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How to Hard Reset Blackberry Leap, Z10, Z30, Q10 & Z3

Hard resetting your blackberry device helps to format the device system. It’s always advisable to hard reset your blackberry device whenever you notice much lag or freezes on your device.
Today’s stroll, I would brief you guys on the two easy methods you can use to hard reset your blackberry leap, Z10, Z30, Q10 and Z3 device.



Method 1

  •   Press and hold the Power or Lock key for 10 seconds (this would immediately reset your blackberry leap, Z10, Z30, Q10 or Z3 device.

How to Install Google Play Store on Blackberry Passport

Installing the official Google play store is very much easy on any blackberry 10 devices like the blackberry Passport.

Unlike before, you would need to sideload any apk app to successfully install the app, but with your blackberry 10 devices, like blackberry Passport, I don't think you would need that process again.

The below method is a direct method that works perfectly, and make sure you have successfully updated the OS of your blackberry to 10.2.1 or above.

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Guide to install Google Play Store on Blackberry 10 Devices

How to Install Google Play Store on Blackberry Leap, Z30 and Z10

Installing the official Google play store is very much easy on any blackberry 10 devices like the blackberry leap, Z30 and Z10.

Unlike before, you would need to sideload any apk app to successfully install the app, but with your blackberry 10 devices, like blackberry leap, Z30, and Z10, I don't think you would be needing that process again.

The below method is a direct method that works perfectly, and make sure you have successfully updated the OS of your blackberry to 10.2.1 or above.

 

Guide to install Google Play Store on Blackberry 10 Devices

• Firstly, download the following apk files on your blackberry, via their links provided below;

1. Google Play Store 5.3.6
2. Google Login 4.3.2
3. Blackberry Google ID 2.0.5

• After downloading the above APK files, don't run them immediately, just install them.

The Top 10 Blackberry Classic Keyboard Shortcuts You Should Know

Blackberry Classic is an amazing blackberry smart phone with loads of sophisticated features. The Blackberry classic runs on blackberry 10.3.1 OS with a 16M color display. It's really a great gadget that is recommended for great communicators. Previously, I published a nice article that compares the specs between the blackberry classic, blackberry passport and Apple iPhone 6. And blackberry classic came out with an outstanding result.

Today's stroll, I would brief you on the top 10 Blackberry Classic Keyboard Shortcuts You Should Know.

The Blackberry Classic comes with a Qwerty keyboard which is very much time-saving with load of shortcuts. Most of you would be familiar with the Qwerty keyboard of course.

To make use of the shortcut keys, simply Press and hold the key to activate the already existing shortcut or you can assign a new shortcut.


Below shows the top 10 shortcut Keys on Blackberry Classic.

1. To Launch the Browser – B
2. To Compose a Message – Within the BlackBerry Hub – C
3. To Launch the Weather App – W
4. To Launch the Calculator – U
5. To Launch BBM – N
6. To Lock BlackBerry Classic – K
7. To Change Notifications to Silent – Q
8. To Launch Settings – O
9. To Open Contacts/Address Book – A
10. To Launch Help – H

Best Way to Stream Live Matches on Any Smartphone

Streaming of live matches on your portable smart device is really fun. Most times, you may not have the opportunity to seat back home to watch live matches, maybe due to work hectic or running some errands. But when your smart phone is beside you, then you can easily make use of it to watch live matches. 

Previously, I published a tutorial which explains the top 10 sites to watch movies online. You can take a stroll to that article, it's a really helpful one.

Today's stroll, I would brief you guys the best ways to stream live matches on any smart phone. So keep calm, and feel relaxed as you go through this lovely tutorial, at the end of the day, you would appreciate this tips, and I would be expecting your thoughts about the tutorial. Hopefully, I know you would love to share this tutorial after going through it.



How To Stream Live Matches on Android
Over 40% of smart phone users make use of android device, and it won't be proper if I don't recommend this tutorial for android users regarding to there population.
To stream live matches on android smart phones is very easy, just follow the below tips and you are good to go.

First off- Download the Android App that helps you to stream Live matches here.

After you have successfully downloaded the app that enables you to stream live matches online, then install the APP and Run it. Then follow the prompt.

Apart from the App which link was mentioned above, watchlivefootballstream is another alternative to stream live matches on android smartphones. You can search the APP on your Google Playstore and download it. The App would also be very useful for streaming live matches on your android smartphone.

