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BlackBerry 10.2.1 introduced the ability to install .APK files, which are the app files used in Android, directly to your phone. This throws the doors open to install a wide variety of Android apps on your BlackBerry 10 device, be it a Z10, Q10, Q5, Z30, or anything else. This used to be possible through a long, convoluted process, but it's much easier now. Basically, if you can't find an app in BlackBerry World, odds are there are other sources for your favorite app.

Step 1: Find your APK

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Step 2: Get the APK file on your BlackBerry

You can get an Android APK install file on your BlackBerry by visiting the source in your BlackBerry browser (which is the easiest option), e-mailing yourself the file, or moving the file directly from your computer to your phone by plugging them together with a USB cable.

Step 3: Install the APK file from your BlackBerry

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If you downloaded the APK from your browser, the Downloads window should have already popped up asking you where you want to save it and what the filename should be; just tap the file when it's done. If the download window isn't there, it's easy enough to get back up. Tap the overflow menu button in the bottom-right (three little dots), and tap Downloads.

If the file was moved to your phone in any other way, you can find it easily by tapping the magnifying glass icon from the home screen at the bottom in the middle and typing '.apk' in the search box at the top. Anything you've moved over should show up under the Documents and Files result. Just tap the one you want to install.

Your Android app should start installing after a short 'Processing' indicator. Tap the Install button in the top right, and tap Accept on the pop-up window which informs you of the device permissions that are required for the app to run.

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The first time you install an .APK, you'll be prompted to turn off a safety setting which otherwise blocks installation of these files. The previous installation screen should return with a handy 'Open' button replacing the 'Install' button when it's done. At that point, the app will now show up alongside all of your other apps. Just swipe on the home screen from right to left a few times to find the icon and put it in whatever folder or home screen you like. Hold your finger on the icon for a moment to drag it around. Another thing you may want to do is hide the bar at the bottom of the screen. Just swipe down from the top when the app is open, and tap Hide bar.

Now, remember that there are no guarantees that these apps will function as advertised. BlackBerry does not run Android, it can just run Android apps. The Android app player in BlackBerry 10 is good, and should handle most of what you throw at it. Test things out and let us know what's working and what isn't in the comments! Having trouble installing something? You can ask for help in the comments too!

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Want to get the taste of BlackBerry Priv Apps like Launcher, Keyboard, Messenger and Blackberry Hub etc on your Android? Then, here we will help you install BlackBerry Priv apps.

BlackBerry has indeed ruled the smartphone market for so long. Indeed, it provided best privacy controls, robust design, and a more premium outlook. We have always loved BlackBerry for what it has provided us with. But Android grew along the way, the devices running it certainly could beat any other mobile OS, because of its open-source nature and room for unlimited customizations. So, BlackBerry planned a comeback and finally announced the Priv, which was the first ever Android-based BB phones. While you may not have brought the device, you can still install BlackBerry Priv apps on your Android to take a taste of it.

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To get BlackBerry Priv apps on Android device, we will use an app named “BlackBerry Manager”. The app is developed by XDA member- cobalt232. Using this app, you can easily download and install BlackBerry Priv apps on your Android device.

While you can download several of the BlackBerry apps from the Play Store, a few of them including the Keyboard is only limited to the Priv. But using BlackBerry Manager, you will be able to download all of the BB apps. Below is the updated list of all BlackBerry Priv Apps that can be downloaded through blackberry Manager App:

• BlackBerry Calendar
• BlackBerry Contacts
• BlackBerry Hub
• BlackBerry Hub+ Services
• Notes by BlackBerry
• Tasks by BlackBerry
• BlackBerry Keyboard
• BlackBerry Launcher
• BlackBerry Manager
• BlackBerry Messenger
• BlackBerry Password Keeper
• BlackBerry Privacy Shade
• BlackBerry Device Search
• BlackBerry Content Transfer

The best part of these apps is that they are ad-free, so you will have no intrusions while using these. Other than that, BlackBerry Manager allows the users to download the apps from Play Store and notifies the users of the latest app updates that are available.

Android Devices running on 5.0 Lollipop or higher are only compatible with the Blackberry Manager app. Any lower Android version is currently out of the question. That is primarily because the first Android-based Blackberry device – Priv itself came apps that target Lollipop and above.

How to Install BlackBerry Priv Apps using BlackBerry Manager

Before you head over the instructions, please remove or uninstall all the Blackberry apps that you may have installed from any other source than BlackBerry Manager.

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1. Go to your Settings > Security.
2. Tap on the option “Unknown sources”. Then you will be prompted to confirm, so tap on “OK”.
3. Now, download “BlackBerry Manager” App using the link. Once it is downloaded, install it on your device.
4. Launch the app and tap on “Continue” and allow media and contacts permissions to the app.
5. Now follow the on-screen instructions to allow BlackBerry Manager to access the Play Store using your Google account.
6. You should then see all the available BB apps that could be installed.
7. You might notice that some apps, like the Password Keeper, Contacts, Calendar, Tasks, etc will require you to first install BlackBerry Hub+ Services. That is because the app relies on these services.
8. So, begin by tapping on “BlackBerry Hub+ Services” and select “INSTALL”. The BlackBerry Manager will download and install the patched ad-free version of the specific app.

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Now, go ahead and install BlackBerry Priv apps that are available on the list.

If you swipe from the left-edge of the screen, a hamburger menu will open. You can use the inbuilt tools in BlackBerry Manager app to download BlackBerry Priv apps, check for updates, backup them, and more.

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So, how’s the experience of BlackBerry apps on Android? Let us know by the comment. If you have any problem, drop a comment below.