1. Transmit's Avatar
    I see in other threads Verizon may have unlocked the GPS on the 8830WE, but only if you have independantly upgraded to system 4.5. Also, the GPS only works on Blackberry maps and not Google Maps. Also, GPS remains locked out on system softeware version 4.2. Is all of the above correct?

    Might also comment on how to get it working.

    Thank you,
    12-05-08 02:08 PM
  2. John Yester's Avatar
    12-05-08 02:11 PM
  3. Transmit's Avatar
    Yes, I read this thread. That's where I got my understanding of the facts. So, I am hoping for independant acknowledgement of what I wrote as my take on the subject. Thank you.

    Jeff
    12-05-08 02:49 PM
  4. schollianmj's Avatar
    um... if you read that thread, wasnt the people there saying it works with 4.5 confirmation enough?
    12-07-08 12:31 PM
  5. organman's Avatar
    um... if you read that thread, wasnt the people there saying it works with 4.5 confirmation enough?
    Went to my Verizon dealer yesterday to see about upgrading my 8830 to the latest 4.5 OS. They said it was NOT available for the 8830, just for the Curve and Pearl?!!! What's the real deal?
    12-07-08 10:15 PM
  6. jeffh's Avatar
    Went to my Verizon dealer yesterday to see about upgrading my 8830 to the latest 4.5 OS. They said it was NOT available for the 8830, just for the Curve and Pearl?!!! What's the real deal?
    That's the real deal, at least for the moment. There's not yet an official OS4.5 for the 8830. There are betas that support the GPS function.
    12-07-08 10:33 PM
  7. CHARGER5741's Avatar
    Just happened to be reading the forums and ran across the GPS unlock thread. I upgraded to 4.5.0.77 a few weeks ago. I just tried the BB Maps and GPS picked me up with 9 satellites in 10 seconds. I am a newbie and I will have to admit, that if you do not read the forums, you dont learn a thing. Thanks crackberry
    12-07-08 10:42 PM
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