BlackBerry Passport

  • Released 2014, September
    196g, 9.3mm thickness
    BlackBerry OS 10.3, up to 10.3.2
    32GB storage, microSD slot
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  • 4.5"
    1440x1440 pixels
  • 13MP
    1080p
  • 3GB RAM
    Snapdragon 801
  • 3450mAh
    Li-Ion

BlackBerry Passport - Specs

Network Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
  HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900)
  LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 13(700), 17(700), 20(800)
Speed HSPA, LTE-A
Launch Announced 2014, June
Status Available. Released 2014, September
Body Dimensions 128 x 90.3 x 9.3 mm (5.04 x 3.56 x 0.37 in)
Weight 196 g (6.91 oz)
Keyboard QWERTY
Build Aluminum frame, plastic back
SIM Nano-SIM
 Capacitive touch 3-row BlackBerry keyboard
Display Type IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 4.5 inches, 65.3 cm2 (~56.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1440 x 1440 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~453 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Platform OS BlackBerry OS 10.3, upgradable to 10.3.2
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8974AA Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU Quad-core 2.26 GHz Krait 400
GPU Adreno 330
Memory Card slot microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Internal 32GB 3GB RAM
Main Camera Single 13 MP, f/2.0, 30mm (standard), AF, OIS
Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 1080p@60fps
Selfie camera Single 2 MP, f/2.8, 28mm (wide)
Video 720p
Sound Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack Yes
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP, LE
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC Yes
Radio FM radio, RDS
USB microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort)
Features Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery   Non-removable Li-Ion 3450 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 432 h (2G) / Up to 444 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 18 h (2G) / Up to 23 h (3G)
Music play Up to 84 h
Misc Colors Black, White, Red, Black&Gold, Silver
Price About 170 EUR
Tests Performance Basemark OS II: 628 / Basemark X: 10682
Display Contrast ratio: 1256 (nominal), 2.595 (sunlight)
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker Voice 76dB / Noise 71dB / Ring 76dB
Audio quality Noise -91.5dB / Crosstalk -92.5dB
Battery life

BlackBerry Passport - User Reviews

  • The Blackberry Passport has a 3cx support

  • Thank dude. Sorry for late reply

  • s, they are living in the world of bugs,

  • I usedto have all the hightech fancy looking a pile of cash costing things. Android updates are superficial and lately phones only come with crazy camera stuff (like we really use the camera so much) and is difficult to keep accounts synchronized with desktop apps. Is for kids. Iphones are great but very very difficult to communicate with' anything else, even within the Apple products. This old thing, passport is the most comfortable ever, and if you want communication thats it.

  • Hello.In my opinion you don't need to buy now the BB Passport,because that phone has no more support as OS and as phone.Yes,the 1:1 aspect ratio is great,but you must wait until IFA Berlin which is going to take place on earlier september,to know what plans has TCL for the Blackberry brand.Thank you.

  • Knock...knock Anybody hear me... I dislike the narrow form factor (18:9 or 21:9 etc ) No 16:9 anymore. I like the bb passport only for wide screen which is perfect for pdf reading. BUT should i buy it now ? Android app ki smooth run kore ? Thank u bro for your kind reading

  • Relaunch this device with android OS. It will boom in market.

  • Hello.BB10 has no more support as OS and phone itself.It's better for you to go on a BB android device which you can access to all the application that you want.The latest device are Key2 and Key2 LE,both keyboard device.So if you like it,go ahead in different carrier or retailer in your country/region to purchase a new one.Thank you.

  • BB Passport, BB Classic or BB Q10?

  • If u dont link this phone jus leave it dont put unwanted comment about blackberry. May u dont know what is blackberry, This phone is no way near to any other unsecured android phone.

  • stop shilling people to new BlackBerry. BlackBerry doesnt even make their own hardware and should be out the phone business soon. id say go with another company who knows what they are doing. unless you have to have Pbk

  • Hello sir.If you want to use android apps into your BB Passport,you can download them from apkmirror.com.But BB10 has no more support as OS itself,and for the long term,it's better for you to go on to a BB android device.The latest device are Key2 and Key2 LE,both keyboard phone.Thank you.

  • Hi could kindly give me some more information on how to install android in Passport

  • Yes, man, Passport supports Android - backdoor install. Works like a breeze!

  • BB on android sucks since they are producing middle range hardware with high end prices. Blackberry should start supporting and developing/enhancing their own software BB10... Huawei's situation is a good example of being dependant to another party....

  • Hello sir.BB10 has no more support on apps.It's better for you to go on a BB android device,like Key2 or Key2 LE,which you can access to all the application.So go ahead in different carrier and retailer in your country/region to purchase a new one.Thank you.

  • does blackberry passport can install the google pay and phonepe etc, apps?

  • You can load the android version on this phone directly from WhatsApp website. There are variying results depending on what you read. Latest news is that it works ok now on the BB Passport (possibly a bit slower than new phones?). Previous WhatsApp versions required a "fixer app" to get the photo/video sending to work.

  • Yes, WhatsApp still works! Download from

  • does whats app works on BB passport?

  • If BlackBerry is ending, as suggested, what make for serious users would you choose? Geoff Adams. -

  • yeah, brotha

  • Those were the days

  • Hello.If you want to download apps to BB Passport,you must search on apkmirror.com,which has different android apps and you must see how they works on your phone.But for your knowing,BB10 has no more support,and with better suport in OS and apps,it's better for you to go on a BB android device,like Key2 or Key2 LE.Thank you.

  • hi guys im using bb passport how can i use andriod app like fb messager viber etc?

  • Hello.For the availability of different app,it's better for you to go on a BB android device like Key2 or Key2 LE,which you can access to all the application,because BB10 has no more support.Thank you.

  • How to download IMO & DOU in blackberry passport

  • Love BlackBerry but they won’t be doing anything with BB 10 anymore.. in fact that OS might be killed off in 2020 :(

  • hey gsmarena do you have any information whether blackberry will ever rebulid its passport with todays flagship specs??

  • though i switched to iPhone, i still keep my BB passport SE and Q10. do you find issue with no more update of the OS software ?

  • I've built my extended opinion inside a "Field" that appeared very, very small but i left it there anyway -- if you care to recover it perhaps you'll find it worthy to be posted. if not, oh well, suffice to say i'm very pleased with my BBPassport SE. Allthough i cannot find where to acquire an adequate clipped purse to use. regards, HN

  • With 5G, you'll lose all your privacy and literally fry your brain with its frequency. Remember BlackBerry lives on security and privacy even on a niche market.

  • Went from my Blackberry Z30 to this Blackberry Passbook. Should my Passbook die I will go back to my Z30 until it dies. Contacted Blackberry and ask them if the Key 2 is 5G or plan on getting a Key 3 for 5G. They told me that Blackberry does not plan on a Key 3 or a 5G Blackberry phone. After 5 Blackberry phones over the years I guess the end is in sight.

  • install blackberry link on your PC, hold power key and dwon volume key for 10 seconds. reload device software and a new OS will be installed, boom, you are good to go.

  • I have my blackberry 10 and when I switch it on it says ww.bberror.com what does it mean??

  • Do you still have your Blackberry passport Silver edition that you mentioned being foe sale in October 2018?

  • If there is ever a way to update the installed Android Runtime Libraries on BB 10.3, I would be very serious on switching to this Passport as my daily driver.

  • You can run android apps on blackberry os by installing apks, or getting google play online though.

  • if that BB silver is still for sale let me know, i am very interested in it.

  • With Android of course you have access to the state of the art apps. However. The OS of BlackBerry 10 is so optimized! The core feel of BlackBerry 10 feels so productive! Unfortunately BlackBerry has given up and moved on

  • This is beautifullest phone i have ever seen.The red passports are .....!I wish BB made a model that is same as passport

  • Hello sir.Whatsapp did not have more support on BB10.The only way is to download the android version of whatsaap from apkmirror.com,and whatsapp fix from the app store of BB,to send media files.It's better for you to go on a BB android phone like BB Key2 or Key2 LE,and to acess to all your app that you want.Thank you.

  • does it support whatsapp and other apps?

  • I have been using passport for over 3 years now. Outside of not having support from developers and the OS, this is the best phone ever. Solid. Holds charge beautifully. Keyboard is AMAZING!!!! My only wish is that this phone comes back with a taller screen, android OS, better camera but the same keyboard. KeyOne and Key2 are disappointing with crappy camera, small screen, small battery and small keyboard. Someone needs to build a Samsung or Huawei or OnePlus in this form factor but with taller screen and this keyboard.

  • i have never dreamt of using any other phone which isn't blackberry

  • I believe you can still use your Blackberry in 2020. I saw a video on YouTube that supposedly no more updates for BB 10 in late 2019 as 5G is coming up as well as Blackberry only will support Android. I hope they will still have 3G and 4G in 2020. I am sure you still be able to use it as a phone for all the normal things you use it now. You still be secure not to share anything automatically on a free wifi spots as Blackberry blocks to be shared. Hey I even have used phones from 2007 with no problem for phonecards, text, some social media and Web use. Good luck and have a great journey with your Blackberry.

  • Is that ever coming to the Market? That would be awesome. I would definitely prefer a Blackberry Passport 2 better than a Keynote 2 any day.

  • Hello. Did you know you can sideload almost any Android app on BB 10.3? I have Netflix and Hulu as well as Instagram, Facebook. You can also install the Android Playstore. Is as good any Android 4.3 (I know that sounds outdated) as you can sideload many app just need to look for them on mirrorapk if you don't want Playstore. As well as security, it's still more secured than Android. Is great for reading as it holds more characters than any phone out there. You can use the keyboard for a many uses, it's incredible not only the feeling of nostalgia of using a real qwerty keyboard. As well as accuracy better than digital.

  • wrost totally wrost brand i have passport limited edition but right now i cant use any social app

  • I don't agree with you. I like BB and it OS and absolutely not the mix with android. It sucks and lacks of so much dear shortcuts that are in BB OS.

  • I had trouble to find this one and it's used. Who ever has it doesn't give their hand off it. I just can't get over the fact that BB Classic is top mobile from BB. Just one inc biger (OF COURSE IT SHOULD STAY WITH BB PLATFORM) and it would be massive murder among others. I'm from Slovenia.

  • im with you

  • Believe me, if u listen to this and fulfil this then blackberry will rock, Waiting for PASSPORT 2 in Android, with all the latest, important and necessary specs like, NOTIFICATION light with 8 to 10 different colors for High demand Apps notifications, Night Torch, Fingerprint, Carl zies Cameras, Wireless charging facility, atleast 4000 mah battery, FM with Recording, Calls with Recording, High sound Speakers/Earpiece during calls, All sensors, good sensor for auto brightness.

  • I am in need of a blackberry passport silver edition. Brand new. Any ideas

  • Waiting for Blackberry Passport 2 in stock Andriod.

  • Hello.No,the BB Passport did not support anymore whatsapp,but you can download the android version of the app,from apkmirror.com and used it.Thank you.

  • Hi to all I have a Passport Silver Edition for sale. I'm going to stay with my BlackBerry Classic. It's way better for the use that I need of it.

  • Passport does support whatsapp?

  • Hi friends, Is This phone BlackBerry passport is really nice for Internet and games...?

  • I have the BlackBerry Passport Silver Edition. I notice battery is no longer good and dies very easily. It’s a shame because this device is like a mini computer or something! Has a different feel to it and HUB rocks! BlackBerry App World And Amazon App Store hace shut down officially and no longer support BlackBerry 10. HUB still works though! Brilliant device! Camera could have been better though

  • I use bb passport with android apps and its very well

  • Thank u dude... I m searching a new intact passport to buy soon.

  • agree

  • Hello sir.Yes,you can use android app on your Passport,download them from apkmirror.com.Thank you.

  • Bro, Can i use Android app in it by any way ? Thank u

  • Hi, I found a good deal for a used PP. previously I used BBZ30 and I LOVED IT SO MUCH. Too bad BB10 is not supported anymore. Currently I am using iPhone 7 as my main device but it is too small for some purposes. Is it still good to buy PP for: - casual browsing - email - writing (blogging mainly) - reading - not much socmed as I use the 7 After 2020 when support stops, all the still working functions will still run, right? Just no updates anymore? Not everything stops functioning right? Thanks!

  • yeah exactly. as their android devices are not as stylish as passport

  • Relaunch this device with android OS. It will boom in market.

  • yep

  • Hello, your ID normally is your mail you used to create your account. If you can't remember your password, reset your password on Blackberry website (https://blackberryid.blackberry.com/bbid/login)­. But no way if you can't remember mail used to create your account. The anti-theft protection is hard to bypass. Hop you can solve it.

  • I lost both my User’s ID and my password. After up-dating the device I require to login.....suggestion anyone? Tks.

  • this is my idol, i love it.

  • Yes

  • what? all versions works with andorid 4.x, just older 2.x androids are out of business

  • yes, but you need to download an older version from the internet that still worked with android 4.3.

  • I got it!!! Finaly SE edition... And it is better than black one. It's all OK just that BACK BUTTON and TRACK PAD. Classic is the best in functionality-productivity. I was quicker. But i like SE. I am gonna keep it. I miss BB updates, hope that they come back to the best platform. Keyone sucks. I don't like it at all. It just don't blend with the android. So please make it alive again ....::::BB::::....

  • Hello Whatsapp has no more support on BB10 software,but you can download and use the android version of the app,on apkmirror.com. Thank you.

  • does this phone support watsapp??

  • I swear you have not used a smartphone talk less of passport

  • Wish it had all keys like the other BB phones and not just 29 it currently has. Wouldn't have minded the phone becoming slightly bigger due to this.

  • Does it support whatsapp

  • Android will plague it with bloat, spyware and an average app store.

  • Yes.

  • Hello For whatsapp you should download the android version on BB Passport and the app whatsapp fixer from blackberry world,because Whatsapp has no more support on BB10 phones.

  • One of the ugliest phones ever.

  • does passport support whatsapp ?

  • I wish Blackberry would release a second generation Passport with android OS. It will be a one of its own kind device. I really really like the unique and elegant form factor of this model. Android will give it the much powerful soul and boost the usability of this hardware. Of course certain hardware changes are required when compared to the tech available in today's time as compared to what the market was back in 2014. A new device with this form factor is really going to be hit among the customers. Let's see if my wish comes true.

  • Hello If you want full access to all your app that you want,you should buy a Blackberry android device,like BB Keyone or BB Motion .Thank You.

  • I want to know about bb social apps. I want to buy BB passport.

  • Im still using my Passport SE and it still gets the job done for me. Still a very useful and gorgeous looking phone.

  • The Passport is not a phone. It's a mobile computing device that have phone capabilities.

  • does it support 4g sims

  • Does it support Microsoft one note And is it upgraded to N

  • Just download 1mobile from internet and install it. That's all. You can use any apps from 1mobile.

  • BlackBerry Passport should come with android software and fingerprint ret ader. it is the best set ever made by RIM.

  • I hope blackberry will make a second version of passport with its design that powered by android. Fingerprint scanner and qc 3.0 or 4.0 with new feature ir blaster

  • The best is BB Passport and the last with OS10.

  • dude its a $250 phone.. thats a low price for a smartphone even in like 2014

  • Yes it does

  • If i want to buy a blackberry OS phone, which one is the best?

  • just install apk file, whatsapp, FB and all android application running well. go to serching in google tipe "apkpure" and chose apk pure download. just serch any application you want...

  • It's good that you are able to find these apps, i think why some of the official android apps don't work is because of the screen size of the Passport, i didn't have any issues with the Q10 or Classic, sometimes if you delete the apps and find a different version of the app it can work good, i did that with Google Play Music and now i can use it just like on my Priv

  • U can use whatsapp android version (by apk)

  • very true.....worst worst phone Dont call it a smart phone...Blackberry made fool of people... i beg u blackberry plz provide only whats app on this phone...so i can continue using this junk plz plz...i bought it from ebay for 14000 indian rupee...Beware of this phone ..guys

  • Right now I'm using GBWhatsApp on my Passport instead of normal WhatsApp because due to some odd reason it works smoother on Passport than the official WhatsApp Android app. It works like a charm on Passport, while the official WhatsApp Android suffers from issues. Of course I've set it to dark theme to match the BlackBerry 10 UI design. Similarly I've installed Plus Messenger for Telegram instead of official Telegram app, with dark theme and tab feature enabled it looks more at home on my Passport. Due to some reason these unofficial Android apps work better on BlackBerry 10 than the official apps.

  • That is the worst phone ever i used.......forget abt apps but its not even a competition for nokia 3310

  • If you go to the Inside Blackberry blog on the official Blackberry site, you will see a post on this. Basically, there will be maintenance and security updates until 2019. They are also planning on offering generous discounts to BB10 customers for current BB Android devices.

  • Hello BB did not produce anymore BB10 devices.BB 10 did not support the main app like facebook,instagram and other.It's better for you to go for a BB android device like BB Keyone or BB Motion,to get full acess to all your app that you want.Thank you.

  • Me too

  • I like to buy BB passport ,but i hear that BB 10 software not get a update in feature ,can u plz suggest it's good for buying passport & how long BB10 will be supported by BB customer care..

  • You can use the android version of Whatsapp, i'm using it on my Classic and it is working great, you can find a video on youtube to show you how to install it and make it work really good the youtube account is Jan Ole Helmbold and the title of the video is CONTINUE USING WHATSAPP ON BLACKBERRY (BB10) 2017 it will be very easy and will always work on your phone.

  • Hi why did you shut down the whats-up application on the passports am in Kenya.

  • right

  • When I read about their opinion about Passport Design, I think I have enough trust with this site. No more looks into any of their review. In my opinion, Passport had unique and luxury design that made the phone became outstanding among many same design of Android phones up to now!

  • I think that passport need a sequel with android

  • It’s old model now no blackberry software support hang many times android whatsapp not working properly

  • Must I always subscribe?

  • Yes I use in Pakistan and it do support 4G.

  • No jio sim not supported

  • My Passport Silver Edition battery degraded in one year. Once it charges fully it wears down super fast within 8 hours not much use goes down to 0%. My Classic and Z30 still rock

  • Friends I need to know , Is BB Passport Support to Jio 4G Sim Indian Brand

  • Hello If you want full access of the aplication,you should buy a BB android device.Other wise if you want app on BB10,you could download the android version of the app,because for example FB and Whatsapp,are in the end support. That is the link which BB10 support extended for more 2 years:

  • Sir, can you leave a link of your source that proves that blackberry will support BB OS for more years? Would anyone out there recommend buying the passport to an incoming college student ? Thanks

  • Hello Today the company says that it will be 2 years more support for BB10 and BBOS software.But for the application that you want,you could download the android version of the app ,on this site apkmirror.com.If you want all the app,it's better for you to buy a BB android device,like BB Keyone or BB Motion.

  • Anyone knows if the phone will still be usable in the coming years? I mean are there Social apps that would still be supported, aside from the productivity apps which I know would still run ok. Or are all productivity apps such as docs excel and slides will no longer get updates soon?

  • Hello Try on apkmirror.com,to download the android version of those app.

  • i dont know how to download android apps such as instagram snapchat on blackberry passport. Please, help me with that. thanks in advance:)

  • Hello You can download whatever app of whatsapp there,but you should look on your phone if the app works perfectly.

  • Thanks Buddy, i was wondering what u meant that i could lose function? and i have checked out the page u recommended and i have seen variety of WhatsApp apps which one do u recomend ? thanks

  • Thanks buddy. But what do u mean by " I could lose function"? And I have checked out the page and I see many whatsapp apps which is the best?. Thanks for your help

  • Hello Yes it's true.But you can download the FB and Whatsapp android versions on you phone,but you could lose any function.Try to download on apkmirror.com.

  • Hello there is it true that at the end of this month FB and whatsaap are quiting the BB passport / BB 10 platform ? thanks

  • Do as you say above, nothing work.. Still same problem ("-_-)/... Try from older BBLiNK software to the latest = not work.. Any other solution about this matter...??

  • That's a "noice" (- Michael Rosen) aspect ratio...

