[anjawi5]

hello all,

i got my n97 from bahrain and so i have a middle east driving license. less than a week ago i traveled to ireland, and since i arrived there my gps couldnt get a fix on my location, not even one single bar is filled even when the sky is clear and i am walking in the outdoors like parks or streets.

i have tried it now for the past four days, tried uninstalling and reinstalling the maps. btw, i am using the ovi maps ""3.01 09wk34 b02 mw OpenGL LM MN

Map version 0.1.22.103 OpenBitLM 6.21.8"" as found in about section.

i have in my phone my bahraini chip with a package that doesnt allow me to make calls or use internet while roaming.

 other than that the maps are working fine, and worked fine up till i arrived here in ireland, and whenever i try to find my location it say i am still back in bahrain, the red dot is not sharp, its kindda vauge .

if someone can direct me and help me i will be very grateful.

and if there are any other information that you need, please ask

[gprada01]

Hello

I had the same problem. I live in indianapolis and when I went to florida for vacations the gps stopped working. I have not been able to make it work since then. Not even back in indiana.   Did you have any solutions?

Thanks 

[Ghost618]

Hi gprada01,

We have edited your post. It is not wise to include personal information in your post such as full name, mobile/telephone number, address, e-mail address, IMEI, etc. Please be advised and have a nice day ahead.

[Ron_in_Dunbar]

I have had the same problem for a year.  Out of frustration I've been reading about methods of fixing the problem.  Adding a wire to the antenna, replacing the B-cover that holds the GPS antenna, etc.

My phone was built late last year and was supposed to have the NEW antenna and the modified camera lens cover. 

The GPS function worked, sort of, when I bought it then rapidly deteriorated to virtually no connections to satellites.

My warranty is running out so I decided to open the B-cover to see if I could see anything.  When I replaced the cover it worked fine.  I chalk the fix to the contacts on the main board making a better contact to the antenna in the B-cover.  Generally get a good fix.  Never get an accuracy of less than 20 m but it works and the connection time is anywhere from 30 seconds to minutes.  My main reason for buying this unit was for walking navigation in European cities.

I had bought a Gamin 10x GPS Bluetooth antenna and I am getting an accuracy of 10 m, which is what I get with my Garmin Zumo 550 GPS and connection time of a couple of seconds. If anyone considers an external antenna do some research first.  Nokia makes a compatible Bluetooth antenna BUT it doesn't have the same technical specifications.  The Garmin unit is far superior. 

If you decide to open your N97 be VERY careful.  There is a flat cable connecting the B-case to the on/off switch on the main body which could be damaged.  And when you reassemble the lock switch has a slot that has to match the pin on the switch on the main board.

My camera lens cover is scratching the clear plastic lens and I've ordered a new one that I will replace myself.

[Ron_in_Dunbar]

I have had the same problem for a year.  Out of frustration I've been reading about methods of fixing the problem.  Adding a wire to the antenna, replacing the B-cover that holds the GPS antenna, etc.

My phone was built late last year and was supposed to have the NEW antenna and the modified camera lens cover. 

The GPS function worked, sort of, when I bought it then rapidly deteriorated to virtually no connections to satellites.

My warranty is running out so I decided to open the B-cover to see if I could see anything.  When I replaced the cover it worked fine.  I chalk the fix to the contacts on the main board making a better contact to the antenna in the B-cover.  Generally get a good fix.  Never get an accuracy of less than 20 m but it works and the connection time is anywhere from 30 seconds to minutes.  My main reason for buying this unit was for walking navigation in European cities.

I had bought a Gamin 10x GPS Bluetooth antenna and I am getting an accuracy of 10 m, which is what I get with my Garmin Zumo 550 GPS and connection time of a couple of seconds. If anyone considers an external antenna do some research first.  Nokia makes a compatible Bluetooth antenna BUT it doesn't have the same technical specifications.  The Garmin unit is far superior. 

If you decide to open your N97 be VERY careful.  There is a flat cable connecting the B-case to the on/off switch on the main body which could be damaged.  And when you reassemble the lock switch has a slot that has to match the pin on the switch on the main board.

My camera lens cover is scratching the clear plastic lens and I've ordered a new one that I will replace myself.