Restoring BlackBerry's Last Phone - Key2 LE

The very last Blackberry smartphone from 2018.
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[@jaishankar619]

Fun fact: the first version/ earlier releases of this model did not have enough adhesive, which led to the screen coming apart and after complaints from users they just slapped more adhesive

[@ivebeenmemed]

Well hey, at least it fixed it

[@SketchTurnerZero]

You said it like they did something wrong. They fix it! For free

[@sleeplessengineer1450]

was that the issue with the keyone or the key2 LE?

[@KobeKeats]

@@sleeplessengineer1450 That was the Keyone. The Keytwo fixed it

[@K1ller_F0x]

they even used adhesive instead of screws in the phone lol

[@ramblingsofnothing7783]

Blackberry…. Some good times!!!

[@abhijitnair08]

BBM 😌

[@abhijitnair08]

@Gaming York 😅

[@abhijitnair08]

@@mrwoolly2 My dad used to have passort :DD

[@mrbeastfancalls]

@@abhijitnair08 aaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaà

[@masterasoppro9976]

@@abhijitnair08 vh2h

[@michaelwatermaker2729]

I had the Blackberry Bold, Z10, Z30 and Priv. I miss the Blackberry OS. It was soo smooth and nice. Unfortunately, access to common apps was brutal :(

[@sunteeh]

EpicXDavo you have roblox pfp so no

[@sunteeh]

@EpicXDavo lol ik I'm just kidding

[@joes9954]

BB10 was better and more intuitive than IOS or Android.

[@michaelwatermaker2729]

@@joes9954 Yeah, it was soooo smooth! I loved it.

[@Ordlnary_Gamer]

@Gaming York I’m speaking a uno reverse card for him

[@Alexander_l322]

Single handedly restoring every cell phone ever made. I love it.

[@oflip1843]

Facts

[@kaylons]

The pfp tho... (this is not an open invitation for harassment)

[@Alexander_l322]

@@kaylons it’s Alex D from Deus Ex bro

[@arman____845]

@@Alexander_l322 looks like Arnold Schwarzenegger

[@kaylons]

@@Alexander_l322 I am aware it's from Deus Ex. Personally I don't care much about the pfp, was thinking out loud bc there's a lot of talk about this Maximilian guy who is a very disgusting character abd uses the same pfp. Was reminded of that.

[@shadowhuntergmd7059]

i used a blackberry leap for about 2 years, it surprised me what it could do considering it didn't even run full android, you could side-load android apps fine on it, but it relied on android apps still supporting android 4.0, which was problematic in rare cases, but now in today's landscape, its a lot more annoying

[@michaelwatermaker2729]

Being in Canada, I get to relax on a Saturday evening with a Hugh Jeffreys' video and it's nice and relaxing :)

[@g-jalanewala6598]

In India we are having Sunday morning breakfast

[@mellow8971]

I feel ya man 🇨🇦 😂

[@diedrino]

In Italy is the video you watch coming back home at 1am after a Saturday night party. Oh wait, you can’t come back at 1am there’s curfew at 10pm every night since November 😡

[@thatgraysuburban]

I am also in Canada and I am watching it before I go to bed

[@TribitFanOpex]

It's Jeffreys dude

[@dtay8913]

MKBHD and Geekyranjit have finally made videos on what you've been saying for years about Apple's repairability

[@juli12345istRecorsi]

LTT too

[@daviddouillet4138]

Louis Rossman have been barking that tree for ages too.

[@GreenCinco12Official]

Nobody: Really Nobody: People who don't understand that it is not only one companies fault: "...about Apple's repairability"

[@lachlans5455]

@@GreenCinco12Official you're right, they all do it. Samsung's Knox is a pain. But Apple is the only company that software locks their parts, restricts their repairers from actually fixing things, and intentionally makes the parts inaccessible to third parties. Source: worked in the industry for 5 years

[@cadenchurchill4296]

Somehow even JerryRigEverything hasn’t covered how the iPhones are all locked down.

[@animatingstudio3146]

I always wait for weekend especially for Sunday.I love your videos Hugh.There are so many restoration channels but your channel is special,informative and creative.

[@SpaceWithSam]

I just love your restoration so much, they're so satisfying and fascinating to watch, excellent content Hugh!👍😊😃

[@emay4r]

7:38 I bet that was RGB backlight. That would be cool for sure.

