How to Get a BlackBerry Messenger Back on Your Phone

BlackBerry smart phones are equipped with a program called "BlackBerry Messenger" that allows BlackBerry users to chat with one another. The messenger acts as an interface, keeping conversations with contacts in one place and allowing the user to save conversation history. BlackBerry Messenger, or BBM can only be used by BlackBerry users. If it has been removed accidentally, you may reinstall using either of two methods.

Instructions

Download and Install Using BlackBerry App World

1. Click the BlackBerry App World icon on your "Home" screen. This is the easiest way to install BlackBerry Messenger. App World maintains the latest versions of BlackBerry software, and App World is a trusted source.

2. Click the "Search" icon (the one shaped like a magnifying glass) and type "BlackBerry Messenger."

3. Highlight and click the latest version of the software.

4. Click "Download" and allow the application to fully download.

5. Click the "BlackBerry Messenger" icon on your "Home" screen and read the privacy statement.

6. Click "I Agree" and begin using BlackBerry Messenger.

Download and Install Directly

1. Go to the BlackBerry Messenger download website (see Resources) and enter an email address that is configured on your phone.

2. Wait for the email to arrive on your phone, and click the "Download BBM from your BlackBerry smart phone" link included in the message.

3. Click "Yes" when asked if you would like to proceed to the download website.

4. Read all instructions and click the "Download Now" button.

5. Select your desired language, click the "Next" button, and click "Download."

6. Allow the download to complete and click the "BlackBerry Messenger" icon on your "Home" screen.

7. Read the Privacy Statement and click "I Agree" to begin using BlackBerry Messenger.

References

• Blackberry: Blackberry Messenger
• Blackberry App World: Blackberry Messenger

Resources

• BlackBerry: BlackBerry Messenger Download