Contents

Setup and basics
- Your device at a glance
- Insert the SIM card
- Insert a media card
- Turn your device on or off
  - Turn off the screen
- Move between home screens
- Get around with navigation buttons
- Touch screen gestures
- Personalizing your device
- Find help for apps
Phone and voice
- Phone call icons
- Find your own phone number
- Change your ringtone
- Make a call
  - Speed dial
    - Add a contact to your favorites in the Phone app
    - Add a phone number to your home screen
  - Start a conference call
    - Remove people from a conference call
- Answer or dismiss a call
  - Dismiss a call and send a quick response instead
  - Silence the ringtone when you receive a call
- Blocking calls
  - Block all incoming or outgoing calls
  - Block a caller
  - Limit the phone numbers that you can call
- Bluetooth enabled headsets
  - Move a call from your headset to your device
  - Prevent calls from going to your Bluetooth enabled headset
- View your call history
- Phone settings
  - Set up your voicemail
  - Show or hide your number on outgoing calls
  - Turn call waiting on or off
  - Set up call forwarding
  - Change your default quick response messages
  - Answer a call with the slider
- LTE calling
  - Turn on Voice over LTE and LTE video calling
  - Make an LTE video call
    - Switch to a voice-only call
    - Switch between the front-facing and rear-facing camera
    - Put a video call on hold
    - Share video one way
  - Answer an LTE video call
- Wi-Fi calling
  - Turn on Wi-Fi calling
  - Make a Wi-Fi call
Wireless & networks
- Connections
  - Wireless connection icons
  - Turn on airplane mode
  - Mobile network
    - Connect to the mobile network
    - Set a preferred network type
    - Switch mobile networks manually
    - Turn off data services over the mobile network
    - Turn off data services while roaming
    - Change the APN settings for your default Internet connection
    - Change your wireless service plan
    - Troubleshooting: Mobile network
  - Wi-Fi network
    - Connect to a Wi-Fi network
    - Delete a saved Wi-Fi network
    - Share your Wi-Fi connection information using NFC
    - Set a static IP address for a Wi-Fi connection
    - Change advanced settings for your Wi-Fi connections
    - Troubleshooting: Wi-Fi connections
  - Bluetooth technology
    - Turn on Bluetooth technology
    - Pair and connect your device with a Bluetooth enabled device
    - Change the name of your device for Bluetooth connections
    - Change the settings for a paired Bluetooth enabled device
    - Delete a paired Bluetooth enabled device
    - View a list of files you received over Bluetooth
    - Change the accounts that Bluetooth enabled devices can access
    - About using Google Voice Search when connected to a car kit
    - Supported Bluetooth profiles
    - Troubleshooting: Bluetooth connections
  - NFC
    - Share content using NFC
    - Change the NFC settings
    - About tap & pay
  - Tethering and mobile hotspot mode
    - Use Internet tethering to share your mobile network connection
    - Use mobile hotspot to share your Internet connection
    - View a list of devices that are connected to your mobile hotspot
    - Troubleshooting: Tethering and mobile hotspot
  - VPN
    - Add a VPN profile
    - Connect to a VPN
    - Connect to a VPN automatically
    - Change or delete a VPN profile
  - Emergency broadcast messages
    - Change the settings for emergency broadcast messages
  - Data usage
    - Monitor your wireless data usage
    - Change when you get notified about data usage
    - Set a limit for data usage
    - Stop sending background data over the mobile network
    - Stop sending data on some Wi-Fi networks
Settings
- Change your device settings
- Display
  - Change your wallpaper
  - Take a screenshot
  - Change the screen brightness
  - Change your font size
  - Change your display language
  - Change how you view your recent apps and screens
  - Turn on or turn off screen rotation
  - Set up Daydream
    - Choose what to display in Daydream
    - Set when to Daydream
    - Set the wait time for sleep mode
  - Cast your screen
  - Use your device as a flashlight
- Notifications
  - Manage your notifications
    - Check and open your latest notifications
    - Block or prioritize a notification
    - Dismiss a notification
    - View notifications for a single app
  - Change the volume of your notifications
  - Change your notification sounds
    - Change the default notification sound
    - Add a custom notification sound
  - Turn off all sounds and notifications
    - Turn on do not disturb
    - Keep some sounds and notifications on
    - Turn off all sounds and notifications except calls
    - Automatically turn on do not disturb at certain times
  - Customize notifications for an app
  - Change how notifications are displayed on your lock screen
  - Add owner info to your lock screen
  - BlackBerry Productivity Tab
    - View productivity information and open apps
    - Create an item using the BlackBerry Productivity Tab
    - Customize the BlackBerry Productivity Tab settings
- Storage & USB
  - Manage your files and folders
    - Search for a file or folder
    - Share, copy, or delete a file or folder
    - Sort your files or folders
  - Using a media card
    - Delete the data from your media card
    - Remove a media card
  - Check how much storage space is free
    - Free up storage space
  - Transfer files between your computer and device using a USB connection
    - Change how your device connects to your computer
- Battery and power
  - Check your battery power level and usage info
  - Charge your device
    - Keeping your battery charged
  - About wireless charging
  - Battery and charging icons
  - About the battery edge indicator
    - Turn off the battery edge indicator
  - How can I extend battery life?
    - Turn off network connections that you aren't using
    - Delete saved Wi-Fi networks
    - Shorten the length of time before your device goes to sleep
    - Dim the screen
    - Turn down the volume
    - Turn off key press feedback
    - Turn on battery saver
    - Turn on battery optimization
  - Device and battery safety
    - Device and battery disposal
    - View the safety, warranty, and privacy information for your device
- Users
  - About users
  - Add a user
  - Switch users
  - Allow access to guest and user profiles when your device is locked
  - Allow a user to make calls and send text messages
  - Delete a user or guest
- Advanced interactions
- Location
  - About location services
  - Turn location services on or off
    - Turn on accelerated location
  - Change location modes
  - Turn location history on or off
- Accounts
  - Manage your accounts
    - Add an account
    - Change the settings for an account
    - Delete an account
- Backup & reset
  - About backing up device data
  - Back up and restore data using Android Backup Service
    - Turn Android Backup Service on or off
    - Change the Google account that you use to back up device data
  - Delete your device data with a factory reset
  - I can't get out of safe mode
- Accessibility
  - About accessibility features on your device
  - Change accessibility settings
  - Turn on Hearing Aid mode
  - Turn on TTY support
- Update your device software
- Printing
  - Print from your device
    - Install a printing service
    - Add a printer
  - Printing using Google Cloud Print
Security
- Locks, passwords, and protecting your data
  - Set up or change a screen lock
    - Set your screen lock options
  - Creating a strong password
  - Set up Picture Password to unlock your screen
    - Turn on Picture Password
  - About Smart Lock
    - Set up Smart Lock to unlock your device
    - Turn off Smart Lock
  - Protect your SIM card with a PIN
    - Change the PIN for your SIM card
  - About smart cards
    - Store your smart card password on your device
    - Set or change the PIN for your smart card reader
  - Troubleshooting: Locks, passwords, and protecting your data
- Finding and protecting a lost device
  - What to do if your device is lost or stolen
  - Set a device administrator
  - About Android Device Manager
    - Change your Android Device Manager settings
- Security settings
  - About app permissions
    - Turn a permission on or off for an app
  - Download apps from sources other than Google Play
  - About screen pinning
    - Turn on screen pinning
    - Pin a screen
  - Install a certificate
  - Remove or turn off a certificate
  - Turn off access to the usage info for apps
  - Improving your security settings using DTEK
Google apps
- Find help for Google apps
- Download an app on Google Play
- About the Google app and Now on Tap
- Google Chrome
- Google Maps
- Google Messenger
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BlackBerry Priv User's Guide