  • Try with Open Camera, it's available on f-droid repository (www.f-droid.org). I've been using it for a while, imho it works much better than the native BB camera app.

  • YMMV but in a nutshell - YES. While BBWorld is more or less dead you need to rely on Android apps for most purposes. I've been using Cobalt's apps but recently found on f-droid repository a very useful app (in fact it's a wrapper for all google services) that works surprisingly good. It's called GApps Browser. There is a similar solution (always on f-droid) for other web services called WebApps, try it!

  • i think that's a common problem as it happens to me from the very first day... dunno why!

  • Through the Autoloader or Sachesi. It seems so, but I'm not sure ...

  • is this still usable in 2017? thanks :)

  • I have BB Passport I Forgot My BB ID Password How Can I RE Start My Phone NO?? Please Do Needful Help.

  • You can't use whatsapp because it will end support on december 31'th for BB10 devices.Only you can download the android version of this application,and you can use it.

  • Why I can’t use whatsapp in my bb passport

  • my silver is hanging when emails reached upto 200 mails , still i like it, bbm pasport is same performane as bb q10

  • That means You didn"t install drivers for the device.Connect the phone and install BB Link,if You have it installed,just reinstall it with connected device.After that Your pc will detect device,but every time You connect it to PC open BB Link,then close if don"t use it,You still will see Your device in My Computer or This PC,depends on Windows version 10-7.It worked for me with Z10,Q10.

  • i want to order passport,is it really supports 4g can we use whatsapp in this

  • my passport has a bad camera...blurry and tried all options to fix it but still blurry. Bad thing! but still love my passport than iphone.

  • you can use instagram apk version 9.0.1 it works fine

  • You can use instagram apk ver 9.0.1

  • Yes you can use whatsapp but not instagram

  • Has anyone here have a schematic of passport..? Please send to my email a.s.a.p.. My passport doesnt detected on any laptop or pc & already try with many cable usb.. But the battery can charged normally as usual.. Try with pin point jumper, still not detected..("-_-)..

  • And correct password ??

  • can we use whatsapp

  • brother just root your phone and try to put new software on it from the service centre ,... i also face same problem and now i can use it since last 2.5 yrs and it really rocked best smart phone i ever had

  • type 'blackberry' then correct password

  • and now this OS still get an update (10.3.3.3xxx), well done Blackberry to not abandoned us...

  • The guts of the Silver and Black are the same. Brought two last winter from Amazon for $184.00 each.

  • It works with AT.T

  • The Passport will get overheated in anything larger then 64. Just suck it up and enjoy your Passport.

  • How can I find the notification option for any Message received in my Blackberry Priv phone ?

  • i am unable to unlock my phone it says i put 6 times incorrect password. , then i put correct one as my 7th attempt now its not opening any idea how to open it

  • In gsm arena it is mentioned that the blackberry passport is Lte enabled phone.However in the settings there is no option for selecting Lte network.why is it so.Volte also does'nt work on this handset.

  • Simply download the apk format, it uld definitely work.

  • same here ... no reason to change

  • I got my passport today, superb in messaging, but worst in social media apps.

  • I hope blackberry passport have android version and storage memory will be internal like iphone and samsung's new phones, it will load the apps faster....

  • I wish BlackBerry would consider cntinue manufacturer the passport but with android software. It would sell great.

  • Blackberry passport looks special and expensive,I love everything else with it,except for the apps which I compendatr eith my android phone,especially the keyboard coz my android touchscreen is superseensitive,hurts y fingers when typing.Blackberry the best

  • 4g but not volte

  • Correct

  • No very limited you cannot download application such viber....

  • I jave one but i dont know how to dowload applications o it

  • Please, where to find Blackberry Passport Silver edation new with original box and acc not refurbished

  • Ace....Go for the Silver Edition. I have one and it's amazing.

  • welpo 250 eruo is aboot 298.45 US Dorla, anon. and to the guy who asked about using a physical keyboard, you do you man, you can do anything if you try hard enough

  • i had forgotten my blackberry id 8 what can i do to remove it

  • Which is better performance/looks&feel? The black one or the silver Ed?

  • put the price in us dorla.

  • This will be a perfect 2nd phone for anybody even android users

  • No. It's a terrible option and BB10 is a dead operating system.

  • im more of an email, facebook, ig, viber type of person. does this do the job? planning to have this as my 2nd phone.

  • I just got mine 2 weeks ago and I'm holding on to this bad boy for at least a couple more years and it's my main phone!

  • Have mine in heavy usage since October 2014 for international business use, traveling all over Europe, Americas and Asia and still haven't found a reason to change it yet

  • BlackBerry, please solve your problem with battery. Overheat, bla..bla.. I'm quetly recommended on your design and material. But for the price you should think keep going with android and make new vision..

  • Don't bother, you'll just get disappointed with the app store for bb. You'll learn how to appreciate apps with bb after you start using it

  • If mine was a person, I'd like to strangle it.

  • Note 4.

  • It's the software that's the problem, the phones great when it comes to business related stuff but shit when it comes to personal due to app limitations better buy an iphone or Android phone.

  • Currently using bb passport. It's an okay phone for business. Calls, email, music, youtube, great cam too. You can also edit reports without using a computer Aside from that it's complete and utter shit when it comes to social media and video calling apps. Which is practically nonexistent. This thing is a workhorse and it's does that purpose well, for personal and media use not so much.

  • Well, there is on problem with hte hardware, but the blackberry os is discontinued and there are very little apps that support it. you should get an android or iphone instead.

  • Hi friends i want to buy block berry passport mobile... shell i get ... is there is any problem in hardware,

  • Which is which? Samsung Galaxy Note 4 or Blackberry Passport?

  • i have my bb almost 2 years .. i love my passport.

  • It takes about 10 minutes to get google play store on BlackBerry 10. The functionality of it with the BlackBerry Software (Link and Blend) first of there kind and what most copy these days, are never mentioned. It's ahead of its time if you ask me the Balance of hardware with its capabilities and typically overlooked and unused options such as LDAP settings, Importing and Exporting Certificates, NFC Smart Card Support, VPN Profiles, IPV6, Proxy, Access Point Hand Over. USB host and Controller. Sadly this information is not very available, reviews of any phone are entirely personal esthetic preference to a "pick up and play" device which this is not.

  • I think its outdated in 2017. Rare breed of people will use smartphones only for emails etc. WhatsApp, Viber, Facebook, Snapchat etc are used by many nowadays, and one can easily get it on an iOS or Android platform compared to BB OS. I have heard BB is gonna say goodbye to WhatsApp in December 2017. There is no point buying this phone to be honest, until and unless one is crazy about it, lol. If someone really wants a Blackberry device in 2017, then KeyOne or DTEK or Aurora or Priv is the best option, as it comes with Android.

  • keep your iphone is better than this, you will tnx me later

  • bb is became a shit! good thinks bb os is the best! that it, bad think email is not working, opera browser not working, facebook not working, app from barclays is not exist, batery one day after that need charge... i hve this phone brought yesterday for a hope, but since i started use, hope is gone, i sell it for 120 pound...cheers to all

  • While I love my Passport there is one problem. The extra 64 storage is just fine but the 128 and 256 causes the phone to get very hot. Also after rebooting the phone nothing can be seen 128 and 256. Any suggestions?

  • Who needs this shit?! The callings are not anymore expensive as in 1998!

  • WhatsApp extended the grace period from 30th June until December 2017 after which BB users won't be able to use it (send or receive messages via WhatsApp). But as is, BB OS 10 does not enjoy all the niceties of using WhatsApp compared to Android, iOS and WIndows Phone users

  • I like bb alot, but someone who is using this phone right now that does it support watsapp?

  • Ouh... and one more. There should be a caller blocking option. I miss that.

  • Not enough emoticons, battery so-so, sometimes it lags, ..... I love this phone but miss this things especially emoticons. Hoping that 10.3.3 will have them more. Thumbs-up for BlackBerry, keep up the excellent work.

  • After use 1 week u will submerge your iphone promise u.

  • How can I downgrade????

  • No problem with this, I own this phone The frequency of use leads to its heat on the metal edge, the heat is not bad for this phone, on the contrary, other phones such as Samsung and LG are hotter than these, and the power consumption will be multiplied in any phone Only BlackBerry, is the best currently

  • i cant see any video caal feature in my passport now my phone totally suks

  • It's the 10.3.3 software. That is the issue that everyone had on it. Downgrade it back to 10.3.2 and it'll run perfect again!

  • same issue,,, :-(

  • I purchased this phone a week back. It's working great but there is one problem. It's heating like an hell on the right side of the screen. The metal frame gets heated and screen too. Can anyone advise me on this. Is there any solution on this. I purchased this device from Dubai. I am worried. Please help.

  • There is no client for android apps available, as android market, they blocked it in the beginning, don't know the reason. But it's possible to install android apps from other sources. You can easily open .apk and install it :) But some apps doesn't work, like a facebook, whatsup, messenger, etc. It's problem for much people, no support for facebook and whatsup. Except this fact it's a great phone.

  • battery wont last three days . not even ine day if used

  • battery i kind of weak it seems . fully charged and not used in two day around 40 percent battery drained by itself is it normal for this ppone

  • Any updates . Is whatsapp working on iOS? Kindly if any one has update related to it then reply to my post. Thank you.

  • Can I buy this phone now ? Will what's app work in it after July 2017 ? And can I able to run Android apps in this passport now ? Suggestions please

  • Hello there. 1st you need to Download and Install the 1Mobile market apps at your browser.

  • how to add androidapps i want to install uber in it but it does show

  • i just bought the phone today hope its worth my money spend... Any suggestion i am using iphone 6s for a while

  • Thank u for ur reply bro ... can u tell me how i can install google play on BB

  • Can we use physical keyboard as a touch keyboard..

  • BB is BB, for typing or business performance like fasting mail, no one can beat..

  • after 20 days i will buy a Blackberry passport Your opinion??? pls reply....

  • Dude, you can install Android Apps on the passport as well. No worries, Google has more apps then ijunk so give the passport a shot. Mines comes in the mail, I had a Q10 and installed Google on it.

  • I'm used to use iPhone for long time ago , i have now 6s plus , but I checked BB passport and I liked it sooo much , but iam afraid form shifting from ios to bb os , does any one here have experience to tell me how its looks about shifting from iPhone to bb passport

  • So far i think bb10 phones are the bomb..they are strong and reliable..was using a z30 vor years and it got stolen..im in decisive of getting a new phone..but im so getting the passport.. the bb 10 series has been the greates models so far.. as per whatsapp giving notice to stop working at some dates,theres always away out

  • The Passport is one fine machine...love mine just got it instead of going for the Keyone. Been on BB10 since it came out and Android/IOS doesn't even compare to the fluid experience on BB10. Its got everything I need.

  • There's a facebook in BB appstore but it's browser base. You can use Face10 instead of it. Far better than native. And Whatsapp also available. Not all banks few like Kotak bank, hdfc, icici. But can use bank apk.

  • Its pretty simple Just install bb link on your pc connect your bb to the pc. Instructions are available on the website to follow the steps and your bb will be reset although it will take around 2 hours becasue it will download the software and the speed depends upon your internet , after that around 20 minutes will be spent on reloading of software.

  • Hi Wanna know if this does suppport FB, Whatsapp Other Andriod App Like Picture Editor. Also Does it support OTG.

  • hi roy do these all work including Facebook and whats app. do the banking apps work like Santander and capitol one

  • It is the smartphone equivalent of the MS Surface

  • yes for normal use not a problem.

  • Im BB Fan,pls i want to know about the BATTERY time last on web-browse for BB-PASSPORT/BB-PRIV.can there battery last for the whole day while data is ON?

  • All you need is the Google Play :)

  • recently i bought a passport and i try to do security wipe .. now 2 days is over its stuck in 90s yesterday night its 97 until now its just 98% only please advise formatting its take like this much time or its stucked somewhere ,, its very great full if some help me here

  • I m planning to buy in india. does it support 4G

  • Thank you bro!

  • answer for 1st one is Yes. but no Volte if you want video call on Jio. 2nd is Read carefully. I'm sure there's mentioned. 3rd is You have the App's control. I mean what you want to share with app is in your hand. What else you want. It's damn secure. 4th is Don't know brother. You'd better try ebay.in.

  • Who told you. I using Viber on Passport since 2 years. Run smoothly, no issue yet.

  • I liked this phone, looks classy and premium I am planning to buy this phone Few queries: 1) does it have a 4g band for India 2) is it a brand new phone on Amazon or refurbished one? 3) if it is android compatible then does it compromise on privacy, cos most of the apps on android compromise on privacy 4) is the silver edition available in India?

  • Go to settings, go to Accounts, make sure gmail is in blackberry accounts, if not add, click add account at bottom. click email and add your account.

  • No viber

  • Hi. I need a phone for my personal use of which location of calls cant be tracked bu cell phone providers. will this phone support this feature?

  • Whatsapp extended their support for BB10. Today we got another update. So not to worry.

  • I am not able to get my all the mails of gmail.. can any1 please help ? Using passport from past few days..

  • How is that "new whatsup" available? Do I have to just refresh after June 30th? Or how?

  • Yes. After 30th June Whatsapp not provide us any support. But what is interesting part, BlackBerry's developers already invent another wahtsapp which function as same as real do. So we are not bother at all. A larger percentage of 10 users already shifted to developed way. It's does work great. We are not complain.

  • i heared all Blackberry will stop using whatsapp is it true.?

  • Yes. Go for it. If you concern about security and productivity. After upgrade to 10.3.3 no need to install playstore. You can direct download apk and run it easily. Here's a link to get all android apk files. www.apkmirror.com

  • Will Buying bb passport in 2017 would be okay ?

  • Awesome phone.... unique... BlackBerry forever

  • My Passport Signal is not working, my device is in a perfect condition, however the Network vodafone has a problem with my device or the device does not support weak signal. It was my Favorite device , Now i will shift

  • I've been using my Passport since Dec 2014. It's amazing. I've dropped it more times than I can count and the glass is perfect! It's rugged and fast and dependable.....always. The only drawback is that some products that speak to your phone, like security cameras etc., are not compatible with my passport. I think that is changing with the new blackberry phones coming out. Anyway...remember that it was Blackberry who pioneered the smartphone.....it wasn't Apple. Blackberry is a solid product.

  • Mi Max 2 is better for u

  • I think not mutch good... someone he buying a BlackBerry Passport silver edition but screen brek.... when it Falls on the ground....

  • All BB10 devices have hotspot features. And it uses the normal data like iOS and Android OS.

  • I've BlackBerry Q5 which is using BBOS 10. And it has hotspot feature. So, I think this device is the same.

  • is it waterproof?

  • Does this phone have an internet hot spot feature?

  • I am interested in this phone but there are two things I need to know; 1. Does it have a hotspot feature? 2. Is its internet services under Blackberry services or is it a pay-as-you-go arrangement from the respective service provider?

  • I bought the new Android BlackBerry to get used to Android, but my passport gave me the best typing experience I have had on any Smartphone. Good luck.

  • I need a second device to use like tablet (browse, read articles in internet, occasional keying in data in webpages and emails) as I have free company sim. I had a Z30 but I feel like I'd really like a keyboard for the usage. Am using iPhone 7 as main comm device as family all use iOS but keying data is kinda annoying with it as it automatically zooms in page to the blank to key in data and keyboard pops up taking half screen. Which is better, Passport or Priv? I like the wider screen and keyboard on Passport but sofware/longetivity-wise, Priv seemed like the better idea with Android (kinda minus that BB10 FB app is no more).

  • Yes you are with go read at crackberry forums there is a guy named cobalt that made this happen

  • Yap

  • Does it have a wifi?

  • Thanks. Take care

  • As a doctor, you will know the importance of truth. I am not strictly certain of an answer to your questions. That said, none of your requirements seem extreme. Maybe a more technically adept person can pick up your posts. In my experience many things can be solved with the right expertise. Good luck.

  • Another Q: R u able to install android app like Facebook,Viber,Whatsapp,Adobe reader, etc. Thank u very much

  • Dear Adam, Thank u for ur valuable opinion. I m a doctor and have to read books while traveling. And previously i was using Samsung galaxy note 2, huewai mediapad x1, Samsung Tab s2 , but android is laggy..Then i used iphone 6s plus::; but not happy with the closed OS. I want to use a otg pendrive to transfer the file instant..Is it possible in passport..I want to sattle now..

  • I am a serious reader, and have written 1-10 page stories and articles on the Passport instead of using a computer. To me, it is the best smartphone to date for serious use, including serious communication eg emailing. Unfortunately, we, you, me, and others, are a minority, most users like pictures, and no manufacturer can make smartphones for only a small number of people. However, the passport has survived the trend, and I rate it highly, particularly the wide screen which is more like a piece of A4 paper in vertical mode. Regarding the Operating System, I wouldn't worry too much. I say this because even the latet 2017 BlackBerry Android models also have installed the best of the older Operating System which Blackberry fans like, so it is unlikely to be obsolete for some time yet. I may be wrong, but I don't think so. Geoff Adams (UK).

  • Dear reader, I m from Bangladesh. I need a mobile which will also serve as my mini computer. My need is- 1. Giant / Large screen 2.Great sound quality 3.Great camera. I DONT PLAY GAME OR watch movie; but i have to read a lot. Should I proceed with Passport (i m worried sbout the abandoned bb os) and will it be par with my expectations? I honestly beg ur suggestions regarding passport OR other phone u suggests.With best wishes

  • Any body please guide that we can install facebook 8n pasport or not??

  • Please launch passporty with android ...

  • it has radio option. Radio option is inside the music app friend. Its a unique phone and makes u unique in the crowd.

  • yes its support very well dear

  • How much does it cost,does it have a camera

  • there is no radio function on this device

  • Because it has an Android emulator, you can say that it runs two OS'es.

  • Does it support Whatsap and Telegram ?

  • I'm supposed to be a dinasaur because I've had my Passport for more than 2 years, and it performs as faultlessly as the day I got it. . Can any knowledgeable person tell me why I should go for the new KeyOne? I almost feel guilty for liking the Passport. Geoff Adams (UK).--

  • hello.. i just wanna ask, since this passport is a blackberry os... how come itcan use apkapps?

  • Yes I'm using

  • I use my passport for work and business and I have Samsung A5 2017 for multimedia and play.

  • U will be able to use Internet only but no calls

  • I started using BlackBerry since 2009.i always says blackberry is the phone for business minded people.i have tried other android phones.too much adds.and for who loves playing games. I prefer a BlackBerry and a laptop that's solves every issues.still using BlackBerry till date non stop.

  • the best mobile giant there. they did no make this device to please every one, its only for pure businessmen.

  • You can download apps from 1 mobile market.com

  • In this device ....jio sim works or not...

  • Can this BB Passport using Telegram app ?

  • If you have installed Cobalt's workaround for the Playstore, then install Facebook lite from Playstore.

  • bb phone is good! the only problem is the service center, when your phone encountered issue, malfunctioning of software, keypad problem, or when you dropped your phone and the screen cracked. you should repair it by your own. that's the main issue.

  • Hello every1 :) A few days ago just bought my passport. Can you please tell me, where can i download properly working facebook apk and messenger apk. Recently i've got a sideload of google play store - it works fine, but every app, that i download from it, is not working. Why it is so?

  • Yes it does

  • Bb 10.3.2 version does support WhatsApp or not???

  • Bb10 version of whatsapp works until end June. After that, you can continue to use Android version.

  • Does whatsapp application work on silver edition??

  • BlackBerry, how about a Passport Plus: 4/64gb, SD821, dual camera, dual Sim etc... ...BB10 though, of course

  • check out Samsung S7, Edge, Iphone, Redmi note 4, 3, OnePlus3T, Huawei P9, P10, mate series, etc..... LG G6...... No point arguing just for the sake of argument.

  • Well LG V20 has removable battery.

  • You need a reality check mate. All smartphones today have sealed, non-removable batteries. Very few devices have hot swappable batteries unless you buy an older model phone like a BlackBerry Q10.

