How to Install Software on your BlackBerry

BlackBerry App World comes pre-installed on most BlackBerry devices and is a popular source for BlackBerry apps. There are literally thousands of applications on BlackBerry App World for download ranging in price from free to hundreds of dollars. You can search for BlackBerry applications by name or browse by category to find the application you are looking for. To install applications from App World, start by launching the application on your BlackBerry.

1. Locate the BlackBerry App World icon in the menu. The icon looks like the BlackBerry symbol or key. Launch BlackBerry App World.
2. The first window that comes up will be a scrolling list of the most popular applications. You can scroll through this or choose from the options on the bottom.
3. The options on the bottom are for searching by category, top paid apps, and top free apps.
4. After locating the application you wish to install select it. You will be given a page with information about the app as well as available reviews, other information, and a link to download. Select the download link.
5. The app will download and install automatically. Once completed it may ask if you wish to provide it permissions etc. It may also ask you to reboot now or later. The sooner the better for a reboot as this is usually required for BlackBerry apps to work properly.
6. Once the application is installed you can find it in the downloads folder.

Occasionally a program that was installed does not work the way we want it to and it becomes necessary to remove an application. This can be done in a few steps and is relatively easy to complete.

You can use BlackBerry Desktop Manager to remove apps from your BlackBerry. The process for removal is almost the same as installation with one exception. Instead of placing a check in the box next to the application name, you are going to remove the check. Follow the rest of the process and you have successfully deleted the application.

Removing software can also be done from the BlackBerry smartphone itself. To do this go to the menu and select the "options" icon. In the menu select "applications". Give the device a few seconds to build a list of applications. Once this list has been built locate the app you wish to remove. Highlight the application and press the BlackBerry key on the phone. You will be given some options to edit permissions, delete, etc. Chose Delete and follow any other instructions provided. You have now deleted a BlackBerry app from the device itself.

Congratulations! You have successfully learned two methods for installing BlackBerry apps and two methods for removing / deleting applications. These instructions for adding / deleting software on BlackBerry phones comes from the more popular methods. Have fun with installing applications on your BlackBerry.