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What was it?
The original smartphone OS. Physical keyboard, BBM, BES enterprise email. The C-suite phone.
What happened?
BlackBerry ended support for BB OS and BB10 devices. Network services decommissioned. Phones became bricks.
Migration Guide
Android or iOS. BlackBerry brand licensed for Android phones by TCL (ended 2020).
Timeline & context
BlackBerry OS shut down in January 2022, 4 years ago. It sat in the design category, where Soft.xyz tracks 7 discontinued products in total. If you are still running it in production, the migration path above is the shortest route off it.
FAQ
Why did BlackBerry OS shut down?
BlackBerry ended support for BB OS and BB10 devices. Network services decommissioned. Phones became bricks.
What should I migrate BlackBerry OS to?
No drop-in replacement is tracked yet — check the design category for current options.
Is there a free alternative to BlackBerry OS?
Not among the tracked alternatives.