[Solved] Warning: Do not install any new os or update if you plan on using google maps
- And, in the Google sync thread and front page post, it was pointed out that Google announced a long time ago that they'd end BB support in September. So we got over 2 extra months. Now it's time to see if they're here for BB10 and just dropped support for what will rapidly become legacy OSes. Or will they become fully competitors with no support for anything RIM?
I don't think that's it.
JP12-14-12 02:40 PMLike 0 - Have you tried this? http://forums.crackberry.com/general...new-os-757894/BigBadWulf and svelt like this.12-14-12 03:07 PMLike 2
- I'm really beginning to hate google on a principles level. ..... Bing anyone?
On a sinde note, using google chrome at the moment, and the spell check wants me to capitalize goolge, but not Bing.... what a bunch of self indulging d0uche bags!
easter egg this beeotches! ww.bing.com12-14-12 05:22 PMLike 0 - I like BB Traffic and use it for GPS on the road. Its main weakness is that it requires an address. i.e. I wanted to get to a ferry terminal - there is no address for that here. Google maps immediately mapped out the route for me. On another instance, I was looking for a Korean restaurant nearby - again GMaps did it for me in seconds. Is there another way? Sure... I could have googled an address nearby the ferry terminal and got BB traffic to get directions to there, or I could have googled Korean restaurants and then placed them individually on a map to see which one was close. Point is, Google maps is the best navigation service all-round on the BlackBerry and to lose it is a major blow...12-14-12 05:23 PMLike 0
- I like BB Traffic and use it for GPS on the road. Its main weakness is that it requires an address. i.e. I wanted to get to a ferry terminal - there is no address for that here. Google maps immediately mapped out the route for me. On another instance, I was looking for a Korean restaurant nearby - again GMaps did it for me in seconds. Is there another way? Sure... I could have googled an address nearby the ferry terminal and got BB traffic to get directions to there, or I could have googled Korean restaurants and then placed them individually on a map to see which one was close. Point is, Google maps is the best navigation service all-round on the BlackBerry and to lose it is a major blow...12-14-12 05:30 PMLike 0
- Have you tried this? http://forums.crackberry.com/general...new-os-757894/12-14-12 07:46 PMLike 0
- HURRAY! Got it working again!
One simple workaround is to install Google Maps v3 (see link here : http://forums.crackberry.com/general...new-os-757894/), then launch it to accept the Terms and Conditions, and then to install the newest version 4.5.3. Worked for me so I hope it will fix the issue for everyone else too!
Thanks to "lowest" from the other topic for the idea12-14-12 07:49 PMLike 0 - HURRAY X2 !
I spent hours today trying to figure out how to get my google maps working after I performed the now unnecessary OS update. Installing Google maps V3, acknowledging the terms, then installing the latest 4.5.3 worked PERFECT! Such a relief, I got really accustomed to using google maps over bbmaps/bbtraffic. Nothing beats voice search when you're on the road and quickly need to find something without typing.
Thanks!12-14-12 08:47 PMLike 0 - I don't get why everyone is so mad at Google.
They make their money off of advertising, (predominately) and the more people who use their apps, the better, which is why they make them for the most popular platforms, even if they are competing with Android. The do, however, have to decide if dedicating the resources to keep old BBOS apps compatabile is worth it. considering that they are likely working on the apps for BB10, it's not too farfetched to believe that they just had to cut the old OS's loose.
It is also possible that they don't see enough benefit in it to continue supporting BB at all (much like they announced they won't be building apps for WP8 at this time) If that is the case, then you have 2 other platform choices that makes Maps available for those who depend on it. If they did decide to cut back their best apps to Android only, it would be no different than RIM keeping BBM to only BB.
I doubt that the risk of losing current Android users to BB10 is driving the change, seeing as how they give Android away to OEMs for free, because the OS itself isn't their money maker.
And the kicker, anyone who runs unofficial OS verisons shouldn't be in any way surprised that things don't always continue to work.12-15-12 01:55 AMLike 0 - I don't get why everyone is so mad at Google.
