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aiharkness · 12-09-2009, 10:48 AM

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To answer your question, instructions always say the unit must have a clear view of the sky. In the past, with a standalone gps device, and with a bluetooth puck, I've had trouble in very foggy or very cloudy weather. But I've found the gps in my 8820 to be very sensitive and haven't had those troubles like I remember before. It even finds satellites when indoors so long as it is reasonably near windows.

Also, be aware that if you have not used the gps in a while, or if you turn it on after moving a great distance from where it was last used, it will take a long time to find satellites,sometimes.

When you rebooted, was it a soft reset, or did you pull the battery for about 30 seconds? If not, do that.

And finally, ditto what EZ says.

12-09-2009, 10:48 AM	#3
aiharkness BlackBerry God Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Florida Panhandle Model: BBPP OS: 10.3.3 Carrier: T-Mobile USA Posts: 14,081	Wirelessly posted (8820) To answer your question, instructions always say the unit must have a clear view of the sky. In the past, with a standalone gps device, and with a bluetooth puck, I've had trouble in very foggy or very cloudy weather. But I've found the gps in my 8820 to be very sensitive and haven't had those troubles like I remember before. It even finds satellites when indoors so long as it is reasonably near windows. Also, be aware that if you have not used the gps in a while, or if you turn it on after moving a great distance from where it was last used, it will take a long time to find satellites,sometimes. When you rebooted, was it a soft reset, or did you pull the battery for about 30 seconds? If not, do that. And finally, ditto what EZ says. __________________ - Ira Last edited by aiharkness; 12-09-2009 at 10:51 AM..
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