The Priv may get me to switch. Can someone provide me with the pros and cons?

[christenmartin]

the priv may get me to switch

Hello! Never been on android central or owned a android devise. The priv has me interested. I am currently using WP and really like it. That being said I am wondering if there are WP to android users here that could comment on the differences, pros and cons, which one the prefer, etc..... I'm think I'm going to pick up a priv with the thought that if Its not going to work return it. It takes longer than a few weeks to get use to an os and utilize it fully so I would appreciate some input from someone that has used both for a substantial period of time. Thanks.

 

[o4liberty]

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I have used all three and by far for apps android or apple rock! The Priv is a nice device a few launch issues but no big deal.

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[christenmartin]

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I figure apps will be more plentiful. I'm not a big app user. Basics and I good. I'm more concerned with usability and how stable the os is.

 

[guygardner73]

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I figure apps will be more plentiful. I'm not a big app user. Basics and I good. I'm more concerned with usability and how stable the os is.

Well, without knowing your app needs and reason for having a smartphone, I can tell you that the Priv is an excellent device. The OS is stable as it's Android lollipop at the moment and the productivity enhancements that BlackBerry has made really do help with trying to get things done. I carry a BlackBerry Passport for work and a Priv for private use and the odd occasion when I have to do a little work outside of office hours on the fly. The key to being happy on Android is simply to change the things that you don't like. The Passport is the best workhorse i've ever owned, it makes me faster and more accurate than others in that arena but the Priv is easily on par with it when it comes to communication and it handles media extremely well.

 

[christenmartin]

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picked up a priv today. damn. android is different.

 

[Mike-Mike]

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picked up a priv today. damn. android is different.

So do you like the Priv?

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[DarkJoker33]

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Came from BB10 to Droid, So I understand your difficulty.

 

[christenmartin]

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I would have to say the more I use it the more I'm liking it. Fast and smooth. You can definitely be productive with it. I love BlackBerry key boards. Problem is the screen clicks when you touch it on the left side top to bottom like it's loose. So it's going back tomorrow. But overall bad azz phone, so far.

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[bbhybridchris]

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Overall just on your thoughts totally agree so far. The screen clicking or creaking you hear I honestly expected as I had two different torches in the past. I just think with a slider device it's hard to eliminate that completely. I have used all the OS'S over the past couple of years. I really like what Microsoft has done with the new WP10 but still think android is great if you like to customize your experience. The back camera is great....the selfie cam is a little lacking but I don't mind that as I rarely use the front camera. Productivity wise the phone is great there are a few lags and glitches but they are expected for a new device with new software. Case in point the hub is laggy to me. Great idea but it needs to be up to speed like the rest of the device. Otherwise I think anyone coming to this phone should have a good experience with it.

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[christenmartin]

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I had a torch too! Haha To be honest that was my favorite smart phone of all time. That is why I wanted to try the priv. I exchanged the phone as the clicking seemed to be a loose screen. The replacement seems fine. One of the problems I have seen with android is it gets glichy after some use. Granted I have not owned an android, just had second hand experience through friends. That is a concern. The phone runs good now but three months who knows. WP pretty much stays really smooth.

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[anon(5630457)]

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Hello! Never been on android central or owned a android devise. The priv has me interested. I am currently using WP and really like it. That being said I am wondering if there are WP to android users here that could comment on the differences, pros and cons, which one the prefer, etc..... I'm think I'm going to pick up a priv with the thought that if Its not going to work return it. It takes longer than a few weeks to get use to an os and utilize it fully so I would appreciate some input from someone that has used both for a substantial period of time. Thanks.

Do yourself a favor and stick with WP. Wait for the 950 XL. You'll find you won't use the physical keyboard, and without that, the Priv is just a mid-range Android phone with poor cameras.

I would know. I used the Priv and returned it after 9 days.

 

[anon(9408097)]

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I had a torch too! Haha To be honest that was my favorite smart phone of all time. That is why I wanted to try the priv. I exchanged the phone as the clicking seemed to be a loose screen. The replacement seems fine. One of the problems I have seen with android is it gets glichy after some use. Granted I have not owned an android, just had second hand experience through friends. That is a concern. The phone runs good now but three months who knows. WP pretty much stays really smooth.

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As an android specialist (not so much), but I have used it for a long time.

First, no it doesn't bog down after a while. Yes, if the SD card gets TOO FULL then it might happen. So I'd suggest getting a bigger card. Also, don't start installing these phone boosting apps and cleaning apps and ram enhancing apps. These are the apps which are the worst! They get deep into the system and ruins it.

It's blackberrys first attempt at android. If the experience gets a little choppy don't panic. Just keep using the phone, turn the phone off for awhile if the situation gets out of hand and just relax. It will get back to normal.

Keep your phone light. Take care of the SD card. And that's it. You'll be fine.

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[benjamin19]

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Do yourself a favor and stick with WP. Wait for the 950 XL. You'll find you won't use the physical keyboard, and without that, the Priv is just a mid-range Android phone with poor cameras.

I would know. I used the Priv and returned it after 9 days.

I find this post humorous. First, if someone is interested in the Priv, they are either a) wanting a keyboard or b) wanting android for the apps (or c wanting both, the most likely option.) Windows phone has neither, so I don't see the suggestion being applicable.

Also, the fact that you say the phone is mid range with a poor camera sounds like sour grapes. I hate that you didn't like your experience, but the phone is using the processor of many 2015 flagship phones and the camera, although isn't better than LG, Samsung, or the 6P, is better than just about everything else.

This is a great phone and Blackberry is in its infancy when producing android, so the experience will only get better.

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[christenmartin]

The 950 is hitting stores tomorrow so I will check it out. I disagree this is a half azz phone. I like it and the camera is not industry leading but I have been putting it through its paces and it does pretty damn good. That being said the 950 is going have a bad azz camera that I'm looking forward to using. The priv is pretty fast and smooth and looking at the specs it would be hard to call it anything other than high end with an awesome keyboard.

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[christenmartin]

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As an android specialist (not so much), but I have used it for a long time.

First, no it doesn't bog down after a while. Yes, if the SD card gets TOO FULL then it might happen. So I'd suggest getting a bigger card. Also, don't start installing these phone boosting apps and cleaning apps and ram enhancing apps. These are the apps which are the worst! They get deep into the system and ruins it.

It's blackberrys first attempt at android. If the experience gets a little choppy don't panic. Just keep using the phone, turn the phone off for awhile if the situation gets out of hand and just relax. It will get back to normal.

Keep your phone light. Take care of the SD card. And that's it. You'll be fine.

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That sounds like any other phone. Through my exhaustive research (hearsay on the Internet;-)) it sounds like that was android a couple of years and updates ago. Good to hear because the longer I use it the more I like it.

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[anon(5630457)]

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I find this post humorous. First, if someone is interested in the Priv, they are either a) wanting a keyboard or b) wanting android for the apps (or c wanting both, the most likely option.) Windows phone has neither, so I don't see the suggestion being applicable.

Also, the fact that you say the phone is mid range with a poor camera sounds like sour grapes. I hate that you didn't like your experience, but the phone is using the processor of many 2015 flagship phones and the camera, although isn't better than LG, Samsung, or the 6P, is better than just about everything else.

This is a great phone and Blackberry is in its infancy when producing android, so the experience will only get better.

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It's not sour grapes when it's true.

There's better out there. All of Samsung's 2015 phones, all of LG's 2015 phones, the Nexus 6P, