To get started, on the Home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen. Tap Settings > Software Updates. Tap Check for Updates.
Can I change my BlackBerry OS to Android?
With the OS10. 2 update for the BlackBerry 10 OS, BlackBerry has introduced a new feature to support Android apps by converting them from a . A user with a BlackBerry 10 device running OS version 10.2 or later can download and use an Android app converted in this way.
Are BlackBerry phones still supported?
In 2017, we committed to providing at least two more years of support for BlackBerry 10 and at least two years of BlackBerry network access for BBOS devices. On January 4, 2022, devices running on these service offerings will no longer reliably function, including for data, phone calls, SMS and 9-1-1 functionality.
Can I install Android OS on BlackBerry Passport?
You can easily install and run Android apps on any BlackBerry device running BB10. That includes such devices as the BlackBerry Q10, the BlackBerry Z10, the BlackBerry Z30, and everyones favourite square phone the BlackBerry Passport.
Is BlackBerry going out of business?
No, BlackBerry no longer makes its own phones. Instead, it licenses out the BlackBerry brand to third-party phone companies. TCL was the first company to licence the BlackBerry brand, but the company concluded its licensing agreement in 2020.