A little something for Priv owners as we head into the weekend. As noted on the BlackBerry Beta Zone, a new Android Marshmallow build is available to Priv owners who have signed up for the beta releases.
Howdy! It's Friday, and we have a new beta update!
Build AAF960 is published and available now for all PRIVs on the program, except for AT&T and Verizon devices. It includes lots of fixes over the previous update, and also includes the August security patches.
Please remember to submit bug reports for any issues you find! Even if you reported the issue on an older update, please report it again if you're still seeing the problem.
The update this time around is rather small, coming in around 186MB, so be sure to check for updates and get it downloaded if you haven't already. When loaded up, you should be on build AAF960. Sidenote: I wonder if BlackBerry will be adding the DTEK50 to the beta cycle of releases as well? Guess we'll have to wait and see, though I'm sure it's highly likely.
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BlackBerry rolls out their latest Priv Marshmallow beta to Beta Zone members
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Bring on the updates.
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Anyone know how one can sign up for the Beta Program?
I just logged in to https://www.blackberry.com/beta/ and selected the Android part, but it said that they aren't taking any more volunteers
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how many betas do we need before they figure it out? LOL
Its not that difficult on a Nexus device, in the first week of each month you not get just a update, but the last Android Version!
And Blackberry makes 8 beta's since now... and maybe the Priv will be okay in a few months... but the device will be, 1 year old...
I don't know whether it was first reported or not.
Earlier I wasn't able to send BBM message through Google Voice command. Now after this update I am able to send BBM message after saying OK GOOGLE.
Loving the new Beta Built and my BlackBerry PRIV.
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Just received and installing the official update.
STV100-4
Why has att only received one beta??!
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Too bad people aren't commenting on the new changes in the beta and instead want to focus on BB10. The dream is over. It is a brand new Android world. I was a BB10 admirer until the Priv. I had to move on and so should everyone else. We like in an app focused world and it is necessary for that reason alone.
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You make alot of sense
You're not going to hear much from the Beta people (us) because we're not supposed to discuss it. I can say every new update is better than the last.
BlackBerry 10.3.3 will come or not bcoz March..than Mid June....than August so which August ? August 2016, August 2017 or....... probably Chen has forgotten BlackBerry os10 user are more than Priv (Android) and when he has his own os than work for it (like apple ios) why he is running for stepandroid?
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August 3016... but just for you
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Where is the BB10 update?
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Is it August yet?
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Yes it is.
Not when he posted it... but nice try
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Imagine a BlackBerry nexus....
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Can't wait for the marshmallow update to roll out globally
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Can't wait for the marshmallow update to be rolled out globally
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Lol at verizon's row of "no, no, no, no and NO!!!"
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I think you might be right. Seems to be lasting longer. And boy is it fast now!
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This new release is AMAZING for battery life! I've used my phone continuously for 3 hours, and it's only made a 15% dent on the battery!
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#nexusmasterrace
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#fonefascism ...? ;-P
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Nexus? Try again: http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/05/26/heres-the-factory-image-for-t-mo...
(point: there are carrier-specific builds that are necessary for specific features.)
Only for the Nexus 6. Big mistake for Google to sell through carriers again that one year. Caused problems with updates even on the unlocked version using a carrier SIM. Clearly Google got bitten again which is why they went back to only carrier unlocked for the 6P and 5X and probably will not try carrier models ever again. 6P and 5X do not have the multiple factory images around different carriers like the 6 did.
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Marketing 'the most secure android' must be a theme for BlackBerry. Make it clear.
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Will this security release make the priv more secure than the detek50??? Lololooolol
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Android is the future. Go PRIV!
Come to tmo ,the uncarrier
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That wasn't a question but I agree with the statement
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Lol. I have a question for you as well. You should buy a DTEK50.
Can I ask a small question, instead of going through carriers and paying such a high premium buy from blackberry direct on a credit card at 0 per cent interest sorted, posted on my beautiful priv
You are assuming everyone can get a 0 interest credit card.
My AT&T Passport is THE LAST PHONE I will purchase from a carrier because of the unwieldy clamp they have on when the paying customer gets the updates offered for their phone.
No matter the package a carrier puts in place, it's not worth the delays. I'd imagine that - and in the not-too-distant future - the carrier is going to be dealing data and minutes - not phones.
It will take the general public to realize the benefits of purchasing unlocked devices for their respective carriers... then... bye-bye to the crusty idea that carrier-bound equipment was EVER a reasonable idea.
The only thing that sucks about it is doling out $300+ for a new device outright instead of getting it for the subsidized price but it is nice to not be chained to the carrier for updates and for a 2 (or 3) year contract.
