1. jlaw73's Avatar
    Does the GPS on the Verizon 8330 work with google maps? I know it works with BB maps, but when I use it with google, it looks like it's just using the cell phone towers. It give my position within 1500 meters.

    Thanks,
    Joe
    02-27-09 01:34 PM
  2. Chrisy's Avatar
    no, it does not.

    you are correct.
    02-27-09 01:37 PM
  3. xliderider's Avatar
    I second that it does not.

    There is another CB member who insists that the Verizon Curve's GPS is unlocked, but the OS has to be 4.5.0.77. I highly doubt this though.
    02-27-09 01:39 PM
  4. Chrisy's Avatar
    I second that it does not.

    There is another CB member who insists that the Verizon Curve's GPS is unlocked, but the OS has to be 4.5.0.77. I highly doubt this though.
    it is only unlocked for use with BB Maps with OS 4.5.0.77.
    02-27-09 01:41 PM
  5. xliderider's Avatar
    I second that it does not.

    There is another CB member who insists that the Verizon Curve's GPS is unlocked, but the OS has to be 4.5.0.77. I highly doubt this though.
    it is only unlocked for use with BB Maps with OS 4.5.0.77.
    I know, but he is insisting that it is unlocked for Google Maps also.
    02-27-09 01:43 PM
  6. jlaw73's Avatar
    I have 4.5.0.131 and prior to that had .77 and google did not work with that either. Have any suggestions for a map app that works well with vzw?
    02-27-09 01:45 PM
  7. xliderider's Avatar
    Only options currently are BB Maps and VzNav if you want GPS accuracy.
    02-27-09 01:50 PM
  8. Chrisy's Avatar
    I know, but he is insisting that it is unlocked for Google Maps also.
    crazy people!

    i use VZ NAV for directions.

    i use Live Search for Points Of Intesest searches (does not use GPS, you need to input the city). Live Seach OTA Downlaod: Live Search

    i use BB Maps if i just need to look at a general map (road) or want printed out directions with distance and time.
    Last edited by chrisy520; 02-27-09 at 02:00 PM.
    02-27-09 01:57 PM
  9. yknock1's Avatar
    They unlocked the gps on the storm for google maps
    02-27-09 02:43 PM
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