AT&T claims I MUST pay $10/mo for my GPS to work - is this true?
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- Google Maps works great, just wish it talked to me. It takes a little while, but the GPS kicks in and i'm within 3m, even when I'm driving10-06-08 03:48 PMLike 0
- This is great information. I currently have the Pearl (8100) on ATT and waiting for the Bold (9000). This thread seems to confirm that I should be able to use Google Mobile Maps with the GPS on the Bold. Really looking forward to giving it a try so I don't have to buy a separate GPS device.10-26-08 04:39 PMLike 0
- The 8320 does not come with GPS so I purchased one from Globalsat, ::::: Globalsat Technology Corporation :::::
It is pretty small and works great.
If you plan on using it outside of the car it can be a bit cumbersome having the phone and GPS. But if you just want it in the car it is great.
Google maps does not require a GPS but will get you to within 20 meters with one.
amAze will not work without a GPS10-26-08 04:53 PMLike 0 - OP- I also downloaded the TeleNav for a second time- which will only work with official OS for at&t. I actually got into an "interesting" conversation with the CS about me having 4.5.0.81 on my 8310 and told me inorder for my gps to work that I needed to downgrade back to 4.2. So, I decided to get the Freedom Key chain GPS receiver that connects to your berry via Bluetooth. BTW, I have no answer as to "why" my internal gps suddenly stopped working- which lead to my "interesting" with the at&t rep. It worked with "ALL" of the betas as well as the official OS available for at&t. Anyway, get the keychain and Nav4All
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com10-26-08 05:15 PMLike 0 - Google maps does indeed work with your 8310's gps. and your GPS is allways activated on your phone. When your phone is unable to lock on to a satelite it then goes into cell tower triangulation and that's why you get the 500m+ accuracy mesage. To confirm that you GPS is working try the following.
1- Go outside in a clear area (preferably where you know a GPS signal is available)
2- On you phone go to Settings, Options, Advanced options, GPS
3- Once GPS Options is open bring up the menu by clicking the Blackberry button next to your scrool wheel
4- Scroll to Refresh GPS
5- Wait for device to finish scanning for satellites ( it can take a little while be patient)
Once your blackberry GPS has found a sattelite it will display all your location information. And at the same time it proves that your GPS is enabled and working.11-17-08 07:33 PMLike 0 -
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