Blackberry Classic 2022 Review || It works!!
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- Blackberry Classic 2022 Review || It works!! The Blackberry Classic is still a champ in 2022. It works with AT&T and T-mobile MVNO's in the US. It is a great way to use a "smartphone" but without all of the distraction. The Blackberry Classic is a great option with Blackberry OS 10 and Android 4.3. The BB Classic is a excellent option for digital minimalism.
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0:00:00 Intro
0:00:15 Hardware feel
0:01:10 What carriers still work?
0:01:45 Browser
0:02:40 Multitasking
0:03:20 What else works? Android 4.3 apps
0:05:13 Amazon apps and other features
0:06:40 Keyboard typing experience
0:08:12 Conclusion
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Blackberry should have kept making phones and never licensed their brand. I would drop serious money on a 2022 version of the BB Passport. Best phone I've ever used.
Yep :-)
BB flipped users off! Poor customer relations. Still use Q10 and Classic. Have a Titan Pocket, but prefer BB10!
Miss using the passport!! Still have it but can't use it anymore for work... :(
Nope. BlackBerry was bleeding cash from smartphone design and development and if they continued down that road they would have gone bankrupt.
I love blackberry, i love keyboards 😭😭
I dont need so many "useful" features(harmful distractions) nowadays. The classdic just perfectly meets my needs in most of the time with its eternal elegance.
I just bought another one of these on eBay to compliment my other minimalist phones. It’s the most modern “classic” BlackBerry money can buy and while it may no longer be supported, I find the Android models to not really have the BlackBerry-flair to them. I miss BBs.
I wish there was a modern version of this. The Titan Pocket is close, but the key positioning is odd and it is still extremely heavy.
And thick
Blackberry Key2, it is the Classic updated, Love mine! it replaced my 7yr old Classic
@Tyler Durden Buy a pair of Carhartt cargo style pants, there is a no flap pocket on the left thigh that the Key2 fits into Perfectly!!!! Keep typing bro.
Now that BB is gone everyone realizes how genius bb OS 10 onwards really was....
They blatantly copied it with the gestures, though I know they weren't the first either. Plus it had true multi-tasking and background video play back.
Loving the merch, ohhhh, what I would give to see you in the crop hoodie!
Dope video! I would agree that it is still a decent option for the basics and mine still works too!
Ah, the blackberry classic :) i bought one just to try it out in 2019. Software support was already fairly dodgy back then. But it came with a couple of preinstalled apps, one of which was evernote, and evernote still worked to 100%. This got me hooked on evernote, and sent me down the rabbit hole of building a second brain and getting things done and a world without email :)
Evernote unfortunately rewrote all their apps for all platforms in 2020 and the Android version now requires Google Play Services to be installed :/ Google Play Services is just really useful if you want to sync data between a device and a server without killing the battery with poling (and it's also one of the reasons why for many de-googling their smartphone has some negative effects).
Loved it and my Passport. Miss using them.
I have the PP, Classic (Q30) and Q10. The PP is more powerful than all other BB10 devices and works better especially with android apps. But the Q10 would be my pick of form factor for a ‘dumb phone’ ideal.
I would trade in my big ass heavy ass laptop any day for a blackberry. I'd much rather carry this and do my productivity on rather than a laptop that's 10x the size and weight. Blackberry please come back and make an updated version of this exact phone.
Thank you. Not quite a paperweight. The "classic" was a great phone and now a good phone. This phone is simply a communication tool, not well as a mobile entertainment device. Still have my Q10! BB OS was/is best OS!
Still using my BB classic in nova scotia, through telus. The camera and flashlight stopped working awhile back, but fine other than that
My BlackBerry still works too
@JoseBriones Is the Verizon version of the Classic unlocked for use on ATT/T-Mob MVNOs? Which MVNOs have you had success with personally? Lastly, can it run Google Voice in a supported version? THANKS!
Still using a Blackberry Classic with Shaw Mobile in Canada. All I care about is calls and text, as long as those work I"m fine. I was never into Apps and just use the built in ones like the Calculator and the Remember App for notes. What I also like about Blackberry OS 10 phones is the LED Notification light. I assign different colours to my contacts so I can tell by looking at the colour of the LED flashing who has tried to contact me. I also have a Blackberry Passport as backup too.
I forgot all about that feature. There’s so many things I miss about it
Is it running still for calls and texts..? Really miss my favorite phone ever..
Blackberry Classic connects perfectly with Volkswagen ID series EVs in 2023 and even has wireless charging. Makes it a perfect companion. The vehicle itself comes with a MAP app and some other media apps. You can also receive and make calls by interacting with the vehicle's touchscreen console.
Jose - Appreciate all the good info on your channel and web-site.
