Blackberry GPS Tracking

lodans · #46 11-20-2007 -

Yea the tagging thing is a little open. Is there any way to lock that down. Seems creepy...

DriftorX · #47 11-20-2007 -

so... i have tried this and seem to worked the first couple times but never stays active location for me. Then im now not able to load it with current location.

Max'dBerry · #48 12-02-2007 -

ita great, it makes it so much easier to keep up with friends and business suplies

pybe · #49 12-07-2007 -

I cant seem to access any of the pages apart from the wiki are there problems with this at the moment, I would love to try the tracker.

xoclipse · #50 12-10-2007 -

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Originally Posted by pybe

I cant seem to access any of the pages apart from the wiki are there problems with this at the moment, I would love to try the tracker.

We just moved to a new server so there should be no more downtime.

Also, check out the new GeoFence feature that allows you to be alerted when devices enter/leave certain areas.

http://blackberrytracker.com

psi chick · #51 12-11-2007 -

will this work if the other person is on a gps puck rather than built in to the phone?

croman · #52 12-11-2007 -

hrmm, ive got a lil problem with this.. i havent used it in a couple weeks now, and i just tried to play with it (showing a couple co-workers) and i get an error when trying to login on the 8310.

I get "Error: Unable to login at this time. Please try again later: Malformed Address. Returning null connection."

bonebox · #53 12-12-2007 -

Trying this out and so far it's working really well! Nice job!

One small feature request though: Automatically load the app/login when the phone is turned on.

Several uses:

1. With my bad memory i'm not always going to remember to restart the app when I reboot my phone
2. Phone is stolen or lost - would be nice to track down where it is, but if it's rebooted then moved, it's useless
3. Kidnapped - someone could track where you're being taken, but again if it's rebooted and moved you're probably not going to be in a position to go in and restart the app

Cisco Kidd · #54 12-12-2007 -

WoW !!!!!!!

Just what i was looking for

xoclipse · #55 12-12-2007 -

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Originally Posted by bonebox

Trying this out and so far it's working really well! Nice job!

One small feature request though: Automatically load the app/login when the phone is turned on.

Several uses:

1. With my bad memory i'm not always going to remember to restart the app when I reboot my phone
2. Phone is stolen or lost - would be nice to track down where it is, but if it's rebooted then moved, it's useless
3. Kidnapped - someone could track where you're being taken, but again if it's rebooted and moved you're probably not going to be in a position to go in and restart the app

I've just released a beta version of the new client...you can check it out here:

http://chrismoos.com/2007/12/12/blac...lient-04-beta/

Major new features are MUCH better battery life and the ability to start up when the phone turns on.

bonebox · #56 12-13-2007 -

Terrific, thanks!!

bonebox · #57 12-13-2007 -

Installed the beta on both my and my wife's 8310s. Will track her tomorrow when she drives to work and let you know how it goes!

croman · #58 12-13-2007 -

Installed the Beta on my 8310, having a different problem then before (now i get "Unable to connect to the server at this time".. when i chose to have it Auto-Login when i start the BB up, it loads up, but there is only edge.. not EDGE.. (also, doesnt even get a location, only shows N/A for every thing when i open the App)...so i unchecked the auto login option and pulled the battery.. starts up with EDGE now, but still not working (with both the edge and EDGE I am able to update my GPS location using the Options>Advanced Options>Applications>GPS... but not a thing when actually using the program..

any help is appreciated!

**EDIT** got it working, not sure what the problem really was, but i went to my TCP settings and re-typed my APN settings in and then it started to work (didnt change them, just deleted and re-typed)

bonebox · #59 12-13-2007 -

I ran into the same issue as croman. It looks like when the app is set to auto-start and you reboot the phone, it starts the app and logs in but never updates. Everything just stays at N/A. Once I exited the app and restarted it, it updated successfully.

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Originally Posted by croman

Installed the Beta on my 8310, having a different problem then before (now i get "Unable to connect to the server at this time".. when i chose to have it Auto-Login when i start the BB up, it loads up, but there is only edge.. not EDGE.. (also, doesnt even get a location, only shows N/A for every thing when i open the App)...so i unchecked the auto login option and pulled the battery.. starts up with EDGE now, but still not working (with both the edge and EDGE I am able to update my GPS location using the Options>Advanced Options>Applications>GPS... but not a thing when actually using the program..

any help is appreciated!

**EDIT** got it working, not sure what the problem really was, but i went to my TCP settings and re-typed my APN settings in and then it started to work (didnt change them, just deleted and re-typed)

xoclipse · #60 12-13-2007 -

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Originally Posted by bonebox

I ran into the same issue as croman. It looks like when the app is set to auto-start and you reboot the phone, it starts the app and logs in but never updates. Everything just stays at N/A. Once I exited the app and restarted it, it updated successfully.

Yeah I'm aware of this issue...I'll have a new version out later today hopefully that will fix this. How is battery life in comparison with the old version?

Chris