BlackBerry Smartphones GPS works out of reach?

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• Word blackBerry 8130 Smartphones, GPS work

  I loaded a 8130 with 4.5 (reloaded) on it, but the GPS does not work.  Virgin Mobile with a data plan.  I can't even lat and long.  When you follow the instructions for "get you gps location" and press the menu key gps refresh is not even an option (all I get is 'closed', I did all the things in the 'impossible to use GPS technology' help file and still no joy.)  When I try with Nav4All I get the mesaage 'no GPS connection' Google maps does not work either.  E option is set to "gps device.

  I loved the Pearl for a lot of reasons but gave up on it because of Virgin Mobile Canada hobbling GPS Blackberry features.  First, they told me that I need a data plan to get the GPS working.  If this were true all portable GPS units that aren't cell phones would not work.  Nav4All, which uses map data stored on the memory stick and the internal GPS gave me a message "no GPS signal." Even google maps (which uses an instead of GPS cell tower triangulation) does not work with Virgin.  When I downloaded it directly on my phone I received a message saying 'Google maps does not work on your 8130 phone, use the web version. When I pressed them more technical support told me that 'we cannot gaurantee THAT GPS will work on your phone"

  The only good news is that I have to return the phone and cancel the contract without penalty.  Virgin has allowed me to return the phone because I met upon their return from the restrictive conditions of within 20 days and less than 20 minutes of talk time.

• BlackBerry Smartphones GPS LOCATION

  I've been working on trying to get my BlackBerry Torch to get an accurate GPS position. I go to Options > device > location settings. GPS DATA source is: GPS device, location Services: location, location data: Enabled and location service activated. I go to the menu and click Refresh the location. I then wait for a future situation. As the address I get a number that does not exist.  The street I live on that is only 1 block long and gives the house number is not valid.  He said that precision be 6,97 m.

  I tried out and refreshing my position several times, tired standing in different places. Right now it shows 6 satellites. I tried to disable location data, before you turn off the location helping. I see no difference.  I tried the things listed on this page: http://blog.telenav.com/blog/2011/01/common-fixes-for-att-navigator-on-the-blackberry-9800/ nothing seems to help.

  I plugged a location on ATT Navigator and shown both States the time to get there is 15 to 20 minutes on the real time it takes to get there.

  I reinstalled ATT Navigator today to see if that would help. But he did not.  The physical location seems close enough, but when I plug my actual address, it shows a different location. More than 88 meters off the coast. Very different 6,97 m.  For now, I'm sitting in a Chair and he shows me move on to the next Street and back. I have the most up to software date for my phone.

  Is it possible that I can get the GPS working properly?

  Tammie

  Probably, the GPS works correctly, and your street is lot numbered.

  Let me explain: my house is located at street number 35 XXXX Street, although we are at the end of the block.

  So, my GPS, while at home, always puts to 99 number XXXX Street.

  It's because many of street follows a set pattern begins by xx1 and ending with x 99 in any block of data.

  Thus, our street should look like this.

  99----------------35------------------1

  When it actually looks like this:

  35----------------17------------------1

  Is that helps explain?

  Insofar as sitting in your Chair, GPS get you moving... because you're not outside well to the satellite showing, it is guestimating where you are.

• BlackBerry Smartphones BBM works do not: /.

  Hello

  I recently bought a sim free, the brande new bb curve and I use my sim card contract with vodafone which was formerly on a HTC sense, texts and calls work, but bbm and navigation are not, my bbm pending (awaiting authorization) when I add my friends and people do not receive requests, HELP!

  Unlike your old model HTC, BlackBerry smartphones require a BlackBerry data Plan or Plan BIS. You will need to call your operator and ask for the service to be added before BBM could be used.

• BlackBerry Smartphones GPS speech

  Hi, since the BlackBerry is a business tool & part of a business is to learn from A to B, why the BlackBerry does not work like a car in GPS?

  Excellent... I don't know that everyone will enjoy. FYI... Since your question is specifically seeking applications downloaded, I'll ask that this thread be moved to the appropriate section of this site:

  • http://supportforums.BlackBerry.com/T5/downloaded-applications-for/BD-p/applications

  Good luck!

• BlackBerry Smartphones battery runs out quickly

  Hi all

  My new phone Blackberry 9530 is run out of battery in half a day after full load. Anyone have any suggestions?