I recently picked up a Q10 in excellent shape and love the keyboard. I took the SIM from my dead dumb phone and put it in but of course AT&T doesn't allow calls/texts. I can only text through wi-fi. No problem I thought, I want to leave AT&T anyway. However, the MVNOs I've checked so far don't support the Q10 either. As near as I can tell, here in the USSA, when 3G was turned off at the first of the year, they also shut down 4G LTE only phones; that is, phones that are not VoLTE compatible which includes BB10 phones. You mentioned Mint, but when I put my IMEI # in, it shows not compatible. I tried to sign up with RedPocket, same deal. Their customer service is the one that told me all carriers in the US dropped 3G/4GLTE phones. I'm wondering if because you or others already had one on the system, you were 'grandfathered' in, but no new activation. Having said that, AT&T forced my wife off her older 4G LTE HTC for the same reason apparently, no support of VoLTE. Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks!
Mint should work. You just need to activate under a "supported" device. After that switch SIMs and it should work. T-mobile should work as well. AT&T won't work unless you use something like H20 Wireless or something like that.
@@JoseBriones okay so i have a samsung phone. i register the mint sim with the samsung and when it gets activated i pop it into the bb10? and it should work just like that?? i am in Texas by the way
Ive got my BB classic working on VZW. Works perfectly
Awesome! I’ll keep trying to activate. They just refuse to give me signal where I am haha.
I won't lie: I am still using my Z10 (STL-2) after possibly 10 years; so now the system notifications don't do anything I think it's time for a Fairphone 4. Thanks to Jose for proving that there's no point just y33t1ng these. However: I entirely hear what else has been said about the BBPP, specifically the Android kernal / interoperbility stuff. If that had been updated to even version 5 (i.e. Lollipop) and more noise had been made of alternative app stores (maybe even a legit method of installing Google Play stated by BB) all of these devices would have had a significantly longer shelf-life, if only second-hand. They might have even been able to salvage something from the mess they made by squandering their licenses. Stock Android handsets still don't have an ability to open let alone edit Office doc's or PDFs without apps; no QR reader or mote-taking functionality (etc.) by default; harrumph, grumble grumble, etc...
Just bought one, and package 's still on the way, for call in&out only.
HOW WAS IT?
I am still using this beauty right now in 2022. Perfect phone of all time. Best keyboard, best form factor, good speaker, decent camera, good screen, responsive, good call quality, especially, really really beautiful. Everytime I pick it up, I'm still amazed by how beautiful it is.
Apple music, Messenger lite, Telegram are working fine on this beauty. That's all I need from a phone which supposed to be our communicator. I think Whatsapp and line are still working fine, but I don't use those app so I uninstalled them awhile back. Best phone ever and Q10 comes second. I regret not to pick up the passport silver edition when I found very good one with a very good deal.
Thanks
Which version of Apple music are you using on that?
What network are you on that allows you to continue using this?
I still use a BlackBerry Classic as an organizer at my home workplace. E-Mail, the calendar app Calengoo, and Evernote still work and synchronize without any problems. That's all I need at home as an add-on to my laptop. However, on the road I use today an Android device.
How did you get email to work?
@@griffinpeddicord2914 I never stopped using it, and the hub is still working for email. However, I only use WiFi, do no longer have a SIM card in my BB classic. Just one add-on to my previous post: Unfortunately, Evernote is no longer working.
Legendary phone BB CLASSICS
My biggest problem with old phones, and the mane reason I can not use them, is if some one sends me a Smilie in the sms I can not read the sms at al. Same if it is a long sms. So thats why use the new nokia 3310 when I realy want a old slide-phone.
Jose, thanks for the video! it is still working with t-mobile, right? why att signal level is so low in the video?
AT&T is blocking devices nowadays. That's why. T-mobile still works :)
@@JoseBriones I tried to activate a Q10 on RedPocket ,Always Tapping Telephones network, but was told, 'sorry, no ticky, no washy without VOLTE'. What MVNOs do you recommend? And only T-Mobile? I think their coverage is pretty sad around here. I found a really nice Q10, looks to have hardly been used and the charging port was brand new tightness. Hardly a mark on it. I stuck my ATT SIM card in, but due to the VOLTE issue, it only works for texts. I already LOVE the keyboard. I had a Curve clone that was 3G and had to give it up due to 3G shutdown. Garbage flip replacement took an unexpected trip through the washing machine. That didn't work well, although the keypad was so bad, no loss. It dried up pretty well, but as soon as you install the battery, it just sits and vibrates, nothing else. I've been looking for a dumb phone with a keyboard ever since. I was encouraged when I found this, but so far, oh well.
Awesome video Jose! Dumb question, but you mentioned it works with Mint Mobile: if I activate a sim card and install it, will basic phone calls and text messages work? That's all I want. I want to get the blackberry pearl. I will use it as an mp3 player, but if it works I'll just go ahead and use it as a regular phone as well.
