Yes, on my 8330 with 4.5 OS the Internal GPS now works with BBMaps. It connects up to the satellite and provides GPS navigation. Sadly the internal GPS still doesn't work with Google Maps, with the Garmin software, or with the AllSport GPS program. I had read somewhere else that these other software programs not working with the now unlocked internal GPS could possibly be just needing a software update to access the internal GPS.

I have an 8830, and the GPS DOES work now.

BTW, Im running beta 4.5.0.101

I'm running 4.3 on my 8130 and it's working

my just searches and searches and searches but finds nothing. and i live just outside tampa, fl. what's wrong with this?

Looks like the Storm maybe too!!!!!

After reading the article I went and tested my GPS on my CURVE... Works flawlessly using navigation and all the other features... Can get rid of Navigation from Verizon...

And it worked...?? Can someone else confirm?

GPS works with my Curve 8330 running 4.5 :)

I can also confirm this works on my pearl running 4.5.0.77 for Blackberry Maps. WISH it worked on the camera's geotagging, but have not seen it work yet.

The GPS works on my 8330 running 4.5.0.97 and it seems to be a bit more "receptive" than my Garmin Nuvi.. as when I sit in my office my Garmin takes quite some time to locate satellites whereas my 8330 is very quick and located where I am perfectly.. Now I just wish the the other apps would work also -- (ie Google maps).. I wonder if Geo-tagging works on other picture apps.? Have not tried this...

Another confirmation, 8830 WE 4.5.0.101

Pearl running v 4.5.0.77 Nailed my loactaion... Pretty Cool!!

Does this work on the storm yet? I changed my gps setting to location instead of 911 and it continues to say Searching for Satellites.

Does anyone know if it is unlocked or if there is something else I need to change to make it work on my storm?

Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeyy gguuuuyyyyss!!!!

Hey it works on my BB Storm tried it out last night! Do you know if Verizon would still charge for using it?!

Working on my Verizon 8830WE running unofficial 4.5.0.101.

Whoever it was couldn't figure out how to install BBMaps, try here: http://na.blackberry.com/eng/devices/features/blackberry_maps.jsp

I fought and fought with VZW to get them to unlock their GPS.... as did many other BB users. I admit they have the best data coverage and the best voice coverage, but I OWN the phone and that includes the GPS.

My argument was that VZ Navigator was an inferior product to other software but they were forcing us to pay a premium price. HELLO!?!?!? That's not how a free market economy works! If you put out a superior product, I'll pay you to use it. Another reason why I hate contracts.....

Too late, Verizon.... I already left. Perhaps I'll be back, but only after you prove to me that you actually care more for your consumers than the profits that they generate.

At least they are headed in the right direction. I'll have to applaud them for that...

How do I make my storm pin me on the map?

I have Verizon for my 8130 running 4.5.0.15 The GPS works without problems. It did not work in the past

I just got my 8330 last week and updated my OS to 4.5. I am happy to say that Blackberry Maps works beautifully. I was quite surprised when I click "Find Location" and it said "Searching for satellites." Finally, Verizon decided to not be an asshole about something that they could have potentially been a huge asshole about. Maybe Big Red is turning over a new leaf?

At least they finally unlocked it. I can't believe I didn't figure this out on my own, but I never had gps set to location on . . . always on 911 only

BB Maps are working on my 8330. So I called Verizon and cancelled my VZNavigator service... which I hated! I then asked Verizon if I could switch to Telenav (the same $9.99 a month), but they said NO because mine is not a corporate account.

Pearl 8130 with os 4.5,gps does not work at all.Can't find satelites.

I can confirm that this works on my verizon storm as well. I just hope that it will be free. Does verizon charges you for the VZ navigator program or for the GPS service itself?

upgraded my 8330 to 4.5.0.77 last week, went in and changed GPS to location from 911 only and it just sits saying "searching for satellites"...what's the deal? Google Maps works pretty well for me, but would love to have a true GPS if possible!

i read about this yesterday reinstalled bb maps and it worked great, i have an 8130

I have an 8830, running 4.5.0.51 and it's not working for me. Wondering if I should try and load 4.5.0.101 .... Not sure I would use GPS much on my phone, but would be cool to have anyway.

