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BlackBerry KEY2
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BlackBerry KEY2

Released: 2018, JunePrice: About 500 EURStatus: Available. Released 2018, June

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 8.1 (Oreo)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPUAdreno 512
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - BBF100-6 only
USBUSB Type-C 3.0, OTG
Dual12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.3", 1.28µm, dual pixel PDAF, 12 MP, f/2.6, 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF
Size4.5 inches, 60.0 cm, 2, (~55.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandBlackBerry
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame (7000 series)
ModelBlackBerry KEY2
PriceAbout 500 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack, Silver, Red
ModelsBBF100-6, BBF100-1, BBF100-2, BBF100-4
SAR EU0.72 W/kg (head) 1.68 W/kg (body)
Single8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2018, June
Weight168 g (5.93 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 1572 (nominal), 3.212 (sunlight)
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41 - EU, Africa, AU (BBF100-1)
Charging18W wired, QC3, 50% in 36 min
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Internal64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
KeyboardQWERTY
Released2018, June
Announced2018, June
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE, EDR
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions151.4 x 71.8 x 8.5 mm (5.96 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution1080 x 1620 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~434 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 66dB / Noise 72dB / Ring 79dB
PerformanceAnTuTu: 140984 (v7), GeekBench: 5830 (v4.4), GFXBench: 11fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS2
Audio qualityNoise -90.7dB / Crosstalk -94.2dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 86h

BlackBerry KEY2 Overview

About BlackBerry KEY2 BlackBerry KEY2 is another flagship from BlackBerry's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2018. BlackBerry KEY2 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM with Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm) , 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

BlackBerry KEY2 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

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 KEY2?

The BlackBerry KEY2 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 KEY2 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 KEY2 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the BlackBerry KEY2 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does BlackBerry KEY2 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your BlackBerry KEY2.