Yes. It will work for the basics.
Yay! That's such useful information, thank you!
Check the list mint mobile has on its website to see if the BlackBerry Pearl will work
I still have my Verizon BB Q10, an unlocked Classic, and unlocked Passport. I wish someone would have made an Android Passport. I hated going to Apple after BlackBerry blew us all away!!!! 😢😢😢
I have to do the same thing today and I find myslef mourning my Keyone loss and dreading the iPhone.
Does VoLTE work? If not then I guess this won’t work after TMobile shuts down 2G at the end of the year?
I miss BlackBerry… I would ditch iPhone for BlackBerry in a heart beat…
Nice review jose, So the conclusion is its still usable, though it wont be the fastest 😅. And how about whatsapp and email? Im considering pick this up for the reason of messaging only. Tks
WhatsApp and email works reliably enough :)
Not able to configure bb id and sync Google contacts in bb classic ... Any help pl
how to sync Google contacts to bb classic now..pl suggest
How i can renovate the chip and both camera?.Thx
Perfect phones. I have both the Q5 and the classic. But they are simply too annoying to use these days
im starting to collecting the phones and i have question will the BlackBerry Curve 9380 with os 7.0 work in 2023 like youtube or netflix will work?
Probably not.
Hello! May I ask if you could uninstall the apps that are no longer working? Thank you! ✨ Also, does it work with 4G sim?
I have ATT as well, are you able to receive texts and calls? Should I buy an unlocked ATT branded classic or Verizon?
I used an Verizon unlocked version. I think you’ll get better reception on ATT MVNO with an ATT unlocked phone.
Can still use Classic on T Mobile. Had ATT very poor service!
Hey Jose, I am trying to use gmail in the hub. But it shows the Oauth 2.0 error. Is there a way to fix that? Thanks
Looking to snag one in the U.S, but seems like no carriers support it any longer? Is there a list of smaller carriers that will support this devices? thanks!
Blackberries won't work in the US. But Mint, T-mobile, H20 Wireless, and US Mobile are three good carriers that let most devices work.
Will this work on T-mobile after unlocking it? And would I be able to download WhatsApp? I saw Blackberry was phasing out functionality on their phones in 2022
Update! I was currently using the blackberry classic and received a text from Verizon on 11/8 informing me to upgrade my device and that it will no longer receive service due the CDMA network shut down smh. This was still a pretty little solid phone for me.
I don’t want any apps on my phone due to Apple iPhone jacking… I could use my classic as a burner
This is life for smartphone?
Am still using mine :D
whatsapp?
@@esfpiratininga8301 nah
Could you tell me anything about Classic and USB audio support?
- can't find informations - at least on my Classic the DAC is not regognized through 2 App's which have USB Audio Support over USB OTG
Doesn’t work.
@@JoseBriones Thank's - could you tell me, where i can find informations about this fact? Because two people claim, that it works. One is a russian, which i can't contact in his forum. The other is a youtuber: czcams.com/video/_wMZRMhF82o/video.html
U cannot use outlook in blackberry
Do you have any thoughts on the video calling? I read online that Zoom is compatible with the Blackberry OS 10, but I can't find anything on how this would perform on the Classic.
I wouldn’t rely on it. It’s doable, but not an enjoyable experience.
I know it works... as a feature phone. A very large and heavy one.
How did you get the Blackberry Classic to work on Att? I had a Classic last year that I ordered unlocked and my Att sim and Tmobile sim would not work. I called both of those carriers and they claimed the classic wasn't serviced by them any longer. Did you have to do anything different? I live in CT and Tmobile and Att are huge here. Thanks
Tracfone. That’s the only way. MVNOs like H20 wireless or Red Pocket should work too.
@@JoseBriones Wow! How did you figure that out? I'm wondering if I'll be able to set the Blackberry up if I order another one, because I read that the Blackberry server is out of service. I want a classic again so badly. I want one just for talk and text. Thanks!
@@userone9833 you can. Check my latest live stream where I go through the set up process for the Blackberry. Crackberry Forum can also help :)
@@JoseBriones do you still have this working w/ Tracfone? i just contacted their customer service and they said my BB Classic isn't compatible.
I tried a q link SIM card that runs on T-Mobile carrier but it doesn’t work. Any idea why?
I viewed your CZcams video on the blackberry classic. I then went out and I bought an unlocked blackberry classic running 10.33. However, as of this past week, I’ve been having tremendous amount of difficulty trying to connect to a carrier. I went to T-Mobile and I tried to activate it with a Sim card. It recognize the carrier and it only worked for five minutes and then there was no connection. I also ordered a mint mobile Sim card. We installed it it did not work. I’ve tried AT&T and it doesn’t work as well. Can you please tell me what carrier you recommend that you know of as of now November 2023 that I can connect my blackberry classic. Thank you, J.C..
