How do I update my maps

[capers1962]

Hello,

I am new to windows phones and have a (what may seem to you) a daft question.
I have a Lumia 710, which I am impressed with, but ..........

How do I update/check the nokia maps to the latest version?

 

[HeyCori]

There's no convenient way

Troubleshooting - How can I update map data for Nokia Drive in my Nokia Lumia phone? - Nokia - Singapore

To install the latest map data in your phone you need to uninstall and reinstall the Nokia Drive application and download the map data again:

In the apps menu, tap and hold Nokia Drive.
Select uninstall.
Start Marketplace.
Browse the Nokia collection or search for "Nokia Drive".
Tap to install Nokia Drive.
After the installation is completed, tap and hold Nokia Drive and select pin to start to add Nokia Drive to the start screen.
Start Nokia Drive.
Select More > Settings > Manage maps to download the latest country maps to your phone.

The version number of the currently installed map data can be seen in More > About.

 

[capers1962]

Is it me or does this seem a little backward from symbian?
With symbian, you could check / update / manage maps from Nokia Suite.