[samnyemba]

Originally Posted by SD BB Newbie

So does that mean that if you have OS 4.3 and higher you cannot get BB Maps to work? I loved having BB Maps before I upgraded the OS (using the outstanding work-around found on this website) -- but I don't want to downgrade the OS just to get it back. I've tried everything else suggested on this site to try to get BB Maps to work, but to no avail. There must be some way to foil AT&T and re-gain access to RIM's great BB Maps program, right?!

I have 4.5.0.124 and the Blackberry Maps Version LBS1.2 described in this thread. Here is how I managed to do it.
1. I upgraded and selected to remove the bb Maps version that come with the upgrade.
2. Then I loaded the bb Maps Version LBS1.2 using Desktop Manager.

Observations
A. Please note that every time I connect to the Desktop Manager it offers to upgrade my Maps. I just ignore it but its annoying.
B. I also checked out the current BB Maps version from a friend and I like it very much it has a more user friendly search, I however I cant afford it coz here the blackberry service (its a new service on my carrier Mozambique cellular) goes for around US$30.00/month equivalent.

[LaoMayer]

Already tried that and didn't work. :((

[SD BB Newbie]

Originally Posted by LaoMayer

Already tried that and didn't work. :((

Me too. Didn't work.

[samnyemba]

Originally Posted by SD BB Newbie

Me too. Didn't work.

If u check your "Options-Advanced Options-Applications" do you only have BlackBerry Maps LBS1.2 or you also have BlackBerry Maps 4.5.x? You should only have the LBS1.2 version.
I had to avoid the 4.5.x version from automatically loading by disconnecting from the internet during the Desktop Manager installation of version LBS1.2.
I have an 8300, would have thot this works for all 83xx models.

[scuzzilla]

so does a working solution for the bold exist atm?

the initial posting is pretty old and i'm not quite sure if it'll still work.

[Cipriano]

I have a new Blackberry Bold 9000 and the Maps doesn`t apper. My LBS.alx is

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<name>BlackBerry Maps</name>
<description>Mapping Application for BlackBerry</description>
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<vendor>Research In Motion</vendor>
<copyright>Copyright (c) 2005-2008 Research In Motion</copyright>
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<name>Mapas</name>
<description>Mapas</description>
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<description>Térképek</description>
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<name>Mapy</name>
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<name>Mapas BlackBerry</name>
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<name>BlackBerry Maps</name>
<description>Aplicación de mapas para BlackBerry</description>
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<name>BlackBerry Maps</name>
<description>Aplikasi Pemetaan untuk BlackBerry</description>
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</application>
</loader>

What changes do i have to make to see the icon of the maps?

[etjandra]

I had a BB Bold, and I checked, the content of LBS.alx files does not anything like that at all. it looks exactly like what cipriano had posted! Do you mind telling me how to make the bb maps show up on my device? thanks

[samnyemba]

Originally Posted by scuzzilla

so does a working solution for the bold exist atm?

the initial posting is pretty old and i'm not quite sure if it'll still work.

Try it and let us also know if it works for u.
It sure did work on my 8300 v4.5.0.124 (Platform 2.7.0.92).
I am now using the Blackberry Maps Version LBS1.2. If it doesnt work you just unistall the Blackberry Maps Version LBS1.2 and re-update to get your default Maps version back.

[buneech]

I don't know if this is a first, but our carrier fixed the BB Maps problem, they and RIM we're consulting this, and now they provide correct service books for BB Maps.

So actually, i'm using the new version of bb maps.

[SD BB Newbie]

Originally Posted by buneech

I don't know if this is a first, but our carrier fixed the BB Maps problem, they and RIM we're consulting this, and now they provide correct service books for BB Maps.

So actually, i'm using the new version of bb maps.

Just a hunch, but something tells me that AT&T would never consult with RIM to allow BBMaps when they can sell TeleNav for $9.99 per month.

[buneech]

That probably is the case why BB maps aren't working on AT&T.

And also ... our carrier sells their modified version of WayFinder Navigator for 7,5xxx8364; per month.

[omsoft]

Where is lbs.alx file? I do not even have the file. Thanks.

[ayyak]

ok

i have a question i just update my bb 8820 to the 4.5 os so can you help me to get the maps to work

thanks

one more thing are they free?

[ayyak]

up up

[Stinsonddog]

Two questions for all. With Google Maps with Latitude why do people want BB maps? Just curious.

Workaround - open a BBM conversation. Have someone send you their location. You can launch BBM from their. Yes PIA cause you have to have that link so to speak which means leaving the convo.

[samnyemba]

Wirelessly posted

For the first question I need BB Maps because in Africa for at least these countries (za, mz, zw, sz) Google Maps only searches for locations but does not give directions from any point A to any point B even if both points are on a road found in Google Maps. BB Maps gives directions from any Point A to B if both points are near any road in BB Maps.

[Afzalkhan]

Hi

I have a pearl 8120 and my network provider is orange uk. I have 4.5v OS.

I have followed the instructions and when I open the LBS.axl file. mine shows the file details as below, i,e network provider already removed.

<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


I can see the application on my list but cant access the shortcut. Can anyone help?

[takeshi]

Originally Posted by Stinsonddog

Two questions for all. With Google Maps with Latitude why do people want BB maps? Just curious.

Grass is greener on the other side of the fence.

[BBNumber1]

Originally Posted by Stinsonddog

Two questions for all. With Google Maps with Latitude why do people want BB maps? Just curious.

Workaround - open a BBM conversation. Have someone send you their location. You can launch BBM from their. Yes PIA cause you have to have that link so to speak which means leaving the convo.

I can get the maps of an area I am going to ahead of time and then do not need Cell service to use them.

Example: I was going to Europe for a week. Did not want to pay Roaming/International Data charges, and did not need the Phone service. I zoomed into all the areas I was going to be, and BBmaps downloaded all those maps. The maps were then available with the Radio, Wifi, etc turned OFF.

[herbg5]

Ok I'm not your average idiot. But I have tried everything and nothing is working. I have aCurve 8310 with AT&T. I had BB Maps on a previous one and it worked fine. AT&T sent me a replacement unit for warranty. And the maps were gone. I backed it up and no icon. But it did show in the applications, good almost. But I am not able to get the icon on the desktop or use it. I tried downloaded on my phone but it says. My operating system is not compatable with. I am running 4.5.0.110 and the maps in applications is 4.5.0. I have tried going into the program files etc, etc lbs. But when I search for the vendor info there is none. I could not find anything that resembles the info previously given about AT&T and 102. My Loader file is 8310-v4.5.0.110-p2.7.0.90. The vendor info just doesnt seem to be there. Doesn anyone have any idea what to do to get the use of blackberry maps? Because I refuse under any circumstances to pay AT&T for Telemavs or another dimes for anything.