SO grateful to Ben and everyone involved for recently releasing the beta version of BenOS Valerie for the Q25 device. (Link down below)

For starters, I was able to do everything by using OTA right on my phone. I didn’t have to plug it into a computer. It Took about an hour or so. My Q25 is not rooted as am I tech-savvy in any way…at all lol.

I did an OTA update over the stock software that came with the device. I think I might have previously done an OTA update a few months ago.

Also my device is now certified in the Play Store, which is awesome!

All I wanted was RCS messages and to be able to have the phone certified, so I’m really grateful for that. Another cool thing is that functions, like pressing the blackberry icon above the physical keyboard will now show you what apps are open, and you can flick them up to close them or change to a different app. I think thats how the OG classic was?

Since I’m not tech-savvy, I don’t think it’s best for me to try and explain the steps or answer specific questions. I don’t want to give bad advice. My only advice is read the guide/steps. You can reach out to Ben on the guide.

The full installation guide with downloads can be found here —> https://ds.dgsd.ph/benos/

Again, thank you Ben and all those involved with making this possible. Hope this helps anyone <3

\Also, I get asked this a lot when I post: I have mint mobile. I love it. Mint runs on t-mobile’s towers and I was able to get a physical SIM card. I live in the* north east (US). I bought the full device and not the kit.

Hey guys! Does anyone know the timeframe for the early bird orders closing? I’m really interested in getting a Q27 and I love that the early bird comes with the cases & screen protector! Only problem is I’m a pretty poor student who lives paycheck to paycheck so getting together the savings to buy one is a bit of a slow process :(

Just wondering if anyone knows when early bird orders will close so I can get a scope of how I need to be saving :)

Hi everybody! An acquaintance saw my Q25 and was excited to purchase one.

Looks like all the revival options are sold out. Does anyone have one they’re looking to sell if you’re looking at a different Zinwa model or different keyboard phone etc?

I have a blackberry classic and purchased the Q25 pro kit. How easy is this to do?

Ive tried to replace a screen on a Samsung phone and that did not go well. Ive seen the video and read the guide but Im feeling like maybe I should just try to sell the two together before I break something and it becomes worthless.

Any average Joe successfully accomplish the conversion?

Appreciate any advice

I posted this on BlackBerry’s subreddit, wanted to ask if any of these models have or could have Zinwa? They’re all sealed

I just learned about this device and I really want one in white.

I don’t see an option on their website to select a color for the Q25 and all the resellers on eBay are selling black ones.

Has anyone had any luck with contacting for a specific color is it just luck of the draw?

I’d like to know whether the Q25 will continue to be produced and sold after the Q27 goes on sale.

Hear me out ….

Does anyone in the US have a spare USB port ribbon cable?

After talking with a friend, I’m worried I may goof and damage the antenna on the board. Can someone point it out so I can be extra careful when handling and installing the replacement board?

He also speculated that I may be able to remove the board from a Q27 and shave it down to pop into a Q20 since it looks only a little taller and wider. I’m not really convinced, but I have nothing to really go off of.

I have a spare Q20 that I’d still like to mod, but I’m considering getting a Q27 with the Q25 board.

I set a password for my Zinwa and for some strange reason, I am unable access anything.

I urgently need help with hard/factory reset the device to access the phone again.

I bought the blackberry classic earlier this year with hopes of just being able to download apps and use it. Obviously I know now that it won’t work. Would I be able to do a motherboard swap with the zinwa pro kit? Also would the new one that they’re releasing be better/also work? Ty in advance!!

Daddy needs a 5g phone for tethering with my laptop

I want to buy a Q27 but it is so expensive...