Free Working GPS?

[lpstreetsoldierm]

I was browsing online some time ago trying to find an actual working GPS for the Storm, but had no luck.
I remember reading that Verizon actually blocks any GPS other than their own.
I recently read a post here saying that Nav4All was able to work but I still can't get it to pick up the satellite.
Does anyone here know a solution for this? I'd really appreciate it. BB Maps just isn't the same thing.
Thanx in advance.

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[C0nsequence]

Make sure your GPS is turned on. You can check by going to

options-> Advanced options -> GPS

Make sure GPS services is set to "Location ON" and Location Aiding is enabled. Enjoy!

[minigts]

Originally Posted by C0nsequence

Make sure your GPS is turned on. You can check by going to

options-> Advanced options -> GPS

Make sure GPS services is set to "Location ON" and Location Aiding is enabled. Enjoy!

This was my problem when I was trying to get it to work, so check this option as C0nsequence says. Works fine now.

[rrudeboy]

works for me, i tried Google Maps and currently use BB Maps..

[golferfreddie]

After making sure you GPS is on (see post #2) give Nav4All a few minutes the first time to find satellites. It took mine a little while. Also, make sure you are somewhere that has a relatively good view of the sky.

[tomlcollins]

So if it says it is currently unavailable in Google Maps, does that just mean I'm not getting a clear view of the satellites?

[bigman2]

Originally Posted by tomlcollins

So if it says it is currently unavailable in Google Maps, does that just mean I'm not getting a clear view of the satellites?

No, that means GPS doesn't (yet) work with Google Maps on the Storm. Google will need to update the app to make it work.

[lpstreetsoldierm]

I already have it on Location On. Still doesn't work.

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[minigts]

Well technically GPS works with Google Maps, just not on Verizon. I know it works on AT&T, maybe Tmobile, but not confirmed. I have seen it work on Google Maps, so I'm eagerly awaiting the time when it does work with Verizon.

[brothamoveson]

Originally Posted by lpstreetsoldierm

I was browsing online some time ago trying to find an actual working GPS for the Storm, but had no luck.
I remember reading that Verizon actually blocks any GPS other than their own.
I recently read a post here saying that Nav4All was able to work but I still can't get it to pick up the satellite.
Does anyone here know a solution for this? I'd really appreciate it. BB Maps just isn't the same thing.
Thanx in advance.

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VZW unlocked the GPS for blackberry.

[Fire923]

I know I downloaded google maps saturday and the gps works for me. It's a few blocks off when I'm inside but when i was in my truck it was pretty close as I was driving down the road.

[neolantis]

i know my brother is using nav4all on his storm and loves it...i personally just kept BBmaps

[Flexia]

Originally Posted by brothamoveson

VZW unlocked the GPS for blackberry.

Please do not post if you HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT. The GPS is unlocked and works for 3rd party apps that are set up for the storms GPS. Google Maps Does not work with the GPS for now but is a Google thing NOT verizon

[GpCaptMandrake]

Originally Posted by Flexia

Please do not post if you HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT. The GPS is unlocked and works for 3rd party apps that are set up for the storms GPS. Google Maps Does not work with the GPS for now but is a Google thing NOT verizon

That statement is completely accurate...

[ylexot]

Originally Posted by Flexia

Please do not post if you HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT. The GPS is unlocked and works for 3rd party apps that are set up for the storms GPS. Google Maps Does not work with the GPS for now but is a Google thing NOT verizon

Mmmm...sort of. Google maps works fine with the GPS in the Storm if you are in a location that uses GSM instead of CDMA (i.e. Europe). I'm fairly certain that the problem is that Google Maps is trying to look at A-GPS...which Verizon locks. Verizon could fix it by giving Google the unlock codes or Google could fix it by looking at straight GPS data instead of A-GPS.