Getting started with the BlackBerry Z30

So you've just picked up a new BlackBerry Z30 but aren't quite sure where to start? Not to worry - we've got some great help articles to get you up and running. No matter if you're a seasoned vet or new to BlackBerry, you'll be able to get your Z30 set up and going strong in just a few minutes.

There are plenty of things you can do with your Z30 beyond what you'll find here, but lets go over a few of the basics to get you started.

Keep in mind that some of these help posts are geared toward other devices like the Z10 or Q10, but since they all run the same software you can apply them to the Z30 as well.

Setting Up

Out of the box you'll want to get logged into your accounts, set up your wallpaper and get your security measures in place. From there you can dive deeper into arranging your icons and other things to make your device your own.

How to setup accounts on your BlackBerry Z30
How to change the wallpaper on your BlackBerry Z30
How to change notification profiles on the BlackBerry Z30
How to set custom notifications for contacts on BlackBerry 10
How to use custom ringtones and alerts on BlackBerry 10
How to change the volume key action the BlackBerry Z30
How to set a device password on the BlackBerry Z30

App Me!

After you get setup with the basics, you can look to do even more. Your new Z30 is a powerful tool that goes above and beyond what you see out of the box. You can load up all kinds of great apps and games as well. While BlackBerry World is full of great applications, we've done the hard work of weeding out the best of the best and put them all into our CrackBerry App Gallery. Here you'll find the top BlackBerry 10 apps as chosen by our editors and readers.

View the CrackBerry Editors Choice App Gallery
Get the most important app of them all - CB10!!

More Apps!!

Can't find what you're looking for? Thankfully your Z30 also allows you to sideload Android applications. Providing you've got a bit of tech know-how you should have no problem loading up some Android apps to your device. Keep in mind that not all apps work though. Do a bit of research first, and if you decide you're ready to give sideloading a shot, check out the tutorials below.

How to sideload to your BlackBerry 10 device (Mac)
How to sideload to your BlackBerry 10 device (Windows)

Don't Stop!!

You can find a load of help and how-to articles in our extensive pages, but for some quick hits check out the latest BlackBerry Z30 help posts below.

How to use voice control on the BlackBerry Z30
How to setup and use the Priority Hub with the BlackBerry Z30
How to get the most out of the web browser on the BlackBerry Z30
How to capture the perfect photo using Time Shift on the BlackBerry Z30

View all BlackBerry 10 Help Guides

Keep Crackin'

That should be enough to get you up and running. There's always more to learn and more to do when it comes to BlackBerry, so keep an eye out for plenty more guides to using your BlackBerry Z30. Make sure to swing by the forums for more help as well.

Check out the BlackBerry Z30 forums

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