  • Doe's BlackBerry Passport SQW100-4 Silver Edition will support 4k video or not??

  • you can purchase in dubai(souq.com)

  • ALL BlackBerry 10 devices will work fine with you regular APN Internet plan. You don't need special BlackBerry APN.

  • Does blackberry passport support normal data package or it will require saparate blackberry data pack??

  • Yes the BB passport support 4G, what it doesn't support is VOLTE!

  • eBay.in

  • Yes, it does.

  • Please some one help me, i need a Blackberry passport Silver Edition from where i can purchase it. I am from India.

  • does bb passport supports 4g??

  • Exellent phone, fast, good keyboard, super design,

  • for App ecosystem, it is better to go with Android.

  • Im going to buy a new phone but im little confused about which 1 to buy bb passprt or bb prive, i want a good build quality phone because my hands get too slippery, i never used blackberry phone before thank u i really appriciate ur opinion's.. Once again thankyou soo much

  • Its available in online stores of uae

  • Obviously you don't have a BB Passport and have no experience on using a BB10 device.

  • Flagship phones in 2017 are shipped with non-removable batteries. Please google.

  • you should be able to run those Android apps. However, those rely on Google Play Services would have some limitations. There are ways to overcome it. Google Cobalt BB10.

  • It is not an Android phone. It is BB10 OS. If you are looking for pure Android experience, this is not the phone for you. Passport can run some Android apps, with limitations.

  • No blackberry passport is a blackberry operating systems.

  • This blackberry passport is it an andriod phone?? i want to buy but i need to be sure first

  • Please some one help me, i need a Blackberry passport Silver Edition from where i can purchase it. I am from India.

  • I am planning to buy BB-Passport. I do not play games and not app freak... but need few apps compulsorily. Can anyone please tell me whether the Passport will be supporting whatsapp, Ola, Uber, etc for coming days... Appreciate your help

  • for anyone that still confuse...... Whatsapp still running fine until Jun 2017, even after that, we can still use android version of whatsapp. how about FB & uber ? use mobile version on browser. this is the device that we buy to use until it broke.

  • I have a passport. Order a new battery online and replace in about 10 minutes with the right screwdriver and a youtube tutorial.

  • Absolutely agreed with you but sheep consumers can't still understand that removable battery is most important feature

  • Can't change the battery? That absolutely annoys me. Deal breaker. I was keen to go with this phone until I read that. The fact that no carriers sell this phone in Australia means it is going to be a huge issue to change the battery when it is stuffed. I can buy it in Australia from importers though and it will work on the networks here. I am not into throwing phones away so I need to be able to change the battery when it is stuffed! I have a Blackberry 9700 but its browser is next to useless. Also the carriers in Australia are killing the 2g network so i need a 4G phone otherwise I have just a single 3G band on my 9700 cos they are killing the bands that 2G and 3G run off. Otherwise the fetaures are very similar to the Samsung S5 which is on sepcial here but i really like the Blackberry product. Why did they make the battery non changeable? I am not going to buy one now. Samsung S5. Can change battery. It's best feature!!!

  • It is a matter of perception fam Blackberry is blackberry Android is android Two different worlds

  • This phone has a good look but it's apps in store must be updated not hang up. Please upgrade it to Android instead.

  • If you want an interface made for touch, don't care for apps much and don't want Android then iOS and BB OS are your only options until Microsoft launch devices around xmas time. If emailing/messaging makes up majority of your time on handsets then you could do well with this phone.

  • you can continue to use the Android version of Whatsapp. It is hard luck but it would work.

  • whatsapp till 30 June

  • does this phone support whatsapp & viber now ?

  • Hahaha.. Means ...

  • Use autoloader

  • I'm comparing this 400 dollar mobile with my 60 dollar android. And I feel tottaly ripped off by BlackBerry. Company's don't support or even launch there apps for this device. It has the same functionality as a year 2000 mobile the phone works fine but that's about it.. Security is the same as any other device although they claim it to be better I can't notice it. Buy a pre smart phone,phone and you'll have all the same functions. I don't care what you do to my post..dont believe me try it yourself. Your money wasted an I warned you. Buy a 60 dollar android and you'll have a better phone laughing at the fact BlackBerry still tries to sell this phone. it realy is that bad...shame for a 2014 phone. Someone gonna read it any way...

  • Well I went from Blackberry 9900 to Blackberry Z30 and now a Blackberry Passport Black. Each is getting better as instead of carrying a cell phone and a tablet all I carry now is my Blackberry Passport . The speaker us loud and the phone is clear. For better or worse Hillary Clinton uses a Blackberry phones for the Blackberry security is second to none.

  • There are two types of people in this world, 1) those who doing business 2) those who playing game

  • Am going back to bb10 passport now, rip Android game boy, say hello to blackberry now?

  • Hey Guys, Does anyone who installed google playstore on their device know how to completely uninstall android apps from the phone. There are some apps that still remain on the system even though the icon has disappeared. Thanks for your help

  • ALL BlackBerry 10 devices supports 4G network. Compatibility with 4G services depends on the frequency that uses each network operator.

  • Yes work very smooth

  • How does maps.me work on this phone? Some video?

  • nice phone

  • perfect for daily use !!

  • Yeah bb passport SE supports 4G all the other passports do support it

  • very good phone and nice battery back up also good

  • Hey guys, I'd like to know who's using this phone. How is its battery life and performance interms of everyday tasks

  • U need to use autoloder to fix it

  • While I am using a Blackberry Z30 for my cell phone I purchased two Blackberry Passports. One is used as a very reliable powerfull mini tablet while the other is as a backup. Heck, at less then $185.00 each for a brand new unit I couldn't pass the deal up. Some day my Blackberry Z30 will wear out so the Blackberry Passport will be my next phone.

  • I just got it, its a nice phone,so far so good, worried about Whats app discontinuing post june 2017 , whats the wayforawrd

  • check one upgrade with bb link ...

  • it just because the updating process got interrupted so you have to go for service centre and they will update by system.

  • please iwant your help becase idont know any one who can fix my black berry bassport so i hope you can help me . in the first i open settings ........ and then delet data and after choosing it the mobile takes to complete only 99% 48 hours and then the mobile in the next day shut down with out completeing because of the charger and when i open it all the screen was balck and written on it( www.bberror.com/bb10-0015) so ihope you will help me

  • Is BB Passport Silve edition supports 4G . if not please let me know which version of BB Passport supports 4G please. am will to purchase BB Passport

  • Does Twitter, IG, facebook & snap chat work on blackberry passport

  • I'm using passport silver edition from nov 2016. Awesome design, extraordinary looks and long battery life. Love the hub, see all my notifications on hub, Performance is awesome. Camera is also super and nice . Please d'not use android apps on this device. Android apps kill the battery.

  • Do you use any of the BlackBerry features, like BlackBerry apps? Will you miss any special ones, do you think? Geoff Adams (UK)--

  • Where can I buy new set blackberry passport silver edition

  • Waiting for Blackberry mercury (Dtek70)........

  • I'm typing this now on my original BlackBerry Passport. Typing on its PKB is such a breeze. It's tactile and the predicted words are just on top of the PKB, on the screen..if you're lazy to type the whole words. You can just flick it! Battery life is outstanding. Build quality is superb. The screen is one of a kind.. work wide indeed!!! The speaker is very good too and loud enough to start a small party in a decent size room. LOL! I use my Passport as my personal phone because of its security features. For fun stuff with not so much personal details involve, I use a BlackBerry Android, a DTEK50.

  • Finally, today my BB passport get official OTA update to software release 10.3.3.1435. For those who use BB passport in Indonesia, go check software update on your device. Download size is quite big, 1.5 GB.

  • Is it worth or not to buy this phone? I really like the design tho, and did android instagram work on this phone?

  • Great phone. Fast, build very well, long battery life, great looks, BB apps are reliable, run also Google Play and Snap. The android apps work very well. I have run android WhatsApp and now I'm back on BB WhatsApp. Hope they will keep updating WhatsApp for BB10 after june 2017. The only thing that doesny works is SnapChat but I dont use it, I just try it to find it out of it works. Love the hub, see all my notifications. I own this Passport for 2 years now, I also have the BB Classic, Z10 and Z30.

  • BB 10 will have native Whatsapp support till june 30th, 2017 and after that you can try installing android version of the whatsapp

  • Eeehhh

  • I want to know if passport does whatsapp?

  • P..... not closed whatsaap blackberry passport

  • how ? because i have one , and you do not have any of this service on blackberry world.. only browser version .. you do not have support even for fb for god sake .. is useless .. don't buy it !!!

  • I need passport This phone how to work watsop

  • Hi, I'll be getting my BB passport tomorrow, a couple of things I can share about my experience in brief points are: 1- Compatibility for me worked best in windows mobile 10, IOS and android. I tried BB10 when it was released on the playbook which although is old now was really smooth and faster than most tablets for its time. 2- I'm purchasing the BB10 passport because I wanted a business oriented phone which would be all about productivity, another reason is that I'm from the millennial generation who was around when phones with keyboards was the sh*t and slowly witnessed the transition of keyboard to touchscreens and the rise of the android as well as the fall of the BB10 so being naturally a tech nerd I wanna get another chance to experience the best keyboard on a smartphone. 3- Finally this device is currently for niche, people who can go about without WhatsApp & FB as well as games and popular social media apps, also note due to the dwindling popularity of BB in general, servicing if it gets damaged or has defective parts will be difficult and do not expect to have any value when wanting to sell the device so this will be one of those devices that you keep with you forever. I hope my comments helped a little

  • Yes, it all works.

  • i was using this device science 1 nd half year its pretty good but the service is not proper infact bb is nt providing service for phones out of warranty

  • Hi is there uber for blackberry already?

  • Does messenger applications like Whatsapp and Facebook work on Passport? and How about Instagram?

  • Can you run Telegram messaging spp on the passport?

  • My phones WiFi keeps getting stuck and have to reconnect. Any suggestions please

  • Beautiful phone. Very good phone. To bed I don't have another BB to replace it.

  • You may have to get face10 in blackberry world. Nemory studios have developed several great apps for bb10 that work well. Also a few different Instagram apps available.

  • Yes fb messenger works on the passport. It integrates in the hub as well.

  • in my opinion pay it :) it's vary cool phone :) it's still perfect alive with me for 2 years later it's great device :)

  • your opinions turn me down ,i was going to buy it but it seems has a lot of problems i kind of like it

  • I have a Passport SE. Some apps in BB World are not available for square screen devices and I never used Audible.com. But to reboot the phone, I can not agree with you. I reboot mine only once in few weeks when I remember that the theory says I should reboot it more often. No issues. Blackberry Passport, the best smartphone for me with the best OS - BB10.

  • it is 2017 and i really want this phone, I know it 2years old and doesnt run on andriod but it the best blackberry out there.

  • I have also noticed that specifications don't mean everything with electronics. Sometimes phones with poor specs. work brilliantly. I wish an expert could explain this for me. Geoff adams (UK)--

  • depends on the apps you run I think. Heavy app-users would choose priv; but if your need is limited to, say ... twitter, facebook and the like, and need a phone mostly for basic communication and data processing, passport is overall better ("overall" when taken into consideration, e.g. security (you have little contol over apps on android sys.) and battery (seems to be a common complaint among Priv users that it heats up).

  • Honestly I must give a kudos to the blackberry passport for its uniqueness and smartness. It is a device capable of investing on financially. For those who think of getting one,go ahead there is no cause for alarm. But the BlackBerry should updates its BBM so that one can load a file above 16mb. We need applications that is as good as WhatsApp pls. Happy new year lover of BlackBerry. Hoping to get your new updates on OS.

  • Is it wise to buy Blackberry Passport in 2017?

  • Can you tell me, messenger and facebook works on this device?

  • Don't listen to most internet reviews. This phone is great especially the camera. I went on holiday with my gf who has an iphone 6s plus. We ended up using most of my pics from blackberry passport instead of her pics from iphone. The passport pics are bright and look good while iphone pics are dull and not appealing. Forget what the 'experts' say about pics. For the every day user as long as it looks good to the eyes then that is a good pic.

  • Blackberry passport or blackberry prive please want ur opinion

  • Yes the keyboard is

  • good job

  • Have 2 BB Z30 but decided to purchase a BB Passport Silver... After 30 days of use I sent it back for the following reasons. 1- It will not run all of my BB Z30 apps. 2- It will not read my Audible.com books as my Z30 does. 3- In any 24 hours the Passport needs to be re booted 10 to 15 times a day. While a nice unit the Passport was not worth it for the above reasons. I will stay with my Z30 until it dies. When that happens I will use my new backup Z30 still in its box.

  • I did't use this and do'nt about his feactures

  • no bb except bb classic on bb os 10 platform has the track pad , you can find it in older bb os 7 phones thou, where as the keypad in bb passport acts itself as the track pad, the full qwerty is touch sensitive too.

  • Does Blackberry Passport had Mouse, Since in Q 5 & Q10 Does not ad and later Introduce as Classic..

  • I've got one such hot cake. But I need to remember or recall every step of switch on off, tips of swipe, look Windows for short cuts, viber option, messenger nt work. Keeping in pocket restart option seen? Really hot cake.

  • are you talking about this ??? would it work on Q5 ???

  • but in Q5 I can not use any messenger applicatin or facebook app, is passport supporting still now ???

  • Im using BB Q5 but unfortunately no messenger is working on it, even whatsapp will be sut down after 31st december. What about passport ?

  • The passport should be launched with an Android OS...it will sell like hot cakes!

  • Is it true

  • Any Blackberry device running BB10 OS (not only Blackberry Passport) will work using regular APN Internet plan. You can use Blackberry World, BBM, e-Mail Client with your normal APN Internet subscription form your provider. No need to pay extra for APN Blackberry!

  • Pls help me I want know about Blackberry passport want any blackberry plan for using internet??..... from service provider ?? .. Can help me some one .....

  • Currently using the red version. I feel like a King! Absolutely gorgeous a phone! Go ahead and buy it. There's nothing like a Blackberry Passport! People are only following the crowd with the phones.

  • Just download google in your app, whats the problem..aren't you that smart..If u download playstore from google and then Whatsapp then it will work also...use ur brains please before yelling!!!

  • Don't bother about reviews for this hand set and simply go for it if it's in the budget. Nothing much difference if compared to any good android device but build wise class apart. Matter of time getting used to this hand set and one shall start loving it.

  • yes

  • Whatsapp continues to work post December 2016. However one feature I miss terrible is the direct reply option. So in conversations you do not know what someone is replying to...:(

  • Why only till 2016?

  • Why not after 2017???

  • Yes it will but only Android version i guess.

  • Blackberry passport , 3g or. 4g?Support in India?

  • Pink is good

  • Whatsup will work on Passort ????

  • You are right, I have used Android, IOS, Symbian, Windows Mobiles, but when I start using BlackBerry, beleive me I am really very crazy about it, its fabulous, mind blowing, fantastic, in terms of Quality, Sound, Battery, specially BB hub, oh my God what are the peoples they think like me, all apps I love man, I wish that I must be part of the engineers who has designed blackberry.

  • It's a great phone. Build quality is fantastic. Software is very stable and smooth. Looks royal and absolutely worth. The best one for Executives

  • will whatsapp be supported on this OS after December 2016

  • black berry passport red good or bad please replay all my dear friends

  • Not a good idea if u wanted the social app such as wechat, guess the priv could make a lot of thing better

  • U gonna need lot of the app especially the bank app, get the priv better!

  • 100% couldn't agree anymore, the app for the bb10 are completely bullshit

  • of course it is a good idea. this phone is for smart people. it is as solid as a diamond. Very good quality phone. once you use a blackberry you can never go back to another phone. The only issue are apps, some might not be available but most are.

  • There are many videos online on how to install Google Playstore on a blackberry, once you do that you can install whatsapp on your Blackberry and it will work great even past december 2016 :)

  • They both have the same specs, however the Silver edition looks and feels much more premium.

  • iphone is very ordinary. Passport is the way to go. they have a sale now on their website. I would go for the Silver Edition

  • black or silver edition? its just about the colors or they have different specs?

  • I need your aadvice,should I buy this BlackBerry passport or a iPhone 5 or s variant Thank you...

  • Well lets ask where did he buy it...they s difference between an Original Phone and a fake or bootleg which they are released phone before they could even be produced by the manufacturer. Will certainly love to try the phone esp. as graphics design i am. I live in South African cant seem to find any way.

  • It is supported till the end of 2016.

  • Which one is arabic key board

  • Does passport support whatsapp r not??

  • Silver edition without any doubt.

  • Balck or Silver....?? Which looks pretty, Plz suggest, Thanks in advance...!!!

  • Thanks Geof for! Be a proud blackberry Owner. Those who complain about it are those who doesn't deserve it. I never had such a head turner device before. BlackBerry has its own place. Enjoy your days.

  • Thanks Geof

  • Will the Passport work with Verizon?

  • This is the best business device I have ever had. The DTEK60 looks tempting. Has everyone changed over? And what is your opinion? Is the DTEK60 better? Or worse? Geoff Adams (UK).--

  • Just bought one. I use it as my daily phone. Best phone for work so far.

  • I don't see anything to better my Passport for the same reasons. I was tempted to try the new DTER60, but your comments have stopped me. Thanks. If anyone at BlackBerry listens to serious users, maybe our comments will make them continue to develop hardware for the likes of US, not just those who prefer watching moving pictures. I call this REAL progress. Ha ha. Geoff Adams (UK).--

  • One of the best phone out there in market. It never hangs. No funny aaps which eats all you data. Wonderful typing experience. Owned a silver edition for 10 months. Done a big mistake by selling it and buying a Priv. Eventhough its a nice phone, but cant compare with passport.

  • De best phone in market. M using it since more than 1 year. It is better than iphone and samsung. It does not hang

  • it's a good idea buy blackbery passport today?

  • It is one of the best business phone out there. One should know how to use it. It supports Android app,but it doesn't mean it has to be loaded with wanted and unwanted junks from free android market. By the way this phone was released in 2014 and your claims for four his plain lie. You are just one of those who hasn't even touched this wonderful device.

  • Yes it supports 4G. I am getting 4G on my IDEA connection.

  • Does Passport support 4G in India? I had just inserted my Vodafone 4G SIM (I generally use in my Priv) in Passport and it didn't show 4G Connectivity!!!!

  • this is still amazing device no compare android apps works google apps maps offiice music hangouts youtube all works good but patched imo facebook messenger all works on this device and follow the information through crackberry and patcher from bbcobalt

  • lol this phone didnt even exist 4 yrs ago do you know what youre talking about

  • Did you tried to optimize the OS by by killing the apps that are running in background and you don't need them? Also if we talk about a brand new phone, it's good to know that the battery needs about 5 cycles of chrage - empty - recharge until reaching full potential. It is true that some Android apps won't work properly on Passport due "weird" display resolution.

  • is it really ???? well can you define it more

  • Guy's i was having Samsung note II for three years and I decided give a blackberry chance so i just purchase Blackberry passport black edition from mobile shop . eu, phone was new. I am a fan of blackberry and I was watching this model for years. I am so disappointed with this phone I can't believe my eyes. Battery last bearly a day, Android apps won't work properly,this phone was good 4 years ago, don't make same mistake like me i am so sad now and using my old Android Android, i really wanted this phone to work but the truth is he doesn't. I am so so disappointed.

  • if u wanna use world best operating system with such amount of money but still u want to use free data .its shameful for Blackberry user

  • Unlike iphone, can share using Bluetooth to android devices.

  • Nobody here will regret moving from an iPhone to a Passport silver edition. You can run many Android apps on the passport , including WhatsApp, Google maps, temple run, if you're a fan and others. Phone calls quality is amazing and just holding it in your hand and texting on a physical keyboard is such a "new" experience.

  • Support jio ?????

  • There's a trend here: people start life trying things like Pokomon, but those who want a more serious life then change their thinking and do things differently. They become selective. You're the type of guy good bosses should look out for. Geoff Adams (UK).

