5 must have free BlackBerry downloads…

by Robb Dunewood on June 2, 2006 · 116 comments

Chances are that if you are reading this you did some type of search for Free BlackBerry Downloads or Free BlackBerry Applications.  After more the two and a half years of this being one of our most popular posts, we’ve had to update it a few times.  Below you will find several of our more recent Free BlackBerry Download type posts…  Happy Downloading…

Original post below…

I was just thinking about the applications that I use most frequently on my BlackBerry and what I realized was that with the exception of the address book, the majority of them are free downloads.

That has prompted me to write this post and share with you what I believe to be 5 must have free BlackBerry downloads:

  1. BlackBerry Messenger — I am not going to tell you that BlackBerry Messenger is the best Free IM client for the BlackBerry, but, I am going to tell you that it is a must have free BlackBerry download because all BlackBerry users can use it.
  2. Google Maps — Google Maps is a nifty little app that allows you to easily search for businesses and get directions to and from, show you the location on a map, and even give you a satellite picture of the area. If you are looking for a Pizza parlor you could search for pizza with your zip code and all the matching results will be returned in an easy to navigate interface. One of the really cool features is that you can call the the business you searched for right from the Google Maps application.
  3. BlackBerry Push Weather — This is a neat little application that I really don’t even think about, however, get useful information from it everyday. BlackBerry Push Weather is exactly what it sounds like… an application that gets weather updates pushed directly onto your device. You can have weather updates sent to you as a message or have a browser channel appear on your homepage. You can download BlackBerry Push Weather directly to your BlackBerry by visiting http://mobile.blackberry.com/mss/category_push from you devices browser.
  4. Spider Solitaire — This is a free Solitaire game that can be found on the free game download area of the mobile.blackberry.com site provided by Magmic, Inc. Personally, this game has been the cause of countless hours of lost productivity
  5. Yahoo! Messenger for BlackBerry and Google Talk for BlackBerry — I know that these are really two applications so just think of one of them as a bonus. Yahoo! Messenger and Google Talk are both free instant messaging clients for the BlackBerry. Both BlackBerry clients have the ability to communicate with both desktop versions of these applications and other BlackBerry versions seamlessly. I know that not everyone uses these clients, but if you do, they are definitely must haves.

This wraps up my list of 5 must have free blackberry downloads, however, I am sure that there are others that should be on the list. If you know of a good free BlackBerry download feel free to let us know in the comments.

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1 Brent January 5, 2008 at 11:10 am

Every time I go to the mobile.blackberry.com site on my Pearl and try to download the Microsoft Instant Messenger link I get an error message saying that my devise does not meet the system requirements. Any idea’s?

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2 Robb Dunewood January 9, 2008 at 10:00 am

Brent,

My guess is that you are using a Verizon BlackBerry Pearl and, unfortunately, I don’t believe that Verizon supports this app.

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3 kathee January 10, 2008 at 11:37 pm

Is everything on mobile.blackberry.com free? I just downloaded pocket express

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4 mark January 13, 2008 at 3:18 am

i just bought a bb 8830. so far the google maps app. is the best for me. anyway, wondering if there’s more free apps, games or anything for bb8830?
thanks
mark

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5 Dale January 20, 2008 at 1:45 am

I am confused now… I downloaded Solitaire and Texas Hold’em from mobile.blackberry.com and did not see anything about a charge. Are these applications free or am I going to be surprised the next time I get my bill?

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6 mark January 30, 2008 at 1:10 am

anybody knows where i can download free theme through ota???? thanks

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7 mari January 21, 2010 at 11:56 am
8 mattsteingear February 4, 2008 at 12:21 am

hi all,

I am regular user of explorePDA.com and purchased lot of apps, i got 25% discount for the purchase.

Downloaded a mobile games and themes from explorepda.com. good website and easy to download.

Free download protection and good support. I will recommend to my friends

try this website,

Cheers,

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9 rb February 16, 2008 at 11:24 am

I have black berry 8310 Curve which has inbuild GPS.
How to download dubai map for navigator?