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BlackBerry Priv Specification

The BlackBerry Priv is a smartphone that combines BlackBerry's renowned security features with the versatility of the Android operating system. It features a 5.4-inch dual-curved display with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels, providing vibrant and sharp visuals. Under the hood, it is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 hexa-core processor, ensuring efficient performance and multitasking capabilities. The device is equipped with 3GB of RAM and offers 32GB of internal storage, which can be expanded via a microSD card slot up to an additional 2TB, catering to extensive storage needs.

The Priv stands out with its physical QWERTY keyboard, which slides out from behind the display, offering a tactile typing experience alongside the on-screen keyboard. This hybrid design appeals to users who appreciate physical keys. The smartphone features an 18-megapixel rear camera with optical image stabilization and phase detection autofocus, capable of capturing high-quality photos and 4K video. The 2-megapixel front camera supports basic video calling and selfies.

In terms of connectivity, the BlackBerry Priv supports 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, and NFC, facilitating seamless communication and data transfer. Its 3410mAh battery ensures a full day of usage, with support for Quick Charge 2.0 technology for fast recharging. Security remains a core component, with BlackBerry's DTEK application providing real-time privacy monitoring and protection. The device runs on Android, granting access to the Google Play Store and a wide range of applications, while BlackBerry's software enhancements improve productivity and security. The BlackBerry Priv is a distinctive device that merges robust security features with the flexibility and functionality of Android, appealing to users who prioritize both performance and privacy.

BlackBerry Priv F.A.Q.

How do I perform a factory reset on my BlackBerry Priv?

To perform a factory reset on your BlackBerry Priv, go to Settings > Backup & reset > Factory data reset. Ensure all important data is backed up before proceeding, as this will erase all data on your device.

Why is my BlackBerry Priv battery draining quickly?

Quick battery drain can be caused by background apps, high screen brightness, and connectivity features like Bluetooth or GPS. Close unused apps, reduce screen brightness, and disable unnecessary connectivity features to improve battery life.

How can I extend the battery life of my BlackBerry Priv?

To extend battery life, use Battery Saver mode, reduce screen brightness, limit background data usage, and keep the device updated with the latest software.

How do I troubleshoot connectivity issues on my BlackBerry Priv?

If experiencing connectivity issues, try restarting your device, toggling Airplane mode, resetting network settings, or reconnecting to your Wi-Fi network.

Can I use a microSD card with my BlackBerry Priv?

Yes, the BlackBerry Priv supports microSD cards up to 2TB for additional storage. Insert the card into the slot located on the top of the device.

How do I update the software on my BlackBerry Priv?

To update the software, go to Settings > About phone > System updates. If an update is available, download and install it following the on-screen instructions.

What should I do if my BlackBerry Priv is not charging?

If your device is not charging, try using a different charging cable and adapter, check the charging port for debris, and ensure the power source is working.