The Android Marshmallow beta updates are still coming and today a new beta update has been released for the BlackBerry Priv. This is now the seventh beta update to be released and as has been the case with previous roll outs, it is not available for all users.
This time around the update is being rolled out to ShopBlackBerry, Amazon and T-Mobile US Priv devices with model number STV100-1, Canadian carrier and Asia-Pacific variants with model number STV100-3 and EMEA variants will model number STV100-4. The list below shows which models have received which beta build.
If you have an eligible device for the beta update, you may have already seen the prompt to update. If not, you can manually check by going to Settings->About Phone->System Updates. The file size isn't big this time around, it's only around 97.3MB though some users have said the update still takes a bit of time to complete. Remember if you do run into any problems while using the beta OS take a report to help iron bugs for future updates.
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Android Marshmallow Beta 7 released for BlackBerry Priv owners
I wish if he could release a dual booting os combining QNX and Android. Then I would like to run QNX on Priv!
Posted via CB10
Besides bashing each other, does anyone know what's in the latest "beta"?
Posted via BlackBerry Priv
How dare you ask a serious question. Lol
Lol
Posted via the CrackBerry App on my BlackBerry Priv ™
Early to know much but feels smoother at moment. Would like to know what the was changed with this update.
Why haven't there been any Verizon betas? Is Verizon not planning to update to MM?
Disappointed in BlackBerry and AT&T. Happy with my Google Nexus getting timely updates, and already running a stable Android N beta
Posted via the CrackBerry App for Android
Excellent update. The device is stable and battery life is improved. Custom ringtone issue fixed.
Passport SE on Etisalat 4G Network propelled by 10.3.2.2876
Downloaded and installed, thanks!
Posted via CB10
Just funny to see Verizon has all "No's" lol
I miss my Z30.
Every beta counts, so does customer feedback! :)
Typed using my QNX powered BlackBerry Classic running 10.3.2.2876 on WINDmobile HSPA+
Oh verizon, I don't get why anyone would you use... at&t you suck too :)
Posted via CB10
Does this mean that we who are ShopBlackBerry Priv owners who are not in the beta program, and have mm, will be getting an update to marshmallow Soon?
Posted with my PRIV via the CrackBerry App for Android
What's a beta?
Dear Verizon customers,
Verizon hates you.
Sincerely,
Verizon.
Posted via the CrackBerry App for Android
Please somebody help me. I've got the 31.3 MB update, then go to sleep and woke up to a bricked phone. My Priv stucks at the bootloading screen (Barcode; Continue the bootup; Reboot into fastboot and Turn off the device). The thing is, when I try to run the autoloader for it, it shows
"Loader is not valid for this device variant, the device variant detected is hlos-sig-tag:=.
Please obtain a loader which supports the device varuant above and try again."
I'm pretty sure that I got the STV-100-1 and dowloaded 2 autoloaders (1 maintenance from June and 1 from Dec 2015) for it. Please does anybody have any idea about the problem?
Thank you in advance
Blackberry only cares to get you to buy the phone. They could care less after you already paid for it. They just direct you to AT&T so they don't have to worry about it. What a shame.
Posted via the CrackBerry App for Android
Good thing Apple or Samsung don't operate that way.
RedBerry Passport /10.3.2.2876 / Telus
What? Commitment and blackberry ? Did I hear that right? Now thats a ******* joke! After my passport dies on me, I am done with blackberry!
Posted via CB10
I got it...
Posted via the CrackBerry App for Android
Mine was only 31mb
Posted via Blackberry Priv the most secure Android device available.
What a joke!
Posted via CB10
Why android update reach old blackberry like leap, passport, and others z series.. I thinks they re able running the android system..
Maybe it can be interesting choice, or surprised for the old user..
Just advice..thanks
Posted via CB10
How would BlackBerry make any money changing the OS on devices that lost them so much money?
RedBerry Passport /10.3.2.2876 / Telus
Awesome! It's 31.3mb for me. My Priv was purchased directly from shopbb
Posted via CB10
I wonder why some got the 97 MB and other of us got only 31.3 MB?
Posted via the CrackBerry App for Android
Unlimited data plans vs. Capped ones
Jé Be....Here But Gone...
Just to let you know, that made no sense at all.
