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BlackBerry Curve 8980
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BlackBerry Curve 8980

Released: 2012Price: About 70 EURStatus: Discontinued

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Full Specifications

OSBlackBerry OS 5.0
SAR0.64 W/kg (head) 0.66 W/kg (body)
SIMMini-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
EDGEYes
GPRSYes
Size2.4 inches, 17.8 cm, 2, (~27.3% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
BrandBlackBerry
ModelBlackBerry Curve 8980
PriceAbout 70 EUR
RadioNo
VideoYes
ColorsBlack
Single3.15 MP, AF
StatusDiscontinued
Weight117 g (4.13 oz)
BrowserHTML
SensorsN/A
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
FeaturesLED flash
Internal256MB
KeyboardQWERTY
Released2012
Announced2012
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions109 x 60 x 13.6 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 0.54 in)
Resolution480 x 360 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~250 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, A-GPS

BlackBerry Curve 8980 Overview

About BlackBerry Curve 8980 BlackBerry Curve 8980 is a discontinued device from BlackBerry's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2012. BlackBerry Curve 8980 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 256MB , 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

A verified root guide for BlackBerry Curve 8980 is not yet published. Avoid flashing files from unrelated device variants.

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 Curve 8980?

The BlackBerry Curve 8980 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 Curve 8980 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 Curve 8980 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the BlackBerry Curve 8980 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does BlackBerry Curve 8980 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your BlackBerry Curve 8980.