1. S1LENTKILLER's Avatar
    I saw a deal where a refurbished keyone is 60% cheaper than original, should I buy it?

    Posted via The Last Original Blackberry.
    12-12-19 08:32 PM
  2. bb10adopter111's Avatar
    If it's AT&T and still receiving patches, I might be tempted.

    From the screen of my trusty Z10 using the exceptional BlackBerry VKB.
    12-12-19 09:02 PM
  3. S1LENTKILLER's Avatar
    No, it isn't AT&T it is Indian version black edition.

    Posted via The Last Original Blackberry.
    12-12-19 09:22 PM
  4. howarmat's Avatar
    12-12-19 09:25 PM
  5. Chuck Finley69's Avatar
    12-12-19 09:57 PM
  6. IceCreamPlz's Avatar
    12-12-19 09:59 PM
  7. arif b santoso's Avatar
    Big No!
    12-12-19 10:29 PM
  8. John Albert's Avatar
    No, this phone is dead
    12-13-19 01:07 AM
  9. the_boon's Avatar
    No, it isn't AT&T it is Indian version black edition.

    Posted via The Last Original Blackberry.
    Do NOT buy the Indian dual SIM KEYone.


    If you want a KEYone at this point, go only for the Black Edition 64GB BBB100-1 model, but if you need dual SIM, there is the Bronze Edition 64GB BBB100-5.

    The above two variants are the only ones that are really worth the money at this point.
    12-13-19 07:55 AM
  10. John Albert's Avatar

    The above two variants are the only ones that are really worth the money at this point.
    Not really. They are no longer supported and not worth the money, IMO.
    12-13-19 08:04 AM
  11. S1LENTKILLER's Avatar
    Thanks all for the advices. I think I'll have to stick to passport in current scenario and keep using my android for android app requirements, until a good deal comes up.

    Posted via The Last Original Blackberry.
    12-13-19 08:04 AM
  12. Chuck Finley69's Avatar
    Posted via The Last Original Blackberry.
    Technically, it’s a PRIV or DTEK, as your signature reads......



    Chuck Finley69 Patrol Officer
    The BlackBerry Original Squad
    12-13-19 08:47 AM
  13. the_boon's Avatar
    Not really. They are no longer supported and not worth the money, IMO.
    So? They're not automatically going to self destruct
    12-13-19 08:57 AM
  14. Chuck Finley69's Avatar
    Do NOT buy the Indian dual SIM KEYone.


    If you want a KEYone at this point, go only for the Black Edition 64GB BBB100-1 model, but if you need dual SIM, there is the Bronze Edition 64GB BBB100-5.

    The above two variants are the only ones that are really worth the money at this point.
    There only worth the money depending on the actual price. I’d argue that Key2 or Key2 LE could be the better value depending on it’s price and usage footprint.

    Anything KEYone or before could have security risks due to no longer receiving updates
    12-13-19 09:05 AM
  15. S1LENTKILLER's Avatar
    Ok Chuck I'll change that.

    Posted via The Last Original Blackberry.
    12-13-19 09:10 AM
  16. John Albert's Avatar
    Ok Chuck I'll change that.

    Posted via The Last Original Blackberry.
    If you are in the USA, get the Key2 LE from Bestbuy. Discounted at $279.
    Last edited by John Albert; 12-13-19 at 10:13 AM.
    12-13-19 09:52 AM
  17. John Albert's Avatar
    So? They're not automatically going to self destruct
    The major selling point of a BlackBerry device is being one of the most secure phones in the world.
    This is no longer the case with any Keyone variant.
    12-13-19 09:53 AM
  18. the_boon's Avatar
    The major selling point of a BlackBerry device is being one of the most secure phones in the world.
    This is no longer the case with any Keyone variant.
    That major selling point is that BBAndroid devices are already more secure than competitors from the get-go, since they have the root of trust, and all that other BlackBerry security stuff injected into the OS from BBL.

    So grab an "EOL" KEYone and an EOL generic Android device that runs the same version of Oreo, and by default the KEYone will be more secure.

    At least to my understanding.
    12-13-19 09:58 AM
  19. the_boon's Avatar
    Discontinued at $279.
    not sure if you meant "discounted" instead of "discontinued", but I guess it would be both lol
    12-13-19 09:58 AM
  20. the_boon's Avatar
    There only worth the money depending on the actual price. I’d argue that Key2 or Key2 LE could be the better value depending on it’s price and usage footprint.

    Anything KEYone or before could have security risks due to no longer receiving updates
    Yes, I didn't bring the KEY2/LE into the equation since he specifically enquired about the KEYone.
    12-13-19 10:00 AM
  21. bb10adopter111's Avatar
    The major selling point of a BlackBerry device is being one of the most secure phones in the world.
    This is no longer the case with any Keyone variant.
    My AT&T KEYone is still receiving monthly patches, thank you very much.

    From the screen of my trusty Z10 using the exceptional BlackBerry VKB.
    12-13-19 10:09 AM
  22. John Albert's Avatar
    not sure if you meant "discounted" instead of "discontinued", but I guess it would be both lol
    Lol!
    The consequences of ditching my physical keyboard phone.
    12-13-19 10:14 AM
  23. John Albert's Avatar
    My AT&T KEYone is still receiving monthly patches, thank you very much.

    From the screen of my trusty Z10 using the exceptional BlackBerry VKB.
    Agree. I didn't mean the AT&T variant.
    12-13-19 10:16 AM
  24. John Albert's Avatar
    That major selling point is that BBAndroid devices are already more secure than competitors from the get-go, since they have the root of trust, and all that other BlackBerry security stuff injected into the OS from BBL.

    So grab an "EOL" KEYone and an EOL generic Android device that runs the same version of Oreo, and by default the KEYone will be more secure.

    At least to my understanding.
    Well, I personally don't recommend grabbing any EOL device, especially the Android phones, which currently represent the majority of active mobile devices.
    12-13-19 10:18 AM
  25. IceCreamPlz's Avatar
    That major selling point is that BBAndroid devices are already more secure than competitors from the get-go, since they have the root of trust, and all that other BlackBerry security stuff injected into the OS from BBL.

    So grab an "EOL" KEYone and an EOL generic Android device that runs the same version of Oreo, and by default the KEYone will be more secure.

    At least to my understanding.
    This is actually really common architecture. BlackBerry just advertises it.

    And that architecture is not impenetrable itself...

    https://www.wired.com/story/cisco-ro...-trust-anchor/
    12-13-19 10:34 AM
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