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- The old BlackBerry is raising classical phones with Android, a Chinese company.
- The main board has been replaced, and so are cameras, battery and USB port.
- The lively BlackBerry is ready for pre -ordering, and the company plans to start mass production by September.
The BlackBerry phone was more than the brand. It was a long -running trend that would immediately create your impression of the person used as an important person. And so, it is not surprising to see that many people have been pity for his revival. Although I never had a high -end BlackBerry (though I always wanted a torch with slide outscore), there is a small chance that I am able to do so soon.
The reason for this is that a Chinese company is on the mission to restore old BlackBerry devices, with a turn. A brand called Xenoa Technologies is working to resurrect and install Android on a limited number of decades -old BlackBerry Classic Q20 devices. The waterpam phone will be sold as Xenoa Q 25 Pro.
To ensure that the hardware is compatible with Android, Xenova is re -developing the BlackBerry Classic with a new main board, which is equipped with the recent Medetic Helio G99 chip set, 12GB RAM, and 256GB of ship storage. The classic touch screen also helps avoid any friction with the Android interface.
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In other changes, Xinova has upgraded Q20’s original battery up to about 15 % and added new cameras, including 50 MPs in the back and 8 MP for front. Meanwhile, the new chip set brings support for 4GLTE, though the current model does not have 5G support. The team has also changed the Micro USB port with a new USB type-C for faster charging and data transfer speed.
Based on a joint demo by the team, the BlackBerry signature capsatito track pad runs on the restored device without interruption. Xenoa Q. 25 Pro currently runs on the naked bone version of Android 13, and there is no concrete plan to update the new version from the company, unless there is enough interest in promoting growth. So, if you are inclined to buy it, make sure you buy it without expecting long -term help from the company.
However, if all is well, Xinova can find other BlackBerry models, including passports and Kevin, whose latter was included in the limited BlackBerry phones that have already been installed.
The Xenova Q. 25 Pro is priced at $ 400, but the company is also selling a DIY kit to convert your old BlackBerry classic to 20 320. The two are available at an online store, while the company also sells camera modules and battery separately.
Xenova plans to send Q25 Pro to the first 100 backers by the end of August, and aims to go into mass production by mid -September. If you are interested in this project, you may join its detacked channel for more updates about shipping and other models under consideration for refreshment. Who knows, with the better support of Android 16 for physical keyboards, this can be a success.
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