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Nokia C7: How to use Ovi Maps in offline mode

One of the great things about the free sat-nav app on your Nokia C7 is the fact it can be used offline – saving data and potentially lots of money if used abroad. You can download maps from all over the world, and it couldn’t be easier. Join us after the break to find out how…

The Nokia C7 is an excellent all-rounder, but it really excels as a satellite navigation device. The Ovi Maps app that comes with it is one of the best on the market – irrespective of price – and the fact it can be used without a phone signal makes it even better.

Check out our Nokia C7 Ultimate User Guide!

To download maps for a specific country, start Ovi Maps and click on Update. Then click on Add new maps. You’ll be able to select from different continents, and then hand pick the different countries you’re likely to visit. There’s no point in downloading the countries you won’t be visiting in the short term, as it’ll just clog up your storage space.

It’s then just a simple case of tapping on the country you want to download maps for. It makes sense to use a Wi-Fi connection, as it’s both quicker and it won’t take up your Nokia C7′s allotted internet allowance.

Once you’ve downloaded the maps you want – it can take some time as they’re large files – head back to the main menu in Ovi Maps, click on the spanner icon in the bottom left corner, tap Internet and then choose Offline. You’re then good to go – using the maps on your Nokia C7 and the phone’s GPS chip, rather than downloading maps on the move.

If there’s anything else you want to know, check out our Nokia C7 Ultimate User Guide. We’ll also be bringing you comprehensive tutorials to get the best out of Ovi Maps over the coming weeks.

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