The BlackBerry Keyone is a mid-range Android smartphone with a 4.5-inch display, a 12MP rear camera, and an 8MP front camera. It has a fingerprint scanner, a USB Type-C port, and a 3,505mAh battery.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
How to reset or factory restore BlackBerry Keyone device?
There are several ways to reset or factory restore a BlackBerry Keyone device. Here are the most common and recommended methods:
1. Hard Reset (Using the Power Button):
The first and most common way to reset a BlackBerry Keyone device is by using the power button. Here are the steps:
* Turn off your BlackBerry Keyone by pressing and holding the power button for 10 seconds.
* Once the device is turned off, press and hold the power button and the volume up button simultaneously for 20 seconds.
* Release the buttons after 20 seconds and wait for the device to restart.
2. Hard Reset (Using the Volume Down Button):
Another way to reset a BlackBerry Keyone device is by using the volume down button. Here are the steps:
* Turn off your BlackBerry Keyone by pressing and holding the power button for 10 seconds.
* Once the device is turned off, press and hold the volume down button for 20 seconds.
* Release the button after 20 seconds and wait for the device to restart.
3. Factory Reset (Using a Computer):
If you want to reset your BlackBerry Keyone device to its factory settings, you can use a computer. Here are the steps:
* Connect your BlackBerry Keyone device to your computer using a USB cable.
* Open the BlackBerry Desktop Software on your computer.
* Click on the "Connect to a Device" button and select your BlackBerry Keyone device from the list of available devices.
* Click on the "Backup" button and choose to create a backup of your device.
* After the backup is complete, click on the "Restore" button and choose to restore your device to its factory settings.
* Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the restore process.
4. Factory Reset (Using the DMG President):
The DMG President is a software tool that can be used to reset your BlackBerry Keyone device to its factory settings. Here are the steps:
* Download and install the DMG President software on your computer.
* Connect your BlackBerry Keyone device to your computer using a USB cable.
* Run the DMG President software and select your BlackBerry Keyone device from the list of available devices.
* Click on the "Factory Reset" button and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the reset process.
It's important to note that all of these methods will erase all of your data on your BlackBerry Keyone device, so make sure to backup your important files before attempting to reset your device.
What is the battery life of the BlackBerry Keyone?
The BlackBerry Keyone has a battery life of up to 24 hours.
What type of processor does the BlackBerry Keyone have?
The BlackBerry Keyone has a 3.2GHz octa-core processor.
What is the display size of the BlackBerry Keyone?
The BlackBerry Keyone has a 7.3-inch HD display.
Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (BBB100-4 only) |
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| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
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| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40 |
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| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A Cat9 450/50 Mbps |
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Launch
| Announced | 2017, February |
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| Status | Available. Released 2017, April |
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Body
| Dimensions | 149.1 x 72.4 x 9.4 mm (5.87 x 2.85 x 0.37 in) |
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| Weight | 180 g (6.35 oz) |
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| Keyboard | QWERTY |
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| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame |
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| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) - BBB100-4 only |
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| Capacitive touch 4-row BlackBerry keyboard |
Display
| Type | IPS LCD |
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| Size | 4.5 inches, 60.0 cm2 (~55.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
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| Resolution | 1080 x 1620 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~434 ppi density) |
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| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
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Platform
| OS | Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo) |
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| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm) |
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| CPU | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
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| GPU | Adreno 506 |
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Memory
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
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| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM |
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| eMMC 5.1 |
Main Camera
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF |
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| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
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| Video | 4K@30fps |
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Selfie camera
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.2, 1/4", 1.12µm |
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| Video | 1080p@30fps |
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Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
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Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
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| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR |
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| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS2 |
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| NFC | Yes |
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| Radio | FM radio |
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| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG |
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Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
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Battery
| Type | Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable |
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| Charging | 18W wired, QC3, 50% in 36 min (advertised) |
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Misc
| Colors | Black/Silver, Black, Bronze |
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| Models | BBB100-2, BBB100-7, BBB100-1, BBB100-5, BBB100-3, BBB100-4 |
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| Price | About 290 EUR |
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Tests
| Performance | GFXBench: 4.1fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
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| Display | Contrast ratio: 1756:1 (nominal) |
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| Camera | Photo / Video |
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| Loudspeaker | Voice 62dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 67dB |
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| Audio quality | Noise -92.2dB / Crosstalk -96.4dB |
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| Battery life | Endurance rating 81h |
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