Glad verizon finally did the right thing.

It works on 8830

I am on Alltel, and to get the GPS to work with Google Maps I have to first start up BBMaps, find my location, then leave BBMaps running in the background and open Google Maps. I have never been able to get Google Maps to find my gps location by itself.

I have the 8130 Pearl. Not working for me.

Geotagging doesn't yet work for taking pictures though...
But ya works on my 8330. Cool!

Geotagging doesn't yet work for taking pictures though...
But ya works on my 8330. Cool!

if u're having probs with the gps, go to advanced options goto gps and change from 911 only to location on,and change gps data source from none to the device that you are using, save the settings after that your gps should be up and running

This is all good except you give no information on how to make it work or if we have to d/l anything, or if we have to get something for our curve to make this work.

I am a Verizon customer with an 8330. I cannot get the gps to work for me, just constantly says "searching for satellites"????? I have changed the setting to "location on" in advance options and changed settings to "allow" on bbmaps. I'm running 4.5.0.77. Any suggestions?

I'm good (BBMaps, not Google maps)

and liking it a lot!

Yes! Finally! I had to reinstall Blackberry Maps on my Curve 8330 to see if this isn’t an April Fool’s posting. And what do you know…it works! Just wish that Google Maps would work just as well. But, oh well.

Now I can start to use all the 3rd party social networking apps out there that utilize the GPS (like http://www.loopt.com, who at the moment isn’t supporting the 8330 yet).

Does anyone know if the GPS has been unlocked with US Cellular yet?

Does anyone know if the GPS has been unlocked with US Cellular yet?

Just today for the first time, I was able to use bbm with gps and it was quite accurate, though, I prefer the look of google maps. However, regarding your comment "Perhaps a bit overzealous I fired up Google Maps with no such luck. More of a Google issue I would assume, but my location is still found to be only within 1700m. We can't have it all I guess." I don't think it is a google issue when I chose Options>GPS Source and chose my Navibe gps puck, I received a message that said "Internal GPS is tracking and will have to be disconnected." So, it appears the gps is only unlocked for bbm and vz navigator, not 3rd party apps! Bummer

Just today for the first time, I was able to use bbm with gps and it was quite accurate, though, I prefer the look of google maps. However, regarding your comment "Perhaps a bit overzealous I fired up Google Maps with no such luck. More of a Google issue I would assume, but my location is still found to be only within 1700m. We can't have it all I guess." I don't think it is a google issue when I chose Options>GPS Source and chose my Navibe gps puck, I received a message that said "Internal GPS is tracking and will have to be disconnected." So, it appears the gps is only unlocked for bbm and vz navigator, not 3rd party apps! Bummer

I have a relatively new 8330 on Verizon. GPS works most of the time. Recently it quit working. I shut of the phone, took out the battery and then rebooted the phone and it started working. Not overly bug free, but it works. Too bad it doesn't work with Google. Also, why does the advanced gps setting menu not match up with what the help says? Your supposed to be able to get the longitude and lattitude, but that is not available on my phone.

Hello
My GPS is totally crippled on AT&T. Blackberry maps won't even download because it says my "device doesn't meet the minimum requirements"...any ideas? Running latest OS and on AT&T with 8130.

I noticed recently that Verizon Blackberry's are now being forcibly installed with a Bing icon. When you click on it, the Bing application is installed. This includes a map program like the Microsoft online Bing map. When I asked it to locate me, it pin pointed me. Which is better than Google's big round blue circle.

According to VZW this because they value the customers "security and privacy" so much so that they require you to pay for their GPS app. Severely limiting the full potential of the BB.