Found a really great seller on eBay and got this Key2 BBF100-2 (took pics Wednesday). As a longtime owner and diehard fan of the classic, as well as a bb collector, I never thought I’d love any of the bb’s made after the classic.

It’s mind blowing that this model was released in 2018 and still It’s crazy fast, granted it’s Android 8. My every day phone is an iPhone 14 and this device runs way faster, has a fingerprint sensor and does everything I need.

I’ve been wanting to leave the Apple ecosystem for some time now and I’ve explored so many options. I know this phone most likely won’t work on any network, but I’m gonna give it a shot on t-mobile or mint (Northeast). I ordered the Zinwa Q25 and I’m looking forward to that, but for now this is a great second phone for business emails, WhatsApp, Reddit ;) and still has a lot of great working apps. I also added a 256gb SanDisk storage card :D it reformatted perfectly.

Just happy to have a lil nostalgia rn :)

Thank you my friend for your service, i won't stop using you

This is the final Q27 keyboard mobile phone designed by Zinwa. Wish we can get this beautiful keyboard phone asap. What do you think of this design? Is there anything else that needs to be modified? Let me know, I can forward your ideas to Zinwa.

How do I sideload ?

posting this again. this is the last official render. not that other photoshop image floating around. cheers. if you guys are interested on keeping up to date, there’s a discord channel called BB revival . check it out. its pretty active, and has a bunch of updates

Looking at the recent wave of QWERTY revival projects—especially Clicks pulling 200k+ pre-orders—proves beyond a doubt that the appetite for tactile, intentional hardware is huge.

But let’s be honest: what every single one of these projects lacks is the BlackBerry name, that iconic logo, and the heritage that comes with it.

What would it actually take for BlackBerry to launch a dedicated, boutique mobile division again?

The tech landscape today is completely different from a decade ago. Component modularity, mature contract manufacturing, and modern supply chains mean bringing a premium device to market is significantly more agile and scalable than it was in 2011. And with privacy, security, and digital fatigue at an all-time high, their core DNA has never been more relevant.

Think about the cultural weight: BlackBerry blew up globally before social media was even what it is today. Imagine that heritage paired with modern storytelling. There’s an entire generation of adults who hold deep nostalgia for the brand and are exhausted by sterile data-mining slabs.

To be commercially sustainable, they wouldn't even need to be a one-trick pony. The sweet spot would be a two-device strategy:

1. A Flagship QWERTY: The pure, unapologetic tactile powerhouse with classic frets, modern bezel-less efficiency, and titanium/steel build.

2. A Flagship Slab: Identical internals, privacy architecture, and premium materials for those who want the security and badge without the physical keyboard.

With the proven market interest, finding backing and visionary partners shouldn't be the barrier. If anyone from the old guard or current team is watching this space, the door is wide open. As an industrial designer, I’d sketch and concept this line in a heartbeat just to see this badge get the dignified return it deserves.

Does BlackBerry have the courage to tap into this, or will they leave millions on the table forever?

After living few days with Balckberry Bold 9700 I fell so much in love with Blackberries that I had to buy an “upgrade”. In my opinion the best Blackberry ever produced, what do you think?

Finally! I’ve got my hands on the Q25 🎉 From the very start of this project, I’ve been glued to the Discord channel for every little update. For the last 6 months, the first thing I do every morning (and even if I wake up in the middle of the night 😅) is check Discord or WeChat to see what’s new.

I’ll be sharing my updates here as I start using the Q25 as my daily driver. If there’s anything specific you’d like me to try out, just let me know!

2026 will be remembered as the year of keyboard phones, who thought you could get so many options.

Which one are you buying? I am torn between mp2 & t2e

Saw a post this morning about a communicator-style device called “Clicks Communicator” inspired by the BlackBerry era.

What are your thoughts-would you consider buying something like this?

I really like the Clicks Communicator.

But this looks amazing regardless of the keyboard outlay.

- Zubair

Been using my Bold 9990 as a daily driver, want to share some amazing resources for anyone else who wants to do the same.

The Bold Explorer: http://darkstar.x10host.com/nibble/ (no longer active)

And the Lunar Project: https://www.lunar-project.org/ (updated URL 09/23/26)

Apps I enjoy using on this device my android and iPhone devices: •Mobipocket Reader, great e-reader that lets you use physical keys to move through pages. Really efficient and lot of options when it comes to fonts and and colours. •MeBoy 2.2, really enjoyable experience playing RPG games for GameBoy. Notably Pokémon, allows you to quick save and resume. No sound but it adds to the character of an old BlackBerry. •XPRS RSS reader, great way to get the latest news in a simple easy to read layout. •Zello, this is a very unique walkie-talkie application. Works across all devices including Android and iOS. •Opera Mini, workable browser. Great for quick Google searches. •FreeTips, cool calculation app that shows you your total after tax and tips instantly. •Rock File Manager, really cool SD card and internal memory management app. Better than the native Files application. Supports unzipping files and install JAD/COD files. •Adv OS, possibly the best application on my bold 9900. Allows you to set shortcut keys to all your applications. Once you learn the power of setting macros, it makes you realize how cool these devices are. You can basically program this phone to be automated using one click of a key. Imagine tapping the space bar twice, pressing the letter E - your phone then sends out a text message of your choosing instantly and then locks itself. Or press S and your phone will turn on Wifi and open your browser for a quick google search. Great for quick use scenarios. •Memo Pad, native app. It’s nice to simply press some keys and view your notes. Quick search and save. •Tasks, native app. Very useful and efficient compared to opening and sliding on a touch device. •Word Substitution, native app in settings. Amazing what this allows you to do. •BlackBerry Desktop Manager, allows you to sync your calendar, memos, contacts with your outlook on PC.

This is for those of you not on the discord.

believe the form factor is mostly decided on already, but small changes can still be done. Testing will probably commence over the next few months with aims of production starting around August.

Haven’t had a Blackberry since the Curve 8500! I miss that little guy but I can’t find it for the life of me! I know it’s around somewhere, I thought I had it around. It’ll pop up eventually! Just got this today though! Glorious! Help catch me up! Any tips, tricks, or recommendations would be helpful!

beautiful with all original parts.

The beloved BlackBerry Classic is making a 2025 comeback, thanks to Zinwa Technologies. This modern revival features Android, a MediaTek G99 processor, 12GB RAM, and 256GB storage, all within its iconic physical keyboard and square screen design. Available for pre-order at $400 (or a $300 upgrade kit), it's a dream for productivity-focused users and physical keyboard enthusiasts.

I just got my first blackberry classic for 30€. The most beautiful phone imo. Text and call working as im in Europe.