  • Good to go no doubt whatsApp, imo, Skype all working smoothly on bb10

  • yes skype is available via amazon app service, whatsapp as well. every must get a blackberry $299 from blackberry online shop or amazon

  • I'd would argue that there are many app choices for the device. True, if you're buying a Passport hoping to get Pokemon Go or some other trendy new app or game running then you may be disappointed. But if that's the case then you shouldn't be considering a business productivity device in the first place! I'm in my mid 30's, and my app usage is pretty much locked down into a pattern. Once in a while I try out the new trendy app or game, but almost always delete it after a week or so anyway. I'd rather have an efficient device for getting my work done rather than a distracting data collection machine.

  • I'm not really an iPhone fan myself, but iP7 is still top of the heap. Unless you've done you're homework and know what you're getting with the Blackberry Passport and that is what you want, I'd stick with the iPhone. That being said, I'm choosing to leave Android and get a Passport for one main reason: excellent signal quality. I made a mistake choosing my last handset, after careful deliberation I've decided I would much rather have cell signal anywhere in my city than a mini media tablet that's useful only on Wi-Fi. The app situation I can deal with as only one or two of my needs remain unchecked, or only half checked, such as Chromecast support.

  • Lolzzz

  • No it don't but you get to run android apps on the native bb10os. Which means you can install playstore on it

  • Is it working for skype ,whatsapp n imo or not?

  • i just got the passport only dicription is wow it grate which I swaped before

  • Blackberry passport is one amazing device, I dumped my iphone for blackberry passport silver edition, it does run android apps but to be truly honest you don't need them at all, they have facebook for bb 10 caalled Face 10 and 10x better as the app blends perfectly with the BB 10 OS, phone is rock solid and premium at its best, battery life is increadible, the blackberry passport is worth every penny.

  • yes, it supports all android apps

  • Please does BlackBerry passport support true caller and WhatsApp? Please help.

  • Physical keyboard is already available with blackberry passport, Q10, Q5, Priv and few more.

  • If you can wait for sometime it will be good as new BB device with physical keyboard is going to be launched. I am waiting for same as it's time for me to give up my Q5 of 3 years.mind you, Q5,Q10, passport, classic are all great devices even today. But now it's time to change.

  • The blackberry 10 app for whatsapp still works , but you can always download and intall the android version which is available from the playstore

  • Yes, Whatsapp will work though not straight forward.

  • Can anyone tell me whether WhatsApp works on passport or not....and what would be the situation in 2017.

  • I have BB10 phone and it's using android runtime for applications which needs it (android apps) Not all android apps are supported however, and not every android apps run smoothly as on the native android. Besides of this fact I found every application I really need and I'm more than satisfied with my Blackberry Z10 - which uses the same OS as the Passport (BB10 is based on QNX microkernel).

  • Hi Guyz.! i wanna buy bb passport soon, but i need idvise for any one who use this phone. My quetion is that is it true that bb passport use OS for andriod?

  • Ineed to buy bb passport soon. But i need advise is it true that bb passport use OS for android?

  • so im thinking about switching from the Iphone 7 to the passport is it a smart move? kind of getting bored and annoyed with the iphone craze

  • hi .is ther a problem if i instal csr racing for bb passport ? i mean ..is that make a problem for cpu or somthing els?

  • Install watsapp version android from play store.sideload waa app using chome blackberry extension.watsapp will work after december 2016

  • This is an amazing device. The physical keyboard which doubles as a trackpad is great, it's faster than any android phone when zipping around the interface, it's solid, and it can run many android apps

  • Some professors are trying to establish what the next invention will be after smartphones, Brain-implants with which to communicate are being investigated.. Geoff Adams (UK)

  • I do not recommend it to anyone. It looks nice but it is so disappointing. There are not many application for this phone and it is inferior to it's competitors.

  • I want bb passport silver edition

  • BB Passport is a business machine for both adult and teens but not for kids. Very fast, apps are great, giving androids a run for their money. The design very ideal for wide working on-field operations and on-campus work as well as ultimate entertainment experience boasting fine audio output. Very sensitive and rugged.

  • BB Passport is a business machine for both adult and teens but not for kids. Very fast, apps are great, giving androids a run for their money. The design very ideal for wide working on-field operations and on-campus work as well as ultimate entertainment experience boasting fine audio output. Very sensitive and rugged.

  • Haha I have both. Depends what u want to do and how much money u want to spend. I can do pretty much everything what I was doing on my s7. It is a joy to use, truly is!! Would recommend.

  • Bullshit! Connectivity is as fast maybe even better than my s7edge. Totally not true.

  • Where are you getting that from? I just bought 2yr old passport and it is still great no lag no problems works like a breeze. Do a hard reset let all the accounts to index properly. Reboot phone few times and it will be great.

  • Really! What fashion are they ahead of?

  • Sure apks can be installed on the BlackBerry Passport

  • Camera looks like BlackBerry z30 its awful especially selfie camera.. but its a fast phone

  • Hi do apk files work? I'm planning to get a passport soon. I need apps such as Amazon, uber, Instagram,snapchat, torrent. So will aptoid work and can I download apk files?

  • Please just a single sim is ok

  • I agree with your comments.my worry is what will happen if this 'business-friendly' device has to stop? When I left university I stopped looking at pictures all the time. Even Android does not compare with efficiency. Geoff Adams (UK). Ps:I believe university people are ahead of fashion, not BEHIND it.

  • Bought my passport two days ago. Have been a blackberry user for the past 10 years. I am loving this mobile more than its predecessors as its a perfect tool to enhance my business in many ways. in short, delivery of quality is what it does. Serious gamers and social networkers may not appreciate it but if you are into serious business and rely on classy efficient assistance, top notch security and worry of your personal information to be safe ,this one is the boss. Period. Long live blackberry hardware and blackberry OS.

  • I have just received mine and let me tell you I love it I side loaded Aptoid AP store and now I can get almost any app I need the screen is big and the phone looks and feels great, typing is a breeze with the keyboard loud and clear speaker, very bright display even with sunlight directly to it.

  • bb, should release a bb passport that is android & also, has a dual SIM.

  • I just bought a brand new one on 10/6/16 but its been so many years since I had a BB and after having Android phones for so long now the BB just didn't cut if for me ...so I went back to my Android phone ....if this model had android I would love it because I really like the design. I know BB put Android on their newer Priv but I only like this style on the Passport ...

  • Yes I've used it on my blackberry no problem mainly, the only issue is the aspect ratio since its an android app being emulated.

  • Can I use Viber sms and calls? and google Maps navigation?

  • What are your experiences with the passport is it worth it? Do the android apps work? What about snapchat? Would you recommend this for a teen? Thanks in advance!

  • Use jio join app along with Jio 4g data then you will be able to make volte calls

  • search cobalt232 .you can use all apps from the google playstore on the blackberry passport

  • Snapchat and all apps will work search cobalt232 .You will be able to install google playstore and run all the apps while using the amazing Blackberry passport

  • Does snapchat work

  • Should I buy the passport it's going for 250 dollars or smt like that which phone would you reccommend me too

  • Does Viber work on passport?calls too?

  • Thanks I am thinking to get Q20. Passport is just to big to cary on my work. Possibility to brake it is 70%. There for I am lining to Q20. Maybe Passport will be my home phone. But they are so expensive in my country (SLOVENIA). Really thanks for your comment I will keep it in mind. Bye

  • You can download app jio jion ..that will be make it volte ..

  • Had Classic and Passport. Passport is a dream machine for getting things done like reading contracts, managing multiple email accounts, twitter, etc.

  • its not password bro....its passport

  • ha ha ha ha lol bro i think you got a duplicate one I had been using the phone since three months and its awesome, the best thing is that you can install all android apps on the phone I did even install GTA on my handset

  • Hello Folks, Just recently got my blackberry Passport. It's my first blackberry and I love it unless I got to know it doesn't support VoLTE? I'm using 4G JIO (reliance) sim and I'm able to use Data services but NO voice Calls. Can anybody PLEASE tell me if there is some Voice app which will help me or it's the hardware issue and won't ever support VoLTE...!!! Reply will be appreciated :) Thanks!!!

  • I need a BlackBerry in I OS

  • I need blackberry password in Android OS.......is not only me many of people around me like the same..,so u have to bring that edition..... thank you.....

  • please I need unlock my blackberry passport SQW100-1 ??

  • Dude this isnt a selfie phone

  • This is a phone for those who enjoy using a physical keyboard & like to standout in the crowd with a unique looking handset. Phone is built sturdy,has great battery life,clear audio & immediately catches eye with it's unique design. But the real let down is BB10 OS, which is just not as functional as android.Even the camera performance is not worth mentioning but it does the job. An android based Passport with a better camera will be a great combination.

  • Wake up and smell the coffee, the game is over and the Blackberry OS is Dead as of 2017. You're living in denial, the phone do have a rebooting problem. My unit keep rebooting five times in the first day that I got it. The next problem is that the phone couldn't read my sim card, the phone couldn't connect to my Bluetooth, NFC was a also a problem for the phone. Blackberry rush the phone to the market.

  • I only hope BlackBerry continues as a serious business device for those who want it. I've hunted the maarketplace and there's no manufacturer which comes close to it. If smartphones all becoming lookalike pretty shiny toys is the future, you can forget it as far as I'm concerned.... Geoff Adams (UK).

  • Probably the best phone i had ( except for the camera) , been using it for 1.5 yrs now ....however with their apps ecosystem crumbling ( even Amazon apps now stopped ) its game over . I wish Blackberry could come up with allowing existing BB10 users to upgrade to Android ! too bad ...will be the last time Blackberry gets my money again ! adios BB

  • Purchase Blackberry Passport unlocked 4 mos. ago & it has been a disaster ... phone cannot hold bluetooth connection to Plantronics headset, it has trouble staying connected to my network, I cannot use it on the 26th floor of a bldg. in downtown Vancouver (yes, by the window), the contacts do not update of stay synced ... let me count the ways I hate this piece of junk ... I have had cell phones since the Motorola 'brick' and this is the worst one I have ever owned ... getting rid of it today and buying a Samsung ... strongly advise: Do Not Purchase!

  • No it's not. It's a superior phone. Other's just don't get it because it's not samsung or apple.

  • I'm not sure why there are complaints about the passport rebooting. I don't think I can recall the phone ever rebooting. Maybe once, perhaps. I've had the silver edition since Jan/Feb of this year(2016). Brilliant phone, especially when you consider how easy it is to sideload the google play store on your phone and have complete access to all apps. It's unfortunate that Whatsapp will no longer support blackberry OS as of Dec 31st of this year. I'm a little ticked off about that because I spent so much money to buy this phone. Hopefully there will be a resolution. I know there's an online petition to keep whatsapp services on BB OS. Anyway, apart from the size(it's a big, wide, heavy phone), I really don't have many complaints. It's lightning fast, downloads everything quickly, loads everything quickly, browser is great, watching videos or movies are a breeze. The netflix app from the google play store works seamlessly. Audio is phenomenal, these speakers boom. Of course call quality/reception is excellent. Physical keyboard does take some time to get used to, even if you've used one before. It's wider, and only three rows. I loved the touch keyboard on my Z10. I'd say that I actually type considerably faster on my Z10 touch keyboard than my passport. The physical keyboard is very intuitive though, and there are many nifty tricks you can learn to expedite your typing process. The fact that the physical keyboard has the ability to scroll up and down is a great feature as well. Super phone, extremely fast and powerful. Good cameras as well, rear and front. It's just a little too wide and heavy, but I'm somewhat accustomed to it now.

  • Quit talkin' crap. It's a great phone.

  • Yes, the Passport does have FM radio support with RDS. I think some sites didn't list it because it's not trivial to get the FM radio working (you need to go into the Music app, tap on the top-left corner to bring up the side bar, and then select Radio. On other phones FM radio is invoked from a separate app). But it's there.

  • I agree with you bro.. I have feel same as you.. I too don't want to go back for Android

  • Please confirm that the Blacberry Passport has FM radio (or not). I've read contradictory info on this. Thank you very much.

  • Unfortunately BB OS will be killed as of the end of 2017. Don't get me wrong, the Blackberry Passport Silver edition is a very well built Smartphone. But it do rebooted on me everyday.

  • Absolutely no rebooting in two years of use. Very good battery, very good OS, very good for all kinds of communication. As a matter of fact I can't decide whether to upgrade to BlackBerry Android or to stay with BlackBerry 10 OS.

  • I've had the passport for almost 2 years now and I've never had any hanging or rebooting problems. With regards to facebook and whatsapp, facebook is already discontinued on blackberry, you can still use the Web edition though and whatsapp will be discontinued December 31st

  • Don't buy the Blackberry Passport it have a rebooting problem. Facebook and Whatsapp, wouldn't work.

  • Your network, u dont have to use bis

  • hello i am looking to buy the bbpassport silver edition but many aditional problem is been heard fb n whatsapp not work in d device is it true..? and from where i should buy the device as its not availble in stores in india

  • I had this phone and it do have a rebooting problem. Please stay away from this phone. I highly recommend the Samsung Galaxy s7 Edge or the Samsung Galaxy Note 7. These phones are worth the money. Don't waste your money on any Blackberry phones, as Blackberry said they are existing the consumer version of smartphone business.

  • I want to buy bb passport. confusion which I have is about Internet connection??

  • Which Internet doesBlackberry passport use? Our network or blackberry network?

  • sexy phone best for mailing i use apple 6 as a i pod and picters insta / and this phone is my bussines help line definetly go try to purchase red or silver eddition.

  • Hi guys, i wanted to buy bb passport, but i heard somethig about hanging in this fone, so right now i'm realy confused, could u pls help me. does this great fone realy hang?????????????? or something like "constant rebooting" !!!!!!! pls answer tnx

  • Yes I'm sure 100%.

  • Are you sure sir?

  • Don't worry face 10 is working fine in blackberry passport ( Nemory) and they are still working for whatsapp too

  • Yes it true that you wouldn't be able to use Facebook and WhatsApp. At the end of 2017 BB 10 will be discontinued. Therefore you will be forced to use an Android Blackberry Smartphone. After 2019 BlackBerry with be out of hardware Business completely.

  • S7 edge or passport?help

  • dear Bob you can download all BlackBerry apps in any android phone. like bb messenger paswordkeeper or bb hub please buy lg g4 best phone in the market

  • I am about to use bb pasport. But i just notifed that whatsapp will not be acsess with bb passport by january 2017. Is it true?

  • ??? the passport is a passport because of the keyboard. if you dont' need that, look for a Z30.

  • who cares about facebook, seriously?

  • I'm using the passport silver ed..the phone is such a looker..yes, you can use the led as torch..enjoying it so far..

  • Crap!!!! Before i was torn between Classic and Q10 now I am looking towards Passport. So users of Classic and Passport please help me with yours findings. Witchone to pick? And is there a possibility to use a led as a torch in either of them?

  • The BlackBerry Passport Silver price have been increased by $1 on Amazon.com when they should have reduced the Price if the want People to buy this Smartphone. It's a very well built Smartphone but, the constant rebooting will keep People away from buying it.

  • Then you will have to pay a premium for the use of all that from Next Month. BlackBerry have long said that it is not a consumer company anymore. The Will announce the news to the media next month.

  • I bought the BlackBerry passport silver edition about 8 months back while I was hesitant to discontinue the use of BlackBerry Z10 which I had for over two years. My friends and colleagues are amazed by the amount of content I can type quickly on this phone. I can prepare presentations and work on spreadsheets on the fly. There is no phone that can compete from a functional perspective. Lack off popular apps is a drawback. I hope BlackBerry don't kill this operating platform. I have no interest in their Android phones. If BlackBerry wants to be a software company, I hope they can support Apps and music on BlackBerry world.

  • ??? Haha next month nope!!

  • It's still working just restored ya phone

  • I have utilized a BlackBerry Passport for over six months now. It's awesome. Much better than I expected: very practical, much faster than any other smartphone I saw around (especially Windows Phones, no comparison), pretty complete in its default features and with several chances of customization. Really excellent for anyone who needs an "everyday working phone".

  • Facebook have already stop working on the BB 10 OS.

  • The problem with this phone is the constant rebooting. For a $449-$549 phone this shouldn't be happening to anyone, but thousands of users around the world we face this problem with the BlackBerry Passport. I will return mind to Amazon tomorrow for a refund. IPhone 7 it is. I am done with Microsoft, Nokia, BlackBerry and Samsung.

  • BB10 will be discontinued next Month. Except for the DOD because of their contract with BlackBerry, along with the other security Companies.

  • Bravo! As I see it, this is the best description of the Passport i've read,, even better than the company's advertisements. How about a Passport without a physical screen as an option? and/or an Android option. But keep the form-factor exactly the same. Geoff Adams (uk).

  • Love this machine

  • Yes you can using Google Play store,if you know how to download sideload?

  • Some of the best applications will stop supporting the BlackBerry OS, like What's up will not work with BB OS starting from 1 Jan 2017

  • I'd love a replacement Passport with new specifications. Don't care much for many apps. Improve the cameras but I'd stay with OS10. I've said this before elsewhere. My BlackBerry Passport is like my HP41C calculator. Unique. Efficient. Practical.

  • I do not know if it's helpful, but I have one Passport Silver and an Iphone 6 (also used wife's Lumia). I am constantly going back to my Passport since BB10 OS is simply the best for me (although I am not a gamer or similar). Combo of BB10 with wide screen is simply amazing and once U get used to it, narrower phones seem inadequate. Previously I had q10 and it took me couple of days to get used to the width, but now q10 seem tiny to me. All in all my only complaint is that some (not critical) android apps do not work properly, but I can live with that. P.S. It also draws more attention than any other phone; people think it's a Porsche design

  • I am die hard fan of bb os 10 & using bb z10 from long time but now as my z10 motherboard is dead i am thinking to buy bb passport so wanna know its users review that is it still wise to buy it? As of now even july passed but no news regarding release of bb os 10.3.3. Whats app & fb already have declared that at the end of year they will not continue there support to bb mobiles. A huge app gap. even wanna know camera quality of passport & doed patched apps of google works fine on bb passport?

  • This is bad selfi cam............

  • i want to purchase black berry passport if is interested please let me know.

  • since i used blackberry passport ... i love it!!!!! but the problem is the apps... if you compare the an ios

  • Any blackberry passport made with virtual keyboard? please help me then I will buy the passport silver edition.

  • Hi guys, WhatsApp runs perfectly fine on BlackBerry 10. It's been loaded up and running it for weeks now and it's bulletproof so go ahead and download it again through BlackBerry world and you should be fine all the best

  • Good phones but only battery drains too quick. Any suggestion

  • Dear bob, my suggestion is better to go with android, as I'm seeing a change towards more difficulties for bb10 if BlackBerry left it like this (if they do something to make it is 100% compatible with android, things may improve like licencing google play services etc) At present who installed google play services with stable & proven "cobalt method", are able to enjoy both worlds of bb10 and android. But recently more problems are coming in the form of uber, ola, taxi for sure are unable to integrate to map even after patching. But uber works without patching. Whatsup apk does not work without patch and if we patch, whatsup server does not allow it to work. Why just an end user we should have this much advanced knowledge to make bb10 phone to work for our need esp urgent conditions, these patched apps may crash e.g you are in middle of journey patched google Map crashes etc. You should be software maintenance expert to run esp that apps that require google play services. If want similar form factor, you can opt for LG Vu3 but without physical key board. Unfortunate LG brought it much ahead of society mind set acceptable time. If they reboot Vu series I anticipate to successful. For any further details may please read my earlier posts.

  • can u use skype in pak in passport

  • if you're not a gamer fan, yeah i recomend it. battery life, utillity, head turner, great camera and overall a really good phone

  • Will Blackberry (RIM) do something to continue using Whats app? I bought mine last year, still working perfect.. I was shocked to hear this.

  • wow superb phone

  • 100%

  • Some android apps are running great, some are running decent and some are not running at all on Passport due its screen resolution, display ratio and android runtime version.

  • Yes you can

  • Blackberry passport is unique, its the best of the best smart phone that ever built, what a shame to stop its OS because I have tried android , windows , and iphones they are not comparable at all to blackberry specially the passport.

