GPS software for Australia - Page 6

Gregmyers · #51 (**permalink**) 22-07-2008, 11:06 PM

Answered in General Discussion Forum: Totally Independant Gps

180boi · #52 (**permalink**) 06-11-2008, 08:21 PM

this may seem like a silly question, but i just recieved my 8800 and im using it with a vodfone prepaid simcar in australia and in my user menu it doesnt have icons for the gps maps or an internet browser. do i have to download these applications? i have found the GPS area in advanced options and can locate sattelites but thats as far as i can go. im currently looknig at changing providers aswell cause vodafone arent able to help me out cause im prepaid.

Gregmyers · #53 (**permalink**) 06-11-2008, 09:52 PM

The browser settings/icons etc are included with your service books that you will require sent out to you from Vodafone. (or your selected provider).

180boi · #54 (**permalink**) 06-11-2008, 10:25 PM

they cant send them to me cause im prepaid if i went into a store etc could they do it that way?

Gregmyers · #55 (**permalink**) 06-11-2008, 10:34 PM

Quoted from Gary,
"Hi,

Your BlackBerry device relies on your carrier to send it's configuration in the form of service books to the handset. Without these service books a BlackBerry won't be configured for WAP or Vodafone Live. As you are on Pre-Paid and you don't have a BlackBerry plan you can't automatically receive these settings. What you can do is find someone on Vodafone that has a BlackBerry plan and insert their SIM into your device which will download the service books. Let us know how you go.

Thanks,

Gary"

Zaak · #56 (**permalink**) 14-11-2008, 12:15 PM

Hi all,
I just found & installed a new mapping software for the Bold - have a look & try www.amazegps.com, it seems to be worth a try for us in Australia.

GaryCutri · #57 (**permalink**) 18-11-2008, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zaak

Hi all,
I just found & installed a new mapping software for the Bold - have a look & try www.amazegps.com, it seems to be worth a try for us in Australia.

You can also download a BES version of Amaze GPS which uses MDS so you don't get charged for data usage. You can also locate the software via your device browser by going to http://mobile.blackberry.com and selecting “Applications > Travel & Mapping”.

davidjackau · #58 (**permalink**) Yesterday, 08:36 AM

Hi Zaak

I have used amazegps for a few trips now and I find it very good. It recalculates pretty fast when I deliberatly do twists and turns. I stick the Blackberry in the door side pocket or my shirt pocket and just go by the voice commands.

I am on the Optus Platinum plan.

regards
davidjackau