All I want to know is whether any of these betas actually deliver anything significant. I understand disclaimers and confidentiality because these are betas, but is there anything that bring Android closer to having BB10 functionality? I hate not having notification profiles, lack of hub functionality, and generally laggy performance.
Really, I'm disappointed that Blackberry has given up on BB10 - it's clearly better in it's simplicity of use.
Beta 7, what a joke. If Blackberry Android is out of the beta. Google have then Android N out.
Posted with BlackBerry Priv, waiting for the Note 7 or HTC Nexus
Exactly.
Posted via CB10
You do know what BlackBerry calls Beta other manufacturers call a soak test right? Almost every other release graduated to be a final release.
any news about 10.3.3? it looks like all the crew works on androsh***t update....
Posted via CB10
You don't read much, do you? ;)
*C5303
well...not really now; became kind of tired of their promises and constant postponing
Posted via CB10
Only 91 mb for me
Posted via the CrackBerry App for Android
Kmft n still nothing for bb10 this is BS
Posted via CB10
yep.....when will 10.3.3 released? at least an official statement regarding "midst of June".....
BlackBerry Z10/STL-001/Bb10.4.1.1143
BlackBerry 10 is now a zombie. And soon it will be BBOS 7. Thanks to the wonderful droid company that calls itself blackberry.
Posted via CB10
I've got an 1081 Mb update though already on MM6
Posted from my Passport
When when BB10 Os update???
Any minute now. :D
*ME173X
Seriously.
Too bad BlackBerry did not put 1/2 as much effort into BB10.
****, even 1/10th the effort would have gone so far.
Embarrassing. F'in embarrassing
Lol, I was waiting to see this coming. ;-)
Posted via CB10
Hahaha... well said.
Dumbbutt BlackBerry.
Posted via CB10
Soon.
Received 31.3 MB here in Kenya - nairobi, I don't seem to figure what's new
Posted via CB10
I hope this fixes my not being able to charge with my wall charger. Sent many bug reports and contacted BlackBerry but nothing yet. Do not want to do a factory reset to try and see if that fixes it.
Posted via the Priv on the CrackBerry App for da Droid
31.3 mb here
Posted via the CrackBerry App for Android
For a moment I read Android OS 7.0 available lol.. That would have been asking a little too much :)
The 6.0 version 7 would do the trick anyway ..!
Posted via the CrackBerry App for Android
If you don't have Marshmallow update does not mean is bad sign as after updated to Marshmallow plus new Blackberry Services, the phones heats up and battery drained like ****. I wish I stayed at Lollipop.
Posted via the CrackBerry App for Android
It's just sad that the carrier's poster the phone but not the update! It's like they want to support bb but don't want to are then succeed!! #whatkindoffu#kerie
Posted via the CrackBerry App for Android
They don't care (support and update). Blackberry has to do their job. With only one model on Android Platform what should be done by the carrier..? Invest a lot for an uncertain future. Roadmap roadmap and decision for BlackBerry. It is time...
Posted via CB10
is it worth buying priv now.....
Posted via the CrackBerry App for Android
Yes unlocked from shopblackberry can't go wrong
Posted via the CrackBerry App for Android
+1
Posted via CB10
No.
I bought it and regretted.
Buy OnePlus 3, Moto X, LG G4 or G5 or V10, Galaxy, HTC 10.
All of those are much better than the Priv.
Very unstable software with a crappy front-facing camera and medicore build quality
Posted via CB10
LG G4? HTC 10? Lol
YES
HTC 10.
Better than the Privy in every aspect.
Posted via CB10
Well then...I'm sure it's selling like hotcakes, at $700 with a 12MP FFC and no bold guarantee of rapid updates a la A9. You must have sales figures to back up its betterness, right?
I didn't talk about sales numbers, although I still think the sales numbers of HTC 10 this quarter is more than what BlackBerry did in the entire year.
12 mpx?
S7 edge and iPhone 6s plus have 12mpx.
Megapixel numbers are not the real indicator for camera performance.
It is the best in class. You need to check the reviews of this phone.
