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I just bought my blackberry curve 2 days ago and I cannot get the GPS to find satellites. Someone please tell me what I need to do? I'm new to the blackberry scene so walkthroughs appreciated. And after I get it working, any FREE gps using programs you'd suggest? Thanks for the help ahead of time.
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com03-14-09 11:22 AMLike 0 -
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More information needed.
Does your carrier block the GPS?
What program are you using? (BB Maps typically will get and keep a satellite lock. Google Maps will typically get but not always keep a satellite lock.
Are you outside with a CLEAR view of the sky?
Are you waiting a sufficient amount of time to get a satellite lock? (It can take 10 - 15 minutes to get the first lock.)03-14-09 03:30 PMLike 0 -
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I have pretty good luck with the gps on my 8330. I would suggest that you download and try it since it is free. Plus it works pretty much the same as the online one.
The gps can be a little slow to start up, but I find that google maps is a little faster with the gps than BB maps. Verify your settings and give it a try.
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com03-14-09 11:30 PMLike 0 -
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Well, 10 minutes probably isn't long enough the first time it gets a satellite lock.
And try it OUTSIDE. With a CLEAR view of the sky. Not in a car. Not under trees. Not near tall buildings.03-15-09 07:40 AMLike 0 -
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I just had this problem with GPS. Turns out that the older OS is not compatible with Telenav or Free4All. Make sure you have version 4.5.I just bought my blackberry curve 2 days ago and I cannot get the GPS to find satellites. Someone please tell me what I need to do? I'm new to the blackberry scene so walkthroughs appreciated. And after I get it working, any FREE gps using programs you'd suggest? Thanks for the help ahead of time.
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I updated and it works fine now.
Left alt left shift H (all at same time) to see which OS u have.03-17-09 01:53 PMLike 0 -
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Hey Warno, are we Sasktel users gonna incur any extra charges or problems from this gps mod we used ?03-17-09 05:25 PMLike 0 -
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When I check for what OS I'm running is it the "Platform" or "App Version" because Platform is 3.4 and App Version is 4.5
Tell me more about this qpst please. I've tried it outside for longer times now and it's not working.
Does the gps not work in a city at all? I don't live in a huge city, no sky scrapers.. I don't see why it wont connect in a car.
U.S. Cellular (my phone company) told me the gps is unblocked and they use it all the time and that it works great (the curve is their standard issue work phones :P)03-17-09 09:39 PMLike 0 -
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I guess I'll find out on my next bill hehe.
But there are no extra fees I can see.
1. If you have unlimited data plan, data is being used to display the proper maps when using GPS, so can't see any charges there.
2. GPS is an independent system that runs off satellite(free), not wireless network.
3. I called SaskTel and they specifically told me they DO NOT support GPS at this time. So how can they charge me for something they don't even have.
4. sorry for hijacking this thread.03-18-09 03:42 PMLike 0 -
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Hey Andy,
This is my first post here, this is something I've been frustrating with too. BB Curve 8330, carrier Alltel, OS updated to latest version 4.5.0.127 When I do go to options-advanced options-GPS there are NO refresh options there. Only GPS Data Source = Device GPS and GPS Services = Location on/off. Press BB key and all you get is: Change option, Call voice mail, save, switch application, and close.
Any Suggestions welcome.
Art03-19-09 02:34 AMLike 0 -
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As I stated above, the 8330 does NOT have that option. It's either on or not on.Hey Andy,
This is my first post here, this is something I've been frustrating with too. BB Curve 8330, carrier Alltel, OS updated to latest version 4.5.0.127 When I do go to options-advanced options-GPS there are NO refresh options there. Only GPS Data Source = Device GPS and GPS Services = Location on/off. Press BB key and all you get is: Change option, Call voice mail, save, switch application, and close.
Any Suggestions welcome.
Art03-19-09 08:29 AMLike 0 -
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That.s true, it's either on or off. There have been other posts like my earlier one stating that the .127 version has problems with using a GPS app. The only solution I found the worked was upgrading to a different version (.131). I see there is a thread now about a newer one, .138 I think.
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com03-19-09 09:00 AMLike 0 -
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Art, you have to hit the menu key (to the left of the trackball) that will give you the option to refresh. Make sure GPS location is ON too.Hey Andy,
This is my first post here, this is something I've been frustrating with too. BB Curve 8330, carrier Alltel, OS updated to latest version 4.5.0.127 When I do go to options-advanced options-GPS there are NO refresh options there. Only GPS Data Source = Device GPS and GPS Services = Location on/off. Press BB key and all you get is: Change option, Call voice mail, save, switch application, and close.
Any Suggestions welcome.
Art03-19-09 01:51 PMLike 0
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