[TheMiz]

I am on Alltel and trying to use the GPS on my 8830 with BB Maps

never seem to find a satellite , I am sure I am doing something wrong but not sure what,

I have to face it I don't really know what I am doing so I have to ask if
anyone has a fix for this ?

[shaydar]

im having the same problem, i e-mailed Alltel about it, its either an issue with the device, or an issue with Alltel, I have to wait for a response

[TheMiz]

Originally Posted by shaydar

im having the same problem, i e-mailed Alltel about it, its either an issue with the device, or an issue with Alltel, I have to wait for a response

Did you happen to try going to
Options | Status | then on the keyboard, type "test" - that will get you to the built-in hardware diagnostics... run the GPS test. That will tell you if your hardware is working fine.

[shaydar]

Originally Posted by TheMiz

Did you happen to try going to
Options | Status | then on the keyboard, type "test" - that will get you to the built-in hardware diagnostics... run the GPS test. That will tell you if your hardware is working fine.

i just tryed that, it just says Current Sate: GPS fixing starts...

GPS info:

and thats it

[TheMiz]

Originally Posted by shaydar

i just tryed that, it just says Current Sate: GPS fixing starts...

GPS info:

and thats it

Yours is up and running , I still can't get mine going , go figure !

[TheMiz]

Strange as it is, I still can't lock onto a Satillite so I went to the Alltel dealer and he downloaded Google Maps and the GPS was working he tried it on BB Maps and again no luck. He has no clue why.

[zGuy]

I have similar issue with one of my 8900 (I have two). The phone keeps on searching for Satellite and never gets it done.

[TheMiz]

Originally Posted by zGuy

I have similar issue with one of my 8900 (I have two). The phone keeps on searching for Satellite and never gets it done.

Have you tried
Going to Options | Status | then on the keyboard, type "test" - that will get you to the built-in hardware diagnostics... run the GPS test. That will tell you if your hardware is working fine

[zGuy]

Originally Posted by TheMiz

Have you tried
Going to Options | Status | then on the keyboard, type "test" - that will get you to the built-in hardware diagnostics... run the GPS test. That will tell you if your hardware is working fine

Thanks.
I get no conclusive results. It says "Timed out while waiting for GPS location..." but never finding a satellite!
Maybe I should attach the phone to a satellite?...
It sucks because my other 8900's GPS works flawlessly from the get-go.

[TheMiz]

Originally Posted by zGuy

Thanks.
I get no conclusive results. It says "Timed out while waiting for GPS location..." but never finding a satellite!
Maybe I should attach the phone to a satellite?...
It sucks because my other 8900's GPS works flawlessly from the get-go.

Same dog got me.

[grnsl2]

Take a look at this forum. I wonder if it's related and may help you...

Head to a familiar "crackberry".com website and do a search for Alltel 4.5.0.127 breaks BB Maps GPS on Curve 8330

I think this may help you. There are a few posts there about this same kind of issue.

[RRfireblade]

Originally Posted by shaydar

i just tryed that, it just says Current Sate: GPS fixing starts...

GPS info:

and thats it

If that's all it says then it's not working.

[pipskicks]

I had issues at home starting up GPS programs.

Then I drove outside and it found it quick. Make sure you're outside...