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Updated: Google Maps for BlackBerry v3.2 - Now with Layers!

by Kevin Michaluk on 21 Oct 2009 06:21 PM
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Calling all Google Maps for BlackBerry users (I'm guessing that's just about everybody reading this). Google Maps for Mobile version 3.2 was officially released for BlackBerry Smartphones today, and with it comes support for layers. What's a layer you ask? Well, you can watch the video above to see it explained, or read this:

Layers make it easy to view various types of information on your map and are especially helpful in situations when you're traveling somewhere new. For example, you can turn on the Wikipedia layer to read entries about nearby places, then use the transit lines layer to help map out a route. Or you can use the My Maps feature of Google Maps to create a collection of places you're planning to visit on your trip and then use Google Maps for mobile to access it from the road. You can also turn on the Google Latitude layer to see your friends' locations. 

Just point your BlackBerry's browser to m.google.com/maps to download this latest version.

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Posted by Joel S. Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 844 days ago

Please note that Storm owners running 5.0 will NOT be able to download this OTA. It downloads the Qwerty version.

 
 
Posted by mrspock2002 Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 844 days ago

Yeap luckily I saw this just before installing the new 5.0 leak. Now I'll install via the backup.

 
 
Posted by john_ecko Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 844 days ago

I didn't see this comment, and I went ahead and downloaded it OTA running os .230. After I rebooted and launched google maps, it worked just fine. There was no qwerty keyboard or nothing.

However, I read your comment and tried going back into it. Now a the qwerty keyboard shows up =/ and doesn't go away.

How do I go back to the old version or install the correct version for it?

 
 
Posted by thablackguy Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 844 days ago

i unfortunately learned this the hard way lol. and had to downgrade my os to get the storm version again. then went back... very annoying. PPL LEARN FROM MY MISTAKES LOL

 
 
Posted by collin16 Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 844 days ago

This OTA link will allow 3.2 to run on ANY storm OS 5.0

http://bordapapa.extra.hu/maps.jad

*Credit goes out to Bordapapa feel free to send him a PM and thank him

 
 
Posted by saw8414 Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 844 days ago

Thanks for the link!

Thanks to Bordapapa for the work!

 
 
Posted by pratik.patel Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 844 days ago

Thanks for update, downloading now.

 
 
Posted by AndrewAdvent Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 844 days ago

the GPS could get an accurate fix on my Tour.

 
 
Posted by gameboy213 Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 844 days ago

Neat, but GPS no go on Tour

 
 
Posted by dvation Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 844 days ago

The GPS works fine with google maps on my tour...

 
 
Posted by cbresciani Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 844 days ago

The download is taking forever!!

 
 
Posted by sneakytodd Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 844 days ago

I am running the latest leaked Bold OS 5.0.0.238, and when I downloaded the new google maps it can no longer tell where I am based on cell tower info, only GPS. Is anyone else having this problem?

 
 
Posted by skitchbeatz Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 844 days ago

This probably affects Latitude.. Hmm. I had my trigger finger ready but I'm going to wait a bit. I don't even use google maps that often. I just love getting new updates.

 
 
Posted by josema9000 Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 843 days ago

i have that build on my bold and cell tower location is working just fine, maybe try installing it again who knows =P

 
 
Posted by mrspock2002 Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 844 days ago

Downloading now!!

 
 
Posted by Nemesis2k9 Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 844 days ago

Still does not work on Storm running os 5.0:(

 
 
Posted by monkeykat Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 844 days ago

Will i loose them if i update?

 
 
Posted by leroypinto123 Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 844 days ago

I have this problem too... i used to use google maps to bookmark a lot of favorites, then I found out the bookmarks would disappear when I changed OS's. So now I just add all addresses to my phonebook.

Anyone know if the bookmarks can be backed up?

 
 
Posted by duck383 Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 844 days ago

downloaded the new version and did not lose my faves on 8900

 
 
Posted by Juniior Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 844 days ago

downloading right now!

 
 
Posted by docmphd Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 844 days ago

any other updates?

 
 
Posted by dapwma Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 844 days ago

I'm running the standard os 4.7 on my storm (so, not a leaked OS), and can't download it either. The error says: 907 Invalid COD

Does any one know what that means?

 
 
Posted by Deniedproduct Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 844 days ago

Works on OS 5.0.0.230 using the Tour's GPS!

 
 
Posted by tony K Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 844 days ago

how can i get back to 3.0.2 google map? cuz i running 5.0 it downloaded the Qwerty version. PLEASSSE HELP

 
 
Posted by Sparkmaster Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 844 days ago

Dude!!! LOL, just go to Options/Applications/ highlight Googlemaps and hit the menu key and than click on disable compatibility mode..

 
 
Posted by peterpandemonium Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 844 days ago

I deleted the new 3.2.0 that doesn't work with Storms (changing the Compatibility mode does nothing btw) and then I used BBSAK to throw on the COD for the older Google Maps.