  • This BlackBerry Passport is running BlackBerry 10 OS which Android apps can be installed directly, my question is, does the application running well? Since I've heard that by the end of this year WhatsApp will no longer support BlackBerry 10 OS users, therefore I might consider that maybe we can just install WhatsApp .apk instead of using WhatsApp for BlackBerry 10 OS. I have a plan of purchasing this handheld to replace my Z10. However with the issues of many applications started not to support BlackBerry 10 OS concerns me a lot. BlackBerry Priv is another choice, but since it is running Android OS, I'm worried that I might no longer able to use some handy apps which I'm using now on my Z10 (Password Keeper, Notes). I need suggestions. Please, enlightened me. Thank you.

  • Can I install WhatsApp app on blackberry passports device

  • It is available in India. Good idea or not, depends on personal usage

  • It does not support a lot of social apps(Viber, whatsapp, snapchat, etc). If you are not keen on those, it is definitely worth. I own one and it's the love of my life.

  • Yes

  • Skype supported. Whatsapp support was stopped. Idk about Viber.

  • I dont know... somehow it just gets the job done, compared to other phone/OS combos

  • Can i use watsapp, viber, skype on this device??? i havn't used any BB device so i dunno much about it.

  • hike works on blackberry??

  • Blackberry phones are equisite, nothing compares. My best unit is Q10 and my newest collection is passport

  • ios and android are children against blackberry...... i really loved it. nothing can replace it. pls. pls. pls. dont stop making bb phones,,,,,,

  • I am getting me one, cant wait.

  • Is it still worth buying?

  • Can I buy passport in india? Will it be a good idea with recent developments?

  • They do have play store services on blackberry via the link below

  • plz plz plz...bring android in passport...

  • I wanna try new things, Im not an ios fan and currently I have s6 edge for my daily drive for the last year. Im not an enterprise man but I do like to try new technology stuff. Would anyone recommend me of changing my s6 to the passport? Why?

  • I wanna try new things, Im not an ios fan and currently I have s6 edge for my daily drive for the last year. Im not an enterprise man but I do like to try new technology stuff. Would anyone recommend me of changing my s6 to the passport? Why?

  • yes ofcourse

  • Its a wonderful device for the serious business user. The hub, multiple apps on the home page, sound , camera all very good. Why cant BB get Google Pay Services to work on this device? that would remove most of the app issues. Also it gets heated on occasions.

  • hi bb.. pls bring in android os for passport

  • An expert IT consultant I know agrees with yout outlook 100%. The fast-track praising every ne release neglects what is tried-and-tested and, in many cases, near state-of-the art. Another thing never mentioned is that BlackBerries have an Email UI never equalled. But BlackBerry can't get justified credibility when email has been superceeded as a communication medium at 'street level'be glamorous social media eg Facebook, and so on. To do so would be like trying to sell horse-drawn carriages in a world of racing cars. Mere fashion seems grossly overrated where quality is concerned. My PassPort is still irreplaceable to me after TWO YEARS use, Geoff Adams (UK) --

  • Can i download IMO and MICO ?

  • Can i install game in this phone like clash of clans

  • As per the specifications the phone support up to 128GB micro sd card, but here says up to 256GB micro sd... which is correct?

  • BB10 will remain another update 10.3.3 on the way.

  • using bb classic since its launch now considering buying bb passport silver edition. is it advisable to buy now considering bb going to discontinue OS 10

  • Any body can tell me when BB OS 10.3.3 is coming because mid June is passed

  • Also you may want to consider buying the silver edition since it has some improvements in ergonomics and aesthetics. About being obsolet also depends on your point of view and your needs, the device has already a year + in the market but flyes browsing the web on 4G/wifi has lots of RAM memory, decent camera and excellent OS fluid, efficient and intuitive but underappreciated for some reason so it´s declining but I´d say for the next 3 years you´ll be covered , did I mention excellent speakers yeah! big plus.

  • Well the device is totally worthy depending on the kind of user you are...if you are the kind of person that uses the phone for youtube videos and games there are better devices for it. But if you´re a business person that needs an organizing tool, browse the internet and read articles very often, twitter user or even instagram and you don´t want to go around every day with a battery charger in your pocket... this is the device! The lack of app is not such a big deal unless you´re a teenager that wants to try every new app in the market...

  • Phenomenal device, an opinion reinforced over time. I bought the original passport in 2014 and loved it immediately, however the lack of apps persuaded me to try Android (a Huawei Mate 7). I loved the Android, the fact that I could use various apps without issues, particularly those that need Google play services. However for business activity, productivity on Android continued to suffer and i missed the BB10 hub immensely. Six months ago I switched back upgrading to the slick BB PPSE and this time I will persevere as I've learnt the most valuable lesson. Nothing beats a BB as a workhorse - iOS and Android are children's toys in comparison.

  • Im using BBpassport silver edition for 6months. Just 2weeks ago I cannot access at the FB and notifying me that the browser crashed in the FB applications. There are two options to restore the page or to have a new blank page to open the FB. But the problem still the same. I even wondering why keyboard has no light. Need your help.

  • Does it make sense to buy this phone? I really like it but confused because of app scarcity and fear of being obsolete soon. Pls advice, I don't change phones frequently, so will keep for at least 3 years if purchased.

  • Does it make sense to buy this phone? I really like it but confused because of app scarcity and fear of being obsolete soon. Pls advice, I don't change phones frequently, so will keep for at least 3 years if purchased.

  • How true is this, HHH?

  • BlackBerry Passport Video Calling: The following Video calling apps work on BlackBerry Passport with software version BlackBerry 10.3.2.2639 1) WeChat BlackBerry native app (can be downloaded from BlackBerry world) can be used to call WeChat on android phone or... 2) Zoom cloud meetings native app can be used to call Zoom cloud meetings android app on android phone or... 3) Free Video Calls and chat by Mail.Ru group (can be downloaded from google play store if your phone is already installed with patched "Cobalt" Google play services & patched play store, if not search in Internet for cobalt method or download this app to pc & transfer to phone and install) android app can be used to call same app on other phone(surprisingly it does not need any patching) 4) Oovoo Android App can be used call same app on the other phone (it says that it needs google play services but it worked without patching) 5) Skype android app (works only after patching with Google services patch) can be used call Skype on other phone Android apps that do not work on BlackBerry 10 even after google play service patching 1) IMO does not work as on date even after patching 2) Google Hangout does not as on date even after patching 3) Viber does not as on date even after patching and the list goes on For any other info , please read my earlier postings

  • Hi, some android apk's are causing the battery drain so fast.. I faced this more than 5 times and now I am not using any android program also because of they don't work properly on BB10.. Also you can check the apps that are "running in background" and disable them to run in bckgrnd..

  • Very good Abhay, Look forward for your work. I loved this fone OSI can't switch to any android fone. But BB does not support many taxi app and google map does not work properly. I dont know why BB is not taking it seriously.

  • Just bought a silver edition because battery life is supposed to be very good.. well mine is only getting about 10 hours per charge, where is this 2 day battery life? Any ideas why it's dying quicker then most people say it does?

  • No point in buying blackberry nowonwards, as Whats App will no longer be supported on BB Os from December 2016 . What a waste !

  • Can make a video call on viber

  • Just install Call Recorder app from AppWorld, it not only records calls but also has an in built recorder to record voice and audio clips in various formats. Other than that you can install Parrot Recorder which of course doesn't record calls but is quite good too.

  • No but there are apps in BlackBerry World that do voice recordings

  • Its not a java OS.It runs on BlackBerry10 OS which includes an Android run time.Which means the OS runs Android apps.

  • So sad 32gb memory and 3gb ram 13mp cam with java OS if it was an android it could be a better phone. Its better to have Brackberry priv or Ascend P8 than a tablet sized java phone!!!

  • The rewriting of "Open Camera" as BlackBerry 10 native app is almost complete, although there are some overheating issues while recording in 4K via the app. Right now I'm working on the overheating issue, I'm gonna name it BerryCam. About the unified hub based browser, well I still need to sort out some battery consumption issues on it, and due to some odd reason Instagram constantly keeps on logging out. Gotta work upon it some more.

  • good one mobile

  • Would be great if you could develop and release them on BlackBerry World :)

  • Dear sir you app would be perfect and can replace facebook, twitter, and other social apps with single app, and a big plus, native and integrated to hub. Blackberry hub experience is still an unmatched benefit of bb10. It is good to know that blackberry elites out there are doing their best to provide alternative apps for bb10 users. It has been harsh time with news about facebook and whatsapp. But as I look at blackberry world, there are lot of newly released native apps that suite my needs well, and I bought them (to name a few, these are not very new: ReadItNow, MyAccountant, Browsie Browser, Snap2Share, Talk2Watch, Hub2Watch, Clipman, Spambox, Inst10, and these are new: Quill, Just10, Face10, some ported bangking apps). This is one of reasons why moving to other platform would be a tough time, in case I move to Priv or install android os on my passport in the future. What's the name of your browser? Some of my friends that use other platforms complained about their whatsapp. They said whatsapp messages wont be accepted unless they open the whatsapp app. This happen after last update. I think this is kind of unprofessional. This is not suitable for fast response messaging. That's why some people still prefer using old text messaging (sms) because it is very reliable and fast. For voice recording question, yes passport has this. I use Voice Note app from blackberry world for fast note taking.

  • I still use Z30. it's an edge device for all your needs at the time. newer devices with faster chipsets are only a hoax. Because you don't need more to do more. Maybe better quality camera should be what you wish. other than this my opinion is this way.

  • Android based Skype app is working stable. it should be working more efficient on Passport because of faster chipset.

  • of course it has. Are you kidding?

  • You should buy I phone 5s

  • Hi,can someone please tell me if Passport has a voice recorder ?

  • I love it so much, but the camera quality is not up to what I expect. Thanks

  • this is not good. it is not supported skype app

  • Good day everyone. I'm a freelance developer and right now I'm developing a new hub based browser for BlackBerry 10 devices which has built in integration for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram (More social sites to follow). All messages and notifications would be delivered to hub via this browser and one doesn't need any secondary app to do so after installing this browser. Facebook messaging is working too, just needs few improvements in loading speed. It has built in options to block ads, pop ups and tracking scripts and opens links directly in hub. So hang in there all BlackBerry lovers we don't need any FB app. Other hand that I'm also in the process of porting Open camera app to BlackBerry, right now it still has bugs but I'm trying to improve it. So far the progress is good and I've managed to implement forced 4K recording on my Passport through it.

  • Blackberry se is a masterpiece.

  • Why would you even use FB on a BB Passport? This is a dedicated business phone, if you what to complain about something then ask why there is no dedicated Skype for business app.

  • My BlackBerry is still the best as a communication tool.I'd like a change to something exciting, but I always return to my trusty BlackBerries. If you use a phone first for excitement and fun, then choose another brand. I use my tablet for fun. Geoff Adams (UK).

  • Love the Blackberry brand Dany but he is right. FB and WA will be gone by the end of the year. The iPhone 5s is still a very strong phone. Whats App and FB work properly on iOS.

  • Hiii I want to buy a phone but im confused which 1 should i buy, i likes 2 phones bb passport and iphone5s but which 1 is best, please suggest me. Thank you bb users for your opinion

  • I want to purchase Blcakberry Passport. Can you tell me best price ?

  • Actually blackberry has developed a WhatsApp app it self. And you can easily use the Android app if you want. So don't hesitate it and buy the BlackBerry Passport

  • take iphone 5s. because facebook and whatsapp wont be avalaible for bb10 last 2016. you can have them but it will be hard for you if your not an old bb user, ( you must download apk files etc)

  • Hii Im going to buy a phone but im confused in two phones, Bb passport and iphone5s, which 1 should i buy, i just use facebook,whatsapp and imo please tell Thank you 😊

  • Go for SE.

  • make ,4.5 display without keypad .hardware silver edition size like z10 and putt andriod ..it will boom in the world market ....

  • Blackberry passport silver edition is a little bit more expensive, but i prefer it to original because it has filleted corner at the bottom edge. Original passport has sharp corner it can dig to your palm when you are using it and can be uncomfortable. SE also has perfected manufacturing processes so I guess it will have better built quality, especially the keyboard. Note that in the inside, both are the same. Original passport already feel premium thanks to its steel frame, it will chill your fingers when you first pick it up, but then it will heat up if you use it long enough of course. I think SE will be very nice. Note that the original passport accessories will not fit your SE so choose suitable accessories. Don't forget to learn to install android apps and good luck with your passport.

  • Heyy hiii Which phone should i buy bbpassport silver edition or bb passport simple 1, please tell fast im going to buy this phone, your opinion is priceless for me thank you

  • Heyyy hiii Which phone is best bbpassport silver edition or simple bb passport plz tell fast im going to buy your opinion us priceless for me thank u

  • Hi, am currently using Note4 but now I have to buy one more device so I thought I should go for passport silver, I didn't got some friends here wrote about whatsapp is not available in passport?please gime a suggestion..

  • You can sideload Snap store via Sachesi then download any Android app through it. Snap store is essentially a front end for Google Play Store designed for BB10 OS devices.

  • Its a budget phone that anyone can buy. i prefer hardcore gaming on this phone. 3GB RAM oh man!! i can play tetris HD on full graphics!! well done BB

  • For WhatsApp android the notification will come out differently in the hub. The title will be WhatsApp and the name of the person. I didn't try for Facebook as I'm using browser edition

  • Android apps will send their notifications to the hub and will be showed as notification (in hub it's showed with bell symbol). Based on my experience with LINE its notification works just fine, I can also use its phone call service. I think blackberry keep upgrading bb10 capability in running Android apps because they run very well compared to the first Android capable 10.2 os (current version is 10.3.2). One of the advantage of running native apps, like some third party apps, is that they will have their own symbol in the hub, so in the hub you will have lot of symbols (I have more than 10 because every email account got its own tab) that can help you distinguish which is which. I think it is nice so I prefer pay some for third party apps than install the android file. They are not free because they are not sponsored by respective companies. Some companies even don't allow third party apps to access their server, this happened with snapchat. So if you want to install some third party apps, don't forget to save some bucks. However android apps don't work as smooth as in their native environment, you will experience annoying lags in low spec bb10 like z3, but in passport they are much smoother thanks to its power. I feel their smoothness when I use android phone, but to avoid abusive ads, to get smoothness and stability, to avoid unnecessary restart, easy text editing, so I chose passport. I haven't tried priv but with its very high resolution display, it will drain its battery very fast so no thank you.

  • Bbpassport or iphone5s Plz tell which one is best

  • hello i just have one question: If i get whatsapp or facebook from snap, google play. Will this appear in the HUB?? thank you please an answer for me.

  • Don't worry about the broken English. I have taught English, and it is often more important to communicate than to use language 100% correctly. Geoff Adams (uk Englishman).

  • Thnk u so much, i also have an iphone but when idon't update any aap its start lagg and evn don't work some time.

  • Hi Annie, this phone is designed for the professional user, who uses email, excel and other business functions on a regular basis. But if you are like me, an averege to medium user, it should work just fine also It has the power and hardware to do much more than you actually really need in real life, so if you want it my advice is to buy it. I bought is over a year ago and am very satisfied with it, i love it;s uniquefeatures like touch keypad and square display, but the most i like the speed i type vs my Iphone friend :) Hope this was useful!

  • Dear sir, you can try to install your android banking apps by download the .apk file, then u can install it directly to bb10, or you can also install Google playstore in ur bb10, u can find how to videos from youtube, then install the android banking apps from there. Or other android store like MoboMarket, 1Mobile, and some others. Unfortunately most apps in built in Amazon appstore are games, not so many utility apps. I personally used the first method, the banking apps work just fine, it is able to transfer, purchase or anything. I also use this way to get LINE messenger. This can also be used if, say whatsapp is no longer supported, I can install the android apk, for this case I think blackberry will make its own whatsapp client, like twitter and facebook, you see in bb world they are created by blackberry itself. Or if you dont want to install android apps, how about internet banking from the web browser? it serves the same purposes. Some android apps require google play service, which can only be obtained in bb10 by the second method, install Google playstore in bb10. But banking apps, for security reasons I guess, dont use google play service and only connect when needed. For business apps, you can find serious accountant, CRM, project manager, invoice, or some other native business apps in bb10. I have been using passport for almost a year now, and I like it, hoping for passport 2 may be, its launched almost 2 years ago.

  • I had purchased this fone 10 days before but I m not able to even transfer my contacts to this fone and majorly the big issue is vibrator is not working I had checked all settings can some one pls really help I had missed today more than 30 important call

  • BB Passport is an nice phone. I am using it since last several months. You may also run Several Android applications easily.

  • Hiii passport users sorry I have a silly question, which phone is costly iphone5s or bbpassport because here is no bbshops available here is only iphone so i have to order bb, so i just want to know bbpassport is costly or iphone5s And sorry for my broken english and thnk you for your opinion

  • Im not a heavy user, i just use some apps like whats aap,facebook and imo for video calls its all i use. Is this a good phone for me and thank yoo so much for your opinion.

  • Hi Emmie, I'm using a BBC Passport, best phone I've ever used. I went through all the top end phones and I still prefer my passport!

  • No, it's not good for games because the screen is a square 1:1 ratio. Your games will look like it's being played on an iphone 5. It'll be really small. This phone is good for reading stuff and social media. It's also a "geeks" phone or a "blackberry fan's" phone. It takes a bit of tinkering to get popular apps to work or you may even have to pay a few bucks for basic apps. ie: Face10 for Facebook and Insta10 for Instagram. If you just need a phone to pick up and use easily, this is not for you. But the keyboard with built in touch pad, shortcut keys, and wide screen is fantastic if you can get it to do what you need it to do.

  • Annie what's your usage scenario. Are you more of a web browsing/communicating person or someone who will have need for loads of apps. If the former try and get a z10 on the second hand market. Buy a spare battery with money saved.

  • Emmie - for gaming you have other options. For someone who uses sms, office app or web browser mostly then it's a good phone.

  • Which one bbleap or bbpassport

  • Hiii bbpassport users im going to buy this phone, i just want to know is this a good phone im not a heavy user, i play games like asphalt8 nd mortal combat x. Please tell fast, your opinion is priceless for me

  • Most probably after WhatsApp discontinues its service, the guy running Nemory Studios would release a client for WhatsApp too and would name it Whats10. Seriously Blackberry should hire this guy and make all his apps free.

  • You can download apk of apps or Try amazonAppstore

  • I just bought BB Passport Silver edition and coming here to find out that Whatsapp wouldn't be available again after 2016??? I am also disappointed that I can get my banking app (LLyods) on this phone (I thought it was a phone for business) I have definitely made the wrong choice???? Please help me

  • nice phone

  • There has the other way to get Facebook. U can use Brower to add Facebook into passport. It is work fine for me now.

  • Now the Face10 need to pay $2.99 plus tax Canada dollars.

  • Now Blackberry 10 can download a app call Face10 for facebook. lt is close to Facebook. WhatsApp has not change. l think it will close end the year. Maybe that time has the other way to soft it. Passport is very good phone. But it is too big and cannot hold with one hand.

  • hello everyone. Should i get Blackberry Passport now? or should i wait for new updates of the phone? Despite all the issues like FB & Whatsapp dropping support to blackberry os. Thank You!

  • The phone is awesome. Battery life is amazing. Video is fluid and square. What are you interested in doing with it?

  • Please advise which one should I go for between iPhone 6+ and Samsung s6 duos.. Thanks

  • Truth be told Windows 10 phones feel like a oddball mix of Windows Phone 8.1 and Android features, they even have in built file manager and the interface of the file manager looks bit too much like an Android file manager. Then they have this new dropdown menu which looks as if someone crossbred Windows with Blackberry 10 and Android. And if that's not enough they have copied notification system from Blackberry 10 too, in Blackberry 10 one can reply to messages without going to hub by clicking on the reply button when a notification appears on the screen, well Microsoft have straight on copied and implemented the same idea on its notification system too. PC Sync system of Groove Music and Films and TV is a straight copy of iTunes sync and if you want iBooks equivalent then just install BookViser (Yeah it has PC app too which works in exactly same way as Mac app iBooks). With Windows 10 now there are plethora of new apps including even open source apps like ScummVM. Their new browser Microsoft Edge has an interface oddly similar to Google Chrome, although it is faster than Chrome. With Windows 10 phones I think Microsoft is back in doing what it does the best, i.e, copying randomly from everyone and renaming them all as their own. Even Android feels more original in design than Windows 10 phones.

