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BlackBerry Priv - user opinions and reviews

BlackBerry Priv
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  • Released 2015, November
    192g, 9.4mm thickness
    Android 5.1.1, up to 6.0.1
    32GB storage, microSDXC
  • 1.9% 8,824,064 hits
  • 774 Become a fan
  • 5.4"
    1440x2560 pixels
  • 18MP
    2160p
  • 3GB RAM
    Snapdragon 808
  • 3410mAh
    Li-Ion
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  • WESAM
  • S1U
  • 24 Apr 2016

BB took a lot of time in designing this phone and wanted to add every feature in the physical design to make sure it will attract the majority of users (i.e edge side , physical keyboard, and black premium finish), but they they didn't consider that it will affect:
- The snapdragon version will be outdated (Processor) by the time of release.
- The front camera is below 5 out 10.
- Heat up by normal usage.
- Consume battery more than average phone therefore the number in mAH is not exact in term of performance.

Releasing this phone simply without the keyboard, and work more in the software upgrade and processor specification, will make this phone goes to the very top, by the unique features of BB Hub and smart touch keyboard features.

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    • Aster
    • S1U
    • 24 Apr 2016

    I have used this phone and sell it because of the unnecessary physical keyboard they put it in this phone :( and two of my friends sell it for the same reason, I have never used the keyboard and it just add weight and thickness to the phone, the thing is bb still believe that they will make more sales by adding keyboard and this is wrong!! it takes space and the buttons are so small, the design will be very limited!!
    I think if this phone released without a keyboard with some good features and shortcuts in the BB hubs (&stable software) it will make this phone one of the top phone for variety of users.

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      • jupiter
      • m4U
      • 24 Apr 2016

      harry, 23 Apr 2016can someone tell me y the BlackBerry priv cant work on the BlackBerry OS.... buh they had to g... moreHi,
      No Priv's OS is Android. it can't be run on Blachberry OS.

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        • harry
        • gu9
        • 23 Apr 2016

        can someone tell me y the BlackBerry priv cant work on the BlackBerry OS.... buh they had to go for android????

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          • esaias.
          • J8%
          • 22 Apr 2016

          BB torch is owsome its just that I can't download google app store

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            • AnonD-528964
            • mF8
            • 21 Apr 2016

            Lawrence, 21 Apr 2016apk on my bb z10 was working properly not until 2 weeks ago when I can't get them on-line like... moreNot Priv related, but the same happened with my blackberry passport.
            Android apps worked flawlessly until last week when the "no connection" warning appeared with Facebook messenger, Facebook Lite and other apps. This only happened with mobile connection, not with Wi-Fi.
            It seems that the android apps stopped recognising the mobile connection.
            Here is how I solved the issue:
            I installed an android app called "Android Assistant"
            https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.advancedprocessmanager&hl=en
            Since you can't download it directly from the google play store I downloaded it to an android phone, extracted it with "android apk extractor" and sent it to my Blackberry
            After installing, you have to choose the "Tools" tab and make sure that the wifi and mobile network icons are "on" (green color).
            Everything is working again.
            Hope this helps

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              • Lawrence
              • P%u
              • 21 Apr 2016

              apk on my bb z10 was working properly not until 2 weeks ago when I can't get them on-line like my fb messenger. Showing not connected to network even though I'm already connected. It has also a note saying that app wasn't inspected, could not connect to Blackberry Guardian. Any ideas on how to fix this? My OS is 10.3.1

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                • Yasser
                • gw7
                • 20 Apr 2016

                Anonymous, 10 Apr 2016I got updates through google play for blackberry apps and my heating up issue was fixed. It do... moreHow can I upgrade my application to prevent the heat issue

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                  • Anonymous
                  • x7t
                  • 18 Apr 2016

                  Agreed, Priv is a really good phone. Only set back is non removable battery. Much more functional than any available phone in the market....

