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18-06-2009, 09:48 PM
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My GPS on 8830
I need to know what the hell is going on with my gps on my bb 8830 world edition. I got it fully unlocked on monday, finally got a sim card with telstra today. anyway went to use my GPS and it won't even start. I've gone into options - gps and go to change my GPS Data Source and my open options are "my old phone & my macbook" both via blue tooth. So why can't I get the phones gps working its a WE by Sprint so it should be ready to go shouldn't it? Thanks 
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18-06-2009, 10:31 PM
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Hi,
When a device is functioning correctly the GPS Data Source is "Device GPS". Is this a second hand device? It may be possible that the device had an I.T Policy previously that disabled the GPS. Thanks, Gary
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18-06-2009, 10:36 PM
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Got the phone off ebay but was "as new" boxed and the only reason it was open was to unlock.
I think I need to update the the software, but being on a mac its hard. Could that help? The thing that I don't understand is that its not even an option to select.
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20-06-2009, 12:15 AM
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20-06-2009, 07:20 PM
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I now get a second option which is under the GPS source called "GPS Services" but still the only options I get under GPS Data Source are bluetooth. Is there anything I'm doing wrong? Can I take it into a Telstra store in Melb. and get them to look at it even tho it was bought outright? One of the main reasons i got this phone was for the GPS and it would be very disappointing if for some reason I can't use it.
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22-06-2009, 12:03 PM
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Still no GPS and its starting to p1$$ me off! there has to be something that I'm not doing to get it working.
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22-06-2009, 12:06 PM
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If you goto Options->Advanced Options->GPS
is it turned on & getting a location?
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22-06-2009, 12:13 PM
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I go to options, AO, then GPS my location services is turned on but my GPS data is my macbook (bluetooth) and my old phone (also bluetooth) but I do't get any other options in the GPS data source. I've upgraded to the newer OS still nothing.
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22-06-2009, 03:43 PM
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You can download and install the latest firmware which is 4.5.0.138 using the steps below:
1. Download the latest 8830 World Edition firmware using this LINK 2. Install the firmware onto your PC running BlackBerry Desktop Manager 3. Go to c:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\Apploader and delete the vendor.xml file. 3. Connect your device and open Desktop Manager 4. When prompted select "Upgrade Now" 5. Follow the prompts and your device will be upgraded. Note: This process can take up to 30 minutes, please do not interrupt this process even if the device appears to be taking a long time to start.
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22-06-2009, 04:21 PM
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