  • Hi! I want to buy a BB Passport silver edition second hand. What should I test on it before buying it ? Thanks!

  • Answer to: 4EverBlackberry Well, I doubt you will get answer to you question from everybody on this forum. I can give you my opinion, but decision is always yours, and yours only. If you like all the pros BB Passport offers (wide 1:1 screen, excellent battery life, great UI, mechanical QWERTY keyboard, etc.), and you can live with it's shortcomings (partial Android support, integrated battery, 'strange' design, probable discontinuation of BB10), then go for it and don't look back, because you will get an excellent device.

  • Thanks

  • I've used most cellphone and I owned Blackberry Bold 9900. for me the Love of blackbery stoped when BIS was discontinued but there are still few blackberry devices I will go for without BIS like Z10 simple easy potable light in weight and full touch. In my opinion size really matters before I buy a device must be potable easy to carry and light in weight In passport I don't see one of these Qualities and as for. how ever the name given and the slogan used for the device to me it as if the cellphone was built for some business man and if I was a businessman I would consider to own one

  • Yes you can download Google play store. Just follow this link

  • Be honesty, Blackberry look like sinking ship. l owned Apple, Blackberry, Window phone and Android. Apple and Blackberry, their style look close. l suggest change to Android. It has many good phones for u. Window phone is not popular. Maybe Window 10 phone will success.

  • No, it is only Amazon appstore. And remind u passport screen is square. Some games is not work well on it. Second, Playstore is not equal Amazon appstore. Some app is not include in Amazon appstore.

  • I want to switch on blackberry..wanted to know is there any difference between blackberry passport import from dubai or the other one. please reply

  • Can we download playstore on bb passport

  • I switched from 5s to passport, and im glad I have a passport now

  • I want to switch on balckberry..wanted to know is there any difference if i use passport import from dubai. Plz guide

  • Yes, you can get a discounted Passport, side load Snap, and have access to almost all apps. Or get a Priv. These are great phones, too bad market went for colorfull pieces. I have owned an IPhone, and still love my passport better.

  • do I switch to BB passport from Iphone 5S ?? reply please

  • yes you may use it. it works fine

  • yes you may use it . it works fine

  • You still have about 25GB

  • Hi guys does anyone knows if gopro app works on this product? Thx

  • Problem 1: when I get off the phone and take it away from my ear the screen doesn't turn back on. I have to press the lock button so that the screen turns back on so that I can end the call. Phone Model: BB Passport OS: BB10.3 Type of proximity sensor : light sensing (small sensor is located LHS of in-call speaker) Solution: by keeping the phone vertical and away from the ear / no obstruction to sensor, makes it turns on. However if the phone is changed to horizontal before it becomes on (i.e the screen flat surface is parallel to earth), the problem is occurring. (Further observation: the probability of problem to happen in vertical position is less than 1% and in horizontal position more than 70%) Problem 2: The phone stopped ringing! Checked and double-checked all Notification settings, even did a reboot but nope, phone will not ring for an incoming call! Solution: An additional fresh reboot (2nd Reboot) finally fixed it. The solution is proved repeatedly (even the problem may getting initiated by first reboot) However the phone never hanged in few months , requiring reboot like android

  • I have a question if u can inform me, does the blackberry OS works in the same way like android OS. Can i install viber aplication for exemple or another aplication in android platform. An does the mobile have like android application store. Thnx

  • I have a Passport. It's everything you want need and more!! Only problem for me is its too heavy and too wide to fit in most of my pockets so it's always left in the car!

  • About 25 GB internal storage is available to user.

  • Excuse my question.. It's probably been answered in many ways So, now in the present time, March 2016, is it everyone's opinion that the Passport is still a valid option when for buying?? I'd pickup the SE....? Still costs a pretty penny. Last year, BB claimed a few more handsets would be released in 2016...? Not an Priv fan, it'snot quite a BB in my eyes. Having google invade everything is not my idea of privacy.

  • Just for the record, I used to buy every new BlackBerry model before the Passport arrived. Since then I haven't been tempted to change, The unusually wide screen and dual keyboard makes this unique for writing text, as well its other strengths, powerful battery, and so on.I might only be tempted if blackBerry made a passport with only a virtual keyboard, increasing the viewing area. But until that time, I'm happy. Geoff Adams (UK).

  • How much memory does the Passport's OS (pre installed apps included) take from the 32GB internal storage? How much is left, out of the 32GB internal storage out of the box?

  • Mr.darot black edition or silver edition which one u uses

  • The best phone I have ever had. Great, professional, new format, with great touch sensitive hardware keyboard. Works well in different languages, wide screen is great for communicating. Battery life excellent. A lot great Blackberry apps. Plus works with Android apps but with not the same security options as you can have with Blackberry apps. Great quality built handset, looks great and elite.

  • We can use whats app in black berry passport

  • By the way sk its not shit ...nobody cares if and wat u buy if somebody asked fr some opinion its better to reply with the right answer. By the way s edition is a good choice .good luck

  • Planning to get one though im confused between SQW100-1 and SQW100-4, what is the real difference between the two? any help anyone?

  • Thank you bill. But it is on the whats app website. I am getting my SE anyway .. i just love it too much & don't mind giving the android shit..

  • For all those guys confused yes WhatsApp can also be added via snap or playstore but remember u r not going to get any updates,even if u do get they will be with regards to android version and not Bb 10 in other words not for Bb security.so the choice is urs .also there is no official announcement from blackberry

  • How is the camera ? Have you heard of whats app withdrawing its services from bb10 & higher devices end of 2016, will it stop on the SE too ?? HeLP

  • As i asked earlier. whats app is ending its services to blackberry bb 10 devices end of this year, will it stop working on the SE too ?? please help!!!

  • Since whats app just announced it is going to discontinue whats app on bb 10 devices,end of 2016,do you think it will stop on the Silver Edition too ?? i desperately want this phone. what other option will be left with if it stops working ? But then any android app can work on the passport of what I've heard. I am very confused . Can someone HELP!

  • Yes.whatsup is native BlackBerry app.

  • can we install whats up on it ??

  • try installing android edition of whatsapp

  • Yes, it support all that with the android version

  • no

  • What's app will not accessible in passport ..... #$ad.... Its too much now ....!!!!!

  • Can blackberry classic and passport support telegram (with stickers), Skype, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube?

  • Can blackberry classic and passport support telegram (with stickers), Skype, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube?

  • I am using passport silver edition it's a beautiful device to work with every thing is elegant in this device. I don't know about the sale of this device but I found this baby quite useful.

  • How?

  • Can we install Android apps in Phone?

  • I have a BB Passport. Best phone to organize your emails and messages compared to all the phones I have used. Long battery life, I can use it for one and a half day with out charging with 4G on. Screen brightness is great. I have the screen brightness approx. 45% and I don't have to change it even if I am using my phone in sun light. Speed to open and app and to download is great. Picture quality is not so great. don't even try to use the camera in low light. overall I love this phone.

  • Have the Passport SE and this is one serious productivity phone. Full metal frame that just looks and fells good in the hand. A definition head turner and conversation piece!. The HUB is so efficient that helps me control and manage 5 email accounts and 4 social media apps. From the HUB all this managed so effectively. The keyboard being tactil is just incredible and works so great. The sound is just so powerful and amazing that it surprises all. A serious phone for serious business. Ps the screen is amazingly clear.

  • you can get all android apps and what you want to this phone, directly from the google play or android store. look on youtube to see how you do that:-)

  • i think its a great phone and it works well

  • I would be seriously interested to know about your battery problem. The only inconvenience I assumed between a detachable battery and non-detachable battery is a technician would have to get inside the 'phone to fix a new one. Batteries are only electronic components like everything else inside. This is an interesting subject as makers have not been using non-removable batteries for very long as standard. Let's have an update on if you can resolve your problem. I know service issues can be very different in different countries. Geoff Adams (UK). -- --

  • Today is Friday, 19 Feb 2016. I have only used Blackberry smartphones since I began using smartphones. So, I generally like Blackberry smartphones. I have had the BB Passport (SQW100-1) running the BB10 (Software Release: 10.3.2.2836) for just over a year now and I am very disappointed. I recently performed the OS update but my issues began well before that. First, the phone started rebooting itself once in a while after about 8 months of use. I noticed it happened more frequently when I've been on a WhatsApp call for over 20 mins. At other times, it just reboots when no app is open. That's the first problem. Then, there is the overheating issue which happens mostly when charging the phone. Since I live in a tropical country, I definitely use the phone outdoors on occasion. Once I go outside, it can't handle the heat. The phone gets quite hot, the battery runs down so quickly, and soon I have no phone to use. The non-removable battery has also been a source of stress for me. Just a few weeks ago it started lasting shorter and shorter periods. Now, the battery shockingly goes from 65% to 0% and the phone shuts off. It's practically useless. I looked at the in-built BlackBerry Virtual Expert (BBVE) recently to see that the battery health indicator is dark orange and going toward red, which is the worst health state for the battery. I have always had a habit of protecting all my smartphones with a case. In fact, I always purchase the case for the phone prior to getting the phone. So, I have an AMZER silicone case for my phone since before I bought the phone. I noticed two days ago that the right bottom corner of the screen just above the top right corner of the keyboard has begun delaminating from the chassis of the phone. I am a very careful guy. So, I don't know why this is happening. So, I guess what I'm saying is that I will be much less likely -- probably impossible to persuade -- to purchase a phone with a non-removable battery. I strongly believe that most of the issues are related to the battery's health. I also think that the OS date has something to do with some of them as well, but I can't be perfectly certain. Finally, for a phone I had such high regards for, I am thoroughly disappointed that BlackBerry in their infinite wisdom did not produce OEM replacement batteries for these so-called premium phones. If I get no luck trying to get help from BlackBerry customer service, which so far I haven't, I will definitely be done with BlackBerry smartphones. Clearly, BlackBerry has shown a disregard for the average mobile user in the fact that they seem to be all focused on the so-called diehard fans and serious no-fun-loving users. Unfortunately, they have begun to alienate the diehard fans like myself and suddenly the future isn't looking so bright.

  • I love blackberry very much but some applications that I am usually using with other brands are not available with blackberry. I hope blackberry will include official FB messenger, banco posta mobile applications in their apps store.

  • I like blackberry but a lot of applications like facebook messenger, viber, etc.. that are usually available free on android and apple store are not available with blackberry world (blackberry store). That I why instead of buying blackberry we decided to buy other mobile celphone brands that we can enjoy using it.

  • I wanna buy Blackberry Passport however I got some doubts about this phone. Does this phone possess 4K video recording ability? Is it true that after BB OS 10.3.1 update it got the ability to record 4K video?

  • I had apple and Samsung , I spend handsome money to get flagship mobiles of both companies, Every time it hurt me that everyone have these.it was painful for me. I decided to get something unique here in Pakistan, I got Passport silver edition, NO ONE HAVE THIS HERE...... OMG..i shocked to see the device. What a extreme quality oriented mobile this is. I never expected such a beautiful piece of technology.BB 10 operating system, BB Hub, its just amazing. Good Bye Apple and Samsung, Most welcome to Blackberry...At least I got made in Mexico device, Good Bye to chines made devices. By the way to enjoy android I got HTC. Its extremely good compatibility of HTC sense with lollipop. Its made in Taiwan ,means thousand times better than china made.

  • No need, hub already have a facebook message you no need to use apps like iphone n android.

  • Agreed

  • BlackBerry need to come up with a strong statement about BlackBerry 10 os. The rumor mill is surely turning prospective buyers away from BlackBerry 10 devices. I own BlackBerry Passport and happy with its performance but since BlackBerry 10 future looks bleak, really confused whether to keep it or sell it.

  • BlackBerry need to come up with a strong statement about BlackBerry 10 os. The rumor mill is surely turning prospective buyers away from BlackBerry 10 devices. I own BlackBerry Passport and happy with its performance but since BlackBerry 10 future looks bleak, really confused whether to keep it or sell it.

  • Geoff I tink u are saying the real tin, yes I agree wit u bcuz we get too many distractions from dose funny android and ios phones. This is a perfect gentleman's phone, not for game kids or juveniles.

  • use the google play is batter than amazon store :)

  • I am a crazyst guy in BLACKBERRY. iam imprsd . i think the best phone in world. now i ama using a Z10 phone.. i need morrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee...............

  • The debate about serious phones and 'fun' phones doesn't end. My answer is solved when I need to go into a dull quiet room to think and write seriously, then go into the fun world sometimes to relax. It would be impossible to think seriously with fun things happening all around me, and I say it's the same with phones. I need a less exciting device to work with, with, maybe, a bit of entertainment as only a second consideration, and this is where the passport fits my own way of thinking. Geoff Adams (United Kingdom). --

  • Ebay

  • I hv been searching the same answer... Well I guess iPhone is for fun nd BlackBerry for serious professionals. What you need a phone for, its your choice.

  • Please I wound like to know if BB passport can work with Facebook messenger?

  • where i can find a gold one??

  • Just use tubemate apk will do. You can download any video when you put on full screen.

  • which better ?? iphone 6s plus or blackberry passport silver edition ??

  • hi,i am not able to send videos via watsapp as it says file is very big..though the video is just of a min please help .

  • Go to your passport web browser and type Ola App apk download the app, then go to the setting look up App Manager then go to Installing Apps and then change the settings the first part of the slide key " Allow Apps from Other Sources to be installed " and close the settings app and find the Ola Apk app that you've downloaded and install it and once done, Viola! your good to use the app!

  • Hai am new BB User (Passport SE) Can any one list me the best android app from amazon app store that works well in India..

  • OLA app uses Google services (and Google services are not natively supported in Blackberry Passport Android JVM). You could try using Lucky Patcher to remove google services (just search for it on crackberry forum) but no one can guaranty a success to you.

  • Hi there, I own a BB Passport. One of the beautiful phone I've ever used. But I'm not able install few apps which runs on Android phones. Most importantly I'm a traveler. When I travel to a new city I book a cab through OLA app. But I couldn't install OLA in passport. Kindly help

  • Facebook is integrated in the Hub, but still, for some notifications (depending on the contents I guess), you get error messages when trying to open them in Facebook app.

  • You cannot record videos posted on Facebook, because these are not actual files (like pictures), but just a stream, and there is no option to save the stream (although that video, or part of it might be saved to temporary folder somewhere inside your phone). It is same on PC, you can watch video clips on Facebook, but you cannot record it (save it for later viewing).

  • ...sorry, I mean from Facebook account, please.

  • Hi there..! I am a fan of BlackBerry and I recently purchased passport silver edition. But, to my surprise I can't download videos and many things. Except pictures only. Can anyone assist and show me the way out. Thank you all...:)

  • the same to me .. BB

  • related to facebook .. you can get the whole notifications through BB Hub ..

  • As for the Instagram, there is native BBOS 10 app called IGrann. You can install Viber (Android app), and it works quite good, but it drains battery in stand-by mode (depanding on the version) so that's the reason why I uninstalled it Battery consumption in stand-by mode is similar to very light usage in active mode, and battery then lasts only one day even with not so intensive usage pattern, while without Viber my batter last from one to three days of extensive/normal/light usage.

  • Sure, it has all the features is a great phone go on I purchase it

  • My bbpassport has a hairline crack on screen. I went to the store where I purchased my unit and told me the unit is slightly curved. Like wth.. at the back of my mind, I said like what happened? Would it bend if placed inside the pocket? Would it bend if it is built with steel? Im really disappointed.. sigh

  • I just purchased my phone a week ago here in the Philippines and I noticed theres a hairline crack on the screen. I have no idea how it got there. I was so careful about my phone and never put it on bed while asleep. I went to the store and told me they will bring the unit in the service center to check possible cause. Sigh!! And it would cost 8000-10000 pesos to replace the screen. Is that really expensive?

  • I have downloaded android apps.. U can check crackberry for the link to donwload googleplay store by cobalt. U can also download 1mobile market on Amazon app which is preinstalled on passport.

  • In last 6 month, passport was good enough for full day activities.

  • Everything is working - Great Phone

  • Hello guys, i'm about to buy passport... but i would like to ask if someone installed on it intagram and line and viber ... I will travel for my new job and i want to keep in touch with my family. So it will be useful for my work but what about socialize and communicate with my family audio and video. Can anyone help me( for who has experience with it) Thanks

  • BB passport is the best catch in technology, where can i purchase a USB 2.0 Male On-The-Go connection kit and cable Adaptor for my BB, thus use a flash, am in Ethiopia.

  • You can run Android app (install apk instalation file) on any device with Blackberry OS 10 (Leap, Classic, Q10...) but of course, on devices with smaller screeens (Q10, Classic) there will be less compatible or usable programs, due to 1:1 screen ratio, and smaller resolution, and these applications will run slower then on Passport.

  • can you do this also on the Leap or classic< thanks

  • Just download 1Mobile Market Apk, and since installed, it will run any Android application.As simple as that!

  • For installing Android apps that doesn't use Google Services, you just need to download installation file (*.apk extension). You can find these with google search. :) If you need apps that use Google Services (All Google Apps like, Maps etc.) there is detailed explanation on one of the popular site that support Blackberry. Also, if you don't want to bother with *.apk's and want to use Google Play Store, there is detailed how-to on the upper non-mentioned site. :D

  • You have to download apk from Internet,but some of them does not work unfortunately :(

  • Silver Edition is more refined and has better grip.

  • how to install android apps in BlackBerry Passport? please tell me the steps. thanks

  • New version (not necessarily major revision) is scheduled in the next couple months (officially: 'in the beginning of 2016). BTW BB CEO just announced that BBOS development continues along with new Android BB smartphones).

  • After the successful launch of BB Priv, should we expect an update on BB 10.3.2? The updation is badly required. Also updates are required on several key applications such as facebook and linkedin for their smooth and rich experience. Otherwise BB10 future might be in danger.

  • Which one is better and easy handle also comfort passport or silver edition?

  • BlackBerry is the only OEM to use stainless steel as frame on their products.The rest uses plastic or aluminium.

  • Somebody was talking about samsung. Passport is built from stainless steel, chassis also steel. unbendable.

  • I have google playstore on my passport. You can install 1mobile market directly from the web and then you can install Uber or any other android app that isnt in the Amazon appstore.

  • The following are the observations on BB10.3 NATIVE Apps , which are relatively best apps (as on date) after filtration (40% money wasted, as there is no response from BB against my refund request) for the requirement. 1) Zeus Browser by FileArchiveHaven Rs150.00 for flash performance it was only among chrome, opera , Firefox , stock (of android/IOS/BB10.3) etc that was able to open a flash map in hmda.gov.in 2) SMS Scheduler - Text Later by Ajani InfoTech Private Limited Rs50.00, if it can select group (if user created it) from Stock Contacts it will be great 3) Call Recorder for BlackBerry® 10 by Toysoft Development Inc Rs150.00 no need make speaker phone on (but record particular contact option not available) 4) Smart Contact Share by Devcellent Solutions Inc.Rs 50.00N/A for sharing contact as text 5) Color LED for BlackBerry 10 by Droom Soft Rs100.00 for customization of LED (Queuing is required, additional colours may be essential, if slow rising & slow diminishing is provided it will be great) 6) Profile Changer Pro by Toysoft Development Inc Rs 150.00 if large button is given for one time profile (further center button long press activates this function it will be much useful , & one more button if given for overriding to normal mode also great. 7) BookMyShow- Free 8) ContactsImEx-Free for import / export contacts 9) Ghost Commander file manager -Free for hidden file explore 10) TripLogger -Free for tacking on google map & exporting as kml file 11) IRCTC Official-Free font size is very low, not adjustable as on date, train schedule is not available. 12) WhatsApp Messenger-Free Balance all are Android apps refund claim address httpssalesforce.services.blackberry.com/webforms­/bbworld?ln=en

  • Download snap onto your passport and every single android app performs so well, nothing like an blackberry: the best phones ever... and that's my opinion so don't care what others think

  • Further observations Most of the android apps work as told in my initial opinion but at present only which does not need google play services, all most all sms android app does not work, dialling android apps partially work, My main intention of expression of opinion is to make the buyer to know the advantages & disadvantages to non BlackBerry users, especially android-samsung users & users who do not want to put any effort in getting desired features / apps other than downloading from official downloads BlackBerry is more intelligent in Deletion / edition of any word.