How to Verify your Blackberry ID

Good day readers. Not quite long we heard about the avaliablity of the BBM v2.2 for Androids and iOS devices. Today's stroll, I would brief you guys on how to Verify your Blackberry ID.


Verification of Blackberry ID is very important because there are some scenario where by we lost our password, then reseting it won't be easy because unverification of Blackberry ID email address.

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In other to avoid such scenario, simply follow the below procedure to verify your blackberry email address and be on a saver path.


Read also: How to record improtant calls From Your BB10 Smartphone


How to Verify your Blackberry ID Email address

Comfirming through your web browser

1. First, Go to http://bbid.com

2. Then Sign in with your blackberry details.

3. After which you're to Select Account Details and underneath Email Status, then click Confirm your BlackBerry ID email address


4. Go to your email inbox and search for message from donotreply@blackberry.com with the subject that states, Confirm your BlackBerry ID email address


5. Then, click Confirm your email address


6. Finally, Enter your BlackBerry ID password, then click Submit.

Read also: How to download Blackberry Paid Apps For free


Using Androids and iPhones to Verify Email address


1. On your BBM, simply tap More. It's located in the bottom at right corner.

2. Then Tap Settings and under settings, you're to tap BBID


3. After the above procedure, Enter the BlackBerry ID password then select Sign In


4. At the side of the Email Status field, simply tap Confirm my email


5. In the BlackBerry ID email that you receive, simply click Confirm your email address


6. Finally, enter your BlackBerry ID password and then select Submit.


There are some cases where by you would want to update your previous email address with the new one. However the below procedure would be of help.

Must read: Best Tips for Unlocking Blackberry Phones

BBM v2.2 for Androids and iPhones Now Avaliable

The Blackberry messenger for Android and iPhone users just rolled out their latest update. BBM v2.2 for Androids and iPhones is powered with new features which simplifies users interface and makes it easier for the new BBM users to join the community and faster to include new contacts.

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This is really an impressive update of the blackberry messenger for androids and iPhones, and the key features added is highlighted below:


1. Easier Sign Up:

BBM v2.2 has made registration easier for the new BBM users by reducing the number of sign up fields and also makes chatting and sharing faster. You can easily get started with the BBM v2.2 just with your Name, Email and Password.


2. Easy Friendship:

With the new BBM v2.2, users interface for friendship has been made easier, this time, you can easily invite by mail just by clicking on the link provided, rather than the old version that invites of friends was complicated. This time around, it's been made easier and faster, no need to send BBM Pin for invite response.


3. Updated Emoticons and More:

The BBM v2.2 now has 16 new emoticons from a marcars and hotdog to a pair of hot lips and hacker. BBM v2.2 has also improved users experience by renaming the update tabs to feeds and also made improvement to the latest statuses, profile photos and users BBM contacts.

See also: Get to know about the Latest BBM stickers


How to download BBM v2.2 on Android Phones:

To download BBM v2.2 on Android devices from Google Play store, click here

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How to Download Paid Blackberry Apps for free

Good day my lovely readers. I once shared a related tutorial on how to download paid android apps for free. Today's stroll, I would brief you on how to download paid blackberry apps for free.


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Now we can move on. So take a deep breath and stay relaxed as you enjoy this brief tutorial, bet me, there is a lot to gain from this.


Well, I would brief you on the two sites that offer blackberry paid apps for free.

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1. Blackberry Seeker:

Blackberry seeker is a very awesome and unique website in a cool platform. In the website, you can get almost all paid apps and theme free, unlike the default blackberry world that lay charges for some apps like voice recorder pro ($1.99), you can actually get it free on blackberry seeker. This website is highly recommended for all blackberry game lovers.

Best tips for unlocking blackberry phones

Good day my faithful readers.
Today's stroll, I would be breifing you on a quick procedure on how to unlock any blackberry device.

With this tutorial, I don't think you need to spend a dime, going to any engineer or phone unlock centers for your BB device unlock.

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Without much say, to get started, you would be needing;

1. IMEI Number (dial *#06# to get the number)

2. Carrier locked to

3. Model and PRD number (check below your battery for the PRD Number)

Now, in unlocking the blackberry device, they are two useful methods which works smoothly. Either you make use of the IMEI and MEP or the PRD and IMEI to unlock the device. As for me, I would rather prefare the use of IMEI and MEP method to unlock.


