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BlackBerry Keyone
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BlackBerry Keyone

Released: 2017, FebruaryPrice: About 290 EURStatus: Available. Released 2017, April

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo)
CPUOcta-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 506
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - BBB100-4 only
USBUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG
Size4.5 inches, 60.0 cm, 2, (~55.6% 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 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
ModelBlackBerry Keyone
PriceAbout 290 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat9 450/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack/Silver, Black, Bronze
ModelsBBB100-2, BBB100-7, BBB100-1, BBB100-5, BBB100-3, BBB100-4
Single8 MP, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2017, April
Weight180 g (6.35 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 1756:1 (nominal)
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (BBB100-4 only)
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40
Charging18W wired, QC3, 50% in 36 min
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Internal32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
KeyboardQWERTY
Released2017, February
Announced2017, February
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions149.1 x 72.4 x 9.4 mm (5.87 x 2.85 x 0.37 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Resolution1080 x 1620 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~434 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 62dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 67dB
PerformanceGFXBench: 4.1fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS2
Audio qualityNoise -92.2dB / Crosstalk -96.4dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 81h

BlackBerry Keyone Overview

About BlackBerry Keyone BlackBerry Keyone is another flagship from BlackBerry's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2017. BlackBerry Keyone has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (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 Keyone 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 Keyone?

The BlackBerry Keyone 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 Keyone 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 Keyone void warranty?

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

What Android version does BlackBerry Keyone run?

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