Apparently if you can get a COD for a 4.7 version of the new Google Maps it will allow Storm users to use it as well.

 
 
Posted by LoSt180 Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 844 days ago

So anyone running a 4.7 Storm OS want to be kind enough to host/upload the correct COD?

 
 
Posted by quahog_convo Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 844 days ago

thanks!

 
 
Posted by rpmgsxr Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 844 days ago

This is such a bummer anyone know when we will be able to use it with 5.0.0.323?? Where can I download the old version again now that I did the update and it doesn't work.

Can someone please put a note in this deceiving and tempting download on the home page of CRACKBERRY please?? So many people are gonna get screwed now and not realize that it doesn't work until they have installed it already.

 
 
Posted by richardpandy Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 844 days ago

The only thing I want google maps to do is not lag on my phone. It's probably just my tour, my third one, but I can never do anything in google maps. I just get the damn "Loading" icon and once it goes away, ill move it over a bit and do something than boom, Loading Icon.

 
 
Posted by Marc_G Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 844 days ago

I'm just happy they fixed the black background that the icon always used to have.

 
 
Posted by yourlife Thursday, Oct 22, 2009 843 days ago

Man that was one of my biggest pet peeves about Gmaps once I got my tour lol

 
 
Posted by jeffmik Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 844 days ago

If you see the keyboard you just have to disable compatibility mode - but it won't make this version work on a Storm with 5.0.323.

 
 
Posted by jeffmik Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 844 days ago

To clarify - it loads but you cannot touch the screen and move around the map, or even see the bar at th bottom to zero in on your position. If you click the screen, the menu comes up.

Similar problem to Google Mail app with 50.323 - seems to be a nontouchscreen version.

 
 
Posted by JaeKar99 Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 844 days ago

I went to m.crackberry.com and used the free storm apps link and downloaded ota...
Changed the keyboard in the Options to full keyboard in Portrait and it does work... bit of a small observable window.. but it does work. Gonna pull it off because I cannot stand the portrait only mode - cannot hide keyboard.
- edit: beat me to the post.

 
 
Posted by karlac Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 844 days ago

First time I cranked it up it worked fine ... second and subsequent times, just like you describe??

 
 
Posted by jabohn Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 844 days ago

Doesn't work over WiFi :(

 
 
Posted by duck383 Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 844 days ago

works for me on wifi

 
 
Posted by jabohn Thursday, Oct 22, 2009 843 days ago

Do you have a data plan? I don't, just WiFi.

 
 
Posted by level Thursday, Oct 22, 2009 843 days ago

I am also having the wifi issue.

 
 
Posted by BerryMedic20 Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 844 days ago

Another Google app that can bog down my Curve 8330. Hours of hourglass entertainment for me!

 
 
Posted by r7mr7m Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 844 days ago

I have been going to the install site for this app everyday since I got my stupid 8330m as a warranty replacement to my 8330.

Now that they have finally released it and claimed to have addressed it, I still can't get a GPS lock. Is anyone else still having an issue on the 8330m with gmm 3.2.0?

 
 
Posted by rbohica4 Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 844 days ago

Wow, it's pretty sweet. Soon after I downloaded it, it pinpointed my location exactly. Very nice. Now if I can get the transit line layer to work we're golden.

 
 
Posted by dcmarch Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 844 days ago

as of now I can't get it to work with the storm. It shows the map but the only way to zoom is to bring up the keyboard and hit i. Not worth the time to download

 
 
Posted by Prey521 Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 844 days ago

Like has been already stated, does not work on my Storm running OS 5.0.323. Going back to the previous version for now. OS 5 should be going Gold soon, so Google will most likely be updating Maps again.

 
 
Posted by docmphd Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 844 days ago

It is very concerning that GPS isn't working with 3.2 on the Tour. Any word out of Google on why? Any thoughts on how to fix? I checked permissions and they all seemed fine.

 
 
Posted by youngrice Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 844 days ago

i really think its the OS thats running on the tour...because after i upddated to the leaked version of 5.0.0.230 everything started to work just fine. The gps starts up quickly and finds me within seconds.

 
 
Posted by oxeneers Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 844 days ago

@youngrice, are you on Sprint?

3.0.2 would never use GPS on 5.0.0.230 .. so fucking annoying. Does GM 3.2 work with GPS on 5.0.0.230??? Tour?

 
 
Posted by dojohnso Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 844 days ago

Can anyone point us to a place to get 3.0.2 again? I am running my storm on .323 and would love to get gmaps back and working while we wait for them to update.

Thanks in advance!

 
 
Posted by LoSt180 Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 844 days ago

If you backed up your 3rd party apps before upgrading, you should still have the old Google Maps there.

 
 
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