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The BlackBerry KEYone supports a nano-SIM card, so be sure you've got the right size before you follow along with these quick and easy steps.

How to insert a SIM card in the BlackBerry KEYone

  1. While looking at the front of the KEYone turn the device to the Right Side
  2. Above the volume rocker, there is a small outline for the SIM tray indicated by a small hole.
  3. Insert the SIM card removal tool into the small hole on the tray, doing this will pop the tray out of the slot.
  4. Pull out the tray and place it on a flat surface.
  5. Grab your nano SIM card and place it on the small section of the tray with the contacts facing down.
  6. Gently insert the tray back into the KEYone.

Your device will automatically register the SIM if it has been activated through your carrier.

Now your SIM card is installed, and you should have cellular connectivity. These simple steps can be replicated to install your microSD card as the SIM tray serves a dual purpose for both card types and has separate sections for each type. The nano-SIM card goes into the smaller of the two spaces.

TIP: On the BlackBerry KEYone there is a small hole at the top of the device, note that this is not the area for the SIM card. The SIM card tray is on the right-hand side of the device above the volume rockers. The small hole at the top of the KEYone is a microphone used for noise cancellation.

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DISTINCTLY DIFFERENT, DISTINCTLY BLACKBERRY

BlackBerry KEYone pairs the best of BlackBerry's software and security with TCL Communication's commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable smartphones to customers around the world.

Beyond the iconic BlackBerry design that's been curated for the modern user, the BlackBerry KEYone comes with a number of additional features that truly reinvents communications for the professional consumer.

  • Built to last – An iconic BlackBerry smartphone made reliable for the demanding user, the BlackBerry KEYone combines a sleek aluminum frame and soft grip textured back built to offer the best in durability.
  • Runs Android™ 7.1 Nougat – Giving users access to the entire Google Play store and apps - and will receive Google™ security patch updates.
  • The keyboard reimagined – Forget what you knew about keyboards, the BlackBerry Smart Keyboard goes beyond typing. It can be easily programmed to launch up to 52 customizable shortcuts, providing even greater ease of use. And use it to scroll through web pages, the picture gallery or to take a picture.
  • Loaded with BlackBerry® Hub® – Bringing all your messages into one consolidated place; including emails, texts and messages from any social media account.
  • Unrivaled security features – The BlackBerry KEYone is designed to offer the most secure Android smartphone experience possible.
  • Long battery life – Featuring the largest battery ever found in a BlackBerry smartphone, the BlackBerry KEYone offers roughly 26 hours of mixed use, thanks to its 3505mAh battery.
  • Impressive photo quality – The BlackBerry KEYone includes a 12MP rear camera with an industry leading camera sensor that captures sharp, crisp photos in any light. And for when you have to take a video conference on the go, it includes an 8MP front camera with fixed focus and 84-degree wide angle lens.

Specs

Width Height Thickness
5.87 in
149.1 mm
2.85 in
72.4 mm		 0.37 in
9.4 mm
6.35 oz
180 grams
  • Display:
    • 4.5-inch IPS LCD display
    • 1620x1080 resolution
    • 434ppi
  • Chips:
    • Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor
    • 8x 2.0Ghz Cortex A53 cores
    • 3GB RAM
    • 32GB internal storage
    • microSD card slot
  • Cameras:
    • 12MP ƒ/20 PDAF rear camera
    • Dual-tone LED flash
    • 8MP ƒ/2.2 front camera
  • Battery:
    • 3505 mAh battery
    • Non-removable
    • USB-C, Quick Charge 3.0 + boost charging
  • Software:
    • Android 7.1.1 Nougat
    • DTEK security suite
    • FIPS 140-2 full disk encryption

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