  • Prashanth try side loading the Truecaller app from android on to the passport, I don't own a passport myself but, I do have a BB 10 device and truecaller works perfectly on my phone. Dont bother downloading the same app from BB world its not worth. Side load the android version of true caller on passport it works just fine. Give it a shot and lemme know.

  • Your so wrong on the apps front. Download BB Beta Labs or look up nemory studio you can download apps like Ola, Uber, Facebook, Scope 10. Did you know half of the apps that work on an android works on the passport. Except apps that don't support 1:1 ratio of screen resolutions. Thanks to Oliver many apps that weren't available earlier on BB are now available. So stop whinning and use some common sense and start searching for apps. Secondly, BB weren't know for being those fancy android phone which has so many useless apps that you generally dont use most of the time, why even crib thanks to BB the new OS 10 support the cross loading of Android Apps on their new 10 devices.

  • Additional observations to my user opinion dated 20.12.2015 1. The native sampling frequency is 48000 Hz but after repeated listening I can safely opine that the resampling of 44100 Hz music is so perfect (like SSRC)that I am unable to listen any difference. 2)Fiio E07K USB DAC connection is plug & play, stock music player capable to handle lossless flac 3)It's contacts app does not capable to accept any custom labels other than work, home, mobile, other (phone numbers), simply it ignores i.e. other than above contact nos will be missed (whereas android, ios are capable) 4)a)there is no facility to set default phone no from available multiple phone nos of a contact b) further it's order of preference work , home, mobile no, this is a disadvantage if work no is landline & cannot receive messages Especially if names are picked up from contacts for group for group messaging, messages may not delivered due above problem (no capable 3rd party app also available, so you have to prepare /edit to suite BlackBerry from available contacts) 5) As BlackBerry 10.3 OS is not as popular as android or IOS, many native ticketing, travelling apps like ola, uber etc are not available & they are workable in cobalt method which needs some reading & googling 6) since blackberry is only OS (software ) probably not crackable or jail breakable in the world hence we can not bring new features

  • Watssup n all apps is der google play store v can

  • Possibly, Old-School fashion is to be redesigned and get back proudly to the class again Of course we're calling to the legendary of E71 of the history record that leads SE looks stylishest so we have no issue How it same or but different even the red one there or another black one here or the differ of device chassis materials.Okay if we rekeyboard to the next level PriV Blackberry Flagship hopefully which is work well on Droid platform and Indeed it wont remind me to return to moto milestone again. Finally I'd pay attention for A new passport if you give me one I test you for free , said the game client.

  • For saving YouTube videos, best option is to download TubeMate app (Android apk). Anyway, I'm not sure there is any YouTube approved app for downloading videos, since YouTube don't like it, even TubeMate cannot be found in official Android PlayStore.

  • Owning Siver Edition ,Awesome phone.Really a head turner.None of my previous Android had this kind of attention from people. But there are some disadvantages too in terms of App... 1, Facebook - olderversion , you cant open the notifications received It says content cant be opened. 2, Youtube - older version , no option for saving offline videos. 3, Truecaller- will not work. 4, Getting hot sometimes. But not regularly. But the device is superb in performance .

  • In terms of hardware, the difference,The silver edition keyboard left and right and zoom capabilities up to. In general, previous models are optimized. Good luck

  • Browser is google, Bing , yahoo

  • I have this's phone for three months now and I'm loving it. Getting concerned about the screen lifting issues... Does anyone has this problems?

  • Get one asap

  • Quite same just BlackBerry SE is More grip and cool metal body, the edge of everythings you can see it before you turn it oN....oh and the battery is monster you knows after u used, android apps and Games 85% works( Soure crackberry).

  • Go and enjoy it u will love the passport 2 weeks of using this phone and I am so happy speakers battery when u hold it it feels reallllly goood quality android apps run good but some no type with this keyboard is a dream and great go for it It's a great phone :)

  • Hai you can install .apk files in bb pp which is using in android... Just u need to copy .apk file from android to bb pp. After that u can use the same app in bb pp.

  • Guys, after reading mostly Positive comments about this phone and specially since it has a Qwerty Key Board, thinking of going for this model. I am from India, wanted to plz know if easily available in stores and what may be the costing.. Will be thankful for reply plz.. Also, hope WiFi works great on this phone.. Merry Christmas to ALL..

  • How performence the browser with bb passport??

  • If you care to read just couple of pages of comments, you would find the answer. In short, internally both Silver Edition and 'original Passport' are the same (CPU, RAM, etc), main difference is mostly metallic body of SE (back cover and lid under the front part of the keyboard is silver coloured plastic), different shape of the body (this makes regular Passport cases, and charging stands incompatible with SE), and keyboard on SE is not so stiff (hard to press) like the keyboard on original version.

  • me too

  • i have questions .. if some one can answer about difference between blackberry passport and silver edition ???

  • I have recently bought blackberry passport without reading any views. it has unique design and some features ,yet it has a lot of disadvantages eg; lack of apps.I am a businessman and like to use technology ! Do you believe you can't download or use uber rider which I used to have on my cell phones.As well as the browser is very bad compared with google chrome. I don't recommend it unless they change their policy and become more open to the world .

  • Everybody to buy BlackBerry phones for keep alive BlackBerry .i have special place in my heart for BB

  • Excellent Phone due to the following factors 1. High in call volume (ear piece) & audio quality both for caller & receiver -Excellent 2) Width is 25% higher even over 6" (16:9 ratio ) phone -very wide -reader friendly -Excellent (Initially it looks awkward , but within a week it is addictive) 3) Solid Audio Quality & my subjective opinion is it is one of the best to my ears , but power may not sufficient to drive high impedance earphones over 32 Ohms -Excellent 4) Excellent form factor, fits into shirt pocket (due to low height of 130 mm) 5) Message Hub is also very user friendly, all type of messages/mails at one place, easy & faster work-productive. 6) Comparable high quality excellent rear camera 7) a) With OS BB10.3 all Android apks can be installed directly from SD Card. b) For full android like functionality , cobalt Google Account manager, cobalt Google ID, Cobalt Google Services, cobalt Google play store may be installed, now it can be used like any android phone, e.g. Google maps, Google my tracks, GPS Maps, Uber, Taxy For Sure, Ola .etc work flawless.(but patched with patcher) but probably except Dialers, Message apps & Internet browsers as they may not work fully as expected. Apps can be installed directly from play store, if app is not working, extract apk, patch it , uninstall original & install patched. 8) Can be connected to PC as limited Mass storage drive (External SD Card)-Excellent (not like IOS) 9) File can be transferred with any phone through Bluetooth (Not like iphone to apple) 9) Every piece of hardware is high quality / beautiful-Excellent Limitations: 1) Use of physical key board appears to be hard, touch screen key board may better in same size soft keys 2) Low light performance of front camera is limited 3) As it is a Sq Screen, video may be smaller 4) If price is reduced say to Rs 20000 -25000 range & if marketing done again through advertisements , it will be sold like hot cake in india (My purchase was at Rs24300.00 during blackfriday sale at eaby.in with manufacturer warranty) First time i am unable to point out any more deficiencies of a phone

  • @gem if this is your first BBOS device then see if you can pick up a z10 secondhand. This will familiarise you with OS for very little outlay.

  • This phone.....really... Really..amazing idk how to describe this phone everything so peefect the speakers omg SK loud and clear and the screen so clear android apps run well on this phone and the keyboard great I mean so great the size and the look is adorable is cool to be deffrent than the others when u hold this phone really buy one and exactly the black one u will enjoy it I did use Ios and android and windows phone and old BlackBerry OS this phone is another story try it u will love it :)

  • Sorry, but I have no need to use any VPN software on my Passport. From the info I read on Blackberry forums, it seems that Android VPN software is not working (since Android is working inside BB OS), but I do know that Blackberry OS 10 have native support for different type of VPN so it might work without app, but you need to know how to setup it (and it might be a bit of hard work to do).

  • I'm currently using SurfEasy VPN on my android, I was wondering if it will work on BB passport too. Or would you please tell me if there's any VPN in playstore that will work on BB passport? Thanks a lot! much appreciate!

  • SurfEasy VPN, thanks for your help!

  • What specific VPN software you have in mind?

  • Dear BB passport user, I'm considering to buy this phone in the next few days, has anyone tried using VPN software from android playstore? Does it work on this phone? or would you please try install it and tell me how it works? thanks a lot!

  • Yes, most of the Android apps will work on Passport, although some apps will have difficulties with 1:1 screen ratio. You can install Android app (in APK format) without any additional programs (you can download these from alternative app stores, but be careful as there is a risk of virus infection from these sources). And you can also use PlayStore (there are two methods, Cobalt or Snap), and even gain Google services capability (Cobalt).

  • So You mean to say , android apps also can work on this device???

  • So You mean to say , android apps also can work on this device???

  • What about the plastic body somebody told me dat the plastic used us very week anybody tel me

  • No one can guarantee you that you will have no problems using any smartphone in any combination of applications (different apps combination might be source of issues), but since BBM is native Blackberry application (so you will not need to install Android Play Store BBM version), it will probably work without any problems.

  • hi, i have a question it's really what in passport apart lcd ??

  • I used to install BBM for android at my asus fonepad 8, but it crash / stop working every morning. My BBM contact about 1.500. Do I have guarantee in Passport that I have no BBM crash?

  • A BB Passport 2.0 thanks! Okay, first things first. This looks to be a cool device. I haven´t hold one for my self, but I watched the pictures and videos and also read some comments. I´ve never owned or used a Blackberry, but I still like them. Why? Becaese they tend to think a bit different. Just like Nokia in the early 00´s and Sony Ericsson in the mid 2000. Todays market is crammed up by all sorts of devices, bet hey, how original are they? Samsung looks like iPhones, Sonys looks like... A mash-up. Design and spec-wise. Okay, I´m a bit harsch here maybe. Anyway, one thing I really like about BB is their qwerty-way of thinking. It´s not completely out there. They tend to look and handle well (other companys at least). For a big-fingered smuck a qwerty could do the job. I own Z3 but my texts are horrid. Though I don´t want a goozilla-hone 5inch plus. What I would like: * BB original look and size + improved quality (think Passport, iPhone, Nokia E71) * Android OS * Medium plus specs at least * Affordable ffr the many (max. 500$) My 2 cents! Cheers all.

  • it's my opinion guy's !! I'm bought this phone for a flagship only !! not for bb10 os or blackberry fan !! i heat blackberry before this device !! and i respect & love it after the passport !! i love android but i don't love the device's running this os !! i got this phone because i want to try different flagship of smart phone !! and i'm so happy to use the android app's on my passport :) so many guy's told me in the crackberry community go for priv !! but i heat priv it's costly for anything !!

  • passport is a best phone !! if you do not believe try it !! i have this phone before 9 month it's amazing i wouldn't to change it :) and i can use 85% of android app's smoothly :)

  • why? what problems are you facing? Some people like me compare the phones here by the Demerits of the phone. So please elaborate your vies

  • if you an android user i suggest the priv otherwise i really recommend the passport, i was an android user for a long time later i switched to ios, i bought the passport two month ago ever since i am addicted to it and iam not planning to get back to android or even ios.

  • Hi everyone i want to buy a new phone looking for blackberry . What do you thing is good.?

  • Hi everyone i want to buy a new phone looking for blackberry . What do you thing is good.?

  • Hi everyone i want to buy a new phone looking for blackberry . What do you thing is good.?

  • Hi everyone i want to buy a new phone looking for blackberry . What do you thing is good.?

  • Hi everyone i want to buy a new phone looking for blackberry . What do you thing is good.?

  • The best mobile on the market.

  • This is very valuable information to me about how smartphones work in other countries. The lesson is that the phone itself can be absolutely brilliant,but phones cannot work without an adequate ecosystem like the service provision, supplier, and country legislation, and so on. Thanks for this. Geoff Adams (uk). --

  • Yes

  • hello, i just receive my blackberry passport and have it from amazon. The phone battery was dead and went i plug it , it started the phone the wipe process started. they are 28 hours and it is still going. What should i do?

  • This phone is a beautiful sexy beast... u will fall in love with it for sure It will do everything you expect a smartphone to do... and will do it better Feel free to be different from the herd This phone is a masterpiece. ..

  • Use mobogenie app store to download android version of the app... it works absolutely fine U can get mobogenie app directly from mobogenie.com using ur phone browser

  • is this supported clash of clans??

  • Hi everyone please help me I ju download facebook and facebook messenger from mobomarket and still not working. BlackBerry facebook is sucks. What I need to do kindly help.

  • In my opinion bb is best OS ever but they are one setbacks not working in all countries like in Northern Sudan US embargo still stand in face of BlackBerry users preventing them from using all bb service plan and messenger that's only disadvantage of BlackBerry but as I said the multitasking is over all OS try to play YouTube in background only this function in BlackBerry phones others OS need external players security don't ask and last is security wipes returned memory like you just open box of new phone in Sudan work over WIFI only full function but you can serve net after download opera for browsing only YouTube example not working and BlackBerry service there are some hackers claiming activate the service by lower prices but don't try yet I plan to by BlackBerry z30 or classic can be cheep in Sudan market because people don't know how to use BlackBerry due to embargo and WIFI need second phone in your pocket for sharing net or hotspots,in Sudan the sun of BBM not yet shining

  • The Passport is an exceptional device. The camera is excellent. There is simply no other phone like it on the market. The phone looks very large, but you soon get used to it. I would have this over any iPhone. They're common and over rated. Let's hope blackberry have a successful business in the future.

  • no body can challlenge blackberry . i am black

  • Dear all, having owned many Nokias for recent year, I decided to buy a Passport. The phone was shipped in a black box with your usual extras. The sim and sd card slot are located under the plastic cover at the rear. I have used this device for a few days now and it's great. The layout is perfect for me, people with smalls hands may want to look elsewhere though. Connectivity is brilliant, emails etc. the hub is absolutely brilliant. Whatsapp is great, the speaker volume is brilliant and the camera is very good. I have noted many people complain about the sensor's position, this is due to the camera having OIS. So when it's floating in its housing, it moves to its desired place until the camera is closed. The phone is a true market leader and should be selling in iPhone numbers. If anyone Hasn't tried on, you won't be disappointed. Best device available there. Thanks for reading my mini review.

  • nice

  • I will need full physical qwerty query board passport anywhere have it? Please help me.

  • Please do not misinform people on the forum. Price of 'original' Passport is slightly lower then Silver Edition one. In EU, Silver Edition is 75 EUR more expensive then 'original' (black or white, and there is no red version officially available). Prices of red model in unofficial stores are always higher then black or white one, as it was always considered as limited edition. Technical specifications (RAM, ROM, screen specs, etc.) are the same, but there are differences in hardware of the case (specifically regarding the question about metal frame), so black and white 'original' models have metal frame, while red model has black plastic frame instead. Silver Edition is mostly metallic (top cover above camera, and front lip under the keyboard is plastic). The biggest difference of Silver Edition is softer keyboard compared to original models (which has quite stiff and required hard finger pressing to record key input).

  • The only difference is color. The price and specs are the same.

  • is it android

  • yes.. you can use viber , google maps and skype..

  • Actually, Passport SE (Silver Edition) have slightly modified keyboard (it requires softer touch then the keyboard on previous models).

  • No, it's not the same. Red BB Passport has black plastic frame around the sides, while black and white BB Passport has metal (silver) frame.

  • Can i use *Google Maps Navigator? *Viber calls? *Skype? Thanks

  • I have had this phone since September, and I absolutely looove it! I fall in love with it more each day. I've previously been owned the Blackberry Pearl many many ions before, which I liked, and then briefly had the Blackberry 9810 Torch, it was just okay to me. By that time, I had become hooked on Nokia's and hadn't touched another brand of phone until now....back to Blackberry....the Passport so impressed! It's solid, well-made, quality materials (not cheap stuff). This phone is made to last. I receive many compliments on my phone, as well. I have the white on white --- it is so sleek and sexy ( I've been told many times). I'm always asked "What kinda phone is that?" "Where did you get it?" "Woe that's Blackberry?!" Oh and the screen is magnificent, the keyboard makes you nostalgic and is so easy to learn. The screen size is perfect for reading, studying, and working. The speakers are super loud (you won't need a wireless speaker, believe me). Battery life is amazing with even heavy usage. Oh and apps? Any android app you want....no kidding! I could go on on. And we won't even talk about the amazing photos. Please some body stop me....can you tell I'm impressed? can you tell ?

  • Red color one is the same as black one, except for color.

  • It is the same passport came in 4 color, black, white, red, and the silver edition, the silver one has different casing design, but in the inside they all are the same.

  • I need help pp...I loved this phone so much but in my country is hard to find I found the red one is it lower than the black one ? .is same 13 mega camera and 1440*1440 resltoin and same metal frame ? Or is lower and what do u think should I buy it or get the black one if I I find it??

  • Am using many android devices (samsung,htc,lg,) and some apple models (iphone 5s,4s,4)but am not satisfied them some probs in these. Finally am choose BlackBerry Passport am totally wondering excellent the complete smart device looking and performances rich... build quality and os nice totally different feelings.excellent backup and speed. Am very happy with my BlackBerry passport

  • for people who value quality productivity and security..

  • Good for you..

  • Can you use viber or telegram , wattsap on the passport Theirs apps for Quran in this phon Thanks brother

  • Using silver edition....its simply good.

  • It's poorly made, most fragile phone ever..screen lift on 3 different models.. switched to Samsung

  • After several experiences with many phone manufacturers and the operating systems I have finally settled to below 1- Blackberry Passport 2- Iphone 6s I own both and love them so much Awesome pieces of engeneering, both physically and functionally.

  • porr model, why did they even make this?????

  • Will the silver edition reach the Philippine market?

  • this phone is a masterpiece! damn!

  • BB is a good manufacturer, have their BB curve and still alive and kickin, only problem is, im a gamer, so i bought an Android.. BB is ood alright, but you gonna have to try it before sayuing anythin against it

  • a full phone

  • I haven't tried this phone yet but it sure is a masterpiece. Every blackberry has a distinct feature of its own and this is the beauty of a highly innovative company.

  • This phone is getting too much hate. People hates Blackberry for no reason.. Many had judge the BB10 and hated it even without the experience of using it. This phone is awesome. It's like the off spring of LG Optimus VU II and the Blackberry Q10.

  • I don't understand why people are banging on about applications for the Passport. Between the applications provided by Blackberry World and Google Playstore what more could you need? If you're having problems installing Playstore follow Cobalt's instructions on Crackberry. I find that Android apps run smoothly without any problems. I can make purchases too through Playstore and the individual apps. It even got more specifications then any other in its category.

  • Hai everybody any blackberry passport qwerty query board with number?i want so much can anybody help me please!

  • The keyboard does work as a trackpad. Should see some video reviews about the Passport.

  • how can i save vidoes from facebook on my passport

  • I so agree here. It seems that there's a distinction between phones for communicating words and idea, 'word phones', and 'picture phones', phones for graphic use, games and so on. I'd like a 'picture phone' simply because they look more fun. But I can't use one instead of my Passport because they simply don't let me communicate so well. We all know thatt fun things sell better, which is prpably why I don't many around on the streets. Geoff Adams (uk). --

  • tarckpad? you can use the keyboard as a trackpad. those tiny keyboards are touch sensitive dude

  • i am torn between xperia z5 and passport. maybe i'll just gonna buy both. lol

  • No trackpad? stupid, it is touch screen. Don't make sense? please read tech

  • Classic has. Or u can navigate using your keypad

  • why it dont have trackpad?

