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davib1964 · 11-30-2006, 09:43 AM

i have just got a Pearl and i was trying to load Goolge maps on to it. It all seemed to load ok but when i try and run it, it sticks at a t&C page then gives me an unknown error and a fatal error message.
I have tried reloading the programe several times,i have switching my handset on & off a few times, i have had the battery in and out with the handset on etc but still no luck any ideas????????.

mrpg · 11-30-2006, 09:45 AM

Wap needs to be set.

Otpions\Advanced\TCP
APN = wap.voicestream.com
user n passwd are blank.

jfisher · 11-30-2006, 09:48 AM

does that apn work for all carriers? different carriers have different apns for network tunneling.

mrpg · 11-30-2006, 10:02 AM

Nope, voicestream.com is only for TMO.

If you need other carriers settings do a search here, I think someones got a list of apn settings for every carrier.

jfisher · 11-30-2006, 10:11 AM

right, was wondering cos i couldnt see the poster listing his carrier.

i get the same error btw. with the apn already set.

MrKyoo · 11-30-2006, 10:15 AM

http://www.blackberryforums.com/blac...t=apn+carriers

~MrKyoo

mrpg · 11-30-2006, 10:15 AM

I notice sometimes I had to reset the phone when I change tcp settings for them to take. This was only on .64 OS though.

jfisher · 11-30-2006, 10:23 AM

googlemaps just installed fine, the error may have been with googles servers.

p nut · 11-30-2006, 11:06 AM

My WAP field was blank when I installed Google Maps, and it ran fine.

jfisher · 11-30-2006, 11:11 AM

are you on a bes server?

[actually, edit: i don't think the apn settings was ever the issue here. pretty sure the google server was just having a braindump]

manish1180 · 11-30-2006, 07:53 PM

hi guys,
this is my first post and im also a very new member of the blackberry community...

i have web n walk with my plan and wondering if there are any gps or mapping services in the uk that anyone knows about?

secondly and thirdly, could some forward links on what PIN messages are and how to change colours on the tmob pink colour scheme (whilst maintaining the bottom icon layout on the homescreen)
thanks in advance!

Manish
"loving the pearl"
pin: 204F6B38

tamparican · 11-30-2006, 11:39 PM

i though that google maps was supposed to give real time traffic?..everytime i search for directions i never ever see any traffic, also some ppl have mentioned they can zoom in as close as on google earth? i havent been able to ZOOM in THAT CLOSE only to street level? anyone any ideas

kam_ · 12-01-2006, 08:50 AM

Traffic only works in some areas. Its listed somewhere on one of their pages.

The zooming in depends on the area of the world. Some places only have sparse satelite imagery (Eastern europe for example), others have more details satelite imagery (UK for example), and even low flying plane imagery (Mostly the US).

Test it out on google earth first for your area - its very configurable you can see exactly what kind of imagery its using - then test the same on google maps. The other person who told you they can zoom in further may be in a different area.