1. CrackBerry Question's Avatar
    Can Blackberry z3 run android apps?
    If yes, will my blackberry still be a blackberry - i mean security and privacy wise?
    Can apk files be a threat on an otherwise secure bb device?
    05-30-15 01:26 PM
  2. diegonei's Avatar
    Yes. All BB1p devices can.
    Yes. Android apps are sandboxed.
    No. Android apps are sandboxed.
    05-30-15 01:54 PM
  3. conite's Avatar
    Although an Android app on BlackBerry cannot mess with the BB10 OS itself - which is a good thing, it can still mine your data if you allow the relevant permissions.

    Installing apps ONLY from Amazon or Google Play Store will mitigate this threat to an extent. BlackBerry Guardian (built into 10.3.1 and above) will help as well.

    Z30STA100-5/10.3.2.680
    05-30-15 02:08 PM
  4. JamBueree's Avatar
    Yes, all BlackBerry 10 devices can run Android apps, but the smoothness will vary. Though, these apps cannot do damage to the BlackBerry OS due to the fact that the runtime is technically separated from the OS.

    BlackBerry Guardian is integrated into OS10.3.1+ which can scan any types of known threat on Android apps.

    Posted via  Z30 STA100-2 | 10.3.2.680
    05-30-15 05:46 PM

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