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ScottFerguson

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#75454 18-Jan-2011 15:03

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I can't seem to find the Get Directions functionality from my Samsung Focus running WP7.
According to what I've read, there should be a button the Bing Maps called Get Directions. I don't have it.

Is this because I imported a US phone branded by AT&T (with their bundled Turn by turn navigator product which doesn't work in NZ?)

Or is this a shortcoming of WP7 in New Zealand?

Keen to hear from anyone who can enlighten me.

billgates

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#428469 18-Jan-2011 15:30

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change your browser and region settings to USA. reboot. magic.

Do whatever you want to do man.

ScottFerguson

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#428498 18-Jan-2011 16:11

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billgates: change your browser and region settings to USA. reboot. magic.

Magic indeed. In fact, I didn't need to reboot either, the button showed up immediately.
Awesome stuff, thank you for your help!

(Why MS would hide this for NZ browser settings is beyond me..)

paulspain

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#428525 18-Jan-2011 17:45

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I have put up articles about enabling Maps/Directions and also the Zune Pass when outside the U.S. at WindowsPhoneNZ.com in the 'How To' section: http://windowsphonenz.com/wp7/category/how-to

For anyone who trys out the Zune Pass I would be interested to hear your feedback. There's a possibility the Zune Pass access is getting locked down further.

Paul Spain
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