[@postmeridiem7010]

I used to have a Blackberry Priv back in 2018, used it to take and submit my first photo on Unsplash. The unique design of that sliding mechanism in my opinion should be the future of Blackberry design (it there will be any), as it doesn't lose the privilege of a full-size display, but also has the chance of owning the special feeling of typing on the physical keyboard

[@Zerbey]

I used a Priv as my company phone and loved the keyboard, but hated the OS because of all those horrible apps they insisted on installing and then not allowing you to remove!

[@TheSpotify95]

Nice restoration! I now wish I had a Blackberry (Android version), since the programmable keys and physical keys are really useful! Plus, they kept the SD card and the headphone jack :)

[@huuishuu]

I absolutely love my KeyOne. I've had it for almost 2 years and it's still serving me very well and have no plans of getting rid of it.

[@jonatan_leandoer96]

Update?

[@AtifKHassan]

being in england, i get to watch your repairs in the early hours of the morning as i close my fast, i’ve still got my blackberry curve 9300 too which i’ve had for nearly 10 years

[@nafiohassan5899]

i live en england too :)

[@salvadorparra4591]

@@nafiohassan5899 I’m so sorry

[@nafiohassan5899]

@@salvadorparra4591 what?

[@orangegherkin3420]

@@salvadorparra4591 yh what?

[@tomastgadea1615]

So sorry😞

[@big0spin]

Remember getting a curve 8520 as my first ‘work phone’. Loved the fact that i only had to charge it every 2-3 days and that i could chuck it in my bag without the worry it would break - way more robust than the iphone 5 i was using as a personal phone

[@stephensnell5707]

Physical keyboards are just ugly

[@DreamKeeper.]

“I am going to remove that adhesive to see if there are any hidden screws” Tim Cook: WRITE THAT DOWN!!!

[@anuranroy9096]

Awesome job man, seeing old bb devices is a treat in itself. Keep up the good work.

[@petermuller5031]

I used a Blackberry Bold 9000 up until around 8 years ago. It was a great phone, the keyboard was amazing and the trackball was easy to use. It also had amazing speakers. I never came across another phone with such great speakers, even though modern phones have stepped up their game in this area as well.

[@betamax80]

I'm a user of that exact same model - an atomic red Key2 LE.

[@that_hq1818]

Yeet

[@sgtcart0onz755]

@@that_hq1818 so funnny

[@computergeek1599]

They're really overcompensating on the adhesive for that time that screens were just falling off due to lack of adhesive

[@SkepTones]

Wish that they would re-make this exact phone but with modern specs. Its sick

[@arthurbalourdos4212]

Key2 silver is what I use. I love it. Can’t wait for the new 5G one!

[@Cinco-da-mayo]

I used to have a blackberry 9900 a decade ago and it died a sad death after 2 replacements.If I knew you at that time I’d have sent my phone to you for repairs!! I just love ❤️ how you bring old,discarded and abused phones 📱 back to life!!

[@kaushicmahmud63]

Keep up the good work Hugh. I really like your restoration videos.

[@MathewFisher124]

I had a Curve 8520 when they where really popular! Loved it and still own one now.

[@YeOldeGeezer]

Had a Pearl 8100 when they first came out in 2006

[@emileonaicker2002]

I had the same phone as well

[@robinfaigmane10]

I love when he says “and we’re done” 😍 supporting rights to repair 💯

[@Pleptato]

...

[@leinadreign3510]

Blackberry owner here I have chosen blackberry because of the design and the functionality of the system. Glad to hear that you like the design, too : ) Havent used my Key 2 at the moment, but will switch to it, after my Classic seems to develop problems with the battery: it shuts down fast and a charge only lasts barely for two days

[@honestnerd]

I own one, it's my daily driver actually. I've always disliked phones without keyboards, so I got hold of a refurbished unit on Amazon for 200 bucks last year. Wouldn't change it for any other phone, unless it was another KEY2 LE :)

[@stephensnell5707]

An on screen keyboard is the best Physical keyboards are a thing of the past and are just so outdated

[@honestnerd]

@@stephensnell5707 If that were the case, laptops wouldn't exist, neither keyboards for tablets. Physical keyboards will always be better than no keyboard, my friend :)

[@gkimble90]

Jeffrey keep the original display and change the glass only. Then you'll be able to keep the original display quality.

[@gibvood9102]

jeff

[@davidcazares7441]

@@gibvood9102 This is r/skamtebord bait

[@gibvood9102]

@@davidcazares7441 jeff

[@basheer29]

@@gibvood9102 SMD & STFU u IDIOT

[@CuriosityCorner_.]

@@davidcazares7441 why that subreddit is like r/youngpeopleyoutube but without kids?