  BAYAR

  First what OS are you running (go to options, approximately) 3rd line down it should say v4.7.0.xxx (Platform 4.0.0.xxx)

  Second are shut down all your 3rd party applications? Press and hold the button BB hard a Ribbon app will show, should always have 5 apps "still" running (host, bb messenger, browser, phone and Message Center) "»

  3rd if you leave always on GPS and Bluetooth on, which will drain the battery as well.

  Here is a link that might help your battery problems

  http://www.blackberrynews.com/2008/05/20/battery-use-tips-for-your-maximum-battery-life.

• BlackBerry Smartphones GPS 'search for satellites... ". "questions about T - Mobile BB Curve 8900

  My wife and I had our 8900 s for 6 months.  All this time, the GPS worked so sporadically (works maybe 5% of the time) that we have renounced them.  I read all the posts on almost all forums, including this one.  I was on the phone with T-mobile for more than 2 hours - almost an hour of going out on my patio in 105 degree heat!  After going on all of the possible settings and reboot several times, the girl has finished telling me that it must be because the trees in my yard blocked the signal.  His only suggestion - call RIM.  What have I learned?

  1. I can't use my GPS inside to plan a trip. (roof and walls block signal)

  2. I can't use my GPS in the van to get to a place. (signal blocks of metal body)

  3. I can't use my GPS in a city to find an address. (buildings of great height-block signal)

  4. I can't use my GPS in the mountains to keep from getting lost. (trees and mountains block signal)

  5. If I am in the open field, GPS find signal about 5% of the time.

  6. I can't find the phone support for us peons.

  My brother, daughter, nephew, and everyone - make sure everyone - who has one phone other than a 8900 can get a signal just beside session from me.  My phone: 'search for satellites... ". »

  If a person tells me that I must be "outdoor" to use my GPS, I'm their Butterfly!  However, if you have a constructive suggestion, I'm all ears.  And before ask you, I have a data plan unlimited, and I tried with location helping the Endabled and people with disabilities.

  Thank you

  A frustrated MdniteRyder

  Hello

  Just type test anywhere in the window. Nothing Pat, but something goes off

  Peace,

  BBTechSupport

• BlackBerry Smartphones trackpad lights out

  My phone is bb torch 9860, the lights around my trackpad died suddenly, I felt a lil bit confused bcause I don't do any mistake, in fact, anyone can solve my little problem here?

  Hello from Montigny,

  Welcome to the forums.

  In this case, we can try to reload the software on the BlackBerry® smartphone to make sure she is running the most recent version and there is no problems with the operating system.

  Here's how to make a backup of your BlackBerry smartphone http://bbry.lv/oPVWXc

  Once you have saved your BlackBerry smart phone, please follow the link below to complete a clean reload of the BlackBerry smartphone software.

  Link: http://www.blackberry.com/btsc/KB03621

  Once completed test and go ahead with a selective restore, here is how to restore http://bbry.lv/qgQxLo

  Thank you

• BlackBerry Smartphones GPS does not work

  I have a 8330 and the GPS does not work.  I have Blackberry Maps and Google Maps, each says are looking for satellite units trying to find where I am.  Alltel tech support said I have to pay $9.99 per month for telenav, but I hope that this is not correct because I was told THAT GPS was on the phone when I bought it 3 weeks ago.

  http://www.BlackBerryForums.com/General-8300-Series-discussion-curve/164898-OS-8310-4-5-0-152-4-5-0-...

  Here is a link on ATT and 4.5

• Using blackBerry Smartphones, redirector works does not, the grayed out E-mail settings

  It worked. I had everything set up, and then I can only assume the last weekend when I installed and updated in MS it canceled everything.

  Now when I open the Desktop Manager, my email settings are dimmed, I can't synchronize my messages or calendar. When I click on it, it is said, "the e-mail settings are not available without an online connection to your e-mail system." When I go to sync and try to set it up, there is no Outlook profile to the choice. I've added another user profile in outlook and tried again, but there is still no profile, choose in the menu dropdown.

  Also, when I open the redirector, I get the message. ' Bot can the redirector: connecting to your e-mail system could not be initialized.

  I know that they are both related, there's something I forget. I have gone through the forums and tried several things that seem to be the same, but none have worked. Does anyone have a suggestion?

