share by YoDude from HowardForums seems to be the best possible solution till date. Here is how it works:
1. Download and install Oleg Romashin’s Geolocation extension. This will let the Maemo browser talk with the N900’s integrated GPS.
2. Download and unzip Gmaps.htm and zoom.htm from YoDude’s compilation to somewhere on the N900.
3. Navigate to to Gmaps.htm using the N900’s file manager, and bookmark it or put a shortcut on the homescreen as you see fit.
According to the comments appearing on the forum page, this method works well for the time being. In case you have any alternative method, feel free to share it with us.
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Ovi Maps is incredible…. it allows you access to maps when you’re offline!
It can cache large maps because it uses vector graphics as opposed to bitmaps.
Whatever the tech – it means I can find out where I am, even when I’ve got no signal.
and how can u use offline maps in ovi maps, becouse i downloaded meny maps and when i launch the app it always wants to connect, and without connection it cannot search
so how?
anyway thank you this google maps thing it works, and but not as smooth as in my last phone (n95) but not bad. so thx.