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Verizon Unlocks GPS for Curve 8330 & Pearl 8130 Users! Posted in News & Rumors on 04 Dec 2008 14:43 by Adam Zeis | 
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Apparently Verizon and The Grinch aren't in cahoots after all. Instead, it seems Big Red is leaning over to Santa's side of the spectrum and has unlocked GPS functions for Curve and Pearl users. So far reports are in that GPS is working on 8330 & 8130 devices running OS 4.5. I have tested Blackberry Maps on my 8330 running 4.5.0.97 and it pinpointed my office exactly. 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. Unfortunately still no love for the 8830. Are you a Verizon Customer? Let us know if GPS is working for you. Discuss more in the forums: GPS now works with BB Maps on the Pearl/Curve [ via BGR ] Bookmark/Search this post with:
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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 have the Pearl 8130 running 4.5.0.77 and the GPS does not appear to be working on my BB map (version 4.5.0). Even when I have the map open and click on the trackball there is no option to track my movement or to start GPS navigation. Is there something I am doing wrong?
Had to go into Advanced Options, open "GPS" and change GPS services from 911 only to "Location On". Working now!
Thanks For the advice running like a champ !!!!!!
Thanks for the info works great
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?
Yea, I confirmed it earlier in the thread.
GPS works with my Curve 8330 running 4.5 :)
just reloaded bbmaps and it works great! running 4.5
My 8330 has the GPS now enabled, sweet! Verizon is coming through after all, now what will people complain about?
That it only works with VZ Nav and BB Maps and no other GPS applications - :P
Now that the GPS is unlocked, doesn't that mean you can use 3rd party social networking apps like, loopt? (which takes advantage of the GPS)
I got my 8330 curve yesterday and have been trying to get out side apps to work but they wont connect to the internal reciever. only to bb maps and vz nav
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
I have verizon 8330 curve and the gps works fine on bb maps setting. Live in Rhode Island. FYI
Anyone have a link to the bbmaps .jad or an OTA download? didn't install it when I installed .97 and now I want to try this out at work.
Your desktop software for your specific BB will have it listed under the applications menu. Select it and load the applications as you would any other. Good luck and enjoy.
Desktop software at work doesn't have .97 loaded and if I try to do it with .77 it wants to erase my blackberry, was just trying to see if there was an OTA link or just a link to that particular file.
it pinned me. cool!
Pearl running v 4.5.0.77 Nailed my loactaion... Pretty Cool!!
Another confirmation
8830 World Edition running 4.5.0.101
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?!
Works on BB Maps on my Pearl 8130. Great!
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
Just tried Blackberry Maps on my 8830 and the GPS works! I am on 4.5.0.101.
the gps on the blackberry storm works. sweet
How can I update my VZW 8830? I'm on 4.3. the official VZW page hasn't released an official update yet. I'd LOVE to have GPS FINALLY!!! I got lost in Oceanside, CA last week and drove around aimlessly for 45 minutes. It would have been AMAZING to have GPS working on my Google Maps. BTW, Google Maps is 1,000 x's better then VZ Navigator. Faster, more options, more automation, sat views, street views, quick searches, use it for 411, etc. from your BB, go to http://www.google.com/gmm Here's a great hint, when you find your contact in your address book, click the BB/Menu button and choose Show On Google Maps. No need to enter an address, it'll take the address from that contact.
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?
Considering that Alltel is about to be Verizon, they should do the same!
how do you make the screen track with your movement? i keep having to scroll along as the cursor goes off screen..
In case you haven't already received a response to this - you must really be lost now! ;0) - all you do after you are already in bb maps, is press BB button>start gps navigation and it works pretty darn good!
Alltel's GPS is already unlocked. Has always been unlocked as long as I have had a Blackberry on Alltel anyways. It does take a while to lock onto satellites though.
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