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Dear management of Blackberry, a question: how many Priv, and how many OS 10, have on the market? Continue to take advantage of our patience, spreading false information about the 10.3.3 version, and turning out versions for Android few users. You want to understand that we, true Blackberry users want our OS? If you do not understand this, you should go to hoe, do not direct companies .Angry greetings ,one of your very old customer.
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seesome,
I love BB10 as much as you, but consider the following: BB continues to tell us they are supporting BB10, but have not issued an update all year. The update they will issue, doesn't address the outdated browser, or the unsupported google play services. They are keeping the BB10 users on the hook, nothing more. They dance around every question surround BB10. When 10.3.3 does come out, your BB10 device will perform no differently. It's either a Priv, Neon, or another platform.
What is verizon doing?....
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Counting their $ the credulous drones continue to throw at them yet still complain lol.......
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They're in bed with the Moto Z
... making a Moto V...? ;-P
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Reaming out their customer base and their techs who went on strike for nearly two months, losing wages they will NEVER recover all while complaining they're going poor. Meanwhile, they buy both AOL and just recently parts of Yahoo! for BILLIONS of dollars. I'm very pleased to both buy my Priv directly from BlackBerry AND to have moved carriers to T-Mobile. After being with Verizon since before they were called that I have no regrets.
_Right On!
Security patch level is 5th of August. Not sure what else is new in this one.
Kudos to BlackBerry for getting the security patch out before the Google Nexus and before its even announced.
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Maybe it's wishful thinking but the phone and particularly the hub feels much snappier.
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Did this one fix the charging issue?
My phone has not changed connected to the a/c charger since AAF153. Before you ask, BlackBerry sent me a new charger and still nothing. Will only charge connected to a computer, a portable charger, or car charger. Does not matter the cable or dongle.
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Good to see them putting some priority on these updates. Hopefully they keep it up as more devices come out.
Where is BB10 10.3.3?
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Up your ***.
Edit: Sorry, I snapped. I read that question too many times. :)
Exactly
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Lol, 10.3.3 ain't going to do anything for your phone supposedly, just some security enhancements. But from here on out your current BlackBerry phone will only get worse in terms of user experience.
No more performance enhancements
No more Android runtime updates, stuck on Jellybean Forever current Droid apps will eventually stop working or start to run even worse than they do now
No more support
Apps dropping support for BB10 ie FB, WA, Google Talk
BlackBerry is focused in their Android development clearly
Communication's sent over BBM are NOT secured!
So Chen has told you there wouldn't be any performance updates or new functionality added?
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No AT&T or Verizon!? I'm so shocked!
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Hello bb, what about your grandmother I mean 10.3.3 .did you forget your grand ma and go for your new bb dtek50. Very bad.
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Lol
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So if I use the unlock code that came with my AT&T Priv can I get updates too? Probably not. :( The beta zone doesn't want me anyway.
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This update significantly speeds up the performance of the Priv.
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Agreed
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Really? Can you give examples? My Verizon version is still running Lollipop and sometimes bogs down, particularly in the Hub and Opera.
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Lol, but you go and talk wonders of this device on slickdeals. Never heard you said anything about bogging down or poor performance of the hub!.
Lol. Caught red-handed. In my defense, the problem has gotten much worse lately! I don't know what's going on. I think it's one or more apps I installed.
That's an Android problem not necessarily the Priv. The first 2 weeks is nice and fast and then become sluggish. Android hardware in general is very powerful but the OS is inefficient.
I guess I hope that's the case. The only way to find out is to try a Galaxy S7, which seems to be considered the gold standard and which doesn't have the BlackBerry software modifications, for a few months.
Wow, 8 updates in 4 months.
How many of them are monthly Android security patches, though? Should be just 4 security updates (1 for each month) and 4 BB fixing issues on the Priv.
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Among the U.S. carriers, it seems like T-Mobile USA gets the most beta love...
Yawn........really, though, I'm happy for the Priv owners who like the phone. I started with BlackBerry on the 7130e, then progressed through several newer models until the z10 that I've been using for almost the past three years. My corporate discount is substantial, but it has always been tied to Verizon. The z10 still hums along, and for me, is preferable to my wife's iPhone, both for the OS and battery life. If I need to upgrade, I'll probably seek out a z30 since Verizon doesn't /won't/can't carry the Passport. And this is where I'll end my Friday afternoon comment: Is there anyone that can explain what the problem(s) is between BlackBerry and Verizon?? Is it bad blood between the management? Was their a voodoo curse somewhere back in history? It may not make for a Pulitzer, but I bet the real story would be of interest to those of us stuck in Verizon limbo.
