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I’m having trouble using GPS Navigator on my mobile phone

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Cannot detect GPS Navigator or signal is weak

  1. Are you able to make calls?
    Learn what to do if you can’t make or receive calls on your smartphone.
  2. Do you have a clear view of the sky?
    To detect a GPS signal, move to a location where you have a clear view of the sky, away from large buildings or dense tree coverage. You can also try to relocating or repositioning the device.
  3. Are your data services enabled?
    To confirm, try surfing Web pages, sending email or instant messaging. Learn what to do if your smartphone isn’t getting any voice or data signal. Select your smartphone:
    BlackBerry
    HTC
    Palm
    Samsung
  4. Are you subscribed to GPS Navigator as part of your plan or as an added feature?
    To confirm, log in to My Bell to review your plan details and see what features are included. If you cannot locate GPS Navigator, contact us.
  5. Is your battery charged?
    To confirm, look at the battery indicator to see if it is above 15%. If not, connect the charger and try again.
  6. Remove the battery and reinsert it after 10 seconds.
    If the issue returns, start over beginning with step 2.
  7. Restart GPS Navigator and try connecting again when you have a clear view of the sky.
    Does restarting the application fix the issue?
If these steps haven’t solved the problem, please contact us for assistance.

Last Updated:22/07/2011

Cannot detect GPS Navigator or signal is weak

  1. Are you able to make calls?
    Learn what to do if you can’t make or receive calls on your smartphone.
  2. Do you have a clear view of the sky?
    To detect a GPS signal, move to a location where you have a clear view of the sky, away from large buildings or dense tree coverage. You can also try to relocating or repositioning the device.
  3. Are your data services enabled?
    To confirm, try surfing Web pages, sending email or instant messaging. Learn what to do if your smartphone isn’t getting any voice or data signal. Select your smartphone:
    BlackBerry
    HTC
    Palm
    Samsung
  4. Are you subscribed to GPS Navigator as part of your plan or as an added feature?
    To confirm, log in to My Bell to review your plan details and see what features are included. If you cannot locate GPS Navigator, contact us.
  5. Is your battery charged?
    To confirm, look at the battery indicator to see if it is above 15%. If not, connect the charger and try again.
  6. Remove the battery and reinsert it after 10 seconds.
    If the issue returns, start over beginning with step 2.
  7. Restart GPS Navigator and try connecting again when you have a clear view of the sky.
    Does restarting the application fix the issue?
If these steps haven’t solved the problem, please contact us for assistance.

Last Update:22/07/2011


Cannot launch, download or install GPS Navigator

  1. Do you have a clear view of the sky?
    To detect a GPS signal, move to a location where you have a clear view of the sky, away from large buildings or dense tree coverage. You can also try to relocating or repositioning the device.
  2. Are you able to make calls?
    Learn what to do if you can’t make or receive calls on your smartphone.
  3. Are your data services enabled?
    To confirm, try surfing Web pages, sending email or instant messaging. Learn what to do if your smartphone isn’t getting any voice or data signal. Select your smartphone:
    BlackBerry
    HTC
    Palm
    Samsung
  4. Remove the battery and reinsert it after 10 seconds.
    If the issue returns, start over beginning with step 2.
If these steps haven’t solved the problem, please contact us for assistance.

Last Update:22/07/2011


More help on GPS Navigator

Bell Mobility is your first point of contact when troubleshooting GPS Navigator. Visit bell.ca/gpsnav for information or contact us for assistance.
You may also contact TeleNav, the company that makes GPS Navigator, at 1 888 353-6284 for issues not related to your connection.

Last Update:22/07/2011


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