[@troenxer4139]

I always loved blackberries, those physical keyboard button phones were my childhood dream

[@martingilligan]

I find your videos fascinating. Keep em coming

[@Moth11]

Hey hugh love the grind man. It’s good to see a blackberry still in use I remember like 15 years ago they were popular then the iPhone killed their sales

[@iqbalrazi9814]

even though i'm not an experienced person to do a restoration, it still make me felt good to see phones get repaired for a new life.

[@Ragna___]

That red le look gorgeous!

[@bugBordois]

I'm currently preparing myself to restore my Blackberry Priv. Switched to Samsung some time ago when the battery problem made my Priv unusable, but, dear God, I can't live without that keyboard. Had a few different BB models, and each of them had something that no other smartphone could give in experience...

[@broadfield1960]

Thank you. I have a Key 1 of four years old. Love this model. Next one will be a Blacberry as well.

[@Aman-786]

Love the quality of work and presentation 👌

I still use my Key2 every day and it works great! I've had it for 3 years and I'll be very sad to let it go when it gets really too old. Waiting for the potential 5G BlackBerry to switch!

[@ebav9526]

i have this exact phone. i regret selling it to get the titan, but now i sent it back for repairs. i used it for just 4mons. the typing experience on the titan is sub par compare to my Key2 le. tho the space bar feels broken even before a year of use its still a good phone imo. good job in repairing this phone. im planning to get the Key one now.

[@Mobiledotwww]

I owned a few Nokia with physical keyboards before. Typing on those phones was magical. The fact that you could feel the keys made it a lot easier to write and actually fun. The best of them was Nokia N72. As for this phone, I think the keyboard is a little too low placed, but the overall typing experience must be amazing. The design is flawless and the phone has got some really good specs. I would totally enjoy owning a phone like that, something more recent though. Good job, Hugh. And I love the fact that you narate the film after you edit it.

[@MegaMarian12350]

Blackberry in the past used less adhesive on the KeyOne, but because they used almost no adhesive to anything, the screen was easily removable, even by accident (and it was featured on JerryRigEverything). In response to this, Blackberry made the other way around, and it was obvious on today's video.

[@lenziany]

i honestly hope smartphones with keyboards are back, I had been holding on to my old BB solely because of its keyboard which I love way more than touch screen.. Such a relieve after watching this vid, cause I thought i was the only person in the world who prefer old smartphone rather than look-alike smartphones with touch screen.. :D

[@villebooks]

No, you are not alone :) I wrote a whole book with a Blackberry keyboard X)

[@leinadreign3510]

The bb keyboards are amazing! I can blindly typing messages on them and Im fast. Cant do taht on a stupid "glass only phone" ^^ Still owning my BBs and using them. I dont want a phone from shady companies like apple and samsung.

[@kasugaifox8571]

Yeah. I miss keybords for phones. Easier to type with

[@KLDash]

Same here

[@Andy01833]

I loved all my Blackberry phones.. The keys were amazing and that click!! Good memories ❤️

[@Hesterde]

COULDNT WAIT FOR THIS VIDEO I really loved this phone

[@rajkamal.achanta]

I really love the black and red accent. Looks so unique

[@j0hnny.zh0u]

Fits my name and pfp doesn't it

[@Widowhuunter]

It's not the end for blackberry yet- there is some talks of a 5G blackberry!

[@csr2537]

They are shutting down 4th Jan 2022 so the 5G thing was not real....

[@funnyman929]

Blackberry is dead. I literally went to its funeral.

[@deedee8043]

@@csr2537 so sad though 🥺🥺🥺

[@michaldanhelka]

Thanks for your video, I just change batery on my BB Key2 LE. I have also Priv, but my company doesn't support such old device. Also huge help is order back cover with new factory adhesive.

[@cholna]

Willing to see more of Blackberry Phone.❤️

[@YouTubePremium-bm9th]

I was shocked when Hugh said that the Key 2 costs about $600 - $650 when here in the Philippines, they cost $250, and you can probably get it for $200 if you lowball it.

[@keyner111]

I found one for 5,990 hahahaha second hand off course

[@YouTubePremium-bm9th]

@@keyner111 Ang mura naman, 5,990? Kunin mona HAHAHAHA, steal yon!

[@matthewl5434]

Price was probably in AUD

[@hellrazorforever]

Man I was so bummed when my Priv kicked the bucket... Then I wanted one of those, but ultimately went with something else.

[@aaronshoyt]

The Priv was a Dud.. The KEY2 runs better then any device I own and I own just about everything. 87 phones to be exact and I'm serious the KEY2 is amazing.. The New BlackBerry 5G device is coming in August.