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10 Booone February 19, 2008 at 7:45 pm

Hi all I have a BB pearl 8100 I try to watch youtube video but I can’t because my player is too old so anyone know how I can upgrade so I can watch youtube on my phone thankx

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11 Action Jackson March 5, 2008 at 10:59 pm

The Opera Mini 4 app is by far the best that I have. With this app there is no reason to ever want the iPhone. http://www.operamini.com

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12 mark March 9, 2008 at 1:43 am

i heard pacman is out for bb. anybody know any free ota?

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13 sam murdoch March 20, 2008 at 10:01 am

hello,

Just received my BB Curve 8310, when i try to download facebook it says something about windows XP and just sticks on 0% downloaded with 3 next and repeat buttons beneath it. Can anyone help with this.

Also does anyone else have trouble when they are using telenav it says move to an open space and retry… very frustrating

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14 bleachedfan March 30, 2008 at 4:04 am

Hello…
Wap.evee.com free stuff, all you have to do is register(free).
Blueapple.mobi
Videos! Need I say more! Youtube for blackberry!

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15 bleachedfan March 30, 2008 at 4:06 am

Sorry….
Wap.eveek.com

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16 bleachedfan March 30, 2008 at 4:09 am

Eveek has free themes for all bb, ringtones, apps, support, def. My fave so far!

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17 Leroy April 5, 2008 at 5:24 pm

Can I use push weather without a data plan on BB curve 8320??

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18 Dan April 8, 2008 at 4:25 pm

Here is a list of my favorite Blackberry Apps (in no particular order)
*Twitterberry
*TV Guide Mobile
*Facebook
*Pocket Express
*WebMessenger (for Skype)
*Google Maps
*Radio Companion
*Stock Viewer
*Shark Modem
*Guitar Hero 3 Mobile
*Google Sync
*FlipSide
*Yahoo Messenger
*GTalk
*Beyond 411

And Grand Central (not really an app, but hella handy)

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19 Tee June 7, 2008 at 4:50 pm

is there any voice activated satnav/ GPS map for BB? I did download the google and also BB maps but they do not give voice directions like my tom tom satnav. Please help! Thanks

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20 Lana July 10, 2008 at 9:23 pm

For Canadians there’s a similar app as the BBPush weather…it’s called WeatherEye and it’s downloadable from theweathernetwork.com. LIFE SAVER!

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21 Oliver July 26, 2008 at 5:40 am

Here are my top picks with screenshots:

http://gpstrooper.googlepages.com/bbapps

OB.

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22 Swarup August 7, 2008 at 2:50 am

Plz can u tell me where can i get desktop software for my Blackberry 7230 so that i can connect it to my computer and install games and other software and activate other.
Thank you.

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23 Ruben September 4, 2008 at 10:25 pm

Good phone

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24 steve September 26, 2008 at 10:35 am

1. Google Maps – (super cool if you have GPS)
2. Viigo 3.0 BETA – (all news, scores, ads) you need in one spot
3. Vlingo Talk – and it type for you – very intiuitve
4. iSkoot – Skpye for BB
5. Opera Mini – WAAAY better than BB browser

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25 Dayvid October 27, 2008 at 11:45 pm

I can’t see any videos on my bb. What’s up with that? Do I need to download additional software to see anything other than the sample video that came with the phone?

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26 Fred November 4, 2008 at 8:47 am

AmazeGPS – free GPS software with VOICE directions. I think the link is amazegps.com/mobile

Big download. I haven’t used it because I am a prisoner of Verizon’s Gestapo tactics.

Good luck

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27 jbrink4 November 7, 2008 at 2:19 pm

how do you put an @ symbol when you’re not in an email address field, i know that you just hit space, but it only works when you are in an e-mail block

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28 rod November 9, 2008 at 2:30 am

how can i down load my pictures from my documents yo my cingular blackberry 8700

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29 Jimi November 13, 2008 at 1:22 pm

Hi all, do you know if the yahoo mail application for blackberry charges something appart from the data plan??
and the messenger services??
thanks.

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30 lo November 24, 2008 at 9:34 pm

I have a bb pearl, I would like to know is there any software to allow the bb pearl to watch stream video from web?