  I don't know it's important, but I have a "BOLD" and using Outlook 2007.

  OK, I got this problem. The redirector works now, besides I'm able to synchronize my device with Outlook. What I did uninstall Outlook and then reinstall it. Which corrects the problem. Questions in a trouble... wish that I would have thought of this earlier. Thanks to all who tried to help.

  Chris

• BlackBerry Smartphones nothing works on a BB?

  I just bought a BB 8820, which would supposedly is a Smartphone. With the iPhone 3 G comes out to the expensive dataplans, I thought BB would be a nice alternative. First surprise, it is that it only works with exchange and the company because no alternative is only supported in the Denmark where I use it.

  OK, so this isn't really for lack of wheels, but makes use of my BB just as expensive as the iPhone. I would have been OK with it, but here's my problem: nothing works!

  The browser, apparently only works on wifi, but not cell - really?

  The GPS function has not yet find a satellite. Indoor and outdoor.

  The cards do not have any kind of photo without worrying if these accessible WiFi or not.

  Many applications refuse to work indicating that I need to a network or a wifi connection. This at the same time, when other applications are actually using the same wifi connection, which is apparently not found.

  I tried the download of desktop software, but none of the versions I've tried work. Only, it can not sync, does not or can not find my BB.

  Regarding the site Web of BB I can't even it works no doubt. The only reason why I posted this message here, is that there is no link to send an e-mail to the support team. (even if I agree - at this point my patience is too weak to look at for a long time).

  So my question is simply: is there someone out there who knows if that's what you should expect from a BB or can I ask someone for a solution that would at least make my BB worth more than a $ 10 Nokia 1100?

  jesperonline wrote:

  I just bought a BB 8820, which would supposedly is a Smartphone. With the iPhone 3 G comes out to the expensive dataplans, I thought BB would be a nice alternative.

  I wouldn't compare the Blackberry to the iPhone.  Blackberries are designed for professional use, and I don't like what people tell you.  Technology of e-mail push like no other and is the largest point Seling to a Blackberry.  The iPhone has been designed for personal use and just happens to have a few features of the add-on that helps with the use of the company.  Comparing the iPhone to the Blackberry, you invite a bunch of comments from the RIM fanboys.

  jesperonline wrote:

  First surprise, it is that it only works with exchange and the company because no alternative is only supported in the Denmark where I use it.

  There are several messaging for Blackberry solutions.  First, there is the Blackberry Enterprise Server (BES).  This solution supports Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Notes and Novell GroupWise, and all required documentation is on www.blackberry.com.  This solution is more for companies with many users of Blackberry.  There is also the Blackberry Internet Service (BIS), which is provided by your cellular operator and managed by RIM.  There should be a bookmark in your browser for the installation of the mail, and it is the configuration of the BIS account.  I do not know what other than Microsoft Exchange Outlook Web Access BIS support...  You can also use the Desktop Redirector that monitors your e-mail client, and relays the mail to your handheld.  This requires to have the software installed on a computer that runs all the time, and you leave your mail client open (this solution is less impressive in my opinion).

  jesperonline wrote:

  The browser, apparently only works on wifi, but not cell - really?

  I have a Sprint 8830 that doesn't have WiFi.  Almost every day, I use my browser over the cellular network.  To do this, you need your cell carrier BIS service books (this may also be why the e-mail does not work for you).

  jesperonline wrote:

  The GPS function has not yet find a satellite. Indoor and outdoor.

  The cards do not have any kind of photo without worrying if these accessible WiFi or not.

  Have you tried a battery pull?  In addition, if your browser and e-mail do not work, it is quite possible that you don't have a data plan, you'll need to render images in Blackberry Maps.  Try saving your computer on the network wireless Pocket (Options--> Options--> host Routing Table.  Click on the ball in, then select Save now).

  jesperonline wrote:

  I tried the download of desktop software, but none of the versions I've tried work. Only, it can not sync, does not or can not find my BB.

  The software will not work unless you also install the software on the handheld.  Check with your carrier for the latest version of the Desktop Manager and device software.  Software device for the same device of a another carrier will not work, because they are specially packaged for their respective holders.  Official carrier sites can be viewed here: http://na.blackberry.com/eng/support/downloads/download_sites.jsp.

  jesperonline wrote:

  Regarding the site Web of BB I can't even it works no doubt. The only reason why I posted this message here, is that there is no link to send an e-mail to the support team. (even if I agree - at this point my patience is too weak to look at for a long time).