You have to leave Verizon. I did after many years. I went to AT&T and got a Passport. Never regretted it.
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Why don't you buy direct...
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The story goes...
When the iPhone was released it was exclusive to AT&T for a long time. Verizon asked BlackBerry to make an iPhone-killer and they came up with the Storm in 9 months or so. It was a unique and novel idea but totally not the killer that was hoped for. Lack of Wi-Fi and non-intuitive typing mechanism didn't help matters. By the time the Storm2 (which was still no great shakes) was released it was too late. Apple finally contracted with Big Red, Android was on the rise, and BB10 was still years away.
This doesn't excuse Verizon's current behavior for me, but it's how the relationship soured...
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Yea but Verizon was who Apple went to first........the issue was carrier bloatware related I believe
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If Verizon's still catching feelings over the Storm, they need to get over it. They tried to hit a home run, it didn't work out. Other carriers have tried to do it as well. A lot of BUSINESSES try it too. When it doesn't work, you move on.
This is how US carriers basically work:
We want to sell service.
We also want to sell phones. Since we have shareholders, we have got to keep our subscriber numbers up.
And what helps us do that is contracts/EIPs and BS policies.
We want to sell phones with minimal advertising and effort on our end.
Pretty much.
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Enough....10.3.3 now should start to roll out. Come on Blackberry! Wtf?
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They said March. Dude forget about it, their main focus is on Android right now.
I'm thinking of switching to Priv maybe, kinda tired of lack of apps. Facebook is gone and whatsapp as well in a couple of months. I ditched my iPhone for my Z30 a year and half ago because of BB10. I'm kinda disappointed right now.
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What's your reason to be so concerned with 10.3.3? Do you think it's going for miraculously solve the app gap? Just a few security enhancements that really don't concern 99% of us on here. If you enjoy 10.3.2 then continue to because 10 3.3 won't be much different. If not, Apple will gladly take your money but guess what, there's no 10.3.3 on that either so will that make you leave them too?
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Went PRIV 2 weeks and have not looked back! Have latest updates and quite surprised how the PRIV is. My PASSPORT SE which still use but mainn drive! Oohhhh Yessssss
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Thought about a Priv but att had non avail online or in stores around me. I live in Houston
Was in love with my q10. Now giving Priv a try
Give a Priv a try. I am two weeks in and loving it so far. My battery life is fine. Start my work day at 6. Runs all day. I charge around midnight. Still getting used to just downloading apps instead of going to sites
Was in love with my q10. Now giving Priv a try
I hope it gives us better battery management
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Bettery Management! :-D
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Still waiting for 10.3.3
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Cool story
Can you imagine the outrage here when these "still waiting for 10.3.3" posters finally get 10.3.3 and there aren't anything changes?
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*any
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Right!! They act as if there is new changes to warrant this crying
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I can see the comments now "WTF... I waited for 'months' for 10.3.3 and there aren't any new features/functionality. I hate BlackBerry. BB10 is dead. Blah blah blah blah blah...."
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That is EXACTLY what's going to happen
Premdiction..! :-D
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Agreed.
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LOL
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except for AT&T and Verizon devices. Aw man
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But isn't the June beta available for at&t, which means it can be running MM? Hoping so, mine just came in mail today. I was hoping to put MM on tomorrow.
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AT&T did get Marshmallow, which would mean you can get MM, as I understand it; just not this update. This article is about a beta update to Marshmallow but the Beta update doesn't include AT&T phones.
**** VERIZON...bunch of slackers
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10.4.1?
Blackberry Passport (when is 10.4.1)
Rolls over laughing my mother truck'n *** off!!
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Nope! We dream on.
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BlackBerry says it's preparing another BB10 update next year. Hope it's 10.4.1 and will be accompanied by details of a new BB10 phone......
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10.3.4 is what Chen said for next year.
RedBerry Passport /10.3.2.2876 / Telus
Sure when **** freezes over. BB is clearly transitioning to all Android.
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That may very well be the case long term but they certainly have stated over and over that they aren't killing off BB10.
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Lol, bb10 is dead...just accept it. Chen throws out mixed signals all the time. Once they sell off all remaining stock you'll see. Plus who is still there working on bb10? They let everyone working on bb10 go except some gimp in the back room trying to get an update out that won't affect that average user in anyway.
Communication's sent over BBM are NOT secured!
Sure thing Tim Cook. Are there any other BB10 predictions you have?
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Nice wee small update on the go now. Good work blackberry
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