Posted via CB10
And what class is that? Engadget gave it an 88/100, while the S7 was a 90 and the nearly half price OPO 3 was 87. The Verge gave it an 8.0, whereas the OPO 3 was an 8.6 and S6 Edge was 8.8 (I guess they must have had a heart attack seeing how badly the S7 devices ran circles around their iPhones and didn't review them out of shame.)
Lol what a joke! You say all these phones are better than the BlackBerry Priv, that's funny because the S7 is better than all these and I ditched my S7 for the BlackBerry Priv and my Priv is so much better than my S7. It's faster, clearer it doesn't freeze up, I had so much trouble with the S7 I couldn't believe it. I have yet to have any issues with my BlackBerry Priv. Now I respect your opinions but dang are you crazy?! Lol
Posted via the CrackBerry App on my BlackBerry Priv ™
Buying outdated hardware makes no sense to me.
Buy Snapdragon 820 device
Posted via the CrackBerry App for Android
I agree.
Just let us know which Snapdragon 820 phone with a slide-out capacitive touch keyboard to buy, and we'll be right on it.
Posted via the CrackBerry App for Android
What's the build #
Build AAF518.
Verizon you're killing me
Posted via the CrackBerry App for Priv
Ditto
Posted via the CB App for PRIV
+1
Posted via the CrackBerry App for Android from my Verizon BlackBerry Priv
Nothing on the Verizon... ;-((
• There's a Crack in the Berry right now... •
I am conflicted. I enjoy a nice pun, but I hate that Verizon has the best network where I am, and am a little stuck.
Posted via the CrackBerry App for Android
Verizon you're killing me too
Yup. Signed up for the beta day one. Was also one of the first to purchase a Verizon branded Priv. Not that I should get brownie points for that, but still....
Posted via CB PRIV.
Thanks. Downloading now! 31mb
Posted via the CrackBerry App for Android
wassup with att and their update dude. seriously. i bought this priv and have been a priv owner since it came out... im still waiting for this update.
**** straight AT&T said the priv isn't on there list for an update at all when I called in may about it and still nothing even called blackberry support they said it's on AT&T side not with them so yeah you we are screwed first to get the phone LAST to get the update if ever
Posted via the CrackBerry App for Android
You spoke to an *****. The way it works is it will be issued out by the IMEI number that way the system doesn't crash.
You guys (and I'm guilty of it too from time to time) kill me with this pessimistic attitude. Trust and believe if BlackBerry was to ever hit rock bottom or the carriers were to stop caring about BlackBerry they will let you know and your carrier would send you an I'm sorry notice along with a discount coupon for another phone.
And huffing and puffing won't do you any good and to top it off most of ya wanna rob BlackBerry with gun point style discount and want them to make a great phone too???
Is it me or am I missing something???
Posted via CB10
Batch (IMEI) releases require one thing first: the intent to release. What good is a gatekeeper if there's no gate?
Up until the last beta, AT&T had not shown any intent to release Marshmallow to its Priv owners. And if you're really cynical, even the beta is not 100% indication that they plan to release Marshmallow--it's just a beta, after all.
Understood, however AT&T has t:o make sure there will be no bugs in whatever they release from their viewport it's worth the wait and I don't blame them for at least trying to keep the user experience at its finest quality.
Remember Sprint used to release too soon and we see what happened to them.
I understand everyone's frustrated but if they wanted to dump BlackBerry it won't take nothing but a memo and a phone call.
Im on priv for tmobile and do not see any system update available
Posted via the CrackBerry App for Android
Remember this is only available to those registered in the BlackBerry Beta programme.
Got my update. I'm on t-mobile in Chicago
Posted via the CrackBerry App for Android
I'm surprised. T-Mobile sent mine around the 14th of June. You may want to call customer care.
Posted via the CrackBerry App for Android
Nice!
Posted via the CrackBerry App for Android
I have AT&T model.
When can I get Marshmallow?
Posted via CB10
When At&t releases it?
Posted via the Priv for Android
Did you sign up for the beta. I am on AT&T and got the marshmallow update about 2 weeks ago. It works well. Does take Luke an hour and half to to. It is beta 6. AT&T will not be getting betac7. Hope this helps
I downloaded the MMB7 and since I did all the media apps stopped working! Why? Anyone with this issue too?
Posted via the CrackBerry App from PRIVilege PRIVacy working on 6.0.1