Author Topic: Blackberry Priv (Read 11394 times)

Iz · « **Reply #60 on:** March 10, 2016, 06:10:04 PM »

Quote from: belighted on March 10, 2016, 06:05:27 PM

I had the priv for 2 days now I am sending it back and gonna get the s7 egde. I dont use the keyboard asmuch as i thought i would and the phone is odd.

Can you elaborate on "odd"?

PlatinumGuy · « **Reply #61 on:** March 10, 2016, 06:13:03 PM »

Quote from: sillypainter on January 29, 2016, 12:55:04 AM

Hub was updated today. It finally fixed an issue I had. Their app support by email is amazing.

Probably not very busy

DMYD · « **Reply #62 on:** March 10, 2016, 07:30:07 PM »

Quote from: belighted on March 10, 2016, 06:05:27 PM

I had the priv for 2 days now I am sending it back and gonna get the s7 egde. I dont use the keyboard asmuch as i thought i would and the phone is odd.

You don't use the keyboard as much? You Only have it 2 day's.

sillypainter · « **Reply #63 on:** March 10, 2016, 07:45:51 PM »

I have them PRIV since November.

Device battery is not as good as its supposed to be, it doesn't last a full horse day.

Physical keyboard I RARELY use.

Device is pretty nice, hub has a lot of lag lately, which is not good.

Virtual keyboard is great. If I can get the hub and keyboard on another device (I think they will do that eventually for a cost) I would go to S7 or Nexus.

I really miss BB10 it was such a great OS, I think BlackBerry really messed it up. They should have released a high spec device on BB10, not some odd passport or Classic (which I like) with 2008 specs.

yakov116 · « **Reply #64 on:** March 11, 2016, 12:59:53 PM »

Quote from: sillypainter on March 10, 2016, 07:45:51 PM

I have them PRIV since November.

Device battery is not as good as its supposed to be, it doesn't last a full horse day.

Physical keyboard I RARELY use.

Device is pretty nice, hub has a lot of lag lately, which is not good.

Virtual keyboard is great. If I can get the hub and keyboard on another device (I think they will do that eventually for a cost) I would go to S7 or Nexus.

I really miss BB10 it was such a great OS, I think BlackBerry really messed it up. They should have released a high spec device on BB10, not some odd passport or Classic (which I like) with 2008 specs.

You can get the hub on any device.
http://forums.crackberry.com/android-apps-f444/working-blackberry-priv-apps-any-android-device-no-root-required-1059855/index36.html

ExGingi · « **Reply #65 on:** March 11, 2016, 01:48:34 PM »

Anyone know if Hebrew physical keyboard is available for Priv?

I put my wife, who resisted a smartphone for years, but wanted WhatsApp on a Nokia E6 I bough for her in Israel. It's on it's last legs (besides for WhatsApp announcing that Nokia support will be discontinued) so I am looking to get her a user friendly alternative. She needs to be able to type in Hebrew and English.

cozmohoot · « **Reply #66 on:** March 11, 2016, 02:13:35 PM »

Isn't whatsapp also ending for bb?

ExGingi · « **Reply #67 on:** March 11, 2016, 02:28:59 PM »

Quote from: cozmohoot on March 11, 2016, 02:13:35 PM

Isn't whatsapp also ending for bb?

Indeed. But not for Android. So it will be on the Priv

ad120 · « **Reply #68 on:** March 15, 2016, 12:20:28 AM »

I am a VZW customer eligible for an upgrade.
I currently have a Galaxy S4 and I am very pleased. I have tried the S5 and don't like the configuration.
I used to have the BB Bold back in the day and was very pleased (other than the lag). The idea of a BB on Android with a physical keyboard intrigues me.
Samsung is currently offering a free smart watch with the purchase of a new S7. This seems like too good to pass on. However I feel that I really have to like my phone considering that I will have it for the next 2 years. A watch would be cool but it's the phone that I need.
The reviews on this thread yield mixed results.
Einstein, can you post a full review of the Priv?
Is the physical keyboard useful or annoying to use? How durable is the Priv? Does the phone lag? Does the Priv have any BB esque negatives? Is the battery as good on the Priv as it is meant to be? Is it clumsy at all? How long do you estimate the life of a typical Priv will be?

TIA

Einstein · « **Reply #69 on:** March 15, 2016, 01:10:09 AM »

Quote from: ad120 on March 15, 2016, 12:20:28 AM

I am a VZW customer eligible for an upgrade.
I currently have a Galaxy S4 and I am very pleased. I have tried the S5 and don't like the configuration.
I used to have the BB Bold back in the day and was very pleased (other than the lag). The idea of a BB on Android with a physical keyboard intrigues me.
Samsung is currently offering a free smart watch with the purchase of a new S7. This seems like too good to pass on. However I feel that I really have to like my phone considering that I will have it for the next 2 years. A watch would be cool but it's the phone that I need.
The reviews on this thread yield mixed results.
Einstein, can you post a full review of the Priv?
Is the physical keyboard useful or annoying to use? How durable is the Priv? Does the phone lag? Does the Priv have any BB esque negatives? Is the battery as good on the Priv as it is meant to be? Is it clumsy at all? How long do you estimate the life of a typical Priv will be?

