Gps application

Hello,
i have an old blackberry pearl 8100, working in GPRS, and i would like to know if i can have a gps application on it, and if it is yes, where i can get it, and how much it would cost me.
thank you very much

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As far as I can tell, that model does not include a physical GPS radio; no amount of software can overcome a hardware limitation of that nature.
Good luck!
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software version V20.0.005 / 23-03-2010
custom version 20.0.005.315.02 / 29-04-2010
type RM-588
not updated
CODE 0597862 - Latest available software for your device Version 20.0.005
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