The first boot may take up to 10 minutes. The device may restart a few times during initialization. Phase 5: Known Issues and Troubleshooting
Many do, but not all. The core functions like calls, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and the basic camera work, but there are still bugs being ironed out. The keyboard works with the help of the Pastiera app, although some users note the touchpad functionality on the keyboard is not yet perfect.
The current unofficial builds are surprisingly functional. The following hardware is now working:
: Developers have successfully exploited the bootloader, allowing for a tethered or, in some cases, an untethered unlock without physical hardware modifications.
– Unlocking bootloader wipes phone.
The BlackBerry Key2 is a device with advanced security hardware. Unlocking the bootloader wipes the device completely and disables security features like the Hardware Root of Trust. This process can void your warranty and carries a risk of bricking the device if instructions are not followed precisely. Proceed at your own risk.
Patience is now your most important tool. The first boot of a new custom ROM can take a long time, often up to 10 minutes or more. You may see the device restart multiple times as it provisions itself. This is normal.
: Even if you attempt to flash a GSI version of LineageOS, the locked bootloader will block the installation at the partition level. Project Treble
You need to download the following components onto a Windows or Linux PC:
Connect the phone to your computer and use ADB to sideload the ROM: adb sideload lineage-22.2-xxxx-UNOFFICIAL-luna.zip .
: The camera and NFC are often listed as work-in-progress or "broken" in current builds. Some users report issues with the keyboard's capacitive touch sensitivity. Installation Overview
Go to and tap Build Number seven times to unlock Developer Options.
Installing LineageOS on the BlackBerry KEY2 Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Go to product viewer dialog for this item.
On your desktop computer, download the following necessary components:
Check your model in Settings > About Phone . If it ends with -3 , stop here.
