Garmin Mobile™for BlackBerry®
 

I live in Kansas City, the home of Garmin, and saw today in the local paper that Garmin is teaming up with RIM to offer GPS applications for Blackberries. Here's their press release.

I'm not getting too excited. That's just something else for Veri$on to block, then want to charge me for as an extra service. :-x

Interesting. I figured garmin would jump on that train at some point. The approach seems sound, assume you would buy this through garmin vice the device provider? Which will make it interesting for VZW customers.

I have been using the garmin software for about 1 week and it works great. I am using it on an unlocked 8110 with tmobile. I highly recomend it.

I may not be reading correctly but.... it says this is NOT transferable to another BlackBerry device. Now I don't know if they will allow you to change your PIN if you upgrade your device, but at first glance it would appear not.

"Garmin Mobile for BlackBerry’s $99.99 one-time purchase is available directly from Garmin at Garmin | Garmin Mobile. The one-time purchase plan for Garmin Mobile for BlackBerry is not transferable between BlackBerry devices."

Looked at this option when I first got the 8830 and recall that if you were with Verizon you needed to buy a puck for it to work

so maps are downloaded or stored on the device?

The Garmin website lists the fee as $99 per year, not one time.

I do not think that is the case...

Actually if you read my quoted text above, it indicates this is a one-time fee, not an annual fee. Which still leads me to believe you'll have to pay another $99 if you upgrade your device.

Where does it state this?

Everything I've read says that the $99 deal is one-time. There is a higher priced deal that includes a GPS puck and a subscription to a "server-based" version (which is paid on a yearly basis).

<deleted>

Garmin International - Press Release says "one time" over-and-over-again.

What's really nice about this offering is that it loads the maps on the device.

Note that there IS a yearly subscription model, which is server-based (i.e., maps not stored on the device). But that's a different offering.

Cannot wait to see the respond from TELENAV

Wow !!

This is fantastic !!

Wonder if it will work on an Alltel 8330 ??

They only list the 8830 ...

I don't believe this is the case.

Tried it last night while in Rochester, NY, worked great, good thing because I had no idea where I was going. I am on the 30 day trial but will be buying it should it keep working this well. Goodbye TomTom, why carry two devices if I don't have to?

This was talked about, I think on Engadget, it's a one time fee for the life of the device, so when you change BB you loose the license.

Garmin to BlackBerry owners: a hundred bucks and you'll never get lost again - Engadget Mobile

how do i buy this in uk without having to buy addtional gps?

So there is a trial, can you provide a download link.:razz:

Where did you find a TRIAL version? I'd like to give it a test.

in your bb browser
Garmin Mobile: Built for BlackBerry

did any body get to the end of the trial yet?does it ask for a key??

Found the link a bit earlier - downloaded it - ran it and BOOM!!!!! The basic message from the software was this does not run on a Verizon unit! I then had to REMOVE it. Why not screen verizon users out a bit earlier in the process?

Also, blackberry's mobile home page has a link to it.

For what it's worth, my only complaint about the Garmin application is it seems to me you can't get directions to a street without a street number (kind of useful if you don't know the exact address of your destination).

Well, being curious, I just called Garmin support, mobile, blackberry, etc. Spoke with a TechSupport guy who spoke with a specialist. They apparently don't really know the 8830/verizon but at the end, said there was NO trial and that I could purchase the software and THEIR gps-device and try it. They did not know if it would work with my Freedom puck. We both chuckled as I said I would be willing to test it for them. NO GO!

I am not currently in the mood to waste $99.00.

Someone want to be the first on the Verizon 8830 block?

Haven't tried just a street address directly on the BB yet but you can do it thru Mobile Manager on their website which you can then access thru Where To? > My Locations > Mobile Manager in the BB application. A bit awkward and useless if you don't have access to a PC when you need to put in directions.

I'll have to try just a street name directly on the PC tomorrow.

From your BB, go to mobile.blackberry.com

You should be able to find the 30 day trial under Applications>Navigation & Mapping

That's where I got it, anyway.

The DEMO does NOT work on the Verizon 8830. You can waste time downloading and installing it but then the software, once run, says it canNOT run on the verizon phone.

If it wouldn't run for you w/your Freedom puck (the same one I have) then it sounds like they are blocking on Verizon...or maybe Verizon is blocking them?

Garmin's page (Garmin | Garmin Mobile for BlackBerry) lists two offers, for those with and without GPS:

Appears Garmin offers a one-time $99 charge for internal GPS, but an annual subscription for no internal GPS and using a Garmin puck. It shouldn't matter to the SW whether I'm using an internal GPS or a puck - it should be transparent to the software...no idea why Garmin thinks this is a good market strategy.