[@hellrazorforever]

@@aaronshoyt I agree that the Priv had its problems, but it also possessed a unique charm that no other phone had. That's exactly what drew me to it in the first place.

[@IrvynJawn]

Hey Hugh, I’m Proud of you reaching 635K subs. I hope by the end of 2021 you’ll reach 800k or a million subs

[@mounirabib212]

Thanks to you I started restoring phones and I love it. Thank you so much !!!!

[@samdmc04]

It’s 1AM. Hugh Jeffreys has uploaded. Guess I’m not sleeping 😝

[@DemeDemetre]

him in 2035: "I found a very old blackberry in my attic and i restored it"

[@amarpaithankar]

I have blackberry Z10 and Q5 and these devices are still running like a charm..

[@Scotia__]

I had the Q10, Passport, KeyOne, and KeyTwo... Tried holding out for the one teased for 2021 but my Key2 battery was failing & I couldn't get replacement parts/repairs... :( BB10 is still the best phone OS I've ever used and I miss it so much! And no phone security can beat the BlackBerry's. The physical security features built into the phone during the manufacturing process... So good !!!

[@captainchris2]

“All I had to do is enter it” Wait did you guess the phone pin or what?

[@brandon_nope]

Owner probably provided it I'm assuming

[@captainchris2]

@@brandon_nope that is what I was thinking too

[@ncc74656m]

I miss the Blackberry keyboard so much. Back in the day I could touch type an entire email while driving, looking at the screen just once or twice when reasonably safe, and be accurate doing so. Miss that ability so much.

[@tobeyllop9954]

An excellent Video! I only needed to replace the battery so I didn't need the middle part, but I watched it anyway. And, I watched the parts I needed several times.

[@lonelyshrimpart]

I have such a soft spot in my heart for blackberry phones... I remember as a kid my parents would let us play w old cellphones they had no use for anymore. One was an old Blackberry curve, one of the ones with the trackball. I adored it. A few years later I got a new (I think to replace my slide phone?) And the phone I got was a nice Blackberry Curve (I think the 9360?? That seems right but and the year makes sense but ??) And man oh man did I ever love that thing. Like. Even as I sits here typin this, I misses that thing some much. Those old blackberry's really were something and im honestly curious to see what comes of the new products under that name. Still sad that the og company is gone though. Felt nice owning a phone made by a Canadian brand

[@TabbyEgg312]

It looked like a trevor's phone for second. 😅

[@andry9995]

Good evening from italy 1.00 am

[@redsell7320]

germany 1.00 am to

[@The.One.and.Only.Haiden]

United states 6.00 pm

[@tdeath9813]

KEY2 LE is my fourth BlackBerry in a row. I'm ready for the next one.

[@exinfernnus]

I feel a connection to the physical keyboard. I really loved my moto droid. Slide out a keyboard and Dpad, it was really something else.

[@ItzGlare.]

“To anyone who is reading this I hope that you have a great day ☺️”

[@stephenmallatrattcassie4403]

Hi Hugh, I am typing this message here on my blackberry keyone bronze edition , a great phone.I'm also excited about the new 5g BlackBerry but still waiting with baited breath.Keep up the great work and I'll see you next time .

[@17Namur]

Thanks for the video, it brought back fun memories. BB Passport was the best ever. It was a true productivity beast... I was deeply saddened when BB decided to give up the mobile segment, what a shame. Anyway can't wait to get my hands on a new blackberry by OnwardMobility soon.

[@xPLAYnOfficial]

You need to highlight the Unihertz Titan. Not only is it a prime example of a phone that can be easily disassembled without glue AND be water-resistant, but they also released a brief-but-still-welcome teardown video.

[@dorj1670]

I had blackberry CDMA version back in 2009 and those were good messaging days bro, loved the video

[@PCJesus0]

Keep up the good work mate

[@joshualebowitz]

Excellent work.

[@IIARROWS]

Thank you for the video, I would have never figured out that there were a couple of screws below the black bar at the bottom of the keyboard!

[@MarioWithTheWheel]

I had no Blackberry models but the Key2 LE looks amazing!

[@ht9851]

I loved my Blackberry Passport! I just wish that Blackberry still provided updates to the OS. It was so easy to use and definitely a statement device.

[@colbyplaying]

had the blackberry storm 1 & 2 and loved it dearly

[@paulwisdom5383]

I had one donkeys ago, couldn't tell you what model. Black, half screen half keypad, with a small finger track pad in the middle. Loved it for typing it just lacked support compared to other models. I do miss a physical keyboard though!

