After TCL Announcement, Does That Mean No More Monthly Security Updates for Key2LE?
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- We know Google provides the last patch to Oreo in (likely) August, so that's as far as it can go no matter what.
24 months from KEY² launch brings us to a final patch in May or June.
We haven't seen a Jan or Feb patch yet, but TCL seems to be under a virus lockdown at the moment, so it's too soon to tell.02-05-20 12:52 PMLike 0 - We know Google provides the last patch to Oreo in (likely) August, so that's as far as it can go no matter what.
24 months from KEY² launch brings us to a final patch in May or June.
We haven't seen a Jan or Feb patch yet, but TCL seems to be under a virus lockdown at the moment, so it's too soon to tell.SteinwayTransitCorp and mundo472 like this.02-05-20 12:56 PMLike 2 - Hi guys, please can you explain to those of us who want to keep our Key2s going for as long as possible and don’t understand all your tech guy shorthand what the reality will be.....what will stop working and when? What will the vulnerabilities be? And is it actually likely that our phones will continue working fine way beyond these critical dates that are being posited......?02-05-20 04:40 PMLike 0
- Hi guys, please can you explain to those of us who want to keep our Key2s going for as long as possible and don’t understand all your tech guy shorthand what the reality will be.....what will stop working and when? What will the vulnerabilities be? And is it actually likely that our phones will continue working fine way beyond these critical dates that are being posited......?02-05-20 05:04 PMLike 0
- Hi guys, please can you explain to those of us who want to keep our Key2s going for as long as possible and don’t understand all your tech guy shorthand what the reality will be.....what will stop working and when? What will the vulnerabilities be? And is it actually likely that our phones will continue working fine way beyond these critical dates that are being posited......?
Depending on your risk aversion, whether or not you have client data on your phone, and how safe your mobile practices are, your desire to be using an unpatched Android device could range between 3 months and 3 years.02-05-20 05:11 PMLike 0 -
Possible that the TCL apps and BlackBerry apps may not get updated or patched going forward as well.
Just depends on what is found by researches, and patched by Google. These can range from minor to critical....
But a user that is careful in how they use their phone, should be fine.
Only issues would be if your phone is connected to a work network with a UEM that has minimum requirements.02-06-20 01:26 PMLike 0 - 02-06-20 07:14 PMLike 1
- I'd say you will start to have problems obtaining the latest app versions from the Play Store in 2-3 years.
Depending on your risk aversion, whether or not you have client data on your phone, and how safe your mobile practices are, your desire to be using an unpatched Android device could range between 3 months and 3 years.02-06-20 07:15 PMLike 0 - Thanks guys for your considered input, comforting and appreciated. Interesting that the serious press gave time and attention yesterday UK time to the “demise” but already suggesting that it just not might not be....
Now wouldn’t that be wonderful! Bet Mr Musk loved his BlackBerry......pocket money project to keep it alive until everything comes full circle to everyone realising the value of this wonderful device....02-06-20 07:19 PMLike 0 -
- thanks for this! before the recent announcement, I was hoping for a key2 replacement this year as security updates ticks one of the boxes for me having a daily driver. i'd go all in on a pixel but lack of an sd card slot and a smaller battery makes it a hard sell; there's too many compromises moving on from the key2 to a new device02-25-20 01:12 AMLike 0
- I don't understand why Blackberry can't devise a way to slip all the KEY series phones an update if they choose. I think it's been said but I forget what and where. Can someone enlighten me again?
Hammered out on my Precious Passport.02-25-20 05:19 AMLike 0 - 02-25-20 05:47 AMLike 0
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Never and forever are words that has fallen back on the advice given to BB10 users questions about ever getting a 1:1 android screen. I am more interested if it can be done not only for the consumer but their already crumbling reputation.02-25-20 05:58 AMLike 0 -
BlackBerry simply has no access to the devices.02-25-20 06:32 AMLike 0 - Again Chuck I would like you too try and not use these kinds of word or you will be on a timeout in the corner .
Never and forever are words that has fallen back on the advice given to BB10 users questions about ever getting a 1:1 android screen. I am more interested if it can be done not only for the consumer but their already crumbling reputation.
At time, 1:1 ratio was explained, it was factual. Since PIE, maybe Oreo, that’s changed, but if traditional PKB layout won’t sell, it’s special looking sibling could only fare worse. Titan has proven that.
I’m afraid for all of us, it’s really over. I don’t expect the BlackBerry subscriptions to continue without some huge uptick in sales. With how BBMe is poorly supported, I don’t see any huge uptick from enthusiastic consumers. Nostalgia only applies to people that were there first time around. People important enough to carry BlackBerry in 00s was niche that appears to have been exploited, maximized and whatever other polite words can be said.02-25-20 06:55 AMLike 0 - I’m pretty sure it can be done since it’s BlackBerry licensed hardware. Since BlackBerry has exited mobile over three years ago, there’s no consumer business or reputation to speak of. For most consumers, BlackBerry really hasn’t existed for years. If you want anything consumer, the Cylance products are your offerings to choose from.
At time, 1:1 ratio was explained, it was factual. Since PIE, maybe Oreo, that’s changed, but if traditional PKB layout won’t sell, it’s special looking sibling could only fare worse. Titan has proven that.
I’m afraid for all of us, it’s really over. I don’t expect the BlackBerry subscriptions to continue without some huge uptick in sales. With how BBMe is poorly supported, I don’t see any huge uptick from enthusiastic consumers. Nostalgia only applies to people that were there first time around. People important enough to carry BlackBerry in 00s was niche that appears to have been exploited, maximized and whatever other polite words can be said.02-25-20 07:07 AMLike 0 -
Can see how some might be confused about who does what with the OS. Maybe BlackBerry signed each update and only they can sign them. Thus BBMo might have no control over things, as BlackBerry isn't sending the updates to them to push out?
Or maybe the updates are all on BBMo, and they have simply cut cost.... Not like TCL has some huge department setup to update all their phones.02-25-20 07:31 AMLike 0 -
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- But BlackBerry controls and injects everything....
Can see how some might be confused about who does what with the OS. Maybe BlackBerry signed each update and only they can sign them. Thus BBMo might have no control over things, as BlackBerry isn't sending the updates to them to push out?
Or maybe the updates are all on BBMo, and they have simply cut cost.... Not like TCL has some huge department setup to update all their phones.
There is simply no way for BlackBerry to reach a TCL device.02-25-20 08:01 AMLike 0
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