BlackBerry discontinued its phone production as well as software updates permanently on 7 January 2022.
However, you can still use your BlackBerry phone for
- Phone calls
- Emergency calls, i.e., 9-1-1
- Messaging
- Setting alarms
- Stopwatches
- Browsing the internet (not reliable)
- Multimedia consuming
Once widely recognized, BlackBerry phones are of no use because they do not have software support from the company.
Read the article to find out what you can do with your BlackBerry phone in 2023.
Are BlackBerry phones worth the money in 2023?
Once BlackBerry phones’ prices were around 300 to 400 dollars. However, now you can find this company’s phone at an extremely low price on pre-owned device stores and websites like eBay.
As the BlackBerry company stopped giving software support, BlackBerry phones are now highly unstable and have cyber security issues. Therefore, we would not recommend you take one as a primary device.
Besides, app developers stopped making apps for the BlackBerry operating system. As a result, you cannot use your favorite apps, including Social media apps, games, etc., on this device.
However, there is a catch. Though BlackBerry World has also shut down, you can still use BlackBerry phone’s built-in apps, such as Call, Message, Clock, Alarm Clock, Stop Watch, etc.
Moreover, you can load data, such as mp3 and mp4, for multimedia consumption. BlackBerry OS still gives a smooth performance in 2023. Therefore, you can always take a BlackBerry phone as a side or secondary device.
Can you get money for old BlackBerry phones?
In a word, YES! You can get money for your old BlackBerry phones. However, the amount of money you will get for your phone depends on the condition of your BlackBerry phone.
BlackBerry achieved global recognition for manufacturing its unique phones. It had a massive user community. Though it is all past now, most BlackBerry fans still become nostalgic when they see a phone from this company.
Therefore, BlackBerry phones have become collectible objects. If your BlackBerry phone’s body has less or no scratches and is in working condition, you can earn up to 200 dollars for your BlackBerry phone, depending on the phone’s model.
Besides, many YouTubers buy damaged BlackBerry to make videos of repairing the phones. As a result, there are chances that you can get money from selling your BlackBerry phone.
However, you can keep your BlackBerry phone for many years. Many years later, when no BlackBerry phones are left, your phone can become a valuable object. If you are lucky enough, you can give it in an auction.
Does anyone buy old BlackBerry phones?
Many people have started buying old BlackBerry phones to experience what BlackBerry has to offer. And the reason is no BlackBerry phone will be in working condition in a few years. Thus, it is high time to use a BlackBerry phone.
Besides that, organizations such as SellCell, help to find online selling platforms. Some of the online pre-owned device-selling websites are listed below to see at a glance:
- Amazon Trade-in
- Buyback Boss
- eBay
- Surgeon
- Gadget Gone
Moreover, some people have hobbies to collect old phone models. Thus, they are finding BlackBerry phones to add to their collections.
In other words, the BlackBerry phone has become enticing for many people. Because years later, it can turn into a treasure.
Can I use an old BlackBerry?
Yes, you can use an old BlackBerry. However, BlackBerry Corporation stopped giving software updates in January 2022. Thus, you need to be careful while using a BlackBerry phone as it involves data risk now.
BlackBerry has cut off the software updates for BlackBerry 10 software, BlackBerry 7.1 OS, BlackBerry 2.1, and all the earlier versions of the versions mentioned. In other words, BlackBerry has shut down its cellphone division.
If you want to buy a BlackBerry phone you cannot use online software, as BlackBerry World is no longer functioning. BlackBerry World is an app-downloading platform, like App Store and Google Play Store.
However, you can still make phone calls and messages on BlackBerry phones. Besides, 9-1-1 is also functioning on this company’s devices.
As you will not get any security updates, Wifi or carrier connections might not run reliably due to software bugs.
Sources:
- https://www.blackberry.com/us/en/support/devices/end-of-life – End of software support from BlackBerry (BlackBerry)
- https://www.sellcell.com/blackberry/# – Selling old and damaged BlackBerry phones (SellCell)