  RIM does not provide free technical support.  Support with them incidents are paid from the outset, similar to Microsoft.  If you have a technical question, the best point of contact is your carrier, because most have dedicated teams of support of Blackberry.  You can also sign up for the Blackberry Professional Software Express, which comes with a free support incident.

  I can understand your aggravation, I think that most are of poor communication.  BlackBerry devices require a "Service books" almost everything to work.  If you want to access the data (browser, e-mail, etc.) via the cellular network, you need the BIS service books.  If you want to run GMail on your Blackberry, you GMail service directories, etc.  I remove the battery, wait 30 seconds, then back - turn on the Blackberry.  Once you have good coverage, try saving your device on the network (should say you record message sent, and you will get a response in your folder of Messages saying that you have been activated successfully on the wireless network).  If you do not receive the message saying that you have been registered successfully on the wireless network, you will need to check with your carrier that you have a Blackberry data plan.  Registration on the network invited the carrier to push directories of service important to your handheld, or else your Blackberry is not really mush more useful than this Nokia 1100 $ 10.

  -Derek

• BlackBerry Smartphones GPS, the 8300 and ATT

  I got my 8300 about a year previously and has waited until now to install the Garmin Mobile for Blackberry.

  Cingular says it had GPS 'ability' and I thought that it meant "integrated."  I paid $100 for the Garmin

  Download and got the version for phones WITH GPS.  Naturally he has no satellite.

  It is then that I discovered that I have the 8300 and not the 8310.  In addition, I had no Blackberry Maps

  featured and was ready to download/install, when I noticed the statement that IT DOES NOT

  ON ATT.  So, now I'm here with a bad brain trying to figure out how to get out of this trouble before

  I fed the rest of my money to Garmin or ATT or the PERSON, to get a less-than-perfect GPS Setup.

  I could get the Bluetooth GPS receiver, someone else purchased for about $60. Garmin Mobile software

  is an OF WHAT GPS with integrated phone and I noticed somewhere that it does not work for phones receive signals

  a Bluetooth receiver.  To stay with Garmin, I have to buy their package for about $150, which includes a

  receiver and the software to go with it.  Using THIS plan, buy one once, there seems to be no. $ 9.99/month

  subscription to process. (I'm wrong, or am I missing something here?)

  I could get the receiver for $60 as shown above and subscribe to Telenav GPS stuff that came with

  My att phone. I downloaded the new maps of them today, but I am not at all impressed with their quality.

  I also think that it is outrageous to pay the subscription of $9.99 / month to something I have trouble reading.

  Then... I guess I wonder if I should cut my losses here and go get the Garmin Nuvi that someone else

  has said was excellent for car navigation?  I like really use my 8300 for everything and have GPS it would sweep.  But I don't know if I combine a GPS system on the phone that he would give me the configuration of navigation that I would.

  There you have it. Opinions and advice are appreciated. BJ

  "One thing that made me hesitate to go to the BlueTooth receiver was the suspicion that he has not used the satellites, but uses rather server signals, or receiving cell tower." "I ordered the receiver Globalsat BT BlueTooth - 359C last weekend; I'll let you know how it works. »

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  It works very well... and really uses satellites.  With Blackberry Maps, the dashboard for the navigation shows the speed you're going on the left, the right direction and a satellite icon in the middle with a number, which I guess is the strength of the signal.  The unit works as well for the location with Google maps, too.  Note: the key to the Bluetooth passcode is 0000.

  For more information, see: "http://www.usglobalsat.com/p-214-bt-359c.aspx."

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• BlackBerry Smartphones GPS and the small speaker

  OK people, I know that out there, someone has a solution for this.  It seems so simple, but so far I didn't get a response.  Here's the situation.  It is difficult to hear GPS directions by the Blackberry Curve speaker.  I would like to send the directions to my bluetooth device or if it is completely impossible, voice instructions for my headphone plug.  I tried the two and no work - the sound contiues to get out of the enclosure.

  Any suggestions are appreciated.