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                    • Samus Aran
                    • j2p
                    • 16 Apr 2016

                    Everything about the PRIV is great...
                    Except for that BlackBerry decided to make the battery non-removable.

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                      • Mendoza
                      • JKZ
                      • 15 Apr 2016

                      Aceraldo, 26 Mar 2016I have a Passport and LOVE it. Wife has a Z10. The Z10 is getting old. Any suggestions what... moreOn Z10 do securitu wipe,backup your contacts first.After that,you will have native facebook app,and simply dont update it,it will work fine.I did same thing.

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                        • Iris
                        • Ibx
                        • 15 Apr 2016

                        AnonD-523074, 06 Apr 2016hi.. recently i got bb priv.phone running well but only the isue is it's getting over heat.is ... moreHave you tried to update? Someone wrote here it helped her a lot and got better after. Good luck

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                          • Anonymous
                          • tSv
                          • 15 Apr 2016

                          m, 18 Mar 2016my z30 was the best phone I ever used much better than s4 I used previously. Never lags, bette... moreAgreed. Z30 is a very good phone. BOS 10.3 is a great OS (even without considering it's age).

                          Too bad Chen came in and immediately gave up on BOS and touchscreen only phones.

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                            • Anonymous
                            • tSv
                            • 15 Apr 2016

                            AnonD-516993, 21 Mar 2016I have passport since 4 month, it was able to download most of Android Apps and is working p... moreI figured that installing the android version from 3rd party websites would work fine. Nice to have that confirmed.

                            I don't know why Chen, Blackberry or Facebook mentioned this as an option ( actually I'm fairly certain I do know...he wants BOS 10.x to go away :< )

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                              • Anonymous
                              • tSv
                              • 15 Apr 2016

                              Aceraldo, 26 Mar 2016I have a Passport and LOVE it. Wife has a Z10. The Z10 is getting old. Any suggestions what... moreThere is an update for the Facebook and Whatsapp applications, but that just takes you to a web app and it's not integrated with Blackberry Hub.

                              I would suggest this. Uninstall the native Facebook app for Blackberry. Go to the web and find the latest Facebook app for Android (or maybe look on Amazon Store through BB Amazon app, might be there?) and download the APK. Once downloaded, install it on your phone. Say yes when asking about allowing install from unverified source (or whatever the verbage is to that effect).

                              No guarantee that it will integrate with the BB Hub, but it will be a native Facebook app instead of the web app.

                              Note: I have a Z30 and don't use either of these apps, but I use the Android version of Line (downloaded the APK from 3rd party website). Used the method described for installing the Line application.

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                                • Anonymous
                                • 3sE
                                • 14 Apr 2016

                                I have been using Blackberry for more than 8years now,but my vassion looks old such that I can't replace it due to luck of suppliers at the retailer's shop and no one can take me out of this brandy type, can it be possible to have varieties of Bberry in my coutry Kenya?

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                                  • mystery
                                  • Nm$
                                  • 14 Apr 2016

                                  i agree lg is 1 of the best, i can it in the G3, bt the G5, it luks lyk an alien to meh, n the small 5.3 screen? n stl the same resolution as the G3. n im typing on my beautifull blackberry priv.

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                                    • AnonD-525757
                                    • t@G
                                    • 13 Apr 2016

                                    mystery, 12 Apr 2016shame lg g5 dragged down by frwnds, the priv stands out frm the rest. my g3 luks far beta th... more**** you Lg is the best

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                                      • mystery
                                      • fjU
                                      • 12 Apr 2016

                                      shame lg g5 dragged down by frwnds, the priv stands out frm the rest. my g3 luks far beta thn the g5 wtf....!!!

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                                        • huhno
                                        • jgk
                                        • 11 Apr 2016

                                        Anonymous, 10 Apr 201618 MP camera without a dedicated camera key..very poor..You don't need a dedicated camera key when you can use the keyboard to take pictures

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