I actually haven't tried bb maps, as I rarely use it. But that's getting stuck on searching for satellites. And there is no gps indicator on my main screen either :/
I'm gonna try a batt pull now lol
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my telus 9700's gps works alright, not as quick or accurate as a standalone gps receiver though. using cellular triangulation and wifi assistance it can quickly detect to about 20 meters, but the gps settings in the option menu will give me accurate long/lat co-ordinates using just gps satellites (it usually detects 5 or 6 sats).
it works great for location based searches (nearest coffee shop etc.), but for any serious navigating, a standalone gps receiver (like a Holux bluetooth gps puck) can't be beat in terms of speed, accuracy, or lock strength.
long story short: Telus isn't blocking gps features like they have on previous devices, so there may be an issue with your handset...also make sure you have a clear veiw of the sky and it isn't too cloudy out, weather will interfere with the signal (the gps chip isn't as powerful as the ones in car navigation systems)
You fixed it? Crap, I wonder what you did. The app I use where I notice the lack of GPS is Poynt. I have to manually enter my location to get it going.
My 9700 works GPS works PERFECTLY! It will find my position on Google Maps in about 15-20 seconds, and maybe 10 seconds in BB Maps. I couldn't be happier!!!
Outside and in my car, the GPS functions work in all apps. It's weird how Poynt (and the map apps) can get a GPS lock on my 8330 when I'm inside my house but my 9700 can't.
I just tried mine indoors and I got totally accurate results.
It all depends on how much stuff is in the way of the satellites, for example a basement with 2-3 floors is going to be difficult to get a signal, but on the top floor with only a bit of drywall and shingles in the way not so bad.
Large box stores are typically bad also due to amount of metal interference.
Google maps blows away blackberry maps in my option, love the my maps option easy to edit on computer and take to phone.
Bing is also good.
My locks right in within seconds usually, compared to my old storm would be within 1000 meters. but now on a different type of network, which makes the difference
