While we wait and see if the Verizon Marshmallow update eventually appears for all, BlackBerry has gone ahead and released their November beta update for all Priv owners except those on Verizon. This time around, the update is fairly small coming in at around 98MB (some folks may see a larger update) but once updated, you'll have the latest security patch ahead of everyone else. For those keeping track, this update is noted to be firmware AAH505.
Today's update brings news that AAH505, our candidate to be the official November security patch update, is now available to beta participants on all devices (except Verizon variants) to begin testing. Depending on the build you're coming from, this will either be a relatively small patch download or a very large full download. If you don't see the update available, open up the phone dialer and punch in
*#*#CHECKIN#*#*then check for updates again.
If you're a Priv owner and taking part in the beta program, you should be seeing it arrive if you haven't already. For DTEK device owners, there's still no November betas available as of yet but we'll let you know if they arrive as well.
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BlackBerry Priv November beta update now available
I feel for those stuck on verizon.
Via my BlackBerry Passport running the latest QNX software release on WINDmobile DC-HSPA+
Just a hint.
Even though the Autoloader page
ca.blackberry.com/support/smartphones/Android-OS-Reload.html
still states the old October versions, we CAN get the November AAH505 for the UNBRANDED Priv, by simply substituting AAG853 with AAH505 in the link for the common one.
bbapps.download.blackberry.com/Priv/bbry_qc8992_autoloader_user-common-AAH505.zip
I do not know what other build/variants that can be fetched that way. Older builds are usually made unavailable as they put new ones up.
Got the official update. Fixed the selfie camera issue.
Hi not get update on AAG853 on priv.
My update was 1.8 Gigs. I just realized that my custom ring tone settings for my contacts finally work. I've been waiting on this fix for several months.
Waiting for a DTEK tablet......
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I really appreciate BlackBerry working so hard on Android... but where is BlackBerry 10.3.3
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Got the update last night and found no difference in performance today.
How do you know BB10 is secure? How do you know BB10 doesn't have holes?
Was the Priv, DTEK 50 or 60 ever hacked? Compromised? Rooted?
Nope.
There's a difference between security and privacy. I don't think BB10 is any more secure than BlackBerry Android.
Matt,
You will have to read up about how BB10 is baked into the hardware, compared to be an overlay on top of Android. There is a difference, but BB10 still doesn't have the support of the zillions of useless apps that Android and Apple have, so people abandoned it. For a business user, Everything is there for me. At some point, if BB stops supporting BB10, then I will have to make a hard choice and go with a different phone. Until then, BB10 IS more secure, no matter what you "think". Do some homework and be impressed! :)
Paulie,
I understand where you're coming from. I've been a BlackBerry user for years. I guess I'm looking at it from a practical level, perhaps the end-user level.
Having made the switch from Passport to Priv, I don't feel any less "secure" on the Priv. I can remove any permission I want and I've never been hit my malware or anything that could compromise my user experience or privacy.
I'm confident that if I lost my Priv, nobody could access the contents unless they know my password.
Lol its like McDonald's telling you that they have a healthy burger lol that's android for you....
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Sure, but do you think Wendy's, Harvey's or Burger King are any better?
DTEK devices and the Priv can't be rooted, so yes this makes it more secure than the average smartphone
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Agreed. Until someone actually hacks a Priv, DTEK 50 or 60, I'm going with my "secure until proven otherwise" position.
it can never be rooted. the priv and dteks have PHYSICAL HARDWARE measure to prevent this. Kinda like a switch. if its hacked the phone bricks terminally
SHAME on you VERIZON! I got a divorce from you 6 months ago because you failed to live up to your promises. VERIZON staff (in retail stores) were never trained on the Priv, many never even heard of it or touched it, and worse yet they didn't know it was on display in their own store!!!
I bought mine when VERIZON was the last to release it. You promised me Marshmallow "soon". A year later is not soon. Making me and all your loyal Blackberry/Verizon customers wait A YEAR, forcing us to use the least secure Blackberry device ever should have caused other loyal customers like me to divorce you as well. But they stayed, they stayed blindly while hoping, while waiting, while complaining, risking their privacy and privilege... for what? This half baked, half release of last year's software and long over due security updates???
