E72 waiting on gps....

Hi, i'm from belgium and i have a problem with my gps on my nokia e72
ovi map sis free but it takes ages to find a suitable satelite for my gps...
after 1hour it still says waiting on gps...
does anyone have a clue what i did wrong or what went wrong?
maybe some configures wrong? i dont know takes extreme long.
the shop here i bought it doesn't even know it and never had this problem before they said.
greetz.

Hi Arkune
Firstly can you check for me by opening OVI Maps application > Options > Support > About - find what version of OVI Maps installed as the latest version is v3.04 10wk32 b03? There where issues using E72 with earlier OVI Maps version than this. If not that version go to Menu > Ctrl. panel > Phone > SW update - check for OVI Maps update and if present install it.
You need to be aware two processes at work, OVI Maps application which may be "Online" or "Offline" (Options > Settings > Internet) and Assisted GPS which requires a network access point found in Menu > Ctrl. panel > Settings > General > scroll down off screen to Positioning > Positioning server - check defined network access point. Sometimes network settings sent via SMS can end up in "Uncategorised" folder in Connectivity > Destinations and need moving to either Internet or WAP services folder.
If the Assisted GPS feature can't access network then very first positional fix can take quite a while to achieve and best to be outside with clear view of sky.
Let us know how you get on and if any further assistance required.
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