Most Read: How to Install Android apps on your Blackberry smartphone


How to get the MEP for blackberry Unlock

1. First download MEP reader and blackberry driver here

2. Then connect your blackberry device to a system using usb cable connection, then your IMEI and MEP would be displayed.

3. Once the above procedure is completed, simply download BB Calculator here

4. Finally, run the program on your system, then input the IMEI, PRD and MEP in the directed interface displayed.


Take note, once the unlock code is generated, you're to input it on your device. Don't make much mistakes because you would be given only 10 trials which after your device would be permanently locked if all trials are being exceeded.


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BBM just got updated with new stickers feature

BBM just got updated with a better feature on their chat system.

Actually, they focused on making BBM chats of more fun with the plus of stickers that is avaliable in the new BBM shop.

Chatting is about to get that much more fun with BBM chat stickers. Use them to talk to your classmates members, your family or a childhood friends you just reconnected with from years back.

BBM stickers make the reunion even sweeter while communicating online. Stickers for bbm are a great way to express what you’re feeling without having to use words so use all the BBM stickers to your advantage!



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Smileys and emoticons can also add a hint of personality to the message you’re sending and maybe even some humor. If you happen to be at a loss for words, just insert an emoticon, but unlike emoticons, stickers are bolder and more of beautiful images that you can also make use of in your chat.

How To Record Important Calls From Your BB10 Smartphone

It's a cool thing having some few records of your conservation between you and a person on a mobile device.

Actually, it has really helped most individuals especially when it comes to making a business calls.

The blackberry 10 recently added such features through the use of an app commonly known as phone tap through the help of Hub++ developer.

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To cut the story short, the phone tap as an interface and other related features just like the hub++ due to it's from the same developer, most especially, its recording formats is either .AMR, .M4U, and .WAV, that depends on the format you wish your recording to be, and another cool feature is that you can enable lock codes for your recorded calls with much more features.

To download this phone tap app click here

After downloading it, then quickly run and install the app and grant all neccessary permission it demands durning installation.

Once this is done, you are free to make a quick testrun on the app to see the rest of its cool features.

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How to install android apps on a blackberry device

For some months now, android device seems to be managing the blackberry messenger, that is android users are really celebrating the semi-burial of blackberry device.

Recently, on the 28th of january, the blackberry carriers had realsed a new update, that is, they are now allocating a nice operating system (0S) updates.

Most read: How to perform a clean OS reload on your blackberry device

Wow, this sounds nice but for now seems like this update goes for only the BB10 users taking up a new version 10.2.1.

This latest version of BB10 to 10.2.1 comes with cool features, acting more like a dual platform which is involving the amazing 0S updates, simply get yours updated easily and enjoy its latest features.

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How do i find androids apps and download on my BB10?

Well its no big deal, we have so many third party websites where android apps for your BB10 device can be download.

==> First Visit any of these third party websites i.e (Apktrain, Snap apk downloader, 1 mobile market e.t.c)

==> After visiting any of the third party sites, then download any android (apk files) from it.

==> Install the apk file on your blackberry 10 device. The installation would start a ''processing'' indication which after you tap the install button on the top right, then accept which displays inform of pop-up window that informs you the permission for the app to be compatible for your device.

==>Congratulations!! after installation, you can now run the apk file on your blackberry 10 device.

Advice:
It would be better if you sell out your bb curves, bb bolds, bb torch and any lower android device and go for the BB10 device because android apps now run on it, even instagram works with ease on it, and instead of battling on blackberry data usage on android, it would be adviceable to go get a BB10 device with longer battery usage.

As for me, let me go retrieve my BB10 device that i made in exchaged of a galaxy S3 from a friend of mine. Lol

How to perform a clean reload of a blackberry OS device

Disclamier: This might lead to a permanent lost of your data.
In other words, you are adviced to backup your blackberry data with a pc.

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Requiremets needed for the OS clean reload:
1. A Computer
2. Your blackberry device

To get started:
1.Click the Device menu and select Update...


2. A dialog box appears and indicates that there are no BlackBerry Device Software updates available, click View other versionsin the lower left corner
.

3. The check box for the currently installed version is selected in the Available Versions list. Click the Install button.


