Hi Guis,

I found this post on the network, may be useful?:lol:


Nokia N95 fixing slow GPS
Submitted by Lee McLoughlin on Sat, 2008-02-02 11:39.

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I do like my Nokia N95 but there are several annoyances with it. Some I know are fixed by newer firmware but being on the Orange network here in the UK I don't have access to newer firmware (which is a whole other issue!)

Many owners of N95's have found that it can take several minutes to get a GPS fix (or GPS lock, as some call it). I raced my Nokia N95 against a generic external Bluetooth GPS unit I use with TomTom Navigator on an N95 - side by side with a clear view of the sky. TomTom + external GPS about 3 seconds. Maps + internal GPS - 10 minutes!!!!!

These are the steps that fixed this issue for me. Your milage may vary!

Go to Menu, Settings under the General Tab find Positioning (scroll down to the very bottom) in Position methods make sure:

Integrated GPS and
Network based

are both turned on (ticked)

Then start up the Maps application. In Options, Settings, Network set:

Use network to When needed and
Default access point to Orange Internet

For Orange Internet pick whichever data connection works best for you. Just beware that you may be changed extra for using data connection (I am charged for using Orange Internet).

You should probably also set:

Roaming warning to On

To be warned if the Map Application tries to download maps via your access point. As maps can be big this could be expensive.

Then you need to get a valid GPS fix at least once. You may have to redo this if you start up maps in a very different area because but I haven't tried that yet.

Go to Menu, Settings, General Tab, Personalisation, Display and set:

Power saver time-out to 10 minutes

Find some place with a good clear view of the sky (no tall buildings, no trees, no clouds...) and start the Map application. You should probably skip the "globe zooming in" and go to Options, View, Satellite info.

You might notice that the "data connection" symbol has appeared near the top right of the screen.

Now sit back and wait for a GPS fix. For me this took 10 minutes! As satellites are found a hollow black bar will appear with the satellites number beside it. Once the GPS chip "locks" onto the satellites signal the bar turns solid black. Normally at least three black bars are needed for a GPS fix.

Once you have this "first fix" you can exit Maps.

The next time you start Maps you should find you get a GPS fix in well under a minute - for me its usually 20 - 30 seconds.

(Thanks to various people on the net for offering suggestions on how to fix this issue.)
:D

Thanks for the tips bro.

thank u man this is cool

or, if you have it, turn on Assisted GPS, then you'll get a lock in seconds all the time.

my power saving options doesnt have 10 minutes

i never get satellite lock with my n95..and i already sell it... now use 6110 nav..much faster ... even its camera really worst..

i'll try this.

It works better for me with the slider open on the n95
maybe something to do with the placement of the GPS receiver

Heres the Nokia support recommendations:

In N95 the GPS receiver is located in the bottom of the device, below the numeric keyboard. When using the receiver, slide the numeric keypad open
and hold the device upright in your hand at an angle of about 45 degrees, with a clear view of the sky. Make sure, that your hand does not cover the GPS receiver.
Establishing a GPS connection may take from a couple of seconds to several minutes. Establishing a GPS connection in the car may take longer.

If your device cannot find the satellite signal, consider the following:
- If you are indoors, go outdoors to receive a better signal.
- If the numeric keypad slide is closed, open it.
- If you are outdoors, move to a more open space.
- Check that your hand does not cover the GPS receiver of your device.
- If the weather conditions are bad, in such a case the signal strength may also be affected.
- Establishing a GPS connection may take from a couple of seconds to several minutes.
- Avoid to use screen saver when GPS connection is establishing.

NOTE: The GPS receiver takes its power from the battery. Using the GPS receiver may drain the battery faster.

Regards,
Nokia N95 Support Team
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Hope this helps

tq... itss better thannn

For those with same issue:

After doing all of this, just leave the phone on open sky view for about 20 minutes (for best results) once. This will allow the almanach and ephermis to be downloaded and saved, which will help for faster lock next time you use your phone as GPS device.

If you dont use your GPS for longer time or moved to a place more than 600 km away repeat this. (A-GPS will throw most of the needed data for quicker start but this way is more secure and the only if you are in area where is no network/GPRS coverage or on roaming).

good info for me. thanks bro.

i never get satellite lock with my n95..and i already sell it... now use 6110 nav..much faster ... even its camera really worst..

6110 Navigator I agree has an awesome GPS receiver. You can keep it closed even in your pocket and it stills keeps a lock.
I agree the gps receiver is great but camera NO WAY. N95 has an excellent camera and video, haven't found a symbian phone that has matched it yet. Believe me I have been looking.
Nokia needs 1 thing to make their camera phones more attractive and thats a Xenon Flash :)