BTW...there is a link to the 30 day Garmin trial on the BB mobile site. As FF2 noted, it does not run on Verizon phones...got the same message on my Pearl.

I wonder if they have hired a support person yet. If you search my threads or see my site, you will see that I have been consistently unimpressed with their support. Hard to evaluate them without anyone answering on their end. Yes make sure of the device upgrade policy.

I have had to call them a couple of times over the last few days. No problem at all. 2 or 3 minute wait before a very pleasant, friendly, and helpful rep came on the line. I was even told the approximate wait time. With all the competition maybe they have changed their ways.

This sucks
 

No option to map contacts from address book- telenav and copilot both do this. I cant even find a way to pull up the addres sbook when in the app.

I found the app to be very basic with no frills or extras (like a compass, car finder, etc...) I find the Telenav app to be far superior for my needs. Wish they (Telenav) had a lifetime subscription offering though :razz:

One way around this is to enter intersection info instead of the end street address. I happen to like the garmin better then telenav only because it is a faster more "light weight" app that is very good at the basic GPS directions and POI info. I'm using an unlocked 8820 on T-Mobile and it works flawlessly.(y)

If you don't have the street number you can just put in any random number to get you to the street. I have found that even "0" works

I thought the application left much to be desired, two thumbs down, very enthusiastically down, Mapquest is so much better.

how does this compare w/ mapquest?

would be nice to have a good comparison between all of them. My wife has telenav... seems to be real nice. Waiting for my bold to install one.... of course want the best :)

I agree that Mapquest is working out very well in my area (New Mexico). I tried the Garmin trial and was amazed that it couldn't find addresses that both Telenav and Mapquest found with ease. I deleted the Garmin program pretty quickly. I've had a subscription to Telenav for several months. Unfortunately, Telenav got really weird a couple of weeks ago and its accuracy and tracking went down the tubes. Telenav was making so many mistakes, I found I couldn't use it, which is ashame as it has some nice features and it worked with my Bluetooth headsets. I've now subscribed to Mapquest also and it is working great. I'm finding the Mapquest Navigator to be easier to understand, directions seem more detailed, love the "night mode", and it appears to be VERY accurate with addresses and navigation. Much better than Telenav for me so far. Can't get it to work with Bluetooth, and the interface maybe not quite as slick, but overall, seems to be the best bang for the buck at the moment, especially at $50/year.

I seriously recommend that everyone just download and try each one. There's quite a bit of subjective preference that plays in to the decision making process if you can't tell by reading this thread.

I'll give it a try, I use Mapquest now and like their databases the best so far. Doesn't make as many mistakes for me as Telenav did.

Garmin app for BB should be like Garmin Mobile XT fro Symbian devices (SE, Nokia) so you could use a offline maps. That would be a killer app!

Garmin Mobile certainly feels faster than TeleNav. One shortcoming of GM for AT&T devices only is that there is no auto update feature. You have to either call in to Garmin CS in order to have a representative send you the latest JAD w/ new activation code, or hope that the OTA trial link represents the latest version. Another annoyance (as with nearly all other GPS programs and devices) is that if the app is not kept in the background and initialized, the "do not manipulate while driving" warning page is displayed and must be confirmed before the navigation UI is encountered. What is great about GM is that it works with all of the unofficial and beta operating systems I have thrown at it. Stability and speed is why I have chosen Garmin Mobile over TeleNav for my navigation needs.

I bought it and seems to work great.

Unfortunately Garmin themselves do not have much info however I had to try it.
I have an Unlocked Rogers BB Bold 9000r being used with FIDO (their other company) using BB Connect. I am in Canada so it does have all the North American Maps. Garmin was telling me that it only worked in the US. It is not carrier specific and the best way to buy is through Handago using the 8310 software Handago has not updated their site yet. Garmin does confirm it works with the bold.
Garmin also indicated that they are using newer maps. Now.

Garmin also told me that it would not work in Canada and refused to sell Garmin Mobile to me, both online or over the phone. The demo worked fine.

I bought it on Handango and it has worked fine on my 8800.

dicin, you mentioned that you are running it on the Bold. I am curious as to what the module name is. Mine is "gmhnobb8800" and is version 4.0.102, indicating it is 8800-specific, going by the module name. While I realize that the licence we purchase is device specific and not transferable, I am still curious what the module name is on the version that runs on the Bold... can you tell me? (I am planning to get a Bold soon).

The Garmin site would not allow me to download since Verizon is my carrier. I would like to know if it works with the gps puck or not (I don't care about the internal gps). When I called garmin they just said it would NOT work. But that may be because of Verizon's gps issue. I've the 8830.

I purchased it at Future Shop. It is a Rogers branded phone.

