E71: Why does Google Maps not use GPS and track my...

Why is it that Google maps only gives me a GPS signal accurate to 60-2000m. (depending on where I am)
Nokia Maps 2.0 would follow me down roads and footpaths, but Google maps just gives a rough approximation inside a large circle. My friend had an N95 Black and now an N97, and has testified to the exact same problem.
If I could get Google Maps to work with my GPS I would probably delete Nokia Maps, as it is otherwise mostly inferior.
(I've gone through the laborious process to download Maps 3.0 and it is pretty rubbish to be honest - big, bloated with inferior maps)
Message Edited by alexjholland on 24-Aug-2009 05:07 PM

Google Maps can be set to use your GPS if your phone is equipped with it.
Simply run Google Maps...
Options > Tools > Use GPS (check it or uncheck it for on and off, it toggles)
Current version is 3.2.0 which supports layers and Latitude.
The good thing is that it will get a cell tower lock (where supported) first before it establishes a satellite lock so you get a position, albeit approximate, faster.
You can tell it has established satellite lock when a small box on the top right corner of your app shows you "GPS active (x)" where x = number of satellites locked.
Unfortunately, it does not seem to support the magnetometer on the newer phones yet for compass heading.
Good luck.
Message Edited by mouserider on 25-Aug-2009 07:53 AM

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