My GPS is not locking on for whatever reason. When I launch BB Maps, it keeps searching for Satelittes, when I launch Google Maps and even trapster, still I get the same "searching for Satelittes"
Any Ideas?
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My GPS is not locking on for whatever reason. When I launch BB Maps, it keeps searching for Satelittes, when I launch Google Maps and even trapster, still I get the same "searching for Satelittes"
Any Ideas?
Ok silly question here but are you outside during the searching?
no, I am at my desk, and I have been able in the past to use GPS from where I am in my office.
I have also tried over the weekend while I was in my car, and at my apartment. This has never been an issue previously.
I also have the same problem. I have called T-Mobile blackberry tech support they could not help. Their response in the issue is that T-Mobile is not a GPS provider. T-Mobile forwarded me to RIM tech support and after many hours with RIM no fix for the issue.
In the past with a different device... correct???
With this device you need to be outside or fairly close to some windows to get a good signal. I've had good reception at home, but can only get close at work, but I'm in the middle of a building with a LOT of computer equipment and wiring.
Go outside and see if it works.
you need to go outside with a clear view of the sky (when you have 5 minutes to burn) and go to Options>>>advanced options>>>GPS>>>blackberry key>>>refresh GPS
This should set up the GPS and help it lock on faster. I get an accurate GPS signal inside my house but not at work or in most commercial buildings.
Ok I have to agree that I have had some issues with the Sats too. It also may be radio interfearance. Who knows.
If it happens again do a battery pull and raise your hand to the sky and swear at the BB Gods :D
He needs a CLEAR VIEW so that he can talk to his home planet. BURN!!!! LOL :p
Did that and it worked! :D
Thanks
@ 911 - You will be assimilated!!!!!
LOL
Glad you got it fixed. I wonder what happened. Cuz I've never had a problem. Rather being indoors or outdoors. I better count my blessings!
I've found that when I dock my berry for charging I have to refresh the GPS before it will work. I have it set to turn the radio off when in bedside mode. I am assuming that it also turns off the GPS which is why I need to refresh it any time I want to use it ( or at least once a day). So..... if this is a recurring problem then try to not turn off the radio. Or at least that has been my experience.
Wow, someone actually searched and found one of these older threads... good job!!!
FAT There are SOME people in here that suprise me at times.
Yeah for me when I am at home on wi-fi for a long period it doesnt auto refresh once i am out on edge. no biggie but I bet a lot of people have this problem.