Comments on: The Geocaching Blackberry

By: Brett

Brett — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:39:21 +0000

Verizon Wireless has disabled the GPS functions on its BlackBerry devices in the past. Starting with the Storm, and continuing with the Tour, the GPS functionality will be fully unlocked. Some GPS functionality is available on the most recent software version of the Curve, but it’s not helpful for applications such as we are discussing.

By: d_osborne

d_osborne — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:46:43 +0000

Fsafranek……which program did you use? I haven’t tried any yet but I have a storm.

By: fsafranek

fsafranek — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:05:39 +0000

I use it on my Verizon Storm. I just finished a road trip from San Diego to Kansas and back and used it many times to see if there were any caches in the town I was in or was approaching. Worked like a charm. The radar is very accurate. Ignore all the stuff on the Trimble website about Verizon not being supported. Just install it and get out there. The GPS is one area of the Blackberry (Storm at least) where Verizon has not disabled anything.

By: quixote

quixote — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:00:22 +0000

Is the problem that the program can’t access the gps function on verizon hpones? Or is it that you aren’t allowed to download it on. A verizon blackberry?

By: papachoochoo

papachoochoo — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 05:41:31 +0000

check out Blackstar. still in beta, looks very promising. I run 3 geo programs (comparison mainly) on my BB Curve on the NOW network. (sorry VZ). My favorite is Geocache Navigator, 2. is Cacheberry, 3. Blackstar, (it’s free). With Cacheberry and Blackstar, you will need premium membership so you can recieve pocket queries. Cacheberry can open your zip files depending on the os on the BB. This allows you to send the PQ directly to the phone.

By: James

James — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 20:51:11 +0000

They just don’t want anyone to get around the VZ Navigator’s fees…

By: tulipgirls

tulipgirls — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:58:00 +0000

I can’t believe Verizon blocks this out. I just got a BB and was so excited to DL geocache navigator, only to find out the gps portion of this program won’t work at all on the Verizon Blackberry! C’mon, this is crazy! Verizon, lighten up!

By: Rob

Rob — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:33:06 +0000

Cacheberry for me. 14.95 in one payment only. This annual charge BS is for the birds.

By: lisa

lisa — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 20:06:53 +0000

I WANT THIS ON MY VERIZON PHONE!!! I WOULD PAY UP TO 10$ A MONTH FOR IT TOO!

By: dirk

dirk — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:14:49 +0000

Maybe cacheberry is a program that will suit you. http://www.cacheberry.com