It is the BlackBerry Bold 9000r with Rogers latest update 9000M_PBr4.6.0_rel242_PL4.0.0.134_A4.6.0.125_Roger s.exe.

I have however updated it to the 9000EastAsia_PBr4.6.0_rel243_PL4.0.0.135_A4.6.0.12 6_Hutchison.exe.

This software works fine.

Sorry, I meant the module information for the Garmin Mobile software.

I just re-read my post and see how poorly I worded it...

Here it is gmhnobb8310

Download the trial version on handago

garmin mobile 4.0.102

Wow, the 8310 version works on the Bold? Cool!

I just spoke with Garmin. They are working on a 5.0 version that will be released sometime in September. We have version 4.0.102

Garmin Mobile Trial
 

The Garmin Mobile 7-day trial itself is v5.0.0. It is at getmobile(dot)garmin(dot)com(forwardslash)builtfor blackberry.

Elrohir59

The 7 day trial is it a monthly subscription or a life time for North America?

I just downloaded the newest version suggested by Elrohir59:

getmobile.garmin.com/builtforblackberry

And it works on my 8830 with the Freedom 2000 puck.

The following link makes it appear that it is a one-time fee. There is a $99 (no puck) or $149 version (with garmin bluetooth puck)

Garmin | Garmin Mobile for BlackBerry - Turn your BlackBerry into a savvy navigator with Garmin Mobile

But it also appears that this one requires a DATA connection as opposed to "whatever" version had the maps on an SD card.

The other issue/question: Will the "version" that does not come with the bluetooth receiver work on an 8830 with my own bluetooth puck.

It will not allow me to download it OTA for the BB Bold 9000

i havent followed the thread completely but browsed a few to my understanding.
this garmin product would work regard less if the handset it locked or unlocked. and does it require online capability?

I'm not sure what you mean by locked/unlocked as those terms are applied in different places. The phone can be "locked" with a password. Then I gather that the phones can be or are locked/unlocked to carriers (I've verizon so I don't know this issue) and further the sim card aspect can be locked/unlocked (this is a verizon 8830 issue).

But it appears that the Garmin 5 version uses DATA to get the maps and probably the routing. It also has access to weather and traffic and uses data for that obviously.

There is/was a Garmin product that apparently stored the maps on an SD card and probably did not need DATA.

I think this product is for the lifetime of your device - that is change device and you probably lose your registration but I don't know for sure.

I second FF2. I used Garmin on a trip from Calgary to Utah and back and I noticed that when I happen to be in a location where there is no cell coverage of any kind Garmin does not work. Also, my understanding is that the $99 is a one-time fee good for the life of your device. If you install the trial version and run it for the first time, it will connect to Garmin's servers, ostensibly to retrieve some "settings". I think it logs your device's ESN (that hex thing that's unique to every device, sort of like a NIC's MAC address) so it knows you're using their trial version. I loaded the 7-day trial version, and after two days erased it and reinstalled it from the link provided. It installed fine, but then told me that my trial period ends in 5 days. So, it knows.

Elrohir59

I have purchased the GM on Handago indicating that it is being downloaded on an BB8310 and it works fine on the Bold.

There is an updated version 5.0 which could be downloaded however when I try to download the GM 5.0 from Garmin it indicates that the model I am using is not sipported. I know the 5.0 version works on t. Any work around?

Tries downloading and it states that the blackberry bold is not supported.

is there and gps software that has voice direction available for the BOLD, are we able to get voice directions for Blackberry Maps?

I have the same problem on my 8310.

Just curious, which OS are you using? I am using a 4.5 beta.

I wonder if it work on 4.2?

I am using 4.6. I did download the BB8310 version on Handago which works very well. I am looking for the 5.0.

I am using the trial with a verizon 8338 and a gps puck, and it's working great so far.

8320 Curve Freedom GPS Tmobile carrier. Won't let me download via any of the links. Been using Nav4All. Tmobile seems to be falling behind with no good 3G options. Tried to find work arounds to see if the puck will work without having to spend $150 for a new puck and software. I was willing to pay $100 if it worked but apparently they are trying to limit their sales to those who don't have pucks...anyway been searching for a good GPS and i like Garmin's interface so i have found Nuvi 200's on eeebay for $100 or less or even better the Nuvi 350 with TTS for about $200 or less.....so why not just spend my $100-$150 toward a full GPS....*shrug* Won't be buying anything soon. but if anyone finds a workaround for me to try and use it with my puck lemme know =) Good luck.

Garmin Mobile: Built for BlackBerry use this link from the bold and it brings you right to the down load page

it is version 5.0.1 1.5mb

Thanks,

This is simply amazing. I had purchased a lifetime Garmin Mobile from Handango and the latest software they could supply was 4.01. They told me that for the upgrade I had to contact Garmin. Called Garmin about 6 times to get the famous 5,1 to no avail.

