I have AT&T/266 and I can access BB Maps through Poynt :D

SignalLoc also brings up BBMaps...

SignalLoc: 0.1.710 - Web (Cell Tower Locater)

http://signallocbb.sourceforge.net/ota/signalloc.jad

One thing I like about BBMaps, is that once you have DL'ed the map for a given location, it is always available OFFLINE, from then on......

I lost BB Maps. BB Maps is installed, as Poynt is using it. But that's not the same as having BBMaps as a standalone app. I have Google Maps and they are good. The point here is the principle rather than the value of BBMaps.
You can wipe BB clean and start over, but service books are automatically updated by ATT, so it is not a permanent solution.

When you return back to ATT domain, you will lose it again.

I have also got Hydra theme, but no BBMaps. BBMap is used by Poynt but otherwise invisible as a standalone app.
If I go to Options > Maps, the description reads "Blackberry Maps NA".

Hi,

I have downloaded the desktop software 4.6.167 from blackberry.com,this is what it shows on the PTT EMR patch for bold,
Software For BlackBerry® Bold (TM) 9000 smartphone

BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.6.0.438 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 4.6.0.438
Consisting of:

* Applications: 4.6.0.167
* Software Platform: 4.0.0.217
* File name: 9000M_PBr4.6.0_rel438_PL4.0.0.217_A4.6.0.167_AT_am p_T.exe
* File size: 93.32MB
I have downalded this one...
and now the Poynt and weather bug uses the Blackberry maps,But I don't see the standalone BB maps application on my Bold.
, IF i check it on options and maps--it says ---BLACKBERRY MAPS-NA

Please anyone let me know how to get the BB maps on my bold?

Thanks

I must be stupid or something - I have the latest beta, 4.6.0.266, and I cannot see themes. I used to be able to see themes, and I also used to be able to use/see BBMaps when in a non-AT&T theme.

Something happened. I can't even see the Hydra Labs theme, in the Theme picker. Even though the themes are all listed in the Desktop Manager, with a checkbox on each of them. Nothing in my Themes picker in Options but the two AT&T themes.

As such, I also cannot see the BBMaps, even though it is also installed. This blows! I must have messed something up.

Did you delete the LbsConfig service book? If not, you will, and you'll learn to do it often...

I deleted that book, and rebooted and still...nothing. Cannot see any themes but the two from AT&T, even though I installed a bunch of them, cool themes and the Hydra theme, and cannot see any of them. Dang it!

I know Google Maps is out there, and I have it, but I like the BBMaps too. I think it works better out in the country, where there is only EDGE coverage.

Ha ha, hmm. Uh, I wasn't doing the Desktop Manager right. I put check marks next to the themes, but then did not chose Next, and then Finish. You have to do that, or it won't make the changes. I forgot that. My bad.

Now I have themes, but I still don't have the BBMaps 'compass' icon. Hmm. I will keep trying.

The Last Word I heard (And Pardon my LACK there of activity on here) is that BB Maps ISNT Just disabled by a Service book...But infact by the OS...Proally a Load of Crap, But There STILL may be a way...If you can Figure out how to edit the ALX File...

Here's What it looks like...Anyone Wanna lend a Hand On what needs to be Edited?

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I have BlackBerry Bold 9000
My Problem with BlackBerry Maps
I have the application but the shortcut icon was missed from the Main Menu
Could you help me
Thank you

I did every thing that the directions said to do, In the add/remove section i checked blackberry maps and its installed, I also have a few themes that have nothing to do with ATT and I went through all of them and its still not showing up. I looked in all my folder, games, setup, application and downloads and nothing. Can someone help me out here. I am such a potato head, I need literally step by step instructions on what I should do. Please help. I even had google maps, i deleted it before installing bb maps and nothing, please help

I have 282 and BB Maps are there (used by Poynt, etc.) but can not be used as a standalone app as they are hidden/disabled.
Selecting an alternate profile works until service books are resent and then they are gone again.
This has nothing to do with Google Maps. It's an ATT bad practice.

