[cramirezpr]

just to keep everybody posted, my problem was fixed last night by technical people from Garmin, I received today a new link from them to download again a corrected software version, if any person has the same problem call Garmin cust serv 1 800 800 1020, there are very responsive people there

[fkjr2]

linky linky??
ota please

[blulite]

OTA = mobile.blackberry.com -> applications -> travel & mapping -> archived travel and mapping -> garmin mobile download

[SmoothRunnings]

Originally Posted by nicethanks

I figured out how to install the new garmin software onto the bold in canada on rogers.

go to the garmin blackberry site: http ://www8.garmin.com/mobile/blackberry/?__utma=1.4070892485130490400.1222543379.122254337 9.1222543379.1&__utmb=1.1.10.1222543379&__utmc=1&_ _utmx=-&__utmz=1.1222543379.1.1.utmcsr=garmin.com|utmccn= (referral)|utmcmd=referral|utmcct=/garmin/cms/site/us/onthego/&__utmv=-&__utmk=235940865

then select buy now for blackberry with built in gps.

checkout when you come to the cart.

now you should be at a screen to fill in a shipping address. fill in anything as long as there is a legitimate city, state and zip code that match. input your own phone number. DESELECT shipping address is the same as billing address.

at the next page you fill in your own billing address. here you can put in a Canadian address. put in your proper billing address. note: you may have to input your billing address in your garmin account.

after this fill in your credit card info and purchase the saftware. as long as it goes through, there should be a download button on the next screen. here you need to select your device and carrier. I selected at and t and then the 9000. this will give you the activation code.

for downloading the software I'd recommend doing it here:

http: //orange.garmin.com/builtforblackberry/

access this from your blackberry.

once downloaded and installed, input the activation code and you are all set.

it worked for me, let's hope it works for you!

Your long link isn't valid.. I tried it in my browser and it takes me to the MS Search page.

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[mgerbasio]

Originally Posted by cramirezpr

just to keep everybody posted, my problem was fixed last night by technical people from Garmin, I received today a new link from them to download again a corrected software version, if any person has the same problem call Garmin cust serv 1 800 800 1020, there are very responsive people there

You're going to make Stinsonddog cry. For some reason they don't show him any love. ;)

Edit - Is it the same version number? I'm not planning on using this but I'd like to know just in case handango runs a big sale on black friday.

Regards-Michael G.

[mgerbasio]

I have a few questions for users:
1. How quickly does it reroute.
2. Is it accurate, I used telenav when it first came out and on a parallel road (service road near highway) it would sometime have me on the wrong one.
3. Can I avoid areas, I hate the Cross Bronx as it is a parking lot most of the day.
4. How well does the traffic avoidance work.
5. Is the screen accurate or laggy?

Thanks.

Regards-Michael G.

[mcracco]

Just purchased from Handango. Use the code SAVE20NOW for 20% off making the purchase $79.99. Not bad.

Only problem is software does not like provided activation code. I have a question posted to Garmin support on it.

[krayziebydaflesh]

does it download the maps via data or can u store the maps on the micro sd card?

[mcracco]

Originally Posted by krayziebydaflesh

does it download the maps via data or can u store the maps on the micro sd card?

From what I can tell the maps are downloaded live same as Google Map.

[mcracco]

Fixed my activation issue. I downloaded the trial from Garmin's site OTA which was V 5.0.2. Activation code provided by Handango would not work.

I deleted application, downloded the zip file provided by Handango, then installed application with Desktop Mgr. Version installed is 5.0.4 and activation code works. (no surprise now knowing it is a newer version).

[simplemind]

Originally Posted by dicin

99.00 is a life time fee.

Yes, but what if you change phones, lose phone, or whatever???

Well, here is a c&p from Garmin:

"This one-time, $99.99 purchase is only available in North America and will give customers who own BlackBerry devices unlimited use of Garmin Mobile’s turn-by-turn, voice prompted directions for the life of their specific BlackBerry"

And:

"The one-time purchase plan for Garmin Mobile for BlackBerry is not transferable between BlackBerry devices."


So, for me I usually change devices every two years, so the one time purchase is still the most economical, the problem I have is what happens if the phone gets lost, stolen, or broken?



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[kaiso]

You quoted the answer from their site

Originally Posted by simplemind

"The one-time purchase plan for Garmin Mobile for BlackBerry is not transferable between BlackBerry devices."


.........., the problem I have is what happens if the phone gets lost, stolen, or broken?

[Caspan]

I have been testing it for the last 3 days and I have to say it has one major bug. If you connect to your stereo VIA BT for hands free for some reason the voice prompts feed directly to the stereo. There is no way to hear them unless you turn your stereo to your telephone. And if you disable the Bluetooth then HF wont work. I would like to see them fix this error or give you a default choice to use system or BT speaker if available

[mcracco]

Originally Posted by Caspan

I have been testing it for the last 3 days and I have to say it has one major bug. If you connect to your stereo VIA BT for hands free for some reason the voice prompts feed directly to the stereo. There is no way to hear them unless you turn your stereo to your telephone. And if you disable the Bluetooth then HF wont work. I would like to see them fix this error or give you a default choice to use system or BT speaker if available

I would consider that a feature and not a bug.

[jimpilot]

Been using this all over the country. Gotta say it does what it says it does and does it well.

I no longer carry Garmin when I travel, this program has completly replaced it.

[Caspan]

Originally Posted by mcracco

I would consider that a feature and not a bug.

Its not a feature if you cant turn it off. I would understand if it had the option to use BT audio when available. But even the media player allows you to use headset, BT, or speaker. there is no option to get the audio to come out of the device speaker when I have HF turned on my stereo. And secondly It should not redirect audio unless there is an audio sink and that is for streaming audio. HF is not an audio sink it is a stand alone BT protocol that is different from audio streaming. I have that disabled on my device and my stereo so why is it using my stereo as an audio sink for navigation audio just because HF is enabled I have no idea and this is why I think it's a bug

[asc1980]

Hi i would like to ask how garmin actually works on BB? sorry i am new to BB.
is it we just install and get the map online through my carrier Blackberry service or is it works like the windows PC version we need the map file install in the BB directory?

thanks for helping

[snipez]

this sounds awesome.. only thing is...

if you get this in canada and use it when u travel to the states, you ding up a nice LD bill for data rates...

defeats the purpose of the GPS if you use it primarily outside your home area... any work around? or are maps always dled

[davistld01]

Originally Posted by blulite

OTA = mobile.blackberry.com -> applications -> travel & mapping -> archived travel and mapping -> garmin mobile download

When I go there and click on "Download Garmin Mobile"...it tells me that "the trial version of Garmin Mobile is not supported on this device"...

How are you guys getting the trial download to your 9000 Bolds????

Please help with an OTA link.

[micromind]

Originally Posted by CornerCarver

Hmm I haven't attempted to buy it yet. I did see not see a Canada option either... :(

In the past though, I have been able to purchase things where it was for "US Only". I would use any state & zip code.. but enter in my real City, Province and Postal Code in the 2nd line of the address. And it would always go through.

i was able to purchase it i live in edmonton alberta