[prescottspies]

Hi

Looking at my applications list, Blackberry Maps is installed. It is also set as the default maps client.

But there is no icon to launch it! Can anyone offer some advice on how to do so please?

Thanks

Rob

[JSanders]

According to the theme you might be using, look in the "applications" folder or the "Instant Messaging" folder.

Also, check that it is not hidden: Mainscreen > Menu > Show all.

[funkym]

Originally Posted by prescottspies

Hi

Looking at my applications list, Blackberry Maps is installed. It is also set as the default maps client.

But there is no icon to launch it! Can anyone offer some advice on how to do so please?

Thanks

Rob

Like with all 3rd party apps: Go to "Downloads" and you will find the icon in there.

[JSanders]

Originally Posted by funkym

Like with all 3rd party apps: Go to "Downloads" and you will find the icon in there.

huh, where?

I have never had anything named "downloads" on my BlackBerry.

[prescottspies]

OK, there is no "Instant Messaging" folder - only "Blackberry Messenger". It is not in there, Applications, Downloads or any other folder. The only place I can see it is if I look at the list of installed applications.

As far as it being 3rd party, I thought BlackBerry Maps would be BlackBerry software no?

I wonder if it is because I have bought it from carphone warehouse and they have preinstalled a trial of a 3rd party, paid for gps map software on there.

[dathrilla]

im having the same issue with my bold, i even updated to the newest firmware with no luck...i have the program in the applications menu, i see it on DM as installed (version 4.6.0.0) and I have the service book (blackberry maps - EU (LBCONFIG)...

cant figure out what the problem is...

[buneech]

I have the same problem on my Curve..after the update, BB maps installed with the update, but there is no sign of an icon for Maps.

[Kim75]

I have the same problem with my bold from orange switzerland.

[JerseyBoy1]

Having the same problem with a 8310 Curve from AT&T. tried the instructions from Aug of 2007 but they don't work with OS 4.5

Is there a fix somewhere

Randy

[buneech]

I installed the previous version, that seems to work.

[ceschab]

Originally Posted by prescottspies

Hi

Looking at my applications list, Blackberry Maps is installed. It is also set as the default maps client.

But there is no icon to launch it! Can anyone offer some advice on how to do so please?

Thanks

Rob

I had the same problem on my AT&T 8310. I was able to get the icon by doing an OTA dowload directly from the BB site and installing directly on top of the already installed BB Maps.

The only problem is that if you then install or uninstall any applications via the Desktop Manager, the icon is removed and you will have to redownload to get it back. Did not have this problem doing OTA installs and deleting directly from the BB.

[Gadget1st]

Originally Posted by prescottspies

Hi

Looking at my applications list, Blackberry Maps is installed. It is also set as the default maps client.

But there is no icon to launch it! Can anyone offer some advice on how to do so please?

Thanks

Rob

I would re-install the Blackberry software using the Web Updater, this will allow you to check a box to download the Blackberry Maps application, find it here:

http: // na.blackberry.com /eng/services/devices/#tab_tab_upgrade

(without spaces)

I would also speak to your provider and get them to send the Internet Service Book to your handset because without that the program will load up but will not work.

Gadget

[dukejuno]

Answer= stinsonddog.com/optimize-your-bb-s-memory
I did the memory Optimization and it is well worth the time. And as far as bbmaps, I made it work, checked it out, then removed it. Google maps and Live search are much better.

[darkhorse]

Here is instructions on how to show BlackBerry Maps on an AT&T Bold:

http://www.blackberryforums.com/gene...ps-bold-t.html

Cheers,

- Jacob

[Ook]

Just to be sure; like funkym said, if you're looking for manually installed apps such as Opera mini, Google maps etc. on your Blackberry bold, just go to the "Downloads" folder in the settings screen and you'll find all your "missing icons"!

Thanks for solving this one