4. Clear the check box next toBack up device data


5. Click the Install update button.
Kudos... its done....

Most read: How to track down your lost blackberry device

Note: The main advantage on performing a clean reload on a Blackberry OS device is that it speeds the device.

BBM Mod Version 1.0.3.87 + Red Rose Theme

Nowadays, almost 80% of the society are rocking the BBM app on either there blackberry or Android devices(4.0+)

Well, i want to make breif explanation about the installation of the red rose theme which is applicable on the BBM Mod Version 1.0.3.87, i bet you would love this theme to the fullest.

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Features:
-Can be moved to SD Card

-Added Red Rose Theme
- Latest build of BBM ( 1.0.3.87)

-Force All Rotation for All Layout!
- New Style Skin, Icon, Background, and Notifications! and many more features.

Recommended:- How to protect or track down your lost blackberry device

Installation Guide:
-To get started, simply download the Modded version Here.
-Then back-up your normal bbm with titanium backup
-After the above procedure, unistall the normal BBM.
-Then install the modded version, but before you open it,
-Move back to your titanium backup and restore only data of that BBM.
-When done successfully, then you can start flexing the modded version with the red rose theme.

Hope this helps!!!

Blackberry company recently launched BBM channels for Blackberry devices

The Blackberry company was really biased since they gave up the BBM messenger to android company.
Since then, they have been working hard to implement new features on there device and now they have introduced a new features on BBM.

Blackberry channels is what am talking about. This latest features on BBM works just like a forum, it let you post messages, share pictures, spark discussions, debate, when you want to get in on a conversation, you can comment on a post or reply to someone else's comment to keep the discussion going.

By re-posting to your own Channel you can share info you’ve found on other Channels that you subscribe to.

Friends, the interface is far different from the normal BBM you used to know. If you don’t have it then you don’t have BBM on your device.
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Why You Should Download BBM Channels?


==>Create a BBM Channel, Join or opt out of channels

==>Channel owners can post messages, share pictures, spark discussions, post animated GIFs and chat directly with subscribers

==>Allow BBM Chats with You
– Optionally allow your subscribers to start a BBM chat with you, even if they’re not in your contact list

==>Chat Hours – If Allow BBM Chats with You is enabled, use this option to specify when you are available to chat

==>Allow Comments on Post – Optionally prevent subscribers from leaving comments on posts in your channel


Where Can I Download It?


To start using BBM Channels beta, update to the latest version of BBM or visit appworld.


Available for only Blackberry Users at the moment. Android and iPhone users should continue using the one installed on their device.

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How to protect or track down your lost blackberry device

How to protect or track down your lost blackberry device

How do you feel when your blackberry device is been misplaced?

Do you need to set your blackberry device is a secret detective when lost or stolen.
With this tutorial your blackberry device is never en-dangered.

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Blackbeery protect is what am talking about.
To take advantage of these features, you must have the BlackBerry Protect app installed on your smartphone.

How to enable Location Reporting with BB Protect


To view your BlackBerry smartphone’s approximate location on a map, Location Reporting must be enabled on your device:


1. From the Home screen or from within a folder, select “BlackBerry Protect”


2. Press the Menu key and select “Options”


3. In the Location Reporting section next to “I want this device’s location to be viewable from the BlackBerry Protect web site”, select the check box


4. Press the Menu key and select “Save”.


How to view your BlackBerry smartphone’s approximate location


Now that you have Location Reporting enabled, if you have misplaced or lost your smartphone you can attempt to locate it on a map using the BlackBerry Protect website.
Please keep in mind that if your smartphone is turned off or does not have an active wireless connection, BlackBerry Protect will not be able to report your device’s location.

Provided you have enabled Location Reporting, to view the approximate location of your smartphone complete the following

steps:
1. From a web browser, navigate to the BlackBerry Protect website and log in using your BlackBerry® ID credentials


2. Click “View Location” and BlackBerry Protect will attempt to locate your BlackBerry smartphone.


How to make your BlackBerry smartphone play sound


If you misplace your device, you can have BlackBerry Protect play a sound to help you locate it.
When you activate this feature, your smartphone’s sound profile is automatically switched to the Loud profile.
If you have customized the Loud profile to be Silent or Vibrate Only, this feature will not function as designed.


1. From a web browser, navigate to the BlackBerry Protect website and log in using your BlackBerry ID credentials


2. Click “Play Sound” and then click the “Play Sound” button.


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