[@aurorablaize]

I remember back when Blackberry was considered top of the line, especially among businesses

[@Gabriel_Angelus]

I got into this video after looking how to replace the battery. I hope I still can use my key 2 LE another 4 years and a half!

[@tyn.8934]

Crazy that blackberry is supposably coming out with new devices. That looks to be somewhat of a crazy teardown and swap! I'm a mobile cellphone repair tech, and I have yet, to see a blackberry come into the store that I'm based out of! I actually owned a Blackberry Pearl when they first came out. The only issue I had, was the track ball popping out.. lol. I still had that phone up until 2013. It wasn't in use, but I still had it. I also to this day, still have my Galaxy Epic 4G, which is in emaculate condition! It just doesn't have a battery. Great video!

[@JoeyMartz]

Hey there! I am looking to bring my phone in for a repair... I would like to seek your opinion on the following: ____ i just received a new front frame assembly- BB key2LE.. My screen cracked and instead of ordering a replacement screen i found the entire frame /assembly... I am going to take it to swap out the mother board, camera, charger port and speaker setup... How much do you think that will cost me? The frame assembly already has a new battery in it... I appreciate potential feedback!

[@tyn.8934]

@@JoeyMartz I would suggest reaching out to your carrier and seeing if you have insurance on that device and go that route first.

[@What_The_Fuck_Did_I_Just_Watch]

It's amazing that we still have phones with physical keys in 2021! I love them!

[@zepd762]

@@gmeeer9165 there's the unihertz titan and titan pocket

[@imogenlaci-mai]

Back in the day when I was about 10 in 2011, a blackberry was my dream phone. Never got one... I now currently have the iPhone 13 so seeing this video made me nostalgic and appreciate how lucky I am to have the phone I have now compared to the one I wanted all those years back. Thank you for making me acknowledge how greateful I should be!

[@blizyon30fps86]

Your dream phone in 2011 was a blackberry? At the time everyone I knew was screaming about iPhones, you’re pretty rare lol

[@imogenlaci-mai]

@@blizyon30fps86 I was 10, not 15. Plus, I was grateful just to even have a phone... At least I wasn't common like everyone else and jumping on the "same train"!

[@BilliamNye1]

Literally the first videos I watch when I get home and relax! Something soothing and relaxing about broken devices getting repaired. Ahh love it!

[@d3fenc367]

Nice restoration! I had a Blackberry 8700 and never really got on with it. Maps never worked and the cellphone reception was rubbish. It was a lovely looking phone though.

[@stefanschneider3681]

It‘s unbelievable how you dare to take it all apart as if it were out of big Lego bricks! Very impressive!

[@vedantagrawal9530]

I used to love my Curve 8520. The cheapest one, but still loved it.

[@vincenzosclafani6566]

I liked your video before it would start. How amazing and Inspiring.

[@DBLEB]

Thanks so much for the video, man! I replaced the battery of mine with the help of this tutorial and i hope to get three more years of active use (bought the phone back in -19) off of it :)

[@Eastenders20]

Amazing youtuber and amazing content

[@nihalunni1214]

Love ur videos dude

[@sevagtankabalian91]

I had the blackberry bold one, an amazing phone with great keyboard 👌

[@haramaschabrasir8662]

I always dreamt of owning a Blackberry. Unfortunately I never did. I LOVE the thought of a physical keyboard. I hope they come back.

[@kcnairnair7299]

Envious! Used nothing but BB for 10 years, the last being Q5. Although it will be difficult to move to a physical KB phone now I am nostalgic about this simple but capable devices.

[@iansmotorsandlife7408]

I had a blackberry curve 10 years ago now! It still works actually, I charge it up every now and then for fun.

[@markrobles6281]

Your Repair Videos Help me To fix my iphone 5s and I keeping watch you repair videos beacause it's Definitely Detailed

[@tinashemoyo744]

I Once used the curve 8520 and curve 9360. I'm still a huge blackberry fan

[@roberthudson4822]

Tour 9630, Bold 9900 (2), Z-10, Q-10 (2), Classic, Passport Silver. Still using my daily driver KeyOne Black Edition... like right now. :-) Good job on that repair! Cheers!

[@catharinemclaren6629]

i had a blackberry curve 8900 and it was great. looking forward to seeing the new blackberry phone for 2021 as i do miss physical keyboards

[@mounicabro]

blackberrys are dope i remember them being so fancy when growing up

[@danieldearcos3212]

Nice video man. I had the Blackberry Bold 8520. Greetings from Colombia!

[@techtalker5243]

I once had Blackberry Z10. It was love that time ❤️