BlackBerry Priv review: Privilege granted

09 December, 2015
A curved screen QWERTY slider by BlackBerry that runs Android, are we getting this right? We double checked and the Priv is just as exciting as it is unique. Honestly, it is one of those things many may’ve fantasized about but nobody actually believed would happen. It’s also probably the last chance for BlackBerry to try and turn things around.

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  • Thobza zn
  • XLA
  • 09 Oct 2022

ella, 22 Apr 2020I need help with my Blackberry priv. it comes up but it i... moreMy blackberry priv restating never done I don't know what Rong it been long the problem is I can't leave I love this phone plz help me

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    • Queen
    • CGH
    • 06 Dec 2020

    My phone went off with a red light blinking on top. What should I do

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      • mr
      • RqT
      • 26 Aug 2020

      ella, 22 Apr 2020I need help with my Blackberry priv. it comes up but it i... moreFlash install,

      get the firmware from blackberry website

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        • ella
        • CSS
        • 22 Apr 2020

        I need help with my Blackberry priv. it comes up but it is not booting.

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          • Eddie
          • C8a
          • 04 Apr 2020

          Where can i get this priv,cos i got interested and touched, is it still on market or any blackberry which can resemble this one,seriously im in need ov it .thanks

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            • Anonymous
            • uNV
            • 09 Mar 2020

            I want

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              • Anonymous
              • YiS
              • 05 Dec 2019

              the battery is interchangeable
              remove the SD card and Sim card trays
              pry out on the top corners, and slowly pry out working your fingers down
              youll pull the back cover down cause its wrapped around the front speaker, and the battery is held in by 2 screws , hex keys. and simply removed and replace the battery

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                • Bibhuti padhi
                • rAS
                • 11 Sep 2019

                Super phone

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                  • Anonymous
                  • q}r
                  • 28 Jun 2019

                  This was a great phone to use up until 2017, but the phone just went downhill after 2017 because the PRIV didn't get the Android 7.0 Nougat update.

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                    • Anonymous
                    • sxr
                    • 15 Sep 2018

                    Still a usable and viable option for someone looking for a affordable amd qwerty phone in 2018? my budget is limited so i can only choose between Key2 LE or this one. Need a qwerty phone with android os.

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                      • bobby
                      • mE0
                      • 10 Sep 2018

                      anish, 31 Jul 2018i here that blackberry priv.heating highly..and doesnot sup... moreno you can use any android app... but correct it does get hot, certainly mine does, and the supoprt from blackberry is poor.

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                        • Himu
                        • XRM
                        • 26 Aug 2018

                        Does it support otg cable?

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                          • KJB
                          • Sh8
                          • 31 Jul 2018

                          anish, 31 Jul 2018i here that blackberry priv.heating highly..and doesnot sup... moreI have a Priv and it supports all of the Apps available in the Google Play store including Whats App, Facebook, Twitter, etc

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                            • anish
                            • yp1
                            • 31 Jul 2018

                            i here that blackberry priv.heating highly..and doesnot support whatsap..isit true

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                              • nanitanish
                              • uuy
                              • 17 Apr 2018

                              i have using blackberry priv....battery charging is 3 hours only....plz update battery improve the charging





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                                • Samaki
                                • NYH
                                • 05 Jan 2018

                                I ordered this phone and can't imagine it having it soonest

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                                  • Ajin
                                  • uud
                                  • 07 Jun 2017

                                  Blackberry is going to stop WhatsApp on June 30.. is it applicable only for blackberry OS or both blackberry OS and blackberry Android..

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                                    • Indigo
                                    • 4}a
                                    • 04 Jun 2017

                                    I've had this phone for about 3 months, I hate it. I purchased it for the keyboard, which has very small key but I can maneuver it OK. The issues I have are horrible battery life, I don't have nfc or Bluetooth running, I use my phone minimally, some texts and email and maybe a call or two. It constantly overheats and gets the system restrictions triangle at the top. It sends double and triple text messages. I've had it to Verizon 3x replaced the Sim card etc... it's a horrible phone and unfortunately I'm stuck with it for now or I can get a refurbished one and still pay for a new one, that's not cool.. Think twice before you buy a blackberry android!

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                                      • AnonD-623656
                                      • X{}
                                      • 22 Dec 2016

                                      Mazen, 19 Oct 2016Would it be possible for gsmarena to redo the battery test ... moreIs there any update on battery test result?

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                                        • Tyna
                                        • nx2
                                        • 28 Nov 2016

                                        Can I make a bbm video call to q10 with blackberry priv?