i tried it but it did not work, it says the jad file has an invalid disciptor

May 20, 2013 at 6:29 PM

From an HSN forum -> "press browser icon. Choose SEARCH, then Google, then MAPS. Press INSTALL NOW to download Google Maps into Tracfone". You might have to tap the Google Maps button a couple times or zoom in then tap to get it to download. It installs a Java SE MIPS version of Google Maps. Version 2.3.2. It works whether the phone is registered or not.

May 27, 2013 at 3:05 PM

Never mind my last reply. I forgot that version is unsigned so it gets all jammed up with unsigned midlet warnings. Go to boostapps.com/jump and enter 6944 to get the Google signed version of Google Maps 2.3.2. It'll load from the .jad.

May 27, 2013 at 3:36 PM

Great info, this might be much easier than following the steps listed in the blog post! Thanks!

May 27, 2013 at 3:36 PM

Also I butchered that programming language stuff. I meant Java ME and MIDP. That's what the 840G Java apps use

May 27, 2013 at 7:59 PM

Thanks, it worked easily - thank goodness. Now I just need a NYC subway map app that works.

June 25, 2013 at 2:27 PM

Thanks!

During and after installation, a message kept popping up that there was an unauthorized midlet. Does anyone know what that's about?

July 6, 2013 at 10:36 PM

Thanks! IT DID work quite well!

July 28, 2013 at 5:27 PM

It installed very easily on my LG 840G. It loaded in games and apps icon. Works great! I used the booststapps directions.

August 6, 2013 at 4:38 PM

After a few false starts, I made it as well. And it does in fact load into thw Gammes/Apps icon on the phone. I was wondering...Is there a way to activate verbal turn-by-turn instructions?

August 8, 2013 at 7:46 PM

I installed Google Maps from the Boostapps link and it installed great. However the map was of India How does one change the location. I looked in several places to no avail.

August 10, 2013 at 10:38 AM

Go to Menu, search maps and put your hometown in.

August 10, 2013 at 6:13 PM

Nice, and thanks.

August 14, 2013 at 8:20 PM

Thanks a bunch! Did the boostapps method and it installed and ran perfectly.

August 24, 2013 at 8:59 PM

Going to the Boostapps.com/jump worked great. I was getting pretty ticked off trying to get "maps" installed. thanks

September 13, 2013 at 11:57 PM

If you simply open your browser and go to maps.google.com, it will pop open with a link to install the correct version. Just tap the link, and it installs right away with no additional steps needed.

September 21, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Thanks a million for suggesting boostapps./com It works!!! Just remember to enter code 6944 in JUMP area to access Google maps.

September 25, 2013 at 9:58 AM

Just worked for me from the boostapps.com address as well, thanks a bunch!

September 25, 2013 at 3:46 PM

works like a charm... the boostapp that is

October 1, 2013 at 5:04 PM

Installed Maps and also Facebook while I was there; thanks for the help!

October 12, 2013 at 2:41 PM

Does Google Maps work well, on this phone, though? Does it always accurately assess where you are?

November 1, 2013 at 9:18 AM

this app costs minutes to use...why?

November 7, 2013 at 6:25 PM

thanks, works great. no minutes if you use wifi

November 13, 2013 at 8:19 AM

It worked for me! Thanks! Are there any other apps that can be put on this phone that might be useful...?

December 12, 2013 at 5:18 PM

Download from Boostapps worked great. Only problem I keep getting an Alert---"Untrusted Midlet You are accessing the network====" How do I get rid of the alert. Google Maps does work but alerts keep popping up.

December 17, 2013 at 5:30 PM

worked great thanks

April 5, 2014 at 6:26 PM

Boostapps.com/jump (6944) worked for me in a matter of seconds! Great advice, Thanks!!

May 5, 2014 at 12:33 PM

Thanks Got it at Boostapps entering the code

June 22, 2014 at 9:02 AM

Android systems can (apparently) save portions of google maps for offline use. Is there any way to do this with the 840g?

June 29, 2014 at 12:47 AM

worked great So easy on the 840.

July 14, 2014 at 8:02 PM

be sure to save as a favorite

July 14, 2014 at 8:04 PM

boostapps is the best one it worked for Me when none of the others did and I realy needed this I'm a Volunteer Fire Fighter in Rural Mississippi and the county emergency map is from 2000 because they can't afford to update it right now this will save lives,thank you for the help much appreciated.

January 21, 2015 at 9:28 PM

Can I do this directly from phone?

April 8, 2015 at 10:17 AM

Downloaded just fine but when I select "My Location" it says my location is unavailable? Does it not have the capability to find your location without you already knowing/typing your location? Can you use this to track your phone?

July 2, 2015 at 11:36 AM

HSN tracfone LG840G Hardware version 1.0 Software version V10b: Phone reset during download (or install) of boostapps .jad file. I then downloaded the .jar file on the same page. The phone immediately asked if I wanted to run it. It ran OK but turns out to be unsigned, so I have to approve every request for more map data.

September 5, 2015 at 9:01 AM

I just used this link on Opera mini on the phone. boostapps.com/jump and enter 6944. It worked! :D

September 8, 2016 at 1:49 PM

Mine did the same. I think it's because google no longer supports this version of maps. I scrolled to my location, and added it as "Home" to the #1 favorite in the app. Meh, it worked...
Not bad for a cheap phone that makes spying and prying difficult.

September 8, 2016 at 1:51 PM