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BlackBerry Q5
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BlackBerry Q5

Released: 2013, May. Released 2013, JunePrice: About 70 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSBlackBerry OS 10.2, upgradable to 10.3.1
CPUDual-core 1.2 GHz Krait
GPUAdreno 225
NFCYes (market dependent)
SAR1.33 W/kg (head) 0.85 W/kg (body)
SIMMicro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size3.1 inches, 31.0 cm, 2, (~39.1% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
BrandBlackBerry
ModelBlackBerry Q5
PriceAbout 70 EUR
RadioFM radio (after SW upgrade)
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
Video720p
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack, White, Red, Gray, Pink
SAR EU1.38 W/kg (head) 0.85 W/kg (body)
Single2 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight120 g (4.23 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
DisplayContrast ratio: 1293:1 (nominal) / 1.682:1 (sunlight)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - SQR100-1
4G bands2, 4, 5, 17 - SQR100-1
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal8GB 2GB RAM
KeyboardQWERTY
Released2013, May. Released 2013, June
Stand-byUp to 336 h (3G)
Announced2013, May. Released 2013, June
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 12 h 30 min (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions120 x 66 x 10.8 mm (4.72 x 2.60 x 0.43 in)
Resolution720 x 720 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~328 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 75dB / Noise 69dB / Ring 76dB
PositioningGPS
Audio qualityNoise -91.7dB / Crosstalk -90.7dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 55h

BlackBerry Q5 Overview

About BlackBerry Q5 BlackBerry Q5 is a discontinued device from BlackBerry's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2013. BlackBerry Q5 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 8GB 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 Q5 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 Q5?

The BlackBerry Q5 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 Q5 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 Q5 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the BlackBerry Q5 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does BlackBerry Q5 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your BlackBerry Q5.