This BlackBerry Passport running Android could be yours soon, if you have a fat wallet
No thanks to BlackBerry!
A Chinese tech company, Zinwa Technologies, is preparing to sell an unofficial BlackBerry Passport running Android. The retrofit features a new chipset, USB-C port, and 12GB of RAM. The device will allow customers to pre-order it starting this week, with shipping set to commence by the end of October.
Several attempts have been made in recent years to revive the legacy of classic BlackBerry devices without the burden of outdated operating systems. In 2026, at least three brands have launched their smartphones with a physical QWERTY keyboard, including the Clicks Communicator, the UNIHERTZ Titan 2 Elite, and the Minimal Phone 2. These devices, however, only share an aesthetic resemblance to BlackBerry rather than the genuine article.
Zinwa Technologies, a small brand and an enthusiast group, has been working on a BlackBerry Passport retrofit for nearly a year now. They have already been selling DIY kits alongside a BlackBerry Classic refurbished with Android. Their persistence is paying off, as the brand has now announced pre-orders for their latest BlackBerry Passport Android retrofit.
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