  I found the solution.  When I tried to make the GPS directions stronger, I pushed the speaker button.  Much to my surprise, he looked for the bluetooth device.  When I turned on my helmet, GPS voice instructions went directly to the headset.  It works very well.  The only problem is a slight delay.

  Problem solved. Now if someone could just find a way to get the sound of the Sprint TV to the bluetooth headset...

• BlackBerry Smartphones GPS on any area network?

  Hi, I m new with BB but I want to know something, can I use the GPS function or the WiFi features on a place that has no cell phone network signal /... for example, if a trip to another country with no active roaming?

  Thanks in advance.

  GPS on blackberry requires NO wifi or data.  BlackBerry maps, google maps and most current main GPS apps for blackberry require data or wifi, but it's a limitartion of these software applications, not blackberry devices.  There are other FREE applications that DO NOT require any data plan.  Nor do even need wifi connectivity.

  Google search for 'Mobile GMAPS' download the free app on your Blackberry.  It can be used completely with just your phone internal GPS and mapping files that have been downloaded to your SD card.  Or, if you want, you can use the wifi instead of data, but there is absolutely no need for any connection other than via the internal GPS device once you have maps on your SD card.  Mobile GMaps is not nearly as feature packed as GPS applications more mainstream for blackberry that currently require data plans, but hey, it's a free app and you will save data charges.

  Once you have installed Mobile GMAPS on your phone, you will need to use your PC and go to www (dot) mapcacher (dot) com and create a mapping file using google, yahoo or live maps.  Just select the area of the map you want, select zoom levels 1-16, choose the amount of detail and then click on the button to begin to build your mapping file.  The file will be created in a few seconds.

  You must then import this map file into an application like v0.7.2.2 gmapmaker mgmaps (dot) com/www cache (point) and install it on your pc as well. Import the mapping file into this tool and your map will be created.  There are a few different tools that can do the same thing - you can learn more about the different ones on Mobile GMAPS forums or better yet the site Crackberry - this is where I originally found the tutorial for this process.

  Get the built cards is not difficult, but it may take some time depending on your broadband ISP, the size of a map that you create and the amount of detail that you put on it (zoom levels add more information and you can choose anywhere between 1-17).  Then there is also the matter of getting the map to your sd card file once it is built because there will be a lot of small image files and folders Windows PC may not like if the structure of the file is too big.

  I recommend trying a few small test cards (like just your city) so you see how it works, try the different zoom levels and details.  After a few tries, you'll know how to create the perfect cards and the best files of sizes to easily copy maps on your SD card.

  It is not the best tool, but it is available and it is free and can be used anywhere and anytime - as long as your GPS can find the satellites.  I imagine that there will be much progress in other programs that do the same thing, because the free service is the way to go!  I hope that the major GPS manufacturers take note and join the herd by creating SD maps for blackberry devices too (windows mobile and symbian phones have this option) or they'll be next to lose a lot of money.  Why would anyone want to use their data plan to use the GPS when it should work on its own?

  The answer THEY will tell you is because it allows you to get the latest maps all the time, it's a limitation of phone blackberry that data is required.  This is total Bull * if.  The cards are always changing, but not enough to justify the cost of data each month.  Their is a lot of software SD card capable apps out there (TomTom, Garmin, Navigon, etc.), but they only work on Windows Mobile and Symbian, and because Blackberry push data, the SD versions have not been built yet.  At least with this tool, you know it is possible and can stop believing the hype of data plan.  In addition, if you want new cards, you can go out and download a new one whenever you want and copy it in your SD car.

  Enjoy your free, anytime, anywhere, GPS and pass on the good news to other friends of blackberry.

• Replacement of mixture BB blackBerry Smartphones that works for Priv?

  There may be a wire buried here, which has the answer but.

  I love my private but was one of the best features of my old "BOLD" mixture. I could handle all my SMS etc from my Win7 desktop. It has been integrated, solid and it worked.

  Is there such a thing as mixture for Android (device) and desktop (Win 7 or 10)?

  I tried an app, that I found on the app store, but it has not been integrated and I found myself hoping for BB to deliver something. Its for a year I finally asked but did ut there now?

  Thank you

  Hi @wilwoods

  No changes sorry - mix only BlackBerry 10 terminals supported and is no longer supported.

  An Android compatible version should get out I'll be sure to share the info here