Thanks Nicolini


Once I downloaded the 5.1 and upgraded it the unlock code given to me by Handango did not work. I asked Handango for a refund and simply purchased the software directly from Garmin. Now it works GREAT.

Thanks

I used the trial for 3 days and bought it. it's a great app.

Just tried this...I can't find a way to get a route w/out GPS on? Is this correct? There isn't a way to ask it to calc a route from address A to address B, or did I miss something.

trial about to expire
 

Is there a site that I can buy the activation code for garmin mobile version 5.0, I tried going to the garmin site and they will only sell it if you live in the USA, credit card address must have a USA address, is there another site that sells this version that I can even pay using PAYPAL? Tried going to Handmark and Handago but they only offer version 4.0.

can someone purchase for me and I will pay you using Paypal, looking for version 5.0

Have you tried Handago. I was told they now have the 5.0 version.

The trial download on Garmins site downloads version 5.0.1, and apparently works perfectly with the Bold.

See here: http://www.blackberryforums.com/gene...-0-1-bold.html

I have a question hopefully someone can help me with this i've installed garmin v5.0.1 now when i click on the icon it give me the error "Corporate network is unavailable. Please contact your network administrator. (Method: 1/-1)" thanks

check your application permissions, make sure everything is set to allow.

how did you get 5.0 in canada?

theres a link at the crackberry site by orange and you can type that in your blackberry browser and it goes straight to download

yeah, but that's for the trial version, is it not? i have that right now too. i'm wondering how he managed to purchase the full version from garmin if he lives in canada.

i check the application permissions and everything is allow i still don't know why i get this error.

Has anyone discovered if they have a hired a support person yet?

After reading the whole thread, SO is there a Garmin version which does not use Data connection for the maps and routing process but from preloaded maps in SD card? Is there such thing? Anyone can make a clear clarification on this?

No there is none.

I am getting the same error after I allowed all the permissions.

I am on BIS and have no problem.

No there is not. RIM has not opened up the MicroSD API's for such an application yet. I have not heard updates with the BOLD but it would have the horsepower and now the cards can be up to 32mb so maybe in time.

I am not on BIS and I get that error.

CZBB
You should then check with your IT guy.

1. when I use the link provide by Garmin at http : // getmobile.garmin.com/trial . It responsed as the trial version does not support for Bold :((

2. When I tried to purchase....the web does not accept many other country...:-((

I'm in Canada, and was able to download it and run it on my Bold just fine.

The website won't let me buy it online, but it gave me a phone # to call:
"If you have a P.O. Box, APO or FPO address, please call 1-800-800-1020 or 913-397-8200 to place your order."

I did call and they referred me to Handango or Mobihand for Canadian sales. Handango has it for $99 USD. I sent them an email asking if they price match.
It's $79 now if bought from Garmin directly.

You could go through Handango, as I did. They now show a Bold compatible version, the screenshots look different than the 4.x version on my 8800, so I'm guessing it's the newest 5.x. I got mine through Handango when I was unable to purchase it from Garmin directly.

Garmin Mobile for BlackBerry One Time Purchase (9000) : BlackBerry Bold 9000 : Handango

Canadians:
Handango coupon for 20% off: Lucky20. It matches the current Garmin website price of $79
Lucky20

Wirelessly posted

Sorry, its all uppercase: LUCKY20

Is that working well with BB Bold? Can you config with your own Maps. I made a register on Garmin website to see where the maps available, but showing nothing.

This is my fist time to use Black Berry, and I have no IT skills

Thanks

It's excellent on the Bold. Its as easy to use as my stand alone Nuvi 650 window unit.

Maps: its all over the air. On 3G, its fast. I've not had a chance to use it on EDGE speed. Yes, you can add favourites to a map. only North America is supported currently. Europe is in the works according to the Garmin site.

If you're a business person who travels or a city dweller on public transit, I doubt you can be without this app on the Bold.

$79 is more in the range of what I would expect to pay. $99 was too much in my mind.

Understand now...The problems seem creats by my Unlocking BB Bold

I am in China and BB still not yet come.

After download the software. I had installed on my BB Bold. Open Garmin Mobile. Chose Accept, Enter activation key, but it say " Cannot send request. Out of network coverage are (method:1/-1)

Strange. I am using Wifi and every thing ok. I even can go in the garmon website....


Anyone can help?

Please, Thank you

Only North America is supported currently.

handango only offers the older 4.xx which isn't worth the same price compared to the newer one.

has anyone in canada figured out how to buy the 5.xx version?

Strange. Garmin's website shows the Bold as a supported device. Maybe I am misunderstanding the trouble people are experiencing?