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I signed up for their beta program on Google Play. At present I'm on 3.2.2000373
And just recently another reason why the passport is lagging. Threema now supports voice calls but the BB10 android runtime can't support them - need to be on a full android or iOS for them to work. (Threema tells me its because the runtime doesn't support WebRTC)
I have had many disappointments with my Q10 and will be getting the KEYone soon. I love this phone but the time has come. I have had terrible experiences with BlackBerry Maps and have been saved one too many times with Google Maps on my wife's phone. I am missing professional apps as well as personal ones that would be very useful. Red Cross Tornado app is a must (the radios suck).
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Try Nav Free and enjoy it...after entering the destination you can choose which maps to use, google maps too.
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Is it native or a port? I'm done with ported apps, sideloading, etc. All were battery killers.
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Wow, some interesting stuff. Why is it blocked in Russia? I am naive to some of the stuff mentioned also why does blackberry route for security? Does this slow one down from a network stance as in like utilizing a proxy?
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I think NavFree is Native as remember using it. Somebody correct me if I am wrong. I did Remove google maps as it was a battery killer but other apps I have are fine or at least worth it. Especially when shut down run when minimized. I actually had some Native stuff that was killing me running headless that was more of an issue. I didn't use it anyway so now I just install it if I need it as fellow forum member brookie suggested. Works well and my battery Is happy enough on my Passport SE.
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Passport seems to handle the Android apps much better.
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I agree, especially with a rolled back runtime.
I sometimes check things on my Q10 before adding to my PPSE. It's the dual core versus the 801's quad core amazing & PROVEN processor! Q10 does chug along though even in 2017 but no doubt what so ever the Passport is much faster at loading Droid apps. Half the time or less..
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I really had no issues with my Q10 app wise - it did everything I needed and things I wanted (ie - fitbit sync without killing my battery) I adapted to doing other ways. But my beloved Q was showing it's love (use) over the years and the hardware becoming a bit unreliable...so I made the switch to the K1 and miss the ease of BB10 OS. Slowly adjusting ....
Yeah, this point is often overlooked in the forums when someone says Android apps don't work well. Passport can handle it.
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Agreed. There are Android apps that are just too slow for the Z10 that run fine on Passport.
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In all honesty, bb10 still works out good for me! Although I dont rely on apps as heavily as others I am starting to get frustrated with the limitations appwise and browser wise. Even browsie browser is lacking in speed. I want so much for bb10 to last but I think it's apparent that my needs are becoming more for what I need my phone to do. Don't get me wrong I love bb10 and my Q10 and it's really gonna be hard to seperate from them but the time us coming soon. To end on positives for bb10, the os is still so fluid and fun to use compared to my android and apple devices, calls, txts, and email is the best to handle on my Q10, and imo the multi tasking is so much better on bb10 when I'm editing documents, responding to messages, and listening to music/videos all at the same time!! Android and apple can't handle it
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I am still BB10 strong! Apps aren't important to me but I have quite a few good ones that still work flawlessly. I am interested in the K1 but can't justify buying a new phone.
*hint hint CrackBerry...that Black version sure is sexy! Almost as sexy as Michelle, Bla1ze and all whole CB team. Ok a little kissing up can't hurt right? LoL
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Blocked because a law was passed that forces all ISP's and companies working with messaging (Facebook, Google etc) to register with the regulator. This registration means that they must keep Russian customer data for a certain period of months and have it available to authorities at their request.
Most companies who deal with encrypted data registered so they wouldnt be blocked. If they get a data request, all they can hand over is encrypted data with no keys.
Blackberry got blocked because they didn't register before the deadline - this in effect resulted in the complete abandonment of all BB users in Russia.
As for the NOC being routed through Cell providers. It only occurs if a Sim card is inserted. If you remove the Sim, then BB10 connects directly to the NOC when on wifi.
So the carrier is in no way required to connect to the NOC, and on BB android the phone always connects directly with the NOC (Wi-Fi or cellular).
I wonder if it's a carry over from the BIS days on BB7
Try Q Browser Pro. Spectacular and he keeps it updated. I like Evolution to but I think Q Browser has even that beat for speed... he updates to, hoping it got marked down for getting updated. At least the pro version. It's not my main browser as in Q Browser Pro. Small native, fast!.. updated!
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Hey thanks for the suggestions! Just tried q browser, it's pretty awesome!! Think I'll try the pro version as well
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Holy Cow! What type of constitution does Russia have..
..and it's encrypted anyway. LOL
Didn't BlackBerry hand out keys once? Verified? To the U.S.A government I think or?... supposedly anyway!
One thing I will give them is at least they are honest about it as in Russia. LOL.. so, wow.. I won't even ask anymore as have so many questions but appreciate the informative briefing.
Here I thought the MotherLand was allot more easy going hence the way VK is with its features of piracy over Facebook. I guess their is allot of crime to be solved this way!
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Not a problem and I meant it's my "main" browser now.
Also, he's a great dev (Chinese developer) who pays attention. Let me know if you find something missing as so far, I have not had something I needed not be there. Especially once I tweaked the settings to my liking. It's great for smaller screens too!
Even more so let the dev know as he fixes and adds things as needed. It really is a great browser and glad I've found Q Browser Pro. Worth every cent!
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Yes native, you found it in BlackBerry world...I have plenty of third parts apps ad my battery is fine with PPSE
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+1 it really depends on the app. Have to go through and check what's running the the backround and stuff as I had native apps that I didn't use that I deleted that seemed to save me even more. I suppose this is a rule even for Android, etc. It's just how it is which why in a way.. apps may be not as relevant in the future as BlackBerry knew long ago when can have one app as in a browser for most things! Not all, but most as in at least social media, etc.
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For the apps/battery problem go to settings, app manager and for every app you have set off the "Run when reduced to icon" option.
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Run when minimized, I agree! Except for very limited few. I don't for voxer for my situation but mostly all else.. agree.
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Nothing in the world will make me leave BlackBerry 10. I could care less about apps. I don't care for any form of social media. I've owned the classic...passport..priv..and now the BlackBerry leap which you will have to pry from my cold dead hand!
BlackBerry for life!!!!!
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The biggest problem I had with BB10 and forced me to move on is that it does not connect to my work which uses Airwatch. It’s also missing tons of apps that I need for work (beside the games and social networks lol).
Basically my Z30, which was supposed to be a smartphone became nothing more than a «*dumb phone*+» which can only do calls and text.
Oh bob don't forget it can still do email! Lol although I get where your coming from, no sense in keeping something that won't work properly for you.
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