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31 miranda December 16, 2008 at 7:46 pm

How can I get bb messenger for 4.2? Just bought a new 8320 bb. Pls help

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32 wahid December 21, 2008 at 11:49 am

Hi,

I purchased a Blackberry Bold 9000 from UK. But I am using this phone in Bangladesh without BB service because I purchased from UK not from them (my service provider).

Can anyone tell me that are there any free software which i can install & Can use Push mail service like BB ?

Highly appreciate your kind cooperation.
Thanks
Wahid
wahid_72000@yahoo.com

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33 deswv3 December 28, 2008 at 3:53 pm

This is crazy but all the stuff is already on my blackberry (it came with it already installed) u need to update this page

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34 steve December 30, 2008 at 4:57 am

Most of these apps are already on my bb 8830 as well. Good list none the fact. Downloads.nl is a great website to get free ringtones/music on your bb. It also offers software and pictures such as different backroubds and such. Did I mention that the website is FREE as well!

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35 josh January 17, 2009 at 6:52 pm

I am tryin to find slacker radio for my curv and unable to download it. Could someone please send me a link that works. Thanx

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36 george February 3, 2009 at 9:35 am

tried to get a weather app that will have a “find me” or a mobile location for radar because i travel alot and dont know the zipcode im in had a katna 6600 mycast worked great my curve cant support this lotech app can you help tia

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37 Bryan February 4, 2009 at 6:53 pm

PLEASE HELP!!! Does anyone know if there is a program I can download to watch videos from utube on my pearl? Preferably free. Please email a link to bryanhoward@csouth1.blackberry.net. TIA .

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38 oklahomacitymesothelioma February 13, 2009 at 12:05 am

Is there an app for balckberry pearl where you can download and works with skype where you will not use your cell phine minutes for long distance calls?
Thanks

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39 emily April 10, 2009 at 12:19 am

I am amazed that no one has yet to mention the single greatest app ever: SHAZAM.

Ok, it’s not free. But you do get a free 2 month trial. Good enough for me.

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40 emily April 10, 2009 at 12:19 am

I am amazed that no one has yet mentioned the single greatest app ever: SHAZAM.

Ok, it’s not free. But you do get a free 2 month trial. Good enough for me.

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41 kris mc whinnie April 26, 2009 at 6:18 pm

Why is there not just an easy way to download app’s for a BB? I have a BB storm and I am starting to wish I had got an iphone at least there app’s are all in the same place easy to fined and easy to install. The other thing is there are no cool app’s in the uk. Facebook is the most exciting thing on my storm lol and google maps love the latitude serves on google maps k

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42 michael May 9, 2009 at 3:51 am

does anyone know of any free modems for use with blackberry

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43 mike June 1, 2009 at 11:59 pm

hi guys, looking for an entirely free backgammon game for my curve 8310 – no demos please. any ideas where i could find it. tks.

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44 me June 4, 2009 at 2:24 am

berry 411 is only good when u cant afford GPS

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45 mandy June 5, 2009 at 2:20 pm

am in nigeria and want to download but dont no were to download songs,games and music thanks.

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46 Veselin Nedeff June 22, 2009 at 4:19 pm

Thanks for the list, all the apps are nice. Here is a top 10 list with cool apps I found on another Blackberry site – http://www.blackberrydownload.net/top_10_coolest_free_applications_to_have_on_your_blackberry_phone.php I hope you will enjoy it

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47 Sam Tepper October 26, 2009 at 5:20 pm

I have a Blackberry Storm. The following are indicated as free downloads:
YELP
FLIXSTER
AMAZON MOBILE
What are the step by step procedure to download those programs in my Blackberry?
Thanks,

Sam

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48 harun R February 6, 2010 at 1:34 am

I have BB 8520, wich mp3 music player is compatible for me.

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49 chakri February 24, 2010 at 1:12 pm

hi guys
pls help me
iam having bb 8310
how can i download india maps
pls reply to my e-mail
chakri_arjun@yahoo.co.in

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50 Paul March 18, 2010 at 8:52 pm

Does anyone know how I can use my bb 8900 as a modem for my Micrsoft Vista PC

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