E90 GPS problem

Hello, I have an E90 with fw 210.34.75, 12/4 2008. So its pretty new. I have never been able to use the GPS. When I start it the signal dots are yellow and blinking. When I go to options-maps-satelite info I can se 1-4 black frames with satellite numbers. But I can't get a lock.
I have been outside and waited for 1 hour. Still no lock.
So I installed google maps but with the same result. No lock.
Any ideas?
/RR

Hi, I too had this same problem, with a slight difference. I did get a satellite fix briefly, then no matter what I tried just could not get it to work.
After a lot of searches on sites like this this is what I tried and fingers crossed it seems to work. First of all unlike me do a backup. Fortunately for me I did one 2 days ago so didnt loose much.
Next read about the new firmware download so looked but could only find the 7.24 version, which was already up to date on my E90. Despite this as I was getting desparate I downloaded it anyway, which sends the phone back to factory settings.
Then I did a backup from COMPUTER to phone, which restored my settings, contacts, messages, and so on. (Phew was I happy when it all came back) Hence the advice to backup BEFORE you update.
Next I downloaded the maps from the Nokia site, and installed, then tried and hey presto it worked.
Just one thing I am not sure of, I did see somewhere when I was trying the sat nav it said something about a 3 day trial, oops, will have to see what that means.
Just one other thing, for some thing the only thing that didnt re-install was the calender events, but as I had not had the Phone for that long there was not too many events on the calender, so not too worried about that, also for some odd reason, I did have the Digital Clock installed from the business site, and that also didnt re-install. But again as it was saved on my computer I managed to get that back too.
Oh couple of other things, When I start the maps, it always tries to find any bluetooth signals in the area, I just cancell that, but on the plus side I have just started the maps again, I have 4 to 5 satellite`s and that is in the house and about 10 foot away from a window.
Hope this helps you guys. Sorry its such a long reply but do like to try and make sure all details are set out.

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