  • Blackberry Passport is the ultimate device I never thought that I would fall in love with this device. Here's the reason: >Design- Its very unique in shape and sleek looking , head turner overall it standsout. >Functionality- Docs to go help you browse and do quick edit, especially if your about to send documents or do power presentation.Plus Blackblerry Blend, Blackberry Hub. >Web Browser- It's smooth and fantastic. You use the keyboard for various functionality that helps a lot. It has an auto reader which is helpful if your tired reading things and wants to listen over and over. >Battery- Freaking massive, literally you can use the all throughout the day and I'm talking about browsing,gaming,messaging,non stop. Its not power hugger. >Sideloading (Androidapp)- Yes you can do this.This is sldo one of the reason why I bought it beacuse you can download instagram and other android app. There is delay but who cares its doesnt use the original os anyway thats why. But why would you use your fone for gaming perhaps you want tio play sometime but not like series type of game I rather get portable player if thats the case.I like to use my fone for gaming especially in idle moment buit not all the time which made me realize that this fone is just perfect for me. >Music Speaker- Its very Loud and solid. >Camera- Its perfect it can capture clear pic, no need to edit if its instagram photo the square capture is just perfect for it. There are several features like panorma, timke shift and different ratio as well depending on your reference. Overall Awesome Performance, Ps: Im an Android and Apple user previously and hated BB before.

  • Well said. Google Play or whatever it is is designed for Android. So why are you crying about that issue? BlackBerry is BlackBerry lady. If you wanted an Android, the go buy one. Stop crying about nonsense stuff. Go and use your brain to research for resolution! FYI, other users especially Android users do some research too on how they will get an answer for their confusions! If you wanted BB then wait for the PRIV! I'll wait for your opinion with that device.

  • I don't understand why people are banging on about applications for the Passport. Between the applications provided by Blackberry World and Google Playstore what more could you need? If you're having problems installing Playstore follow Cobalt's instructions on Crackberry. I find that Android apps run smoothly without any problems. I can make purchases too through Playstore and the individual apps. The phone itself is fantastic. Set up your email account(s) with IMAP, use services like Google Calendar or Outlook.com and everything syncs perfectly (although I had to fiddle with the timezone a bit). It's easy to manage multiple open apps. The battery is excellent as is the display and sound. But it's the keyboard that draws the most envy from my Samsung and iPhone toting friends. When they see how easy it is to type, delete, change caret position and how the Passport auto-suggests words that I use - I can almost write whole usable sentences now with only the auto-suggest feature. You can see that this phone has been design and developed with business needs in mind. If you are using a phone primarily for playing games and chatting then this might not be the best fit for you but if you're out a lot and need to keep up with work then this is perfect. Someone was complaining about Documents To Go. That person should check what the application does - it is not a full office suite. If you want to be able to create documents with all the bells and whistles then install an app to do it (OfficeSuite 8, Google Docs, etc). Personally I find that Documents To Go does the job for me - I write full documents on my computer and everything looks good. It's only when I'm out that I find out there's some text missing or spelling mistakes and DTG allows me to edit these small details. Oh, and, Blackberry Blend - fantastic!!!

  • How about YOU instead of whining, go become a dev and update those apps by yourself mister.

  • Are u sure I say that? What is the date of the post? Maybe u cannot even read names on the post. That is why specking blackberry n heating blackberry came along.

  • this mobile is no-1

  • Here we are speaking abt blackberry passport not abt me okay... Mind your words... What is the meaning of this sentence. I downloaded play store, so no app issues... You have not mentioned only few apps can be install from play store...

  • Heating blackberry?

  • Is the back removable plastic squeaks?

  • How to get definition of a word when we are reading any documents, webpages???? Can anyone answer..??

  • You didn't answer my question on over heating. How did you over clock your phone? I want to learn. Did you learn English in school or were you heating with other students and your teacher? Btw I didn't say you can install all apps. If I did please show me. Priv is the phone for you so you can use your banking application and your android apps as it's made for an android phone then you will be happy as happy as you can be.

  • Leave that priv.. Here I'm speacking abt blackberry passport, not abt priv. You said after installing Google's play store we can install all android apps on passport. For that I replied with out google play service app, most of google play store app won't work. BAD NEWS IS WE CANNOT INSTALL GOOGLE PLAY SERVICE APP ON BLACKBERRY 10 devices. And android apps will lag too much on blackberry 10 phones. because android apps are designed for android phones...

  • Try getting Ringke Fusion smoke black. Think that is cheaper. Only works on original passport and not AT&T edition or Passport SE

  • Passport and Passport SE run on BBOS. The new Priv will run on android

  • My question to a person working in the industry is, "Why isn't the Passport selling better than it is?" it seems illogical It's a quality device in my humble opinion. Geoff Adams (uk). --

  • Hi, Can u help me with downloading google play store and supporting applications ? Please write to me back on [email protected] .Thanks in advance

  • Is it worth it to buy expensive blackberry case? any thoughts.

  • Do the passport will run the new android rom ?

  • since bb priv will run android, then you can change to bb android and dont have to worry about slow update in apps, less apps and other apps problem. then i guess you will be happy too

  • you can watch from here

  • How to download play store in passport

  • Without google play services app many of Google play store apps won't work. Example: axis bank, ola cabs, uber and some important essential apps.

  • I think performance wise should be still the same. Maybe if u get it just run a check for OS n apps update. As for keyboard it is more comfortable as you have more space below compared to previous passport. It's also slightly less clicky when pressing on keys

  • Thanks supervai :) This silver edition looks tempting for me than the old passport How bout the performance? Does it good? And how bout the keyboard? Does it still hard to press like the old passport?

  • I really like GSM Erena. I rate the Passport high, but the global reach makes me think that the backup services in different countries may not serve BlackBerry equally.. I'm UK based with a massive signal mast outside my window at home, so i'm well served. Carry on for 1000 pages, GSM. It's all interesting. The wittiest put-pown I read was someone calling someone a "myopic droid sheep". Magic.

  • BB Passport is the best phone I have ever used, as a computer programmer, I have found everything I need on this mobile device, I downloaded Play Store, so no app issue, perfect for emails, reading, videos...etc. don't hesitate.

  • Physical longer, have rounded ages. Specification wise is practically the same.

  • Does blackberry silver edition has different shape with the old ones?

  • Guys help! can you tell me the best setup for the passport camera. I noticed that when I take moving object it cant capture well.

  • I read a few people having same issue. If still under warranty return it to get a new phone

  • why !! the passport it's great device !! if you don't love this phone tell to your self not us !! am sony xperia fans but when i bay the passport i love it and love a blackberry company cuz made this phone !! tell me your reason why you didn't love passport !!

  • hello passport user :) anyone helps me or someone have this problem i have issue with the back camera talk blur pic & not clear !! i'm using passport for 6 month later camera works well but i had this issue before 2 weeks !! i try many apps but didn't helps me & i try clean the lens but still have i't !! :(

  • your right bro. Peoples don't know how to use BlackBerry ...

  • Why will u start heating blackberry? You over clock the phone? Teach us to heating blackberry too

  • you wrong buddy...Don't misleading people. let them decide.

  • You mention u cannot forward msg on whatsapp when everyone else can. I think u must be paid to bash blackberry. If you don't know how to use blackberry use Iphone or other Android phones.

  • If you love blackberry please don't buy the blackberry passport. Because after you buy blackberry passport you will start heating blackberry:(

  • If you love blackberry please don't buy the blackberry passport. Because after you buy blackberry passport you will start heating blackberry:(

  • i have this beast and i am very happy i am tired about SAME Samsung every year same design

  • See for me blackberry blend Is useless for someone without blackberry blend they may can't make there day. like that all not you.. And print preview is the basic feature every office app should have it. That is missing in Docs to go app.. we can't print a single word without help of third party application.

  • Checkout Officesuite, It Is doing better job then blackberry's Docs to Go app. Officesuite app Is not available in blackberry world. But it is available on amazon app store but that app is lagging too much almost we can't use it on blackberry devices because that app is designed for amazon fire phone.

  • Once kindly look at Apple's Numbers, Pages app once. You will get to know what are all missing in blackberry's docs to go app...

  • We can't contact blackberry by call. If we call blackberry care they will tell to call your network career. How come network career will be knowing about features and functionalitys of blackberry device...?? And no system wild dictionary. If we are reading any thing if we want meaning of any word then we have to copy that word and past it on google search engine to get meaning of that word but in the case of iPhone if select that word define option will be there to get meaning of that word...

  • All important updates of documents are always done on computers. I can't imagine updating my documents with charts on a phone - but can imagine overwieving them. That's good enough for a phone IMHO. Passport is brilliant for composing a speach, writing down memos, overwieving documents and news, mailing and calling.

  • Using outdated Docs-To-Go app we can't add tables, flowcharts, images, graphics, in a document. And we can't setup a document according to paper size like A4 or letter. No print preview. Blackberry is advertising it's device is having powerful productivity features. I'm asking where is that...??? If they are advertising like that blackberry should not compromise in any corner of productivity. Isn't it this are all basic for every business people..?? Docs to go app is still stuck in 2005.

  • Blackberry world is suffering from lack of essential apps like Viber, uber, flipkart, snap deal, free charge, mobikwik, tango, ola cabs, AxisBank, HDFC bank, Paytm, shareit, GOOGLE MAPS,eBay OLX etc etc and etc.

  • Anyhow that problem was there until October 1.... See how fast whats app guys are updating there app on blackberry 10 platform... Wow really mind-blowing... Omg how fast they fixed the issue..

  • We have to wait for 3 to 4 seconds to get search results after we enter any contact name in phone app or contact app... this is one of the worst thing in blackberry10 phones.

  • I was not going to waste my time, but this is the best mobile telephone on the market bar none. if you want apps get the workarounds. everything works.

  • are you really sure? we just had an update on 1st October. Check it out. your comments are not legit. of course if you dont have data plan or wifi at home you will never ever get your update. as for facebook app, i agree with you that its not the best, but you dont have to side load an android fb app. you can run the app from your blackberry browser

  • Blackberry passport will take 5 seconds to search a contact in phone app.. this Is one of the worst thing in blackberry passport...

  • Whats app is not working properly on blackberry 10 OS phones. We can't forward messages or images and whats app voice call is not working properly. Some time it won't notify incoming call and miss call... And lot of bugs... And rarely update... Facebook for blackberry 10 is completely waste.... And if we install android Facebook app it will lag a lot...

  • what apps dont work? do share

  • Except blackberry hub and blend all are outdated.. Docs to go app is completely outdated almost no productive compare to apple's number, pages app... Blackberry world having very few apps even that few apps won't work properly... Blackberry 10 OS is an outdated....

  • I would try plugging it in charge, then hold volume up and down at same time till red light flash with blackberry logo after, let it be for 10 mins then see if it powers on

  • it must be really low battery you can turn it on after it is fully charged

  • Hi I bought passport couple of days back and let it stay without sim card, now I want to us it , I thought battry needs to charge... I plug in charger now it keeps on showing orange blink light and does not powers on... Any clue ?

  • hi veyl look at this review specially in 0225 the camera really looks bit on the right side, but as long as there's no problem in shooting photos or videos, or image process then I guess its ok

  • No my camera can shoot good.am talking abt the lens placed is not aligned well wth the above flashlight..my camera looks a bit on the right side..i check with my friends it's the same..may b factory default

  • Looks faulty to me. My PPS rear camera shoots normally though not as fast and sharp as my note 4. Low light was ok. I was expecting it to be a mess but it turned out sharp not blurry. But noise is expected.

  • Guys! My passport keeps only 3 days of call records! And this bother a lot! I went through many settings, but didn't find one to increase the number of days. Help please

  • Guys, I just like to ask I download APK and Android app in my passport but it constantly prompt me for update so it bothers me whenver it interrupts during browsing or whenever I watch video. Does anyone know how to stop auto update? P.S I already turn off the auto update in Playstore. THANKS!!!

  • Nano SIM

  • Please follower user of the blackberry passport, what kind of sim card does it use.am so very much in love with this phone.

  • Dear I purchased bb passport silver edition.My rear camera doesn't look in correct position its a bit on the side the alignment of it is not just right.I just want to confirm with other bb passport silver edition guys.Just want to make sure is it factory device fault or it comes like that.Please check your camera position at the back. thanks

  • woooow!! i am really enjoying my Blackberry experience with the Passport, its so helpful in my work ... thank you so much RIM for this beast!

  • I have had Blackberry from the beginning with the Pearl and onwards. I love Blackberry. The phone Carriers promote all the phones except Blackberry cause they get more commission, inspite of the fact that they know that Blackberry is better. Yes!!! Blackberry is better than the Android phones. The Carriers even persuaded me that Samsung was better than Blackberry. I got a Samsung. The Samsung took so much Gigabytes which I was not informed about. My phone stopped working because I had to purchase more gigabytes. There are so many unneeded applications. With my blackberry I never had a problem with Gigabytes. Therefore what I did. I got a Blackberry Passport and forget about Samsung. I love my Blackberry

  • normal data plan or wifi will be fine

  • btw js wanna know how much u are getting paid for writing all the kind of bullshits for android platform ....??

  • How is the front and rear camera of silver edition? Has autofocus and quality improved? Am torn between the original and silver edition. But if camera has the same performance I will get the black one. Need your feedbacks please. Thanks.

  • hey how to use whatsapp and other apps is it still that same old BIS or the normal internet plan

  • Well actually the non removable battery phones do not compramise with their batteries and people like you would go to any china shop to buy a duplicate look alike battery for their phones just because its cheap which can damage the phone that is the reason they dont sell non removable battery phones .

  • lol at your comment, android is as secure as your vehicle. if there are any unwanted entries, thats your fault. in the real world, well in my real world at least, people are utilizing android to use for daily things, like mobile terminals, vpn, some programming, and hacking, then theres the texts and calls and pics and videos. so how would android be crappy? a crappy os is only crappy as the user

  • why would you sell a phone? a phone used by someone already, thats highly unsanitary

  • This phone is a tough build, those complaining about the Hardware and Software build simply just don't know what the phone is capable of doing. Android APPS 100% works. Like Hangouts, Im lovin it. You just need to know how to modify APK's. Processor, its actually one of the more stable mobile processors in the market, even though thats not what benchmark states. other than that, great device, and really uncommon

  • BlackBerry passport is a good looking phone but software and hardware is not that good. Problem of excessive heating, slow processor and not so good apps are the common problems.Most of android apps on a shared platform don't work properly. Hence for time being until improvements are made I suggest a big NO for those who r planning to buy it.

  • Same as people who purchase cars without spare tyre in the boot.

  • more details would be helpful is it available on BB World? and than install from there? because i dont find it

  • but it is garbage because battery is non-removable all phones with non-removable batteries are garbage

  • BB is a great utility,but when it comes to re-sale, then you are in a deep trouble. Specially here in Pakistan, the re-sale is very bad...new cell cost you around 48,000/- but after one year of use it will be sold in less then 15,000/-

  • Hello, BB10 is the greatest operating system ever, do not hesitate one second when buying a Blackberry Passport, it's fast, reliable, robust, high quality, high security, long battery life, eye catching phone especially the silver edition. Go for it you won't regret.

  • You re a bloody myopic droid sheep. The real world (worlk men & women know that Android OS is a crap platform in the smartphone world. Don't mind its popularity, its a common phenomenon with every open source OS. So, popularity doesn't really mean reliability. Do you know, after lollipop update an Android phone consumes 6gb for system files only? What then will an Android user with 8gb internal memory do? He need to move all his apps to SD card, and you know, doing that will increase the app hang /crash problems in Android platform. Even at that, not all app can be moved to the SD card. Now, when you add up the security problem of Android with its hunger for space and power, you see its uneconomical to use the platform, no matter how cheap it may be. What a shame - suffering and smiling; a hopeless and helpless situation they found themselves in. Yet Android sheep are blindly running after those Android craps. I pitty your & their level of ignorance and blind brand loyalty madness. Gosh!!!

  • It's not a toy it's a tool.

  • I really wann have this type of phone, cant you tell me if this one works great?????

  • Well. All BB OS 10 phones have something that prevents the batteries from overcharging. I bought a Q5 a year and 2 months back, the battery's juice is still as it was in its initial weeks! P.S.: There are times when I have kept it for charging for more than 10-12 hours. It doesn't harm the battery.

  • diz iz just a ugly thing. there iz nothing special about blackberry. they are trying so hard to meet android, n that's making them build more ugly toys.

  • any phone,even best features in the world,with non-removable battery is garbage only.All phones with non-removable batteries,all to the garbage.I don't understand people who love or don't care when their phones are with non-removable batteries.How they can purchase non-removable battery phones.If they don't buy these garbages,producers will not produce non-removable battery phones.Any small problem with battery,you must go to the service because battery is non-removable.And of course,pay money,money,money.Producers so much like stupid consumers buying non-removable battery phones.No one has brain if purchase non-removable battery garbage phone.All your life give your monies to phone producers for non-removable batteries.Go,go buy,never use your brain.

  • I'm a new user of BB. I like BB more than any android. I'm using ios and BB, my experience is physical keyboard better than vertual keyboard like z10. I sold it change Q10. My next would be passport.

  • Ugly Toy :-D

  • u jst download it .. mobogeine software

  • Everyone else is adopting the non removable battery.. I have the BlackBerry passport and the last thing I need to worry about is battery. No issues and keeps going for couple days

  • Why is BB adopting this trend of making smart phones with non removable batteries? I am a BB fan but I don't like the idea of not being able to replace my battery when it eventually gets bad. RIM should have a real good look into this and keep on producing phones with removable batteries going forward.

  • i am a bb lover i have bb classic, i thought bb passport i think currect or not pls thankss..

  • yes

  • yes

  • No, this one is kidding. I am comming from xperia z line, and you can transfer for sure. I did this through pc! It is very easy if you are a little bit oriented.

  • How to install play store? Any you tube link you can send?

  • Copy with your hand,step by step manualy old your contact.

  • yes

  • I just bought this!! cant wait to have an amazing experience with this classic toy!!!

  • does this support android apps

  • When will OS 10.3.2 be available on Vodacom in South Africa for Blackberry Passport

  • Is this still available in the Philippines.? thanks

  • When the silver edition be available here in KSA???

  • download device switcher app to both phones and open them. it will tell you what to do next.

  • Love the silver edition

  • I agree. Great phone. One important thing, it has an excellent phone reception. Better than any other phone s I owned (iPhone, galaxy,...)

  • How to transfer My contacts from my HTC one m8 to BlackBerry Passport se have tried divide switch.

  • It's a good phone, safe to buy

  • Has anyone used the Blackberry silver with Cricket Wireless? Are all functions in the blackberry usable with a prepaid company?

  • with a name like that and opinion like that, I would go have a good scrub if I was you

  • Got my passport silver yesterday. I have to say it's bloody brilliant device. No issues with it at all. WiFi is good. Build quality is best there is next to nokia. Sound is slightly better than HTC. Call quality is best. Running apps from blackberry world, aptoide and yandex with no problems at all. The keyboard board on this thing is superb. I honestly can't say enough about it. Haters love hate. Lovers love to love.

  • vcard sau google sync ... add google to the accounts and it will sync all .. it will take some time about 5 min so be patience

  • Please help How do I transfer contacts from my htc one m8 to my new blackberry passport.

  • Call block feature found on some phones will be a welcome addition to the outstanding list

  • Hello guy's, my passport keeps hanging when I use android apps and also when I use apps that I downloaded from the blackberry world. Please can someone tell me how to fix this?

  • BlackBerry passport is an awesome smartphone. It's unique features like touch sensitive qwerty keyboard and quality made that phone entirely different from others like samsung, HTC and iPhone too. We cannot have such a phone like BlackBerry passport in the market right now and it's overall look and performance is too good.

  • All BlackBerry devices have wifi connection