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BlackBerry Motion
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BlackBerry Motion

Released: 2017, OctoberPrice: About 390 EURStatus: Available. Released 2017, December

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 7.1 (Nougat)
CPUOcta-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 506
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
Size5.5 inches, 82.6 cm, 2, (~70.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandBlackBerry
BuildGlass front, plastic back, aluminum frame
ModelBlackBerry Motion
PriceAbout 390 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA, LTE
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack
ModelsBBD100-1, BBD100-6, BBD100-2
Single8 MP, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2017, December
Weight167 g (5.89 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
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 - BBD100-6 (EU, Global)
Charging18W wired, QC3
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Internal32GB 4GB RAM
Released2017, October
Announced2017, October
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions155.8 x 75.5 x 8.1 mm (6.13 x 2.97 x 0.32 in)
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 66dB / Noise 69dB / Ring 77dB
PerformanceAnTuTu: 75057 (v7), GeekBench: 3567 (v4.4), GFXBench: 3.4fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS2
Battery (old)Endurance rating 94h

BlackBerry Motion Overview

About BlackBerry Motion BlackBerry Motion is another flagship from BlackBerry's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2017. BlackBerry Motion has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 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 Motion 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 Motion?

The BlackBerry Motion 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 Motion 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 Motion void warranty?

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

What Android version does BlackBerry Motion run?

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