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BlackBerry Curve 8530
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BlackBerry Curve 8530

Released: 2009, November. Released 2009, DecemberPrice: About 60 EURStatus: Discontinued

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Full Specifications

OSBlackBerry OS 5.0
CPU528 MHz
SAR1.24 W/kg (head) 0.66 W/kg (body)
SIMMini-SIM
USBmicroUSB
Size2.46 inches, 18.7 cm, 2, (~28.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT, 65K colors
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g
BrandBlackBerry
ModelBlackBerry Curve 8530
PriceAbout 60 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedEV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
VideoYes
ColorsBlack, Purple
Single2 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight106 g (3.74 oz)
BrowserHTML
SensorsN/A
2G bandsCDMA 800 / 1900
3G bandsCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Internal256MB ROM
KeyboardQWERTY
Released2009, November. Released 2009, December
Stand-byUp to 252 h
Announced2009, November. Released 2009, December
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 4 h 30 min
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions109 x 60 x 13.9 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 0.55 in)
Resolution320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~163 ppi density)
TechnologyCDMA / EVDO
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, A-GPS

BlackBerry Curve 8530 Overview

About BlackBerry Curve 8530 BlackBerry Curve 8530 is a discontinued device from BlackBerry's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2009. BlackBerry Curve 8530 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 256MB ROM , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

A verified root guide for BlackBerry Curve 8530 is not yet published. Avoid flashing files from unrelated device variants.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the BlackBerry Curve 8530?

The BlackBerry Curve 8530 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does BlackBerry Curve 8530 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many BlackBerry devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting BlackBerry Curve 8530 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the BlackBerry Curve 8530 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does BlackBerry Curve 8530 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your BlackBerry Curve 8530.