Hmm don't know about 8800 but bb maps isn't there I added it myself but when I try to start gps it says looking for satellites and then fails. Can't modify any of the GPS settings so everything I read is true they did disable GPS for 3rd party apps don't want telenav but if I don't mod it then that's all I get.
according to the BG, GPS is not locked and works with whoever floats ur boat...
Hmm that's strange their are threads and other sites saying AT&T will only offer GPS with their telenav prod and will be disabled to 3rd party apps. Even BB on the download link for BB maps says it will not work with AT&T. Now why would they say that?
Yeah, I read that yesterday. That's why I was a little skeptical / shocked to read the post in this forum. Maybe just an issue with this specific handset.
Well I am able to scan for Wifi networks and I saw my home network added my SSID but still no connection. I tried the office wifi as well same error. Unknown Network Failure. Need to keep playing with it to figure it out. Also want to mod the internal gps so I can use bb maps or anything other than the ridiculous $10/mo telenav
The last news that was posted everywhere said that the GPS on the 8820 was NOT locked down and the original fears were unfounded. Could someone verify this when they get their unit?
Well it could be I haven't had much time to play with it. I know sucks darn work is keeping me to busy to play. Anyway like I said when I go to bb maps and try to start GPS it says searching for satellites. With my nextel I get on and can GPS no problem.
Hmm don't know about 8800 but bb maps isn't there I added it myself but when I try to start gps it says looking for satellites and then fails. Can't modify any of the GPS settings so everything I read is true they did disable GPS for 3rd party apps don't want telenav but if I don't mod it then that's all I get.
When you go to OPTIONS>ADVANCE OPTIONS>GPS is the GPS turn on and you have a reading of Latitude and longtude?
Does is work with TELENAV but nut not BBmap and google map?
Thanks.
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What's holding me back is my fear that RIM and ATT will come out with a 9xxx version in November to hit the Christmas shelves, that has all the bells and whistles of the 8830, AND be 3G compatible.
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my current 8800 offers it for free, hassle free. I will not pay extra for a new 8820 and $10/month for a feature that I enjoy using when I needed it. I understand what you could be saying, but since the 8800 offers it, so should the 8820.... We give you WIFI, but we take free GPS>.. then who knows what they will take away when they offer 3G :p
Well I went ahead and ordered the 8820, overnighted it from ATT business with 60% DISCOUNT came out to $302... Thanks ATT and blackberryforums! Cant wait to receive it!
GPS on AT&T 8820
Anyway like I said when I go to bb maps and try to start GPS it says searching for satellites. With my nextel I get on and can GPS no problem.
