[duckboy]

I am new to both BB as well as this forum. Anyhow, I have a GPS puck, which I have been using with my Dell PDA. I have a problem using it with Google Maps on my Pearl. I can get the Bluetooth up and running and the BB recognizes it, and when I go to "My Location" in the menu, it locates where I am (within 5 meters). The problem is that it will not follow me when I am driving. I can update my position by going back to the Bluetooth menu, and there I get this strange message asking me if I want it to search for other devices, or allow another device to find me. I cancel out of that. Now...if I go back to Google Maps, and hit "My Location" the position will update to my new location. Then it will stop, and just stay there, unless I go through the above procedure again.
Strangely, Blackberry Maps works just fine as a moving map. When I select it from the menu, and go to "Start GPS Navigation", everything works fine.
Maybe Google Maps is not designed to work as a moving map, but I doubt it. Does anyone have an idea concerning the root of the problem? Thanks

[JSanders]

Google Maps does work well, and does follow you. I am not sure of the issues you are experiencingon Verizon, do you have Verizon Navigator running also?

[Organman]

Originally Posted by Walt

Why would you have to use a GPS puck with the 8130? Mine has GPS built in. I thought they all did.

Unfortunately Verizon has deliberately crippled the built-in GPS in the BB phones, including my 8830. This is a VERY sore issue with them!

In any case, the problem of GoogleMaps not continuing to refresh the GPS coordinates while moving is a known issue with that software. Hopefully, a new version update will correct that. Meanwhile, a workaround is to first run Blackberry Maps and start GPS navigation. THEN, start GoogleMaps while keeping BBMaps running in the background.

[milrtime83]

I have the same problem using Google maps with a bluetooth GPS puck. It does follow sometimes, but not all. I have noticed that if I am moving when I open google maps it will follow my position for a while at least, but I haven't played with it too much to figure out exactly when it does and doesn't work.

[duckboy]

Thanks for the input regarding my Verizon 8130, with the wonderful feature of the disabled internal GPS. I will try the suggestion of running BB Maps in the backround while running Google Maps. Thanks

[Organman]

I have also found that if you run the GPSed tracking software (free) in the background, the GoogleMaps will track you flawlessly non-stop. Have used it for hours at a time. I use the Freedom 2000 GPS puck.

[pilot1]

I had this problem with my Pearl 8100 and the GlobalSat BT-359. I found that it would give problems preriodically with OS's above 4.2.x.x. I downgraded to 4.2.0.X (The original one from Cincinnati Bell) and did not have any problems with any of the GPS programs and I have most of them.

Cincinnati Bell does require a tethering package for most mapping programs so you aren't overloading their system on the data plan, even if you have an unlimited plan( I argued this and got six months free). I am now happily with AT&T and all work fine. Your carrier might have a similar restriction.

I was told this OS problem was supposed to be worked out in 4.3 and now 4.5.

I hope this helps.

[tigger96]

To get GPS working without a puck. Go to preferences > advanced > GPS. Make sure option is set to Location On (not 911 only). Access BBMaps. Then access Google Maps and GPS should work.

No puck and no VZ Nav subscription needed.