To you few who will actually read this...Don't walk away from Verizon... RUN!!!! And never look back. THIS is how you will always be treated by VERIZON. They simply don't care about Blackberry or you, their loyal customers. Think with your heads and vote with your wallets people!
Sent from my Blackberry Priv on T-Mobile...on Marshmallow and current Blackberry updates for at least the past 8 months now. unlimited calls, unlimited text, AND unlimited 4G data for less than Big Red was charging me for lesser service!
Give T mobile another look. They've grown up and their customer service is actually human!!! In my area, their coverage is almost equal to AT&T and better than VERIZON in many areas, plus Wifi calling is included!
Best Divorce I ever had!
Good luck with your stale update. Your Priv will never see Android N and you will always be months behind on security updates from Blackberry.
p.s. The BB Passport Silver Edition is so much nicer than the Priv. If you don't mind "futzing" a bit, you can have any app you desire, but the hardware, software experience is second to none!
Sievedroid
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isn't 10.3.4 supposed to be out this month?
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Blackberry just realized that they can't secure Android at all. Hence, the monthly security patches.
Smoke on the water, a fire in the sky.
Correct. How can you say it's secure if you keep patching everything it's like a sieve.
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So secure and productive that it needs monthly updates lol
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LOVE that song!
Guess I'm part of beta... I got the update.
Cool looking!!! But dtek's better
Wow.. so fast update.. how about amazing BlackBerry 10 update?
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Since it is already amazing, it won't need to be updated soon.
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BB10 is SO much better than Android has ever been. Too bad Blackberry doesn't know anything about marketing and that it got bashed from day 1. People love to bash the underdog. One day soon, Apple will be getting bashed once again, then we will end up with one giant collector of our data.
How we have only 2 parties in government
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Have to hand it to BlackBerry. I've had 11 OS updates in less than a year since I got my Priv.
No doubt, by far one of the best when it comes to monthly security updates. Very impressed. I bought the Priv for the keyboard, but BlackBerry has won me over for the future with their software.
To those who say BlackBerry doesn't give timely security updates..Bollocks!
HO HO HO
The Postman arrived..
Got to give it to BlackBerry fast and so efficient in the updates...
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I wonder why the Priv gets it first? Why not all the same time?
RedBerry Passport /10.3.2.2876 / Telus
Why have the hassle of trying to update all the devices at the same time? That would just be crazy thinking right?
when comes 10.3.3 full version
I am tired to beta version
full ****
why u upload beta version
u kill my blackberry passport :'(
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Even the full version could still kill your Passport. Personally, I'm going to wait for a while after the full version is released. Let the techies try it first. If it sounds OK, I'll install it.
Posted through my BlackBerry
I wonder what this release includes - c'mon BlackBerry, if you're hiring a technical writer I'll scribble up release notes for you. ;p
"Today's update brings news that AAH505, our candidate to be *the official November security patch update,* is now available to beta participants on all devices (except Verizon variants) to begin testing."
Dang, I was hoping there'd be a hidden nugget in there.
Does verizon allow owners to unlock their phones after 6 months? Could an unlocked verizon priv obtain these monthly BlackBerry updates?
Sent from my BlackBerry Passport SE
No. All 4G LTE devices sold by Verizon are unlocked anyway, doesn't make a difference. If Verizon doesn't authorize the update, even if BlackBerry released it there's no guarantee that Verizon will allow updated devices to work on their network.
Does this cover the 'No Service' problem??????
Probably not, see above.
And what about any thing new of BB10,WE ARE BORED of waiting about 10.3.3
They question is:
What is after 10.3.3?
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The death of BB10.
It's just security updates with patches for the OS of Google-BlackBerry bugs fix only.
There are no new special features included within the upcoming security updates (Although not yet at least).
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So I might have missed something but for those att privs that didnt get the unlock software update but instead got regular att october update, will there be a new chance to hop on the unlocked update on november update?
