[jsaradhi]

Originally Posted by CrnflkGirl

I had the same problem and was able to fix it by going into OPTIONS->ADVANCED OPTIONS->GOOLE MAPS and choose "Edit Permissions" and I set all the permissions to "ALLOW". The constant loop of pop-ups when dialing a business has stopped.

Thanks for an awesome tip! It totally took away that endless loop. you DA girl !!!

[Pinman]

I downloaded Google Maps using my Wifi browser...(I do not have the data plan) just using wifi on my 8320. But when I try to run the program it says it can not connect to the server. But Google search and Google news works just fine.
Any suggestions???

[dapope]

About how long till you receive the email of the install file from Mapquest ?

[numetheus]

Originally Posted by Pinman

I downloaded Google Maps using my Wifi browser...(I do not have the data plan) just using wifi on my 8320. But when I try to run the program it says it can not connect to the server. But Google search and Google news works just fine.
Any suggestions???

There are three ways of connecting to the Internet on a BlackBerry. BIS, BES, and a SOCKET connection. Lots of programs will automatically detect, and let you modify it. Others will only use BIS or BES. From what I understand (please correct me if I am wrong), you can only use a SOCKET connection with WiFI. Which means the local browser will work, and same with Opera because it can use a socket for internet. I have never seen such an option in Google Maps. It probably does not connect using a socket, and only BIS and BES. If this is true, there is no way you will get it to work. Someone may have a clue on how to configure it to use a socket connection though .... but that setting is not readily available from their software interface.

[numetheus]

Originally Posted by dapope

About how long till you receive the email of the install file from Mapquest ?

I got mine within a few seconds dapope. Did you have the email sent to your blackberry address? If so, verify mail is working. If it is not, try service books or battery pull. If it IS working, make sure you typed the email address correctly.

They may also be having delay problems in mail sending that were not there when I tried it earlier today. Or, they may be having technical difficulties at the moment.

[dapope]

THANKS Numetheus, ITS been about 1/2 hour, still no go ...

[dwc]

Originally Posted by bdizzlefizzle

If I want to find Best Buy in Watertown, MA, I can search for that, but if I want to get directions there ...

This is why "Beyond411" rocks.


A toast to Phil Bogle!

[Pinman]

Originally Posted by numetheus

There are three ways of connecting to the Internet on a BlackBerry. BIS, BES, and a SOCKET connection. Lots of programs will automatically detect, and let you modify it. Others will only use BIS or BES. From what I understand (please correct me if I am wrong), you can only use a SOCKET connection with WiFI. Which means the local browser will work, and same with Opera because it can use a socket for internet. I have never seen such an option in Google Maps. It probably does not connect using a socket, and only BIS and BES. If this is true, there is no way you will get it to work. Someone may have a clue on how to configure it to use a socket connection though .... but that setting is not readily available from their software interface.

Just weird that you can DL it using wifi browser, but you can not use the actual program....unless you have a data plan

[numetheus]

Originally Posted by Pinman

Just weird that you can DL it using wifi browser, but you can not use the actual program....unless you have a data plan

Its not weird because there are three ways to connect, and all programs are different. You an download because the BB browser can use BIS, BES and SOCKET. Google Maps probably isn't written to support a SOCKET connection. That is a Google thing, and has nothing to do with BlackBerry. They should at least provide a settings menu the allows you to select the connection.

Someone with an 8820, or 8320 can test it. See how fast it takes to scroll through the maps with just EDGE. Then, from the same place, activate WiFI. I bet it will be the same speed since it is not using a socket connection for data.

[numetheus]

Originally Posted by dapope

THANKS Numetheus, ITS been about 1/2 hour, still no go ...

I don't know if that was being sarcastic .... but ya, I see your frustration. The Google developers should have put in a settings menu, allowing you to select which connection to use. My guess is that since WiFI BlackBerries are now a reality, something like this will be implemented somewhere down the road.

[numetheus]

Originally Posted by dwc

This is why "Beyond411" rocks.


A toast to Phil Bogle!

Beyond411 DOES rock! It is one of the more useful programs I have seen.

[Pinman]

Does Blackberry "Maps" require a data plan to use???
If so...is there any program out there that can just use the "Wifi browser"?

[numetheus]

Originally Posted by Pinman

Does Blackberry "Maps" require a data plan to use???
If so...is there any program out there that can just use the "Wifi browser"?

I think you have to have a data plan. When they first introduced WiFi, they did say that WiFI use would be limited.

[Pinman]

As I have found out....

[numetheus]

Originally Posted by Pinman

As I have found out....

Ya. It sucks I know. But, the only way they could do it with all programs, is if they created a software gateway that runs in the background, converting BIS requests to socket and vice versa. This would probably tax the BlackBerry though .... still, I bet it is possible for someone to write.

[dapope]

Well i tried again, still no email, guess i can d/l it , and do tHE install OTA..


"Thank you for downloading your free trial of MapQuest Navigator



You will shortly receive a message with a link that you can use to download MapQuest Navigator to your device.


When the message arrives:
1. Open the message
2. Scroll down and highlight the URL (starts with http://)
3. Click the trackwheel and select "Get Link"
4. Select "Download"
5. Enjoy!!"

[dapope]

Email just came