http://forums.crackberry.com/ All things related to mapping on the BlackBerry. Applications, hardware and more... en Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:50:17 GMT vBulletin 60 http://images.crackberry.com/forum_images/misc/rss.jpg http://forums.crackberry.com/ http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=369743&goto=newpost Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:34:48 GMT So I upgraded to 5.0.230 on my Sprint Tour. Now I even tweaked the GPS device, set a bluetooth device to enable my sprint GPS to run. While I am... So I upgraded to 5.0.230 on my Sprint Tour. Now I even tweaked the GPS device, set a bluetooth device to enable my sprint GPS to run.

While I am able to open the GPS app, it runs incredibly slow. To the point it cant be used.

I also deleted the app and re-installed, nothing.
I even tried the app directly from Telenav... same issue, its so unresponsive.

Anyone else getting or having issues with sluggish or extremely slow GPS with telenav or Sprint Nav?? ]]> miltonb http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=369743 http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=368874&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:15:02 GMT I just upgrade to the 8900 I use the geotag when I take a pic with it . I took a pic today it work but I took a other oic but it did not add the... I just upgrade to the 8900 I use the geotag when I take a pic with it . I took a pic today it work but I took a other oic but it did not add the geotag on it any ides I do have the geotag on in the phone there some pic it work and some dose not ]]> kc8pdr http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=368874 http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=368694&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:02:42 GMT Has anyone tried to utilize the built in "Lake Maps" on a Blackberry ( Storm) to navigate while piloting a boat ? While zommed in, would it be acturate enough to boat at night ?

Anyone know if there better software (app) for this purpose?
Thanks, Bill ]]> Geesh http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=368694 http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=368678&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:43:34 GMT i'm in roaming, and yesterday i use just for check my position BB Maps... i checked the online debit charge and instead to have 'blackberry.net' usage i have 'WAP' usage for 100kb...

so my quesiton, does BB Maps uses wap?
i guess 'no' but maybe in roaming the answer is 'yes'?


thanks,
d ]]> electro_sound http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=368678 http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=367947&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:33:10 GMT Hi.


I have a Blackberry Bold 9000 and my carrier (Rogers), blocked my GPS function on my phone. I've tried many things to enable it but it will not find a satellite. I've also had issues where I try to browse using WiFi but the phone says I need to browse through my mobile service. I've read on forums that carriers do that so you buy a data package. I cannot install Blackberry Maps or Any other map app without it telling me i need to turn on data or telling me it's not capable with my phone. My buddy bought his from RIM and everything works fine for him (even without a data package)

I've been trying to figure this for a few weeks and gathered some informaton on how to come about to solve it, but i still need to know if there are other options.

A - Use JL Cmder and load on another firmware other than the one my carrier gave to install.

B - Something to do with 'IT Permissions' (no clue what that means)

C - Log in through test/engineer mode and enable the GPS.

Is there anyway to fix this issue? What woudl be the best way around it?

Please help. I am new to Blackberries and do want to love them :( ]]> hypershrimp http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=367947 http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=367845&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:29:39 GMT Why is there no navigation apps with maps stored onboard like there is for all other mobile platforms.

I've heard people say that apps do not run from the sd card, but this is the case for andorid as well and copilot has a app where the maps are stored on the sd card and the application on the phone itself.

There has to be some other issue preventing this. I would love to hear from someone knowledgable about why this can't be done on the blackberry.

Thanks ]]> motionxxusxx http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=367845 http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=367426&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:17:31 GMT I am having some serious lagging issues when my Google Maps Application and load my latitude. I'm wondering if setting my Google Maps permissions to all ALLOW would be unsafe? I just want google maps to load and find me faster.

My Default Settings in my google application are:

Options>Advanced Options>Applications>GoogleMaps>Menu>Edit Permissions

+Connections Custom
+Interactions Custom
+User Data Allow


I set all my permissions to all (ALLOW)

Is this safe or not a problem? please help me, Thanks! ]]> petahsumething http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=367426 http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=364870&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:06:29 GMT *I just got my Blackberry Bold last week and un-installed the bb maps and now i want to install it back in to my device, but when i try to download... I just got my Blackberry Bold last week and un-installed the bb maps and now i want to install it back in to my device, but when i try to download it, it says my device is not compatible with that app. can someone help me please!
]]> petahsumething http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=364870 http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=364583&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:50:53 GMT Can some one tell me how to install a app to my BBB. I was trying to install amaze app for GPS to my BBB through my Desk Manager! Can some one tell me how to install a app to my BBB. I was trying to install amaze app for GPS to my BBB through my Desk Manager! ]]> petahsumething http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=364583 http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=363256&goto=newpost Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:08:07 GMT I hope this hasn't been covered too many times before....

I am not having any luck using my gps with bb maps or google maps. Bb maps takes forever to locate me and google puts me in such a big radius that its not even worth it.

I read the tip about downloading the free trial of Garmin and that seems to be a quick fix. I downloaded it and Garmin can't even locate me. I had it running for while I was on the road for an hour and a half and it never picked me up.

Are there any kind of settings that I can check on my phone to make sure I can get a gps signal?

Thanks!

Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com ]]> on53wisconsin http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=363256 http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=360224&goto=newpost Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:41:33 GMT whats everyone's opinion/feedback on using google maps.

the reason im asking is because to me google maps was extremely unreliable.
latest example
i was going to ikea and it gave me a wrong address
it said exit towards 41th st. when in fact it was 43rd st. exit
so i passed it asked it to reroute made a loop on the freeway driving back it gave me the right street number that time. very odd.

many times google showed adresses that did not exist anymore or did not ever exist at that location.

never had that problem with garmin.

as i was driving back from ikea i tried to avoid traffic and selected show traffic . after 30 seconds and already passing the turn it showed the road i was on but not the alternative(Painfully slow loading) so i ended up stuck in traffic because of an accident...

my personal opinion about cellphone google maps navigation: FAIL!!! ]]> raverx3m http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=360224 http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=360034&goto=newpost Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:32:00 GMT I'm gonna get a new job as a driver and I was just wondering which Blackberry out right now or in the future(1Q) has the best overall GPS on it? ]]> Sube152 http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=360034 http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=359505&goto=newpost Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:43:47 GMT Hey everyone one, I was wondering if anyone could help point me in the direction of getting a really good gps for my phone. I have the storm 9530 and... Hey everyone one, I was wondering if anyone could help point me in the direction of getting a really good gps for my phone. I have the storm 9530 and my carrier is verizon. I was using my sisters iPhone tonight and I want something similar to what she has on hers. Any help would be greatly appreciated. ]]> tj979 http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=359505 http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=356479&goto=newpost Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:23:13 GMT Hi guys, I just found this Disaster Alert (http://www.skylab-mobilesystems.com/en/products/disasteralert.html) app on the web and I was wondering... Hi guys,

I just found this Disaster Alert app on the web and I was wondering if anyone of you tried that before?

If yes, what is your experience? Is it worth getting?

Disasteralert seems to have GPS and mapping features as well. So I put this thread into the GPS & Mapping category. Hope that's fine.

I think it is a great idea but I would like to read some info first before I get it. ]]> funkym http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=356479 http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=356244&goto=newpost Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:03:34 GMT I have an xm receiver with its own antenna(i use it for weather) and i connect the USB output to my laptop with the WX Worx software for nexrad... I have an xm receiver with its own antenna(i use it for weather) and i connect the USB output to my laptop with the WX Worx software for nexrad weather images in the U.S. My question is this: can i use my 9550 storm II as a display device and what app would allow this simple task as the bb is so easy to have in my lap?
Thanks for any help. ]]> skylane227 http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=356244