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Default GPS and being tracked. Can i take it out? - 02-28-2007, 03:06 AM

Is their anyway I can take off the GPS feature on this 8800.

Its just scary to me how it can pinpoint you within 10 metres.

I think the feature is great but I just dont want my company to track me.

I have tried everything to remove the GPS software on the berry but nothing seems to work.

Is their a blackberry whiz that knows what to do to take it off or disable it? Can i get a technical answer pls.

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Default 02-28-2007, 03:31 AM

If you are on a BES, there's nothing you can do with the software if your employer wants to track you. Really, your only solution is to cover the BB in foil, which will probably prevent the receiver from working.

Of course this presumes that your employer wants to track you.
   
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Default 02-28-2007, 05:07 AM

If you phone is provided by your employer he would be quite upset and could fire you for disabling the GPS tracking. When you are off duty you can turn the phone off if your job does not require it be on and use a personal cell phone when not at work.

Just like at the office, you boss has the right to track your computer usage, during working hours he can track your location, if he wishes.

Paranoid?


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Default 02-28-2007, 07:40 AM

Am I missing something big here? I thought that the GPS in the 8800 was a receiver. Your employer can't track you. Your carrier can, through cell tower triangulation with the E911 service. That is a legal requirement.

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Default 02-28-2007, 07:43 AM

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Am I missing something big here? I thought that the GPS in the 8800 was a [b]receiver[b]. Your employer can't track you. Your carrier can, through cell tower triangulation with the E911 service. That is a legal requirement.
Don't forget the CIA.


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Default 02-28-2007, 07:45 AM

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Don't forget the CIA.
And the FBI.
   
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Default 02-28-2007, 08:05 AM

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And the FBI.
And the NSA.
   
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Default 02-28-2007, 08:12 AM

Yea I don't see anything in BES that lets me "track" people. So I wouldn't worry about it.
   
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Default 02-28-2007, 08:13 AM

fact is: anyone with a cellular device on them can be tracked. ask jack bauer.

   
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Default 02-28-2007, 08:35 AM

QUOTING THE BB8800 SITE:

"The BlackBerry® 8800 comes with a built-in Global Positioning System (GPS). Use it with a mapping application like BlackBerry® Maps and you can view your current location with greater accuracy and track your route to your target destination.

Built-in GPS also gives you access to a wide range of other Location-Based Services (LBS), like employee and resource tracking, social networking and more."


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Default 02-28-2007, 08:42 AM

He's not worried about those agencies. It's his GF that has him concerned.


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Default 02-28-2007, 08:43 AM

Of course, if his employer really has reason to track him, they already know he posted here looking for a way out.
   
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Default 02-28-2007, 08:48 AM

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He's not worried about those agencies. It's his GF that has him concerned.
Nothing like the crazy girlfriend.


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Default 02-28-2007, 09:01 AM

Quote:
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And the FBI.
Quote:
Originally Posted by blakeatl
Don't forget the CIA.
Quote:
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And the NSA.
My god, you guys got all the rinkey-dink cracker-jack groups, but you forgot the most important and scarriest one out there!!!!

Yes I'm talking about the.. the

A.A.R.P.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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Default 02-28-2007, 09:05 AM

Ha thanks for all your responses! I can now track you all! Mwahahahahahaa


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Default 02-28-2007, 10:24 AM

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Default 02-28-2007, 10:53 AM

It sure is good to know, humor still exist! We can be so serious these days with our BB's and PDA's. It's good to have a good laugh. Thanks.
   
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Default 02-28-2007, 11:16 AM

Quote:
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Really, your only solution is to cover the BB in foil.
naw mate. The foil goes on your head.

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Default 02-28-2007, 11:26 AM

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Default 02-28-2007, 11:31 AM

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Don't forget the CIA.
oh and the D.E.A


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Default 02-28-2007, 12:20 PM

Don't forget MTV, they are the worst....


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Default 02-28-2007, 12:26 PM

Thanks for the inspitation guys.

Article: BlackBerryCool » 2.OH NO!: GPS and the BlackBerry



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Default 02-28-2007, 12:27 PM

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You guys/gals are all insane.

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