[John Clark]

Yes, a BB data plan is required for BBMaps to get the map data. $19.99 with TMo....pretty good deal, really.

[loveanh]

My BB Map just disappeared, really weird. The app is still on the BB but the icon is missing even though I have "show all."

[hoang0501]

Hi
I did all steps. But still disappear. Do I need to insert the sim card ?

[John Clark]

The icon should show up for BBMaps regardless of whether a sim card is inserted or not. You must have missed a step in there somewhere.

[nasser]

can it work on the 8300 at&t carrier

[John Clark]

Follow my instructions in the first post of this thread. AT&T is exactly what I wrote this post for.

[CujoSR01]

i got bb maps to work but i dont know what i did my web browser is missing! can anyone help?

[Sith_Apprentice]

go to options > advanced > host routing table > menu > register now

if that doesnt work, do a battery pull with the device on. leave it out for 30 sec, and then put it back in

[CujoSR01]

Originally Posted by Sith_Apprentice

go to options > advanced > host routing table > menu > register now

if that doesnt work, do a battery pull with the device on. leave it out for 30 sec, and then put it back in

awesome it LIVES, thank you that saved some trouble

[Sith_Apprentice]

glad you got it back working

[nmj]

I have followed the procedure described by John Clark and the maps show up in my applications list (Under Settings>Options), but I don't find the icon. I did a download through the Blackberry site, as also described somewhere, and that seemed to work. However, when I use my AppsLoader again, the Maps disappears. I've tried Show All and that doesn't do anything. I'm reinstalling via the device from the Blackberry site and it detects an already existing application, but I don't see it anywhere.

Incidentally, I don't see any applications that I try to bring in via AppsLoader?

[max_thedog]

Hi John:

Very good directions. Worked. I would like to understand what the vendor.xml file does! I figured that the LBS controls if the maps icon is displayed in the ribbon.

And the last question: if I try to enable my BlueTooth GPS inside BBmaps, I get an uncaught exception that tells me to consult my wireless provider. I do not know if this is also controlled by another xml file or is this done over the air with the provider. This all used to work fine on my pearl (same SIM and plans).

Thanks for any info...

[John Clark]

The vendor.xml file only allows other carrier's OS's to be loaded on your device. It does nothing more.

I don't know why you're getting the error when enabling your BT gps. If it continues after a battery pull, you might consider upgrading your OS if it's not at the latest. If it's up to date, then you may want to wipe and reinstall.

[rdef]

Originally Posted by max_thedog

Hi John:

Very good directions. Worked. I would like to understand what the vendor.xml file does! I figured that the LBS controls if the maps icon is displayed in the ribbon.

And the last question: if I try to enable my BlueTooth GPS inside BBmaps, I get an uncaught exception that tells me to consult my wireless provider. I do not know if this is also controlled by another xml file or is this done over the air with the provider. This all used to work fine on my pearl (same SIM and plans).

Thanks for any info...

same here. Looks like AT&T is somehow blocking now. I running 4.2.2.166.

[a.petrov]

hello great forum here!

i have a question:

someone said that i need a data plan to download the maps.

why? we have wi-fi on our 8820, can we not download the maps via wi-fi?

by the way, my gps is not showing any coordinates, but BBmaps is ok

[JSanders]

You need a Data Plan for BB Maps to work, even on WiFi.

Here is a thread all about what you can/can't do on WiFi:
http://www.blackberryforums.com/wifi...-can-t-do.html

[Siouxsie]

I followed the instructions, I am in the application loader wizard and the next prompt says:

Press Finish to start the loading process with the options summarized below, or press the Adavanced button to select additional loading options.

This is what's in the box below the prompt:

Unrecognized modules that will be removed:
net_rim_bb_lbs
net_rim_bb_lbs_api
net_rim_bb_lbs_internal_gps
net_rim_bb_lbs_resource_en

My question is, what button do I select? The only reason I am asking before I select anyrhing is because the line about the internal gps makes me wonder if it will remove the internal gps capabilities.

Please help! Thanx so much!

[eliteblaze]

I think instructions are oudated they no longer work on 8110 as that line of coding does not exist

[iox]

Im running 4.2.2.166, same problem here. I just read that it will be good to move to the previous version. Blackberry start blocking GPS since 4.2.2.166. I even call At&t and they told me to call RIM. I'm Moving back to the previous version.

8300 With Garmin 10 for Blackberry
4.2.2.166 At&t Release ( sucks )

[ticklecow7]

Hey John, first off I just want to say thanks for posting such a useful thread up for people to try out.

I have loaded the beta 4.5.0.18 onto my Blackberry Curve 8310 for AT&T. When I open the LBS.axl file, I don't see any of the vendor ID's and such that you have posted. All that comes up is a bunch of different language codes.
</language>
<directory SystemSize="normal">Java</directory>
<fileset SystemSize="normal" Colour="True" Java="1.0">
<files>
net_rim_bb_lbs.cod
net_rim_bb_lbs_api.cod
</files>
</fileset>
<fileset SystemSize="normal" Java="1.0">
<files>
net_rim_bb_lbs_resource_en.cod
</files>
</fileset>
<!-- Catalan files -->
<fileset langid="0x0003" SystemSize="normal" Java="1.0">
<files>
net_rim_bb_lbs_resource_ca.cod
</files>
</fileset>
<!-- Czech files -->
<fileset langid="0x0005" SystemSize="normal" Java="1.0">
<files>
net_rim_bb_lbs_resource_cs.cod
</files>
</fileset>

^ this is a just a small portion of what the bottom half of the LBS.axl file looks like. If you have any ideas or suggestions please let me know thanks.