The is not a phone for everyone. It is a phone for someone who values ergonomics over ecosystems and privacy over polish.

If you are looking to source a pre-converted unit or need technical guidance, the r/blackberry community and Balika011’s technical guides remain the primary hubs for this exclusive project. If you’d like, let me know:

(Thomas) in the Czech Republic for the eMMC desoldering and conversion service. : The conversion service is typically priced around , plus shipping costs for the device.

: Most retail Passports (including AT&T and Silver Edition) require desoldering the eMMC

The custom LineageOS 18.1 port is considered a .

By the early 2020s, the original BlackBerry 10 OS was a ghost town. Apps were failing, and the browser struggled with modern security certificates. Most users had moved on to iPhones or Androids, but the "Passport Loyalists" stayed, clutching their devices for the physical keyboard and that unique 1:1 aspect ratio.