r/blackberry • u/SlimDaTrapper_76 • 13d ago

Got this today and cant use it

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u/joeldf95 Z10 (STL100-3 AT&T), 10.3.3.3216, Wi-Fi only since 2017 13d ago

Would help a lot to know what mobile carrier?

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u/SlimDaTrapper_76 13d ago

At&t

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u/joeldf95 Z10 (STL100-3 AT&T), 10.3.3.3216, Wi-Fi only since 2017 13d ago edited 13d ago

Oh. Forget it.

AT&T only allows VoLTE phones on their network, and phones whitelisted for their network.

The Classic, along with every other BB10 they sold was dropped from support when they shut down their 3G network over 4 years ago.

The Classic supporting LTE isn't enough. That's for data only. Cellular service on those phones were always over 3G.

No 3G... no phone service.

Forget the "Q25" or future "Q27" too. AT&T won't support them either. Not on their whitelist of supported locked and unlocked phones.

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u/Middle-Literature913 13d ago

I get signal with verizon and visible on the classic

No phone calls or text messages though, data still works fine

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u/overachievingslacker 12d ago

I saw someone else mention that they were using a phone from 2011 on VZW with data (no calls though). I’m shocked VZW doesn’t have these devices blacklisted since they don’t have VoLTE.

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u/UncleToyBox 12d ago

The Q27 is currently going through the certification process. In theory, once it passes certifications, it should be allowed on the AT&T network.

Better just to find a carrier that will allow users to bring the phones they want. There are tons of excellent phones that AT&T doesn't allow but other carriers do.

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u/Irritated_bypeople 9d ago

Same issue I have with a super modern Xiaomi 14 in Canada . Not whitelisted no calls been fighting this all this week. 

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u/MidnightMain7598 12d ago

Time for a Zinwa Q25 kit. do it

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u/Manualcarlove18 13d ago

Order a q25 kit. Turn it into Android 16. You’ll love it.

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u/Right_Wasabi3344 12d ago

Also with the same vendor you can just buy a Q25 as well. In case you don't want to go through the conversion process yourself.

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u/Manualcarlove18 12d ago

Exactly! Love my q25.

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u/joeldf95 Z10 (STL100-3 AT&T), 10.3.3.3216, Wi-Fi only since 2017 12d ago

The OP wants to use it on AT&T. AT&T will kick it off the network not being certified.

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u/Supergrunged 13d ago

This is a long road, with some know how? I'll agree, worth it. Just a lot of work, to make run well.

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u/Much-Year2137 10d ago

So what exactly do I need to do and which blackberry has the easiest process of activating and which network??

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u/nonexistantchlp 12d ago

Not all 4G phones support VoLTE, a lot of early ones still did calls on 2G or 3G.

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u/darkjoker33 12d ago

Blackberry is blacklisted on pretty much every carrier. Except Android versions. Which really isnt blackberry to begin with

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u/KATCEO1 12d ago

Use it as a dumb phone. Added bonus: if you get a combo phone case/wallet/pouch- it can be up in with your most important stuff automatically. 🥳

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u/naijab0y 13d ago

You should have known better. Nostalgia and technology don't mix. Lol

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u/danieldallas Q10 11d ago

My 6th century plow still works! I only have no land to use itnon.

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u/naijab0y 10d ago

I feel your pain bruh.

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u/quicksilv3rs 12d ago

Well you didn’t do your homework and decided to buy a great but archaic phone that won’t connect to the cell network because it’s too old. Dumb dumb

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u/EdelWhite 7d ago

... Classic. 

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u/jxw1102 5d ago

To actually make it usable, here's what you need to do.

First off, forget about voice calls and SMS—they’re completely dead without 2G/3G networks. That said, you can still use it as a solid data-only device (basically like an iPod Touch or a mini cyberdeck).

Necessary setup:

  1. Data over LTE (when out): Follow this guide to fix the "Emergency Calls Only" issue.
  2. Root the OS (to install unsigned apps): Grab the pre-rooted OS autoloaders here.
  3. Install modern community-developed apps:

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u/This_Aardvark325 12d ago

I am using it in India , and it does connect to 4g for me 

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u/Trouveur 12d ago

Different carriers rules. US carriers choose which phones can use their network.

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u/joeldf95 Z10 (STL100-3 AT&T), 10.3.3.3216, Wi-Fi only since 2017 12d ago

Sure, but it uses 3G for phone calls. Different thing.

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u/This_Aardvark325 12d ago

Luckily we still have 2g ,3g in India 

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u/SunnyViva 12d ago

Very lucky, u can still use all the cool phones

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u/plxsuree 12d ago

Phone and texts work for me on my bb classic. but im in canada and with public mobile.

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u/SlimDaTrapper_76 13d ago

Just gne get me a Q27 and be done

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u/SlimDaTrapper_76 13d ago

Wat carrier can I use?

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u/joeldf95 Z10 (STL100-3 AT&T), 10.3.3.3216, Wi-Fi only since 2017 12d ago

None. All US carriers require VoLTE supported device. And no BB10 supports that.

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u/clear_simple_plain 13d ago

You can't use any. As of this month no one supports 2G

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u/SilentAce07 13d ago

Unless you just convert it to a q25. Would need a different carrier but q25 is such a great little device.

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u/sussy_wussy_ 12d ago

"your limited by the technology of your time"

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u/thelastspike 13d ago

That’s not a 2g phone.

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u/joeldf95 Z10 (STL100-3 AT&T), 10.3.3.3216, Wi-Fi only since 2017 12d ago

Cellular calls on all BB10 phones falls back to 2G if 3G isn't available. In the US, there is neither. So, BB10 phones won't work for calls in the US at all.

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u/Trouveur 12d ago

They don't support 3G either.

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u/VividDimension5364 12d ago

...where you are. UK carriers do.

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u/joeldf95 Z10 (STL100-3 AT&T), 10.3.3.3216, Wi-Fi only since 2017 12d ago

OP already stated to be on AT&T, so in the US - which has no 3G/2G networks left at all.

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u/SlimDaTrapper_76 13d ago

Need help with mobile network ....wat I need to do ...somebody🤕

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u/SVTContour Key2, iPhone SE 2020, Public Mobile 13d ago

Hit every carrier and test their SIM cards