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Torben · 06-11-2008, 04:51 PM

"application control policy/software configuration"

i just spent 20 minutes digging through the BES console....either we do not have such a policy/config enabled or I need new glasses. can you post a screenshot or something where I can check on this?

"You need to get your BES admin to delete the configuration of phone type (e.g. 8100, 8310, 8310) and change it to NONE."

I guess I need glasses cause I can't figure out where to delete the phone type either

:(

monotremata · **OS:** 4.5.0.153

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Clark

Google Maps is only a problem if you are on a BES AND have an application control policy/software configuration.

BBMaps is only an issue if your carrier doesn't support it--like AT&T.

Thanks AT&T!
BBMaps obviously still not working over here, but GMaps is working fine.
Just upgraded to the latest 4.5 this morning, still using Google Maps 2.1 and its watching me walk around the office at work still..

dgy2k1 · **OS:** 4.6.1.239

Couldnt get Google Maps to work on the 8300 curve with 4.5.0.42. I found an old version 1.4.5 of gm and it works fine. I will stick with this one until the problem gets fixed. The 8300 has no gps. So it hangs.

John Clark · **OS:** 4.6.1.250

That's not why it hangs. It hangs because of the reason I posted above. I use Google 1.6.4 for now.

dgy2k1 · 09:48 PM

I'm not on BES. I am on BIS.

Thanks for the headsup. I found the 1.6.4. It works.

John Clark · **OS:** 4.6.1.250

It shouldn't hang then. I have an 8320 with no GPS and mine works fine when I remove the policy. Did you purchase your device new or was it used? Is it possible it's ever been on a BES? If so, then you can easily remove the IT policy and should be able to use the latest Google Maps. It's also possible that the permissions are set wrong. You can reset the permissions prompts so that it asks again.

dgy2k1 · **OS:** 4.6.1.239

Yes I purchased it used. And yes its possible that it might have been on BES. The IT policy is set to default. I just found it. How do I remove it??

John Clark · **OS:** 4.6.1.250

Follow the instructions for OS 4.3 and higher devices in this post:

http://www.blackberryforums.com/gene...ve-policy.html

dgy2k1 · **OS:** 4.6.1.239

Thank you, thank you, thank you. You're are an angel.

dee

John Clark · **OS:** 4.6.1.250

Now if I could only get mine fixed.

dgy2k1 · **OS:** 4.6.1.239

LOL. Sorry.

dito_soft · **OS:** 4.5.0.110

OK, after wipe and install .42, connecto to BES and download and install Google Map Mobile, it work fine.
Thank to all.
Now testing all other stuff.

peter_b · 06-17-2008, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrionXBeta

Theres another easier way to get BBMaps to work.

1.) Download the BBMaps software from RIM, youll need to fill a user information page before the link. It doesnt have to be a real email address. ( Download )

2.) Run Apploader and remove any traces of BBMaps currently on your phone

3.) Extract Files to the OS directory and replace any duplicate files. Make sure you copy whichever ones its asking to replace beforehand as well just to be safe.

4.) Run the AppLoader application and choose the supplied ALX file and then continue the install.

Now I tried this and received the "no additional applications designed for your device" which Ive been getting for everything anyways. But I continued to the next page and the apploader already grabbed that ALX file because there were two Blackberry Maps options to choose from and install. I checked the details and chose the one that had all of the modules that were in the BBMaps ZIP file from RIM.

If you do what was listed above you will have BBMaps no matter what carrier or OS youre running.

Im currently running a Curve 8310 on AT&T with OS 4.5.0.37 with no issues

Enjoy

This method worked perfectly for me running 4.5.0.42.

Thanks!

PaCharger · 06-17-2008, 11:09 AM

This is still killing me. I can't get my network folks to drop the policy...now even 2.0 Google maps doesnt work for me. I miss my google maps!

OrionXBeta · **OS:** 4.5.0.102

Anytime bud, I suggest anyone interested try this method as its great software that opens up the whole GPS feature for ATT customers

PaCharger · 06-17-2008, 11:04 PM

Hmmmm, tried loading the bbmaps per your instructions Orion....no luck. The app loader saw both after i had cleaned everything out....nada.

