How to Enable GPS in Verizon Blackberry 8830 for Use With Maps

Verizon's BlackBerry 8830 World Edition uses a global positioning system (GPS) through its built in GPS antenna. Using GPS satellite signals, the phone can determine your location. Programs like BlackBerry Maps, Google Maps, and Bing Maps all use GPS to plot directions relative to your location. GPS eats battery life so the service is turned off by default. To enable it, access your BlackBerry 8830's Advanced Options menu.

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  Press the BlackBerry 8830 Menu button.

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  Click "Options" on the Applications page.

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  Click "Advanced Options" in the Options menu.

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  Click "GPS" in the Advanced Options menu.

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  Set the GPS Services to "Location On."

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  Press BlackBerry 8830's Menu button again.

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  Click "Save."