They make their money off of advertising, (predominately) and the more people who use their apps, the better, which is why they make them for the most popular platforms, even if they are competing with Android. The do, however, have to decide if dedicating the resources to keep old BBOS apps compatabile is worth it. considering that they are likely working on the apps for BB10, it's not too farfetched to believe that they just had to cut the old OS's loose.
It is also possible that they don't see enough benefit in it to continue supporting BB at all (much like they announced they won't be building apps for WP8 at this time) If that is the case, then you have 2 other platform choices that makes Maps available for those who depend on it. If they did decide to cut back their best apps to Android only, it would be no different than RIM keeping BBM to only BB.
I doubt that the risk of losing current Android users to BB10 is driving the change, seeing as how they give Android away to OEMs for free, because the OS itself isn't their money maker.
And the kicker, anyone who runs unofficial OS verisons shouldn't be in any way surprised that things don't always continue to work.
Except for the fact that bbm has never been offered on other platforms, but google services have ..12-15-12 02:19 AMLike 0 - Have you tried this? http://forums.crackberry.com/general...new-os-757894/
Until they break it again. But thanks x10000. This was tremendously helpful.12-15-12 03:32 AMLike 0 - I don't get why everyone is so mad at Google.
They make their money off of advertising, (predominately) and the more people who use their apps, the better, which is why they make them for the most popular platforms, even if they are competing with Android. The do, however, have to decide if dedicating the resources to keep old BBOS apps compatabile is worth it. considering that they are likely working on the apps for BB10, it's not too farfetched to believe that they just had to cut the old OS's loose.
It is also possible that they don't see enough benefit in it to continue supporting BB at all (much like they announced they won't be building apps for WP8 at this time) If that is the case, then you have 2 other platform choices that makes Maps available for those who depend on it. If they did decide to cut back their best apps to Android only, it would be no different than RIM keeping BBM to only BB.
I doubt that the risk of losing current Android users to BB10 is driving the change, seeing as how they give Android away to OEMs for free, because the OS itself isn't their money maker.
And the kicker, anyone who runs unofficial OS verisons shouldn't be in any way surprised that things don't always continue to work.12-15-12 07:06 AMLike 0 - 12-15-12 07:17 AMLike 1
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Either way, we'll probably sideload the Android version if it comes to that.12-15-12 07:27 AMLike 0 - I know I'm one of the few, but I have no interest in Google Maps. BB Maps works just great through Traffic and all I need is voice assist and accuracy and I get both with that combo and there's no need for me to keep looking at the screen. I'll be honest with you, I've never understood what the big deal is regarding Google Maps. As long as what I have works, then I'm happy.12-15-12 11:12 AMLike 0
- I know I'm one of the few, but I have no interest in Google Maps. BB Maps works just great through Traffic and all I need is voice assist and accuracy and I get both with that combo and there's no need for me to keep looking at the screen. I'll be honest with you, I've never understood what the big deal is regarding Google Maps. As long as what I have works, then I'm happy.12-15-12 01:02 PMLike 0
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Also, it provides access to various links which will drive traffic.
In what way? I have yet to see any unofficial development converstaion which states that compatibility will absolutely not be affected. If fact, the usually start with statements like "Install at your own risk" or "I am not responsible if this borks/bricks/explodes your device." There is a reason app makers, carriers, and OS creators have to test things before updates go public.12-15-12 04:11 PMLike 0 -
- Fair enough, I don't have a live BB here, so used my phone. I'll take your word for it that the BB version doesn't until I can check myself. However, even without the banner ad, you still get access to various links that would allow Google to get their ads out to you.
Thanks for answering for me. No, I don't use one now, I have in the past and left when they no longer met my needs. I do, however, sell them. (As well as other platforms obviously) So I do stay active in the community and do my best to give fair opinions and information. In this case, pointing out that Google was likely scrapping legacy updates (the app worked on phones that hadn't been updated to unofficial OS versions) in favor of working on the new app for BB10. (Speculation, but not unreasonable)Last edited by bp3dots; 12-15-12 at 08:45 PM. Reason: Formatting
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