GPS other than VZNAV?

Mhudson42484 · Thread Author #1 11-23-2008, 07:48 PM

The Storm comes with a built in GPS if I'm correct. So is there a way to use a different program rather than VZNAV?

OGoonie · #2 11-23-2008, 07:49 PM

You can get the Google Maps app... its not audible turn by turn directions but its google maps so its all there too

GT · #3 11-23-2008, 07:51 PM

Right now, the storm GPS works with Verizon Navigator and BB Maps. Not that the GPS is locked, but google maps seems to be having a problem with it. Maybe a google maps upgrade will solve this issue.

brian_peterson · #4 11-23-2008, 07:51 PM

The GPS does not work yet in Google maps for the Storm. This has been discussed in a million threads. As far as I know there is no other app besides the Backberry maps app that works with GPS.

PvT · #5 11-23-2008, 07:52 PM

Not sure if AmazeGPS and/or Nav4all are good for the Storm's screen resolution. Both Free and since I'm on WAP I'll have to leave the searching to you. I'm currently testing both on my Bold.

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Mhudson42484 · Thread Author #6 11-23-2008, 07:59 PM

Alright thanks guys-- I'll be getting my storm on the 25th and can't wait! However I had a Voyager and VZNAV was free with that phone--I can't imagine paying 120 a year for something that I've been getting for free for the past 8 Months. Anyway I'll be sure to try some things out before my "trial" VZNAV runs out (although I understand getting rid of it makes the phone much faster)

xxraffyxx · #7 11-23-2008, 07:59 PM

Never tried amaze gps but nav4all works! Gps is spot on, BUT! It is horrible to use on the storm. Very difficult to navigate around and you cannot type landscape mode.

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Corporatetrainer · #8 11-23-2008, 08:04 PM

Ihave tried AmazeGPS and while installs and loads ok, I cannot expand the Address list past Armenia. In general it doesn't work. I had downloaded the Bold version I think.

xxraffyxx · #9 11-23-2008, 08:06 PM

Checking out amazegps right now... looks like they have one made for the storm 9500. I will report back after I've given a test run

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sunlifexxx · #10 11-23-2008, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by PvT

Not sure if AmazeGPS and/or Nav4all are good for the Storm's screen resolution. Both Free and since I'm on WAP I'll have to leave the searching to you. I'm currently testing both on my Bold.

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Nav4all works but hard to use and can't use in landscape. Not realy made for the storm. AmazeGPS looks terrific in landscape but I can not get it to work. Not sure if the GPS part does not work with this program or somethig elase. Any one get it to work.

sunlifexxx · #11 11-23-2008, 08:12 PM

did you get it to pick up the GPS?

xxraffyxx · #12 11-23-2008, 08:28 PM

Fail!

Amazegps and nav4all are not ment to be used on the storm... navigating is actually very tricky and complicated!

Amazegps I could not get a GPS lock, but with nav4all I could.

Storm is still brand spanking new... I guess the only think I can do is be patient and wait for a GOOD navi app for the storm. I really want this feature to work! turn by turn directions w/o paying an additional $10 a month

abstractinnovations · #13 11-25-2008, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by xxraffyxx

Fail!

Amazegps and nav4all are not ment to be used on the storm... navigating is actually very tricky and complicated!

Amazegps I could not get a GPS lock, but with nav4all I could.

Storm is still brand spanking new... I guess the only think I can do is be patient and wait for a GOOD navi app for the storm. I really want this feature to work! turn by turn directions w/o paying an additional $10 a month

If you are patient you will be happily surprised. The storm requires a slightly altered build but when it works it is great. The landscape and large screen as well as the quick internet connections really make it great. The Garmin Mobile will really take advantage of all these things plus weather and traffic and fuel prices.
It is not released yet though.

dms936 · #14 11-25-2008, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xxraffyxx

Never tried amaze gps but nav4all works! Gps is spot on, BUT! It is horrible to use on the storm. Very difficult to navigate around and you cannot type landscape mode.

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how did you get it to work in portrait mode? I could not get it to type a second letter on any of the sure type keys. We you using multi-tap? How do you activate that. I had to make up an email with leading letters only...