How do I convert a UWP application to use Azure Maps?

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How do I convert a UWP application to use Azure Maps?

Frank LaRosa 1

I maintain a large UWP application that uses MapControl (from Windows.UI.Xaml.Controls.Maps). I didn't know that Bing map tokens were being retired until I started seeing a "MapServiceToken not specified" warning in my map views a few days ago.

My understanding is that Enterprise tokens will still be supported until 2028, but I can't figure out how to obtain one. (I am not the original developer of this application and he apparently started with a free token and never bothered to upgrade it). I would like to get an Enterprise token so I can fix the immediate problem.

Long term, am I going to be able to replace the MapControl with something else that works in a UWP application? I read through some of the migration information but it isn't clear to me if UWP is supported or not.

Thanks,

Frank

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Frank LaRosa 1

Thanks for the responses. We contacted Microsoft and they are willing to sell us a license to continue using Bing maps for another year.

It's too bad that we have to resort to using a web view but I guess that's what we'll do.

The idea of "migrating" to WinUI3 sounds great and is easy to say, but we're talking about a huge application that took years to develop, so it's an expensive undertaking.

Anonymous

2025-07-11T02:40:19.9233333+00:00

Thanks for the update! I'm glad to hear you were able to get a short-term license! That should buy you some time. I’d recommend using that time to start planning a migration to WinUI3 from now, since it’ll take long time for such a project, but it definitely offers better long-term support and flexibility. Thank you!

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Dhruv shah 0

For the long term, MapControl (Bing Maps) is being phased out. Azure Maps does not support UWP natively — it's web-based.

Options:

Short-term: Use an Enterprise key to keep your app running.

Long-term:

Use WebView to embed Azure Maps via JavaScript in UWP.

  Or migrate to **WinUI 3 + WebView2** for modern support.

Let me know if you want help with the WebView or migration!

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