[StuartV]

Originally Posted by bsbretly

Just downloaded GM 3.0.1. The GPS isn't working. So the GPS works on some storms and not others?

GM 3.0.1 does not work (currently) work with the GPS in a Storm 9530 that is on Verizon. If you unlock a 9530 and use it with a different carrier, or if you have a Storm 9500, it does work (reportedly).

[JSanders]

Originally Posted by StuartV

GM 3.0.1 does not work (currently) work with the GPS in a Storm 9530 that is on Verizon. If you unlock a 9530 and use it with a different carrier, or if you have a Storm 9500, it does work (reportedly).

3.0.1 working here with GPS, no changes, same as before.

[abendorg]

VZW Storm 9350, 4.7.0.99 firmware, just installed (and rebooted per it's request) GMM 3.0.1 - it gives me the msg that it cannot access the gps (yes, it is turned on to the real gps - not just e911, & trapster can use it). From the location it did put me, it is using the cell phone triangulation instead of the built in GPS (my TomTom shows me right where I am). So to agree with pretty much everyone else, the storm gps is not working with GMM301.

[PHLAK]

Originally Posted by abendorg

VZW Storm 9350, 4.7.0.99 firmware, just installed (and rebooted per it's request) GMM 3.0.1 - it gives me the msg that it cannot access the gps (yes, it is turned on to the real gps - not just e911, & trapster can use it). From the location it did put me, it is using the cell phone triangulation instead of the built in GPS (my TomTom shows me right where I am). So to agree with pretty much everyone else, the storm gps is not working with GMM301.

Ditto.

[quattrocs]

i am using nav4all and trapster on the storm. they rely on gps and both aps work very well

[rwilliamtaylor]

Originally Posted by JSanders

Great news, now could you help all those other Verizon users for which GPS is not enabled outside of BBMaps? That's what we're here for...

Wish I could help. I downloaded Telenav and it works... however Google Maps 3.0.1 does not work.... which IS what we're here for.

This would lead me to believe that it is a GMM problem, not Verizon.

[searly]

Originally Posted by JSanders

3.0.1 working here with GPS, no changes, same as before.

JSanders.. you are using an unlocked Storm on AT&T, correct? Or, are you saying that your GM 3.0.1 is working on your Storm with VZW?

[jpjr]

I will say this, VZNav and BBmaps work fine for me on Verizon. GM Yes and no. When I am at the house, GM always shows me in the same location. Seven miles from my house to the southwest. Could GM be using cell tower locations instead of GPS?

[adorkable]

Originally Posted by jpjr

Could GM be using cell tower locations instead of GPS?

Yes. That's how GM works when GPS isn't available.

[charlie21ny]

google maps and lattitude work on my bb storm

[jpjr]

Funny, GM works perfectly on my wife's LG phone on Verizon, but not my Blackberry. Could it be that is because the LG was purchased way before VZNav was released?

[Briman]

Originally Posted by voyagor

that doesnt seem that accurate. why is my cars nav more accurate than that? it doesnt use cell triangulation like you were stating. well at least i dont think it does

I appologize if there was confusion in what I said. Where I said GM, I meant Garmin Moble not Google Maps. lol

I know Garm Mbl just as good because I tested the it and my wife's Nuvi side-b-side. For location, they were identical. Now, realize i didn't compare GPS coords or get a tape measure out. lol.

The Garmin Mobile on my Storm worked a tad bit better than the Nuvi at finding addresses because Garmin Mobile pulls addresses from the most recent info off the web and the Nuvi has software that requires periodic updates from Garmin.

[Briman]

Originally Posted by JSanders

that is not GPS then... GPS gets you much better than 30 feet.

You'd better check into what your claiming to be true. GPS is unlocked for the Storm which runs OS 4.7. The claim one of the other posts where Verizon opened GPS on 12/1/08 or around that time, is true.

BTW, I didn't use a tape measure when I said 30 feet but Google maps is broken on the Storm and will ONLY get Cell Triangulation. Garmin Mobile, Nav4All, BBmaps, and Trapster work great on GPS and OS 4.7.

It's posted on other forums that Google admits they need to update their software (interface or whatever).

[walstoned]

gps works used extensively lattitude works and works better tried and tested on mine and the wife's storm 9500 my storm on o2 with no bb maps and no app center my wifes on vodaphone has bb maps and app center but bb maps dosent work as well go figure she prefers google maps over it

[lindros2]

Originally Posted by walstoned

gps works used extensively lattitude works and works better tried and tested on mine and the wife's storm 9500 my storm on o2 with no bb maps and no app center my wifes on vodaphone has bb maps and app center but bb maps dosent work as well go figure she prefers google maps over it

Use punctuation much?

This question was regarding the Storm 9530 (CDMA/Verizon), not 9500 (GSM/Vodafone).

[gmichelson]

I don't if this would clear anything up, or would confuse other people, but ...

I have Storm 9530 with latest Google Maps 3.0.1 installed. While on CDMA (i.e. in US) Google Maps only uses tower triangulation and tells me that GPS is temporarily unavailable. This week I traveled to Europe and as my Storm switched to GSM, Google Maps started to used GPS and shows my position within 20 feet. I am not sure how radio stack in use affects GPS operation, but somehow it does.

[Carbine Guy]

GPS works on the 9530 if you switch the network to GSM, but you can't place calls or anything.

[SamMyers]

per Carbine Guy, I just tried this, and it's true. I do NOT have an unlocked Storm, on VZW service. If I manually change the "Mobile Network" setting of "Network Technology" to GSM/UMTS, it work perfectly. However, there is no telephone or data. If I change it back to the default Global, it's a no go.

I've said this many times before, but this it NOT a VZW issue. It's an issue within Google Maps.

[lindros2]

This "solution" doesn't help much when you don't have data service via GSM provider.

Remember, Google Maps requires data, so if you don't have data, it's like trying to walk on water.

[hookbill]

I'm with Verizon and my Maps application works fine for GPS. At least it appears to, I've had no occasion yet to use it.

My wife insist that Verizon does not make GPS available unless you use their GPS system. I advised her that as of 12/1/08 this was changed.

Am I correct in my understanding?