BlackBerry® Curve™

[javras311]

Can someone help me in getting my GPS activated? When i use the blackberry map function it works just fine and locates my position without problems.

But I just downloaded a golf program and the device tell me that my GPS is not activated, I have done the ADVANCE OPTION - GPS -  LOCATION ON and still doesnt work. Is there anything else i should be doing?

Thank you

[kijanasmart]

Welcome to the forums

I had this issue with google maps and managed to fix it. I have posted some info over here: http://supportforums.blackberry.com/t5/BlackBerry-Curve-BlackBerry-8300/CDMA-GPS-Fix/m-p/282190

Use the instructions with caution and check if your provider is listed.  Note that this can cause your phone to stop working if you aren't careful.

Cheers,

[JSanders Resident Expert]

On all model BlackBerrys, first make certain that you in an area of good signal coverage AND outside with a clear view of the sky in an open area of no tall buildings.

For GSM network devices, do this:
Click Options > Advanced > GPS > Menu > Refresh GPS.
Give it up to 10 minutes to refresh, and try 2-3 times in a row.
Also, read this: http://www.blackberry.com/btsc/dynamickc.do?externalId=KB12203&sliceId=SAL_Public&command=show&forwa...

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On your CDMA xx30 model BlackBerry, do this:
Go to the Options icon > Status
From the Status screen, on the keyboard type "test" (without the quote marks!).
You will see a Device Self Test Screen. Click the Menu Key and choose Start. You will a list of tests. The bottom test should be GPS, check it and click Menu > Run. Be sure GPS location is turned on. Go outside with no obstructions or tall buildings around or above you. click the trackball and click start fixing. is should do a test. let it do its thing and it should tell you a location coordinates.

[Xandrex]

The above article from the public knowledge base has been cancelled and replaced by the following one :

KB11950 How to troubleshoot built-in GPS issues on a BlackBerry smartphone