Meanwhile the ones of us with BB10... :(
Z10 STL100-3, 10.3.2.2836
Well to be honest, i use 2 bb10 devives, the original Z10 (3G only) and a Q10, maybe not the Best phones in the market, but very useable, if your phone still delivers what you need, keep it, bb10 Will be a very useful platform even when BlackBerry EOL's it
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For the very same reason I keep my Nokia 8250. ;)
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BB10 is ROCK solid! Don't be fooled by the Android and Apple with the hype of the millions of useless apps that steal your information!
Ooh Yeah!
We know it...but the fish market would suffer, and the USSA spin offs aka the fckg GOOOOGLE, the Fuckbook or the NSA Itself won't be able to steal your data and screw your identity.
That's what the USSA establishment wants.
I'm so sorry for all QNX amazing Engineers that had to swallow the analdroid betrial.
Anyway, since the analdroid mediocrity entered BlackBerry from the front door, thanks to the USSA infiltrated Mr.Chen and his script kiddies, I've bought another 3 Bb10 devices as backup for my beloved z10 which unfortunately was auto upgraded to 10.3.2 and I couldn't rollback anymore.
Why on earth should this "feature" be needed Mr.Chen? Anti theft ? C'mon, that's total BS!
So, I'm now left with 3 devices running the glorious 10.2.1:
2*z30
1*p9982
This will do for the coming few years.
The z10 is still incredibly valued more than most analdroid devices in my country, that's why I bought the p9982 as backup (which had 64G back in 2013).
These models IMMO are just the best mobile devices ever put on the fish market (they are AGNOSTIC and don't run the analdroid drone), powered by the best mobile os ever. OK, maybe they don't spot the best cameras, but they're quite ok for a phone.
The only thing is missing is Blend (on 10.2.1).
Another great program discontinued by the new Vaporware company BlackBerry ...
A Software (Vaporware) company today has to keep up with the increasing set of garbage rules dictated and enforced by the USSA satellite corporations in order to survive.
I'm not going to say here what is the term describing this pattern, but I can say that it really has NOTHING to deal with High Tech or users security or privacy protection, and uttermost it has nothing to do with supporting Human beings Evolution, but quite the opposite.
Z30 10.2.1 FLOWING. Powered by QNX!
Happy 1 year Anniversary
(November 6, 2015)
Should soon be off the shelves soon
Amen
My thoughts exactly. Thank you Verizon for the update of last year's software :(
Just need a DTEK60!
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Does anyone know if the Dtek60 will be sold by Rogers, Bell, or Telus???!!?!!?!??
Unlikely that it will have carrier support. Sigh.
That's good. Why support those crooks? Just buy outright and unlocked. Then go month to month on any plan w any provider. I have a sweet plan w virgin for 30$ a month
It will, but not right away.
Wasn't the article about the Priv?
Buy two
Was going to get the priv, but awaiting DTek60
AT&T Z30 STA 100-5 / 10.3.3 Beta
I wonder if the ATT Priv "no service" issue is fixed in this release?
It's a security update, but it might be held for DTEK devices for that reason if BlackBerry is moving quickly, but some users have already said that AT&T has already admitted to not provisioning hotspot for devices not sold by them. Guess we'll see soon.
I got the no service issue in Canada on WIND, this is a bigger problem than blackberry is informing people.
I had to restart my phone to get service again and I'm using the DTEK60. It happens because at my desk at work it has a weak signal. Then the phone just quits trying to connect. Going airplane mode and going out of it worked for my PRIV before but even that didn't work for me on my DTEK60.
I basically went into a strong area and had to restart, when I did, I got 5 bars. At first I thought it was an android problem, trying to save battery in weak signal areas, but apparently this is a blackberry issue for more than the PRIV on more networks than AT&T.
Well, this is the best security patch ever. It should be pushed to all analdroid devices...
Well done BlackBerry.
LOL
Z30 10.2.1 FLOWING. Powered by QNX!
You sure it's not because you're with Wind? They've got the worst signal in Canada. Doesn't work in basements and outside of home zones. I had them for a year and it was awful.
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What part of being in an area that I know has 5 bars and being forced to restart the phone to get signal didn't you understand?
The phone simply gives up trying to connect even when a strong signal is present.
Dteck60 is much better faster no eating up
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