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08-26-2007, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by John Clark
So, was this just an oversight on Google's part? Once was lost but now is found?? Interesting...
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08-26-2007, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by cme4oil
Does anyone really know for sure that Google Maps purposely disabled the GPS? I keep hearing it said that they have and I admit it seems that way..
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I have the impression it was not intentional, as I loaded the 8800 gmaps onto my 8300 and it does have the GPS functionality still, it was just the 8300 version that didnt... hopefully, anyhow.
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08-26-2007, 01:38 PM
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I would have believed that initially if the GPS option hadn't disappeared in BBMaps at the same time.
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08-26-2007, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by TomN
I installed 1.6.1 over version 1.5.4 and did NOT have my GPS connected to the Curve. Here are the screenshots. I hope they're formatted correctly.
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THANK YOU FOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE COMMUNITY. I edited the thread title.
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08-26-2007, 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Stinsonddog
THANK YOU FOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE COMMUNITY. I edited the thread title.
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Trust me it was my pleasure! I've learned so much from this forum that it is really nice to be able to make any contribution back to it. Glad to help! |
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08-26-2007, 03:23 PM
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Anyone else confirm this works for them?
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08-26-2007, 03:54 PM
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Hot dog... 1.6.1 works! Ok, now I'll at least consider forgiving Google.
Thanks all,
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08-26-2007, 03:59 PM
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Strange....glad it's now working for everyone.
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08-26-2007, 04:16 PM
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Not trying until I know for sure. I've had reports of it not available. You'd think google would let us know what's going on. On their forums the respond to every issue but this. Why the mystery?
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08-26-2007, 04:17 PM
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Why not try it? You can still go back to the 1.5.4 using the link above.
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08-26-2007, 04:22 PM
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I am away on a trip. Will be home Wed. Don't want to mess anything up on the road.
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08-26-2007, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by lilitiki
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I am away on a trip. Will be home Wed. Don't want to mess anything up on the road.
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08-26-2007, 04:33 PM
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Since I had lost GPS when upgrading a few days ago, I was relieved to fall back to 1.5.4 and get GPS back -- so I was reluctant to try 1.6.1 too. However I just tried it, and lo and behold the GPS option is, indeed, back. When I go into Blackberry Options / Advanced Options / Applications, the entry for Google Maps shows the following:
Description: Google Maps (dc=Web)
Version: 1.6.1
Vendor: Google
Modules: gmaps8300_v4_2_L1
In the Maps application itself my menu options shows as Bluetooth GPS, and when I select it, I get a dialog box asking to select a GPS Device. In my case, since I don't have a BT puck paired, I see "no devices found", but I'm comfortable now that when I *do* in fact pair a BT GPS puck with my Curve, I'll have the functionality.
As John noted, it appears that Google gave us back the functionality that had been removed before. Not sure if it was intentional - and that they were pondering caving in to the pressure that we *believe* AT&T is putting on Google and RIM - but then "saw the light", or if it was just an oversight that they fixed. Either way - I'm glad to see that Google maps for the Curve doesn't appear to be GPS-crippled.
Yay!
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Reason: [fixed "low" misspelling to "lo" to fit the collequialism...]
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08-26-2007, 09:00 PM
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I just deleted Google Maps v1.5.4 from my Curve, downloaded (OTA) v1.6.1, clicked on the Bluetooth GPS option on the Blackberry key, and the Freedom Input GPS puck went to work. The GPS functionality is definitely there.
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08-27-2007, 06:05 AM
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I bit the bullet and upgraded. This time the gps bt function appeard! I am pleased, just wish they were better communicators.
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08-27-2007, 06:06 AM
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I bit the bullet and upgraded. This time the gps bt function appeard! I am pleased, just wish they were better communicators.
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08-27-2007, 10:20 AM
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i lost all my favorites in the google maps application (1.6.0) when i upgraded to 1.6.1. is there a way not to lose them again during an upgrade? i uninstalled 1.6.0 and installed 1.6.1...may b thats wat i did wrong? thanks...
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08-27-2007, 11:41 AM
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No, they always get lost. No way around it.
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08-27-2007, 11:53 AM
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oh that sucks...i wish i cud make a backup or something...thanks anyway!
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08-29-2007, 11:22 AM
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Google Services
I installed Google Maps by way of Google Services that includes GMail, GNews, and GSearch. When I go to Options/AdvancedOptions/Applications I see only Google Services in Bold.
I click on it and I see a lot of modules installed but with no revisions. Anyone know how to tell what versioin of GMaps I have? It listed seperately as far as I can see in Options.
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