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Forum: GPS & Mapping 09-15-2008, 02:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,686
Posted By ChainsawDude
See attachment, its O2 and I have no subscription...

See attachment, its O2 and I have no subscription except usual Blackberry BIS tarif. AFAIK if you can not do advanced options -> GPS -> refresh, the GPS is not working and google maps will not get a...
Forum: GPS & Mapping 08-22-2008, 06:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,686
Posted By ChainsawDude
BB 8110 on O2 in UK, yes. NB It is assisted GPS...

BB 8110 on O2 in UK, yes. NB It is assisted GPS (aGPS) which first gets a rough idea of position from the cell masts and then uses the GPS satelites to get within a few metres, i.e. aGPS is better...
Forum: GPS & Mapping 08-22-2008, 01:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,686
Posted By ChainsawDude
On my first call to O2 they told me the same...

On my first call to O2 they told me the same thing. My advice is call back later and get someone else because if the GPS does not work, its a fault and they should supply a new phone. I did get a...
Forum: GPS & Mapping 06-04-2008, 02:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,686
Posted By ChainsawDude
I have repeated my success with another phone,...

I have repeated my success with another phone, this time a new 8820 on Orange in UK. GPS got its first fix in about 30 seconds via "options->advanced->gps->refresh gps". with this phone, BB maps...
Forum: General 8100 Series Discussion - Pearl 05-31-2008, 05:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,040
Posted By ChainsawDude
I sync my calendar with google calendar using...

I sync my calendar with google calendar using google sync. Its 2 way sync and OTA.
Forum: General 8100 Series Discussion - Pearl 05-31-2008, 08:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,620
Posted By ChainsawDude
I understand the need for a GPS to download the...

I understand the need for a GPS to download the almanac and epheremis data before it can get a fix and also that this data relates to a small area and so has to be refreshed when you move more than...
Forum: General 8100 Series Discussion - Pearl 05-31-2008, 07:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,620
Posted By ChainsawDude
Sorted : I got my 8110 on O2 (UK) working, it...

Sorted : I got my 8110 on O2 (UK) working, it gets a fix in about 10 seconds and is great for when I am out on foot.

The problem I had must have been hardware, the replacement phone I got from O2...
Forum: GPS & Mapping 05-31-2008, 07:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,686
Posted By ChainsawDude
Sorted (y): I got my 8110 on O2 (UK) working, it...

Sorted (y): I got my 8110 on O2 (UK) working, it gets a fix in about 10 seconds and is great for when I am out on foot. :smile:

The problem I had must have been hardware, the replacement phone I...
Forum: GPS & Mapping 05-27-2008, 04:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,525
Posted By ChainsawDude
The built-in gps receivers in Blackberrys need...

The built-in gps receivers in Blackberrys need data to download the satellite almanac.
Forum: General 8100 Series Discussion - Pearl 05-26-2008, 04:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,620
Posted By ChainsawDude
Thanks, yes, I have GMM and its good. The My...

Thanks, yes, I have GMM and its good. The My Location feature uses triangulation from the cell phone masts and thats works OK, but of course its not the built-in GPS.

I have heard from other O2...
Forum: GPS & Mapping 05-26-2008, 08:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,686
Posted By ChainsawDude
How do I know if I have config'd it? The basic...

How do I know if I have config'd it?
The basic option of
options->advanced options->gps->refresh gps
only allows 3 minutes before it times out.
otherwise I try via BB maps which just sits...
Forum: GPS & Mapping 05-26-2008, 08:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,686
Posted By ChainsawDude
Thanks for the reply. Do you use the standard...

Thanks for the reply.
Do you use the standard blackberry tariff only or do you need anything more such as a 3rd party GPS service?
Forum: GPS & Mapping 05-26-2008, 08:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,686
Posted By ChainsawDude
Does anyone use a Blackberry GPS on O2 in UK?

Please would someone confirm or deny if a Blackberry with a built-in GPS on O2 in the UK is possible? and if so, do you have a 3rd party service?

I have an 8110 and I just can not get the darned...
Forum: General 8100 Series Discussion - Pearl 05-26-2008, 08:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,620
Posted By ChainsawDude
I have tried O2 again and this time I got support...

I have tried O2 again and this time I got support to send me a replacement phone which should arrive Thursday. So the position is unclear i.e. will the 8110 GPS work without O2s support.
Forum: General 8100 Series Discussion - Pearl 05-26-2008, 07:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,620
Posted By ChainsawDude
O2 (in UK) have now told me that they do not...

O2 (in UK) have now told me that they do not support GPS on Blackberrys (I have the 8110). That is the device does have a built in GPS receiver but you can not use it without some sort of...
Forum: GPS & Mapping 05-23-2008, 05:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,788
Posted By ChainsawDude
This is interesting, it is the first time I have...

This is interesting, it is the first time I have seen that the GPS is not completely self contained.

I have an 8110 and I just can not get the GPS to get a fix, either via BB maps (which just says...
Forum: GPS & Mapping 05-22-2008, 01:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,177
Posted By ChainsawDude
I would love more information as I can not get...

I would love more information as I can not get the GPS to work in my 8110. Did you get it to work in Options->Advanced->GPS->Refresh Status? or just some application like BB maps?
Forum: General 8100 Series Discussion - Pearl 05-20-2008, 02:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,620
Posted By ChainsawDude
8110 GPS Frustration

I wonder if anyone at all has managed to get the internal GPS on an 8110 to work?

I have a 8110 bought april 2008 on O2 in UK using BIS.
I cannot get the internal gps to get a location despite...
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 05-08-2008, 01:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,252
Posted By ChainsawDude
How should I guard my PIN?

Is there any reason why I should not place my PIN in a public place like an internet forum for instance? or should I keep it private?
Is there any mischief someone can do me, once they know my...
Forum: RIM Software 05-08-2008, 08:00 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 166,180
Posted By ChainsawDude
FYI the 8110 is missing from the list.

FYI the 8110 is missing from the list.
Forum: General 8100 Series Discussion - Pearl 05-07-2008, 11:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,133
Posted By ChainsawDude
Wirelessly posted Can you try a proper PC?...

Wirelessly posted

Can you try a proper PC? i.e. not an emulator. Or even windows via bootcamp if your using a mac.
Forum: General 8100 Series Discussion - Pearl 05-07-2008, 08:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 642
Posted By ChainsawDude
Wirelessly posted How old is the...

Wirelessly posted

How old is the phone/battery?
Forum: General 8100 Series Discussion - Pearl 05-05-2008, 02:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,523
Posted By ChainsawDude
Do you have a blackberry tariff? You may...

Do you have a blackberry tariff?

You may know already but you cannot connect a blackberry with a regular sim/tarriff. The data services will not work.
Forum: General 8100 Series Discussion - Pearl 05-05-2008, 02:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,508
Posted By ChainsawDude
or an 8110, I have 4.3.0.93 on a 8110 ;-)

or an 8110, I have 4.3.0.93 on a 8110 ;-)
Forum: General 8100 Series Discussion - Pearl 05-05-2008, 08:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,465
Posted By ChainsawDude
one character. I think this is secure enough if...

one character.
I think this is secure enough if I set a low number of max attempts, a hacker would not know how many characters I had used.
Is the password length configurable?
Forum: General 8100 Series Discussion - Pearl 05-05-2008, 08:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,465
Posted By ChainsawDude
Minimum Password Length with BIS

I have recently got an 8110 on O2 and I am using BIS.:bb:
I am in the process of setting a device password in
options->Security Options->General Settings
so that a password will be required if...
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