How to Sideload Google Maps

1. In your computer's web browser, go to the Google Mobile website (see Resources) and download the Google Maps setup file to your computer's hard drive.

2. Using the USB cable that came with your mobile phone, connect your phone to your computer. From the phone's settings menu, turn on mass storage mode. On your computer, the AutoPlay window will appear. In the window, click 'Open folder to view files.'

3. On your computer, hover your mouse pointer over the Google Maps file that you downloaded in Step 1. Drag the Google Maps file to the file window for your mobile phone. On your phone, turn off mass storage mode and disconnect the phone from your computer.

4. On your mobile phone, access the memory card via the menu. Highlight the Google Maps setup file. Press the menu key and click 'Install' to begin installation.