[blitzkid]

what version you're using? Try Google maps version 4.1. If you've an earlier version, do not upgrade. Uninstall that version and reboot your phone or perform a soft reset. Then install the newer version after switching on both the mobile data and WiFi buttons from the drop down menu. This Should work in most phones. If not, then you'll have to try a hard reset.

[sduenasb]

Hi. I had the same problem. I realized it started when I was using google maps and deactivated the wifi (intermitent connection). Google maps then asked me what connection to use. I picked "internet". After that, when I tried to use it again it would fail to start. I tried what other people here suggested (turning on the wifi before starting the app) and it worked. I wonder why the fix hasn´t worked for others... Maybe the app tries to connect through either wifi or cellular internet (depending on what it got locked into somehow?) without starting the service... Perhaps if you could through other app establish a cellular data connection and then start google maps... After I did the trick of connecting to wifi first I haven´t had to do it again, google maps is behaving as it used to. I have an n8 with Belle btw. Good luck! Google maps is really useful

[naveendhim]

wifi on kar2 karo dear

[THEINDIAN]

It is not a better option to keep wifi and mobile data switch on. It consumes more battery power when we on wifi for long time. I already used Google Maps in offline mode on Anna. So why I use this. Please put a better solution.

[matthewleech]

sduenasb>> Perhaps if you could through other app establish a cellular data connection and then start google maps

Ye, I've tried that several ways like having an in-use 3g connection, then having an in-use wifi connection, then both, but google maps still does not start up.

Thanks for the suggestion though, any more?

Btw, this is on a newly-flashed sim-free N8.

[anupstar]

before opening the google maps, first on wifi, then open google map, it will work, surely.... I tried the same... Now ur turn

[matthewleech]

The problem with google maps not starting on my N8 is not caused by the same bug that enabling wifi works around.

Don't worry, I'll keep hacking away with other techniques.

Thanks tho

[matthewleech]

Fixed the problem with Google Maps on my N8 last night by doing a format, hard reset and firmware reinstall via Nokia Software Updater.

This also fixed the problem I was having with Nokia Trailers, Nokia Drop and Maps voice guidance via bluetooth to the car stereo.

Happy days!

[khanjan_701]

google maps and google youtube player isnot supported by symbian belle. Thats all. I tried on my 701, no use. Having wifi on? No use. Now got fp1 update, still no use.

[balasundaram61]

mobile office , web tv widgets,pdf reader is not available in nokia 500 after update to anna to belle

[balasundaram61]

after update anna to belle in nokia 500 mobile office and web tv widgets,pdf reader is not available

[balasundaram61]

ho to downgrade to belle to anna in nokia 500.because anna several better compare to belle in nokia 500

[khanjan_701]

google maps cannot be used on nokia belle oe belle fp1 in india. I did all the tricks (wifi). 

Moderators notes: Unfounded claim removed.

[sutharnikhil]

ditto issue in my n 500 belle..

[farryli]

tried. not work

[farryli]

the google maps can work on my 701 ver.119.
but after the fp1 installed, the google maps don't work.

[Puigchild]

Hi guys,

Thank you for your feedback. We have escalated this issue on our side and see if there is anything we can do.

Meanwhile, please remember that Google Maps is a third party application developed by Google, so if you have problems with the application, we would recommend that you contact them directly.

Kind regards,

Puigchild

[vlado3g]

Any development around this issue ? If I am going to buy the 808.. google maps needs to work..

[blitzkid]

As of now, none... Only the existing workaround is available but that doesn't work for all.

[xyn19]

For those people still can't get Google map to work on Belle after the Wifi trick, a hard reset finally fixed mine!  (A soft reset did not fix mine, but you should try it first.)  Yea, it's a pain in the butt having to reinstall some apps and reconfigure preferences.  But my phone also runs smoother and the battery lasts longer, as least it seems.  I still need to turn on Wifi for Google map to start.

Detailed steps:

1. Do a full backup with Nokia Suite, just in case. (If you restore later, do not restore apps & preferences.  Otherwise, Google map won't work.)
2. Put phone in Offline mode to end all calls and connections: Press Hangup > Offline
3. Try Soft reset first: Settings > Phone > Phone Management > Factory Settings > Restore.
4. Reinstall Google Maps.
5. If soft reset didn't work, try Hard reset: Settings > Phone > Phone Management > Factory Settings > Delete data and restore

Enjoy!