TIA

honestly there are quircks with the priv that I would like to see fixed, but that is the same with any phone, the only way to truly see which one is the best for u is to actually try them both... to be honast it took me a few days to get used to the keyboard, but now I have no isssues and wouldnt switch it for any other phone

ad120 · « **Reply #70 on:** March 15, 2016, 01:39:14 AM »

Quote from: Einstein on March 15, 2016, 01:10:09 AM

honestly there are quircks with the priv that I would like to see fixed, but that is the same with any phone, the only way to truly see which one is the best for u is to actually try them both... to be honast it took me a few days to get used to the keyboard, but now I have no isssues and wouldnt switch it for any other phone

Thank you

Quote from: ad120 on March 15, 2016, 12:20:28 AM

How durable is the Priv?
Does the phone lag?
Does the Priv have any BB esque negatives?
Is the battery as good on the Priv as it is meant to be? Is it clumsy at all?
How long do you estimate the life of a typical Priv will be?

Would you or someone else please be so kind as to answer the remaining questions?

sillypainter · « **Reply #71 on:** March 27, 2016, 07:56:48 PM »

Quote from: ad120 on March 15, 2016, 01:39:14 AM

Thank you Would you or someone else please be so kind as to answer the remaining questions?

Very durable device.
It's my first Android, the OS itself is fine, the Hub is pretty laggy sometimes.
It's a REAl Android phone, so the BB touch is only a +
It's not as good as they want you to think. I expected better. Or may be I use my phone too much?
I have mine for over 4.5 months and its as good as the first day.

Einstein · « **Reply #72 on:** March 28, 2016, 07:11:03 PM »

Quote from: sillypainter on March 27, 2016, 07:56:48 PM

Very durable device.
It's my first Android, the OS itself is fine, the Hub is pretty laggy sometimes.
It's a REAl Android phone, so the BB touch is only a +
It's not as good as they want you to think. I expected better. Or may be I use my phone too much?
I have mine for over 4.5 months and its as good as the first day.

Ive had mine for a while already, and am very happy with it

springles · « **Reply #73 on:** April 06, 2016, 06:04:23 PM »

Quote from: yakov116 on March 11, 2016, 12:59:53 PM

You can get the hub on any device.
http://forums.crackberry.com/android-apps-f444/working-blackberry-priv-apps-any-android-device-no-root-required-1059855/index36.html

wow! Gotta try this

yakov116 · « **Reply #74 on:** April 06, 2016, 06:21:56 PM »

Quote from: springles on April 06, 2016, 06:04:23 PM

wow! Gotta try this

Its great!

springles · « **Reply #75 on:** April 07, 2016, 09:34:07 AM »

Quote from: yakov116 on April 06, 2016, 06:21:56 PM

Its great!

my whatsapps dont come into the hub right away and come in as separate entries even if its replies in the same chat/group. Thats a little annoying. Otherwise it is fantastic, been waiting for the hub to come to other phones since I lost my z10 and had to get an s6 because verizon didnt have any blackberrys in the store.

yakov116 · « **Reply #76 on:** April 07, 2016, 11:00:21 AM »

Quote from: springles on April 07, 2016, 09:34:07 AM

my whatsapps dont come into the hub right away and come in as separate entries even if its replies in the same chat/group. Thats a little annoying. Otherwise it is fantastic, been waiting for the hub to come to other phones since I lost my z10 and had to get an s6 because verizon didnt have any blackberrys in the store.

Thats a blackberry issue and they did not give them a full api I think they are working on it

Einstein · « **Reply #77 on:** April 07, 2016, 11:21:42 AM »

Ya i have the same small issue, im waiting for them to fix it so that all the whatsapp's combine

springles · « **Reply #78 on:** April 08, 2016, 12:20:16 PM »

Quote from: Einstein on April 07, 2016, 11:21:42 AM

Ya i have the same small issue, im waiting for them to fix it so that all the whatsapp's combine

yup, until that is fixed I have removed whatsapp from my hub. My other complaint is that there is no star or number on the hub icon when new messages come in. I like that notification. Other than that I love having the hub.
I also installed the BB keyboard which I have been missing. I gotta give it some time till it learns my typing patterns again but I am so much faster with it than swiftkey or swype.

sillypainter · « **Reply #79 on:** April 08, 2016, 12:26:55 PM »

How is battery life for you guys? Mine sucks lately. I downloaded an app called Advanced Task Manager, I hope it will work out. I travel sometimes for long hours with no charger, and this really sucks when my friend has an S5 with better battery life. Come on, it's a 3K MAH battery.