Try ultra Mobile it may work in your area
BB classic after reset is not continuing the setup. please help! i tied flashing as well but it keeps getting stuck at initial device setup.
Check my latest livestream. I went through ir in camera.
@@JoseBriones Thanks man it worked. i am able to use my BB again. you are a lifesaver.
Hi! Did you take down the setup livestream? It isn't there :(
Regardless, good morning, night or afternoon from Ukraine 🇺🇦!
It's here czcams.com/video/EfV6-0AiL1c/video.html :)
@@JoseBriones Thank youuu :)
BU TELEFONLAR TÜRKİYE DE NEDEN SATILMIYOR?
Miss my blackberry best devise I ever had.....loath android smart phone & iPhone to damn complicated to much tech.
Hey Brother I am a collage student and a BlackBerry lover and I want to buy this phone for calling purposes so will it be a good choice to buy it in 2022 and will I able to use it in upcoming future. I just need a calling feature that's it so will it work ? Please reply me big brother👬...
If you live outside of the US, yes.
@@JoseBriones yes brother I live in INDIA 🇮🇳 . So I can go for it ...🤗
I'm from Canada will it work. Just for regular use. Text and call?
Yea. It should.
Does it have GPS? Can you check transport on it?
Yes. Via here maps.
So can you make calls and texts and how do you set it up?
Insert a SIM card. Set up is on my latest livestream.
@@JoseBriones can you post the latest livestream ?
@@brettwilson1972 czcams.com/video/EfV6-0AiL1c/video.html
@@JoseBriones thank you
Does this support VoLTE?
Only with MVNOs
Could we download app APK straight from the browser?
It's possible.
Is it worth to buy blackberry classic ?2022.
Seller was saying like this 👇👇
Blackberry official apps only not download
Whatsapp Facebook CZcams working well
Is it ?
It can be if you are willing to modify it for your needs. Check crackberry for guides on how to do that.
@@JoseBriones how can we modify ? Is it possible
Hey I have some questions about the phone,
I am looking for a "Dumb phone" to get rid of a phone addiction, but there is some stuff I still need on a phone. I would like to be able to use whatsapp, audible and spotify. Are these apps still working wel on there? Also how is the typing? I would like to be able to use whatsapl relarivelh comfortably
. Thanks in advance:)
Also, if this is not the phone for my usage type, do u have a phone to recommend?
The typing seems quite good in the video tho so that's nice
So much better to just buy the Unihertz Titan Pocket :)
The titan pocket is bulky and the Chinese version of android has annoying bugs and it blocks some notifications from some apps (even when turned on)
Does this phone have VOLTE support?
It does support VoLTE on some networks, but it’s very trial and error.
@@JoseBriones Thanks for letting me know, much appreciated.
does this thing has delay on messages and phone calls
It doesn’t.
I have this phone and forgot my password, how do I get into in or reset it?
I would love to get into it as I would love to see the messages and photos that may still be on the phone
Yeah. The only way is to factory reset it. You won't get in if you forgot your password. To factory reset, enter the password wrong 10 times and it should reset the phone to factory.
can i buy this phone ?
You can find them on eBay.
Hi
This model is My weakness....
@Jose Briones: Because, i am from europe: what do you mean with: "some carrieres are not working" ???
Why don't you tell about: WHY are they not working at some carriers?
This maybe HAS to do with Europe! - because, maybe it's about phone calls? LTE ? VOLte ?
Because, i noticed, that phone calls on BB10 are ONLY over 3G ! ?
- i read, that BB 10 phones can't make phone calls over LTE.
It has to be VOLte - which BB10 phones don't support ! ?
So: Is this the reason, you mentoined? The US carriers, which don't support BB 10 anymore,
are those, ho don't support 3G ??? or, what is the reason.....
Yes. It’s due to the BlackBerry Classic not being able to support the latest VoLTE bands. That’s why it doesn’t work in some carriers.
@@JoseBriones So, the classic only can make phone calls, if the carriere still support's 3G ?
If the carrier don't support 3G anymore - only internet is possible?
@@lotharpeters5985 With most carriers, yes. There is one band I believe on T-mobile that can access VoLTE, but it's disappearing.
this guy sponsored himself how cool is that
Haha.
Whatsapp works on it ?
It can. But it’s a very slow.
@@JoseBriones Can you make a video or list the apps that still work on it ?
BB made a gigantic unforgivable mistake by dropping out of the phone market. Seriously stupid.
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best dumbphone money can buy. Telegram still working great, not sure about whatsapp but personally do not care.
This seems like a really good dumb phone option because you avoid t9 with this great keyboard. This is my fav blackberry of all time. Browser is old which is great you won't get addicted but you can still look things up while on the go.