Missing from the list of phones that the new free Ovi Maps software will work on was the N97, although the N97 mini was compatible from day one.

The reason is aparently due to the need to have at least 20 MB of free memory available for the install. To rectify this, expect firmware update v21 next week, that will either include Ovi Maps, or the ability to install it thereafter.

If you can’t wait, then if you have 20MB free on c:, the N97 mini version has been reported to work fine on the N97.

Nokia have announced that their proprietary navigation and mapping product, Ovi Maps, will be made available free for the N97 mini. This includes voice navigation for both driving and walking.

Before this announcement, certain handsets were pre loaded with Ovi Maps, and came with a limited trial for the turn by turn voice navigation services.
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