Hi,

Thank for ur tip, but please help to let me know if and how can I get BB Map on my BOLD 9000 (my BB bold 9000 was from Singtel, I bought it in Singapore) now I am using OS v4.6(282), I am travelling in Asia,..,

I think my BOLD is global version (which no need to unlock by code or provider contract,..., I just walk in SingTel, buy, insert my SIM and work....)

Your feedback is highly appreciated.

Regards
HTC SoftBank X01HT & BlackBerry Bold 9000

Bold is quad band i.e. will work anywhere in the world but it is still locked to a network unless you bought an UNLOCKED one.
There is no "global" version.

Somebody told me that AT&T has figured out a way to completely disable BlackBerry Maps on the Bold, and that even these hacks won't work. I am running the latest version of the OS, (not AT&T's version, mind you), which is v4.6.0.282.

It really blows that I can't use this app, because it comes with the phone. I should be able to use this app. I'm thinking monopoly, AT&T.

Hey everyone... Does anyone know if darkhorse's BB Maps fix will work on v4.6.0.282? That's the version I currently have and have already tried his fix, but it's not working; I don't see the BB Maps icon at all even after selecting 'show all' icons.

Would you be so kind as to post the working service book for the Blackberry Maps. Also, Blackberry maps can be use within Worldmate Live.

Hi I'm on the same version, and having the same problem. Have you solve yours?

when I use DM to check the application in my Bold, the BB Maps is checked. Meaning to say that it is installed, just that it does not show up even though I change to the Hydra theme. Any idea how to solve this? Any feedback is very much appreciate =)

If you read the thread you would find out that BB maps is being BLOCKED by a service book by AT&T.
Regardless of whether its installed, AT&T dont want you using it.

ATT's blocking of BB Maps is violation of net neutrality principle.

Got it working on my BB Bold. I'm on AT&T and have 4.6.0.301 OS with unlocked. Try going to BlackBerry Wallpapers, Ringtones, and More. And then download the BB Maps link. Should work since you will need to download a file OTA.

Good luck.

Doea your Bold have to be unlocked to get BB Maps to appear? Is there or can someone give me a step by step to get my BB Maps back up? Thanks guys.

I followed your link and downloaded BB Maps to my AT&T Bold...and it worked! I had my doubts since the documentation had a warning in there about only working for older OS only, but it worked on mine.

Hey guys! this is my first post...I am back to Blackberry from the iPhone (Yay!) I noticed my new Bold doesn't have maps. From reading this page, i understand that AT&T is blocking it? or the bold just doesnt come with the maps. Is there anyway to get them onto my Bold?


Im using the new blackberry desktop manager for mac (double yay)

Thanks!!!!!

i have followed the steps and I have the hyrda theme but no maps Icon. In applications it shows the BB Maps as loaded but doesn't show up. Do you have any thoughts?
Thanks,

GW

I don't know what to say...I have tried 3-4 different themes, and the icon shows up on all of them. Did you try looking for it in different files (i.e. downloads or applications)?

great find! just downloaded it! thanks!

Forn AT&T users ... you just need to go to BlackBerry Wallpapers, Ringtones, and More from your BB browser and just download from the link for the Blackberry Maps. Disregard the disclaimer abour not working with working on older versions of os. I believe its a 'rbs_ribbon.alx' file (version 0.9) that you download and is about 10.0 KB.

I did this, but am confused now. Where is the software? Do I need to install a different theme?

Does this app unlock internal BB apps that are hidden without BIS????


Ps: to get the BBMaps and Browser, you just need to edit the ServiceBook or load one that have them already enabled ;)

the link says not available for my model!

You're a genius! After wasting hours unlocking other vendors' themes and downloading a bunch of other junk themes, I finally found out this method was the only one that worked!!!! Thanks a bunch!

Quick link to the download page is here

in case one doesn't want to browse around the pages to get to the download link. Copy and paste the link to your BB Browser on your BB.

thanks very much! it works great!

I downloaded the map file. This worked great on my ATT Bold as well until I re-sent the service books and then the maps at gone again. I tried downloading the map file again, but still can't get it to show up now.