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BlackBerry Leap
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BlackBerry Leap

Released: 2015, March. Released 2015, AprilPrice: About 80 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSBlackBerry OS 10.3.1
CPUDual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPUAdreno 225
NFCNo
SIMMicro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~65.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD,
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
BrandBlackBerry
ModelBlackBerry Leap
PriceAbout 80 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA, LTE
Video720p
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack, White
Single2 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight170 g (6.00 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - North America
4G bands1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 13, 17 - North America
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal16GB 2GB RAM
Released2015, March. Released 2015, April
Announced2015, March. Released 2015, April
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 25 h
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions144 x 72.8 x 9.5 mm (5.67 x 2.87 x 0.37 in)
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS
Battery (old)Endurance rating 45h

BlackBerry Leap Overview

About BlackBerry Leap BlackBerry Leap is a discontinued device from BlackBerry's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. BlackBerry Leap has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus , 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 Leap 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 Leap?

The BlackBerry Leap 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 Leap 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 Leap void warranty?

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

What Android version does BlackBerry Leap run?

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