This post explains how Verizon just unlocked the GPS chips on their Blackberry phones, but you will need the 4.5 version of the Blackberry software for it to work. The post explains how to get it.
http://www.blackberrycool.com/2008/12/gps-now-unlock-for-verizon-blackberry-8130-and-8330-blackberry-bytes/
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Saturday, March 14, 2009
"unlocking" the GPS chip on Alltel
On Alltel and having an issue getting the GPS to connect? Read this thread on a Blackberry forum:
This may also be the case for Verizon.
http://www.blackberryforums.com/gps-mapping/110191-gps-not-working-8830-alltel.html
There was another post that included this info as well:
urious if anyone has tried downloading Telenav? I have an 8830 with Alltel and I had to download Telenav, purchase a trial subscription, and the first time I logged into Telenav on my BB, GPS started working on all other programs (Google Maps, Blackberry Maps, Berry411). I have since canceled Telenav, but GPS still works.
Telenav offers a 30day free trial. The software is downloaded from
VERIZON:
TeleNav
ALLTEL:
TeleNav
This may also be the case for Verizon.
http://www.blackberryforums.com/gps-mapping/110191-gps-not-working-8830-alltel.html
There was another post that included this info as well:
urious if anyone has tried downloading Telenav? I have an 8830 with Alltel and I had to download Telenav, purchase a trial subscription, and the first time I logged into Telenav on my BB, GPS started working on all other programs (Google Maps, Blackberry Maps, Berry411). I have since canceled Telenav, but GPS still works.
Telenav offers a 30day free trial. The software is downloaded from
VERIZON:
TeleNav
ALLTEL:
TeleNav
Friday, March 13, 2009
New version of Free Golf GPS nears official launch!
New version nears official launch!
Please try the new version and tell us about any bugs. This will help as we wrap up final testing.
Try by pointing your Blackberry browser to nrange.com
What's new? * Better error handling. If you've had trouble downloading the app, please give it another try! * More streamlined and easier to use rangefinder screen (see below). * New green outline feature so you can see the shape of the green without even opening the map * Easy shot measurement - Exactly how far was that monster drive? * Enhanced map functionality including a movable "target" to help you determine distance to any feature on the course * More little changes to improve your experience including a GPS signal strength indicator and online help topics
After a lot of discussion, we wanted a more distinctive name that would be easier to register the trademark. This marks an important milestone for us. We appreciate all of the feedback that helped us get to this point. Keep the feedback and suggestions coming!
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Mailbag
Several users have been very helpful in providing testing feedback on the new version. Through this process, we've been able to assemble info on ensuring that your Blackberry has its GPS chip unlocked and ready for nRange Golf GPS to use it.
We get excited to hear your feedback - the good and the bad. Here is a selection:
OMG this thing is AWESOME! - Knoxville, TN
It does not work with the blackberry pearl, so if that could happen, I would try to get it again.
Our Response: we found out that this user was on a carrier that currently restricts access to the phone's GPS chip. Many users use the Perl quite successfully. This particular carrier has hinted that they will soon open up the GPS.
Make the controls more accessible and easier to use. Too difficult to press.
Our response: Good feedback. Our usability testing has told us the same thing and we think you'll be excited to see the next version that should be released very soon!
We get excited to hear your feedback - the good and the bad. Here is a selection:
OMG this thing is AWESOME! - Knoxville, TN
It does not work with the blackberry pearl, so if that could happen, I would try to get it again.
Our Response: we found out that this user was on a carrier that currently restricts access to the phone's GPS chip. Many users use the Perl quite successfully. This particular carrier has hinted that they will soon open up the GPS.
Make the controls more accessible and easier to use. Too difficult to press.
Our response: Good feedback. Our usability testing has told us the same thing and we think you'll be excited to see the next version that should be released very soon!
Saturday, January 24, 2009
More courses available
Thank you for being part of the Free GPS Golf family of users.
The last few weeks have been very active so we wanted to give you an update with some highlights.
1. A new screen layout is under development thanks to your valuable feedback and suggestions.
2. New users are downloading every day - thanks for your referrals!
3. Please send us "mapping requests" for your favorite courses. Average turn around time on mapping requests have been about 2 days. In some cases we've been able to turn around special requests the same day.
4. We've made 63 new courses available for play in the following areas:
The last few weeks have been very active so we wanted to give you an update with some highlights.
1. A new screen layout is under development thanks to your valuable feedback and suggestions.
2. New users are downloading every day - thanks for your referrals!
3. Please send us "mapping requests" for your favorite courses. Average turn around time on mapping requests have been about 2 days. In some cases we've been able to turn around special requests the same day.
4. We've made 63 new courses available for play in the following areas:
| Bay Flowery Branch, GA Olive Branch, MS Pass Christian, MS Saucier, MS Tunica Resorts, MS |
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Top MS Courses now live
We are always adding new courses. We recently made sure that all 25 of GolfLink's "Best Mississippi golf courses" are available for use in Free GPS Golf.
New Version Posted!
We have posted a new version of the FreeGPSgolf rangefinder application for your Blackberry Smartphone. Some major improvements include:
1. Better layout for the screen that shows the yardage (especially for smaller screen sizes like the Pearl). See the screenshots on the non-handheld version of www.freegpsgolf.com
2. Enhanced GPS connectivity (the application should handle low signal situations like trees or clouds overhead better).
3. Significantly faster map load times. You may notice a slight delay when the course first loads since we start to pre-load the map images.
4. A better way to report any incorrect yardages. Occasionally courses will change the hole configuration. This will help us update the yardage mapping faster.
To quickly get this new version, point your Blackberry browser to http://www.freegpsgolf.com
This version should let you just download the new version without un-installing the existing application. During the download process, it will ask you if you want to "overwrite version 0.0 with version 0.0." This is because we are still in the beta release phase.
You can also go to the website from your desktop computer and have a download link emailed to your Blackberry email address.
As always, we are eager to get your feedback to help continue refining the app! We may not be able to help you hit your 9 iron 300 yards (you'll have to see Carl Spackler for that), but we can give you a precise distance to the green!
The Free GPS Golf Team
PS If you have problems replacing your current version, you will need to un-install the old application before installing the new one. Go to Options (looks like a folder with gears), then Advanced then Applications. Scroll down till you see FreeGPSGolf and then click the Blackberry button and select "Delete."
1. Better layout for the screen that shows the yardage (especially for smaller screen sizes like the Pearl). See the screenshots on the non-handheld version of www.freegpsgolf.com
2. Enhanced GPS connectivity (the application should handle low signal situations like trees or clouds overhead better).
3. Significantly faster map load times. You may notice a slight delay when the course first loads since we start to pre-load the map images.
4. A better way to report any incorrect yardages. Occasionally courses will change the hole configuration. This will help us update the yardage mapping faster.
To quickly get this new version, point your Blackberry browser to http://www.freegpsgolf.com
This version should let you just download the new version without un-installing the existing application. During the download process, it will ask you if you want to "overwrite version 0.0 with version 0.0." This is because we are still in the beta release phase.
You can also go to the website from your desktop computer and have a download link emailed to your Blackberry email address.
As always, we are eager to get your feedback to help continue refining the app! We may not be able to help you hit your 9 iron 300 yards (you'll have to see Carl Spackler for that), but we can give you a precise distance to the green!
The Free GPS Golf Team
PS If you have problems replacing your current version, you will need to un-install the old application before installing the new one. Go to Options (looks like a folder with gears), then Advanced then Applications. Scroll down till you see FreeGPSGolf and then click the Blackberry button and select "Delete."
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