Loaded via apploader - i see it on applications, but no icon or way to kick it off.

justajason · 06-18-2008, 01:49 AM

Go in and delete the service book for BBMaps. Then remove them completely from the applications list on DM. "highlight, and click delete".
Reboot the device. Connect to DM, and re-install from the downloaded copy..
This method worked for me. The newer version of maps that comes with 4.5, has to be servicebook controlled. And the older version does not. When you remove both from the DM's install list, and replace it with the downloaded version, it should make it show up. Good luck...

rdinterman · **OS:** 4.5.0.170

I think I will pass on Google Maps until there is a better solution, my BES Admin is not likely to make these changes for me. The downgrade/upgrade is way too much work. Hopefully the next version of Google Maps or 4.5.xx will play better together.

PaCharger · 06-18-2008, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justajason

Go in and delete the service book for BBMaps. Then remove them completely from the applications list on DM. "highlight, and click delete".
Reboot the device. Connect to DM, and re-install from the downloaded copy..
This method worked for me. The newer version of maps that comes with 4.5, has to be servicebook controlled. And the older version does not. When you remove both from the DM's install list, and replace it with the downloaded version, it should make it show up. Good luck...

Trying now....good time to delete all those annoying MediaMall service books too. I'll edit back when I get it working. thanks...DJ

PaCharger · 06-18-2008, 09:27 AM

Well, it worked, up and running.
First time using BBMaps, so i'll hold judgement till I get a more GUI time and experience using it. After so many years of relying on google maps there will be a learning curve but it looks like this will work.

I love using these apps in a diff city and in a rental car. Nice to have an extra set of instructions in a foreign place.

Thanks again for all the help!!!

wazdat1 · **Success! -** 06-20-2008, 11:16 AM

I've been wrestling with the BES policy issue like everyone else. Google Maps hangs at 90% while asking permission to access the Radio and GPS.

Here's how I got around it. I had already backed up my 8310 before installing OS 4.5.0.37 from Vodafone.de. I used JL Cmdr to "restoretofactory" which removes all of the BES policies. I then installed Google Maps 2.0.2 and gave it permission to access the radio and GPS (several times). Tested it to make sure it was operational. Then opened Desktop manager and connected the BB to restore my data. The Enterprise Activation started on its own and I was prompted to set password, etc. which told me the IT policy had been restored.

Voila! (But what a pain in the a$$!)

I tried these same steps with GM v2.2.0 and although GM would open and locate me, within a few seconds I would receive a message that stated, "Google Maps requires a data connection... blah, blah, blah" and then it wouldn't update the maps.

Doug

irockash · 06-24-2008, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmwbberry

So putting all this together...use Spamdumpsters instructions at the top of the post. Uninstall BBMaps through desktop mgr. Delete the service book. Go to the Blackberry Maps download site. Look at the bottom for the link to "push" the file to your computer. Pick a old version. I picked 1.2. Go through the questions...your name, bla bla bla..and you can download to your computer.

Go to desktop mgr. When I clicked "add"...and browsed to the location where I saved the old version...I then went down in the app list and there were two. I deleted both....then added again so I would know there was only 1 in there pointing to the old version. Installed...and it works perfect.

Thanks to all that post to help and allow us to figure this s*** out.

I love getting one over on AT&T when they try to take stuff away.

Hackers forever.

That worked really well. I deleted the currently installed BBMaps before even adding the new one, and it worked just fine.

Here's the link to the BBMaps download page.

Now if I could just get a damn GPS signal indoors...

myk.dinis · **OMFG! Worked like a champ!! -** 06-24-2008, 01:07 AM

Absolutely spot on! The link worked, the steps all worked...I'm on AT&T and I haven't been able to use BB Maps. I can now!

Thanks again!

Myk

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrionXBeta

Theres another easier way to get BBMaps to work.

1.) Download the BBMaps software from RIM, youll need to fill a user information page before the link. It doesnt have to be a real email address. ( Download )

2.) Run Apploader and remove any traces of BBMaps currently on your phone

3.) Extract Files to the OS directory and replace any duplicate files. Make sure you copy whichever ones its asking to replace beforehand as well just to be safe.

4.) Run the AppLoader application and choose the supplied ALX file and then continue the install.

Now I tried this and received the "no additional applications designed for your device" which Ive been getting for everything anyways. But I continued to the next page and the apploader already grabbed that ALX file because there were two Blackberry Maps options to choose from and install. I checked the details and chose the one that had all of the modules that were in the BBMaps ZIP file from RIM.

If you do what was listed above you will have BBMaps no matter what carrier or OS youre running.

Im currently running a Curve 8310 on AT&T with OS 4.5.0.37 with no issues

Enjoy

fmp · **OS:** 4.6.1.250

So, I follow all the steps to get the old version of BBMaps on the BB but can't a T-Mobile person export the service books (like they do for Yahoo Messenger) so we can use the new improved version of BBmaps?

UneeK · 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spamdumpster

1. Google Maps. The issue reported is that the application hangs after you give it permission to access the radio information. Eventually, the app times out, and it's never usable. I experienced this as well. The solution I found is to downgrade to 4.2.2, install and run google maps, make sure it works, and then upgrade to 4.5 and let BB manager back up all databases, etc. This carries the permissions over and will allow google maps to run.

so i downgrade to 4.2 and then run google maps and then make a backup and then upgrade to 4.5 and then restore the backup file??

im actually a BIS user and my gmaps freezes at 10%, ive set all the permissions to allow and ive done several batter pulls. any suggestions?

pugenio · 07-04-2008, 03:18 PM

Where did you find the 1.6.4 version?? Can't find it anywhere!!

DJDAREK · **"Nav4All" - works with 4.5? -** 07-05-2008, 10:55 AM

Hello - is the "Nav4All" working with soft. ver. 4.5?
Anybody tested?

D.

BB Beast · 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myk.dinis

Absolutely spot on! The link worked, the steps all worked...I'm on AT&T and I haven't been able to use BB Maps. I can now!

Thanks again!

Myk

Got it worken aswell.....

sjsilverman · 07-08-2008, 10:15 AM

I actually have a different problem. I can get Google Maps to fire up (4.5.0.46 on an 8320). BUT, the triangulation won't work, meaning, it won't find my location using the cell phone towers. I've upgraded to the latest version, but it just won't figure out where I am. Any thoughts?

Jeff_R · 07-09-2008, 12:43 PM

After upgrading to OS 4.5, then removing the service book and BBMaps, moving the files over from the previous OS for BBMaps, it all works. Wasn't a quick fix, but thanks to all the great folks here in BBForums, it's working for me as well.

lemotzc · 07-09-2008, 01:14 PM

work me too

bigme · 07-09-2008, 05:19 PM

Does anyone has a valid service book for BB Maps? If would you be kind enough to post it for us? Thanks

rubens · 07-14-2008, 12:47 AM

It apears that if you are on BES, and have ANY software configuration assigned (even with no policy associated), Google Maps hangs. If the software configuration for the user is set to None, Google Maps works fine.

Anyone figure out how to get a software configuration to work with Google Maps?

John Clark · **OS:** 4.6.1.250

Wirelessly posted (BB 11020)

cbaray · 07-14-2008, 09:16 AM

I'm on BES. 8300 with beta 4.5.0.42.

I saw google maps got updated to 2.0.2 so I did that, without thinking about this thread. I had ignored this thread, because it's been working for me so far (because I had google maps at 4.2, then did the upgrade).

I came to this thread when google maps was now hanging. I wasn't thrilled about any of the options - downgrading or getting IT to remove me then add me back.

So I tried going into advanced options>applications>google maps>edit permissions and set everything to "allow".

That got it to work for me. It seems that 2.0.2 is a little slower to download, but it also seems to cache a bit more.

Have been wondering - if I delete 2.0.2 then goto backup/restore, will it allow me to add back 2.0.1 with all the proper permissions? I know it's a longshot...

cheeseman · 07-14-2008, 02:55 PM

this doesnt work in my country

cheeseman · 07-14-2008, 02:56 PM

some error

ams mike · 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myk.dinis

Absolutely spot on! The link worked, the steps all worked...I'm on AT&T and I haven't been able to use BB Maps. I can now!

Thanks again!

Myk

Same with me. Worked for me 1st try. finally have BBMaps on 4.5 OS on my ATT 8310.

Jeff.H · 07-22-2008, 10:22 AM

I got BB Maps working per the link to download the latest from BB. I made sure to remove the lbs.alx file from C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\Shared\Loader Files\8110-v4.5.0.44_P2.7.0.61 and all files with LBS in them from the java folder there as well. Worked like a charm first time out.

jubrand · **OS:** 4.6.1.231

Where are you guys getting the old versions of google maps from?