Blackberry KEYone?

[jwslam]

Originally posted by shakalaka
I guess I super lucked out as mine came unlocked out of the box even though I bought it outright from Bell. Only extra thing I had to do was purchase a month-to-month plan that I will cancel shortly and cost me extra $25. Mine doesn't have any Bell logos or bloatware either.

Are you sure? I thought phones are all unlocked in the box... It's some programming that causes them to lock to the carrier of the first SIM it sees.

[shakalaka]

I agree some phones get locked after being activated which is why I was surprised since the rep did put in a Bell SIM card in first and the phone showed Bell on top. I just turned it off then instead of setting up process, which is email account, wifi password etc.

Came home and was about to order the unlock code and for some reason decided to stick my Fido SIM card in and boom....

[Hero_X]

So i bit the bullet and got the phone... but the shop said they can only get me an unlock code monday.

Does anyone know a quicker source for unlock code???

[Sugarphreak]

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[elite]

Try a different carriers Sim. Mine was locked but didn't have any bell startup screen or bell apps

[Sugarphreak]

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[Hero_X]

Ok so if anyone's interested:

can get unlock from ebay for about $10

[BokCh0y]

Picked it up directly from Rogers, got tired of waiting for the unit directly from BB. Likely locked still.

@Hero_X have you tried the $10 ebay codes?

@everyone else - did you guys pick up any accessories yet? I'm looking to get the screen protector and the thin BB gel case looking thing for it. Where to get the accessories from? Just Rogers? I forgot to look when I was there and no one said anything to me about the cases and stuff either.

[shakalaka]

I ordered on Amazon a tempered glass screen protector and a see through case but haven't gotten them yet.

[Hero_X]

@Bokchoy: Yes, i placed order through the $10 code seller and got it the next day. I think it was mnz technologies or something? Seller was based out of the UK.

Code worked like a charm

[BokCh0y]

Originally posted by Hero_X
@Bokchoy: Yes, i placed order through the $10 code seller and got it the next day. I think it was mnz technologies or something? Seller was based out of the UK.

Code worked like a charm

Sweet, thanks and will try it out. I just need a code so I can use roam mobility when i'm in the US.

And thanks Shakalaka. I saw those on amazon too, not sure how good the tempered glass screen is though. I have the self-healing screen protector from some little joint in chinook and it's been good since. I'm also curious about the OEM hard/soft shell so was calling around for that. Not a lot of accessories in the Calgary stores for this phone, feedback from rogers is the accessories are all sold out. Also the biatch from the rogers in chinook (huge attitude prob btw) said they Calgary sold the last keyone early today or something, so the city is sold out. This phone is sought after right now.

[BokCh0y]

Originally posted by shakalaka
I ordered on Amazon a tempered glass screen protector and a see through case but haven't gotten them yet.

Oh also which clear screen did you buy from amazon? Can you send me a link please? I just wanna see it. Can't find anything here for the keyone, may hve to buy one of those clear cases anyway. Thanks.

[shakalaka]

I ordered this case;

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

and this screen protector;

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B06...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The screen protector got recommended on Crackberry by several people and then I decided to order it. I wasn't going to order a case at all and run the phone naked until I saw it was a cheapie. Might still not use it though cause the phone feels solid but I was always screen protectors cause I hate smudges and finger prints on the screen.

[Sugarphreak]

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[shakalaka]

^Check ebay for that. Tons of options and for cheap.

EDIT: If you want a high quality one, check out

https://www.pdair.com/blackberry-keyone-case

I had their case for my Red Passport and it was awesome. I might get one for the Keyone too.

[elite]

I got the brotecht screen protector as well and a wallet case from Amazon. Still waiting on both to show up. I've heard some bell stores are selling blackberry cases but haven't taken a look locally yet but will check this weekend.

I heard staples has some liquid armour that can be applied to your screen/camera glass. Has anyone tried it in the past? Supposed to be permanent.

Once I get the screen /case I will update with a review.

[BokCh0y]

I picked up a clear, see-thru flexible plastic case from rogers in north hill mall for $25 - not a bad case, have had better cases though. And also the tempered glass screen from rogers market mall for $30. Tempered glass cover just basically covers the display but not the sides, so wondering what's gonna happen with dust and stuff...

[Hero_X]

Kinda surprised how few cases there are for this phone.

When I went to bestbuy, they didn't have any accessory for the keyone.

[ducaudi]

Nice to see BlackBerry getting love. Still rocking the Priv, definitely looking into the KEYone, hope you guys post some impressions!

[BokCh0y]

So far so good, I'm really happy with it. I'm just having a hard time getting use to a physical keyboard, and type with pressure.

The tempered glass protectors don't fit right BTW, the glass is curved on the edge on the keyone and I noticed the tempered glass doesn't seal properly because of that so I've been getting lint all over the edges of the glass protective screen cover.

The phone itself is solid. And the June security update has already been pushed out. Not even my PRIV has that update yet. Phone is so very quick, resolution is very good, vibrate feels weaker than the PRIV though, as in not as strong. I've only been using this for about 8 hours now though.