[Nizar Maaroufi]

Greetings everyone,

So, I just got a new phone and wanted to install the only keyboard app I know, the blackberry keyboard. But, as you know the cobalt project is down. But,,,, as a history man who doesn't throw stuff away. I had the latest APKs saved on my old device. Without more annoying speech, here are the APKs.

1 Blackberry manager
2 Blackberry keyboard

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mLC...ew?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oyl...ew?usp=sharing


Install the manager. regardless of the result. go and install the Keyboard.

Make sure you firewall both apps who knows.

As of now, the servers are down, and you can no longer download dictionaries if you're using a rare language (The English and Russian, among others are included in the above APK). Again, as a historian, I saved the language files for Arabic.

How to install Arabic suggestions dictionary:
1- On a rooted phone, install Titanium backup (free version is fine)
2- Download the files here (3 of them) https://drive.google.com/drive/folde...usp=share_link
3- Put the files in the Titanium backup folder
4- Use the check mark to restore the app data only.
5- Enjoy
6- God bless all


EDIT 4/1/2023: I uploaded the Arabic suggestion files. If anybody got other languages, please share.

[joeldf]

I believe the keyboard app can run as-is, without the need for the BlackBerry Manager.

[Traciberry]

Thank you so much for posting the downloads. I just got a new Samsung 22 and been looking where to find the BB keyboard. Do you know what version of the BB keyboard is? Thanks!

[Traciberry]

I tried the links, Google Access request was sent for both, is this normal? Thanks!

[Dunt Dunt Dunt]

I tried the links, Google Access request was sent for both, is this normal? Thanks!

If he sets up the account that way....

[Traciberry]

Makes sense, thanks!

[Nizar Maaroufi]

Hey everyone! Sorry it's the first time I share something with google. All access granted!

[Nizar Maaroufi]

Thank you so much for posting the downloads. I just got a new Samsung 22 and been looking where to find the BB keyboard. Do you know what version of the BB keyboard is? Thanks!

No, it's normal. I shared those links without paying attention to the permissions. I granted you permission, plus I updated the URLS.

No wonder I received load of download requests.

[Yamahammer]

The only thing missing in Gboard is the flick. That was brilliant!

[nevilleadaniels]

Nearest equivalent is Microsoft SwiftKey.

[roba5263]

Nearest equivalent is Microsoft SwiftKey.

Yup. I have gotten accustomed to SwiftKey over the last couple of years. I miss the flick typing, but I do like flicking up to capitalize a letter and the classic swipe back to delete.

[Nizar Maaroufi]

Nearest equivalent is Microsoft SwiftKey.

I heard that many times. But does SwiftKey has on-keyboard suggestions?

[conite]

I heard that many times. But does SwiftKey has on-keyboard suggestions?

It doesn't have swipe up suggestions, but it does have swipe-back to erase, and word substitution.

Of course, it has a tonne of other features and themes too.

[Zukadomis]

You are a national treasure. And must be kept safe at all times.

[daveyw_nz]

On a side question, if I used an apk extractor on my BlackBerry android, would I also be able to install that on another android device?

[conite]

On a side question, if I used an apk extractor on my BlackBerry android, would I also be able to install that on another android device?

Why bother? Just use the available apk.

https://mega.nz/file/NBB3Ua7b#1_zJOa...Pnvuik1n0kKT68

[Florin Razvan]

Work's perfectly on my Samsung, I just installed BlackBerry Keyboard without Blackberry Manager
Thank's!!

[joeldf]

Work's perfectly on my Samsung, I just installed BlackBerry Keyboard without Blackberry Manager
Thank's!!

Yep. The only BlackBerry app for Android that didn't need it. Except to access it from the Play Store. But we have other ways now.

[Ben xfg]

Yep. The only BlackBerry app for Android that didn't need it. Except to access it from the Play Store. But we have other ways now.

It did need it for 4.x versions, but once installed you could extract the apk which could then be installed by itself - which is how I believe we procured the version thats now floating around.

[Polaris2222]

Hi Conite - not being a techy - if I just hit download is that all there is to it aside from choosing the BB keyboard in Settings?

[conite]

Hi Conite - not being a techy - if I just hit download is that all there is to it aside from choosing the BB keyboard in Settings?

Download, install, and change settings, yes.

[Polaris2222]

As ever thanks very much, Conite!

[theegoldenone]

I haven't been on crackberry in years! Switched to Android but was able to load the BlackBerry keyboard. IMO, still the best keyboard ever. The only thing it's missing is gifs. I have to switch back to the stock Android keyboard to send gifs. But immediately go back to the BlackBerry keyboard for typing. Love it!

[Dunt Dunt Dunt]

I haven't been on crackberry in years! Switched to Android but was able to load the BlackBerry keyboard. IMO, still the best keyboard ever. The only thing it's missing is gifs. I have to switch back to the stock Android keyboard to send gifs. But immediately go back to the BlackBerry keyboard for typing. Love it!

Really wish SwiftKey would incorporate flick to type in their own keyboard. My guess is BlackBerry wanted a Bazillion Dollars for that feature... have to wait for a patent to expire. BlackBerry has been letting a number expire as there are fees associated with keeping patents maintained. With the problems with the Patent Sale, maybe this one slips into the "open"?

[theegoldenone]

Really wish SwiftKey would incorporate flick to type in their own keyboard. My guess is BlackBerry wanted a Bazillion Dollars for that feature... have to wait for a patent to expire. BlackBerry has been letting a number expire as there are fees associated with keeping patents maintained. With the problems with the Patent Sale, maybe this one slips into the "open"?

I hope this patent expiration happens soon. And whoever picks it up, may have a hit keyboard, as this pretty much the best keyboard the masses never knew about.

By the way, at one point I was sending so many gifs, that I was strictly using the stock Android keyboard. For a few months straight. Yesterday I switched back to the BlackBerry keyboard. The easy of use was ridiculously apparent. BlackBerry keyboard for the win!