Can I install Android apps on my Blackberry Z30?

Hey man I see your having issues getting Android Apps on your BB.

There is a software upgrade that was released 3 weeks ago, yet Verizon has refused to push it for q10's and z30"s, Z10's have it. When we are able to get this update it will allow for the direct APK downloads to the device from a 3rd party app store such as amazon app store or 1market.

Until then in order to side load APK apps you can go to this site called goodereader ( here's the link http://apps.goodereader.com/apk-2-bar/) You will have to download DDPB once you do that you can downloads apps that you want right from the site, have them converted and install on your Blackberry.

There is a how to video if you get stuck anywhere its real easy. BTW there will be some apps that still wont work, and some wont work due to the lack of Google play services.

Hope this helps.

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Hey man I see your having issues getting Android Apps on your BB.

There is a how to video if you get stuck anywhere its real easy. BTW there will be some apps that still wont work, and some wont work due to the lack of Google play services.

Hope this helps.

I've found that using Sachesi is much easier for updating the OS and also installing .bar files. It's very easy to use.

Introduction to Sachesi: http://forums.crackberry.com/bb10-leaked-beta-os-f395/sachesi-firmware-extractor-searcher-installer-825409/

I was able to install a BAR file I had I will now try the good-e-reader apps and wait for the the update.

Thanks for the response.

jsanders

Another good source of very clear and detailed instructions on using Snap to install apk file is located here:

You Upgraded to OS 10.2.1 and want to run Android

roller2442

It's sad that any customer needs to revert to any 3rd party source, when they do business with the alleged "best wireless" company. Any OS prior to 10.2.1 is considered deprecated due to the significant advantages of the update.

Verizon should understand that offering the update in a timely manner, could only be advantageous and prudent.

No one will recieve the update until they click to download it. So why on earth are you keeping it from someone who is paying to have it available. Seriously considering cancellation after 1 week.

Unfortunately, this is a common issue with all of the carriers. In this one instance, Verizon released the update first. Not sure about Sprint, but AT&T and T-Mobile have not released any updates at all in months. Switching to another carrier won't make things any better for the customer, except going from one crappy support system to another.

BlackBerry has done it's job for the most part, releasing updates to fix bugs and add features. Most of the carriers have ignored the updates and lied to customers, saying that they are waiting on BlackBerry.

To be fair, Android phones have the same issues on all carriers, many of them never get updates. Apple is the only phone maker that seems to have forced the carriers to allow updates to come from Apple directly. Of course, they often screw up the updates and mess up peoples phones too.

Downloading that app turned into a nightmare as there are multiple download links and they install some app that installs a root-kit which changes the search engine and is awful to remove.

so goodbye Goode-e-reader.

While on a call with Verizon support for an unrelated matter asked about the upgrade. I was told that Blackberry has effectively total control over release of the upgrade. When asked about it being released and then pulled she told me a bug was discovered. She then stated that the re- release was expected any day and would be slow rolled out.

jsanders

I'm afraid that tech support individual was either misinformed or just making stuff up. BlackBerry released the 10.2.1.2102 upgrade about two weeks ago. It is totally in Verizon's control at this point.

I'm not sure which "links" you are referring to and what malware you got. It's not uncommon for some of the cloud storage/download services to "offer" to install other programs. 99% of the time, you have to uncheck a box so that crap isn't installed also.

It's definitely a Down-loader Beware world out there.

Hey Quick question, Have you used Sachesi and if so Did it work and which country codes did you use? Also how long did it take.?

Yes, Sachesi works great, I've used it many times. Downloading the update will vary depending upon your internet speed. The upgrade process probably takes about an hour, make sure you make a backup with BlackBerry Link first.

For full instructions by John Clark, look here: http://supportforums.blackberry.com/t5/BlackBerry-10-OS-Device-Software/Upgrading-BB10-OS-Using-Sachesi-for-an-OTA-like-Update/td-p/2785507

Yea I found that information I am just wondering which codes u used. For example It defaulted to Vodaphone in the UK when i started sachesi ,did you use the update from that carrier or did you use rodgers (Canada), also are the radios still the same ( meaning i will still be able to make calls) also did you leave the sim card in or not, and did u turn the phone off or not.

Thanks in advance.

So this is not a defense of Verizon but I did notice that the Sarchesi tool locates files on a Blackberry server not a Verizon or any other carrier server. So any valid file could be loaded on the server and located by country and carrier codes the model and version. Or you can just type in a valid version of the OS and find it that way.

The link for a build of 10.2.0.1233 is http://cdn.fs.sl.blackberry.com/fs/qnx/production/4377068037824c159ae31a299656fe29215990dc

So why can't BB just post the file to the BB server if it is solid code? What would Verizon have to do with that? For example:

Or looking by version type:

And a success:

What I cannot find anywhere is a build for my phone: Z30 STA100-3. Could it be the code is really not ready???

This is what I used Country 234 Carrier 015 Sta-100-2 Mode Upgrade server: Production, Maybe verzion is adding something Idk But i have had the update for about 2weeks with no issues what so ever it took and hour for the phone to sync yet everything else was normal and running smooth. I still get great battery and Apk apps run smooth, Make sure u us sachesi 1.1.3 as it is the most recent.

What version is that? I just did an update for 10.2.1.2141. Have it running for all of 30 minutes and so far do good. Listening to radio as I write this.