google maps on blackberry curve

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courtsjoe

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#17512 29-Nov-2007 16:00

Hey

i have downloaded google maps application 2.0.0 to my blackberry curve

after install it says to reboot - i have done so and when u click the google maps icon it does nothing.... the gprs arrows load for a few seconds then just nothing

any ideas??

xcubed

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#97549 29-Nov-2007 16:35

Same issue for me on a Blackberry Pearl. I got asked if I wanted to allow HTTP connections to www.google.com, then the GPRS arrows flashed a bit, then nothing. Looking in Switch Applications I can see that Google Maps is still running, but there's no UI for it.

And I'd like to try out this new "My Location" stuff... (geo-location via cell towers rather than GPS)

courtsjoe

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#97630 30-Nov-2007 11:01

so im not alone... anyone please help ?/???

johnr

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#97637 30-Nov-2007 12:20

Are you using BES or BIS

xcubed

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#97646 30-Nov-2007 13:17

I'm on BES. I suspect the issue has something to do with it not being up to connect to the Google servers correctly (although the GMail and GTalk applications both work fine on my Pearl). The previous version told you that it couldn't connect, by way of a message box, but this new version obviously can't be bothered.

courtsjoe

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#97709 30-Nov-2007 19:29

well im not BES im BIS.... and this is really starting to get on my nerves, somebody must be able to help :( ! ?

johnr

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#97731 30-Nov-2007 21:41

Can you browse the web on your device

courtsjoe

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#97959 2-Dec-2007 23:25

yes ive used it to browse web before.... im on BIS.

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motorwayne

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#100078 15-Dec-2007 10:17

Works well for me.

motorwayne

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#103411 7-Jan-2008 18:59

In fact, Goole Maps with the BB Curve 8310, is really really accurate!

cheers
motorwayne

cranz

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#103418 7-Jan-2008 19:13

Sounds like its hanging on the initial connection to download the EULA before loading the application, which platform version are you using? (menu, settings, about)

Also try looking in Menu -> Options -> Applications, select Google Maps and select Edit Permissions to make sure Connections isn't denied. Could also try changing from Custom to Allow

Failing that possibly try a different APN, Internet and direct.vodafone.net.nz are working for Google Maps on my Pearl (v4.2.1.107/p2.3.0.83)

edit: lol I should probably read the dates on posts...

koz0464

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#105616 18-Jan-2008 23:31

For the BES user, i would suspect that your IT policies disallow external connections, and disallow maps from running. I had a customer with the same issue and we ended up having to open up a couple of the IT policies. For the BIS user, sorry, no idea. RIM recommend that you remove the battery and let the OS reload, but I take it that you have tried it......

Shash

157 posts

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#109069 7-Feb-2008 14:07

Hello BB gents,
so do I download Google maps using BB device?

Yes, I'm a BB user with BES with Exchange (Using the 1x free licence) for the past 2 months.

Shash

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#109093 7-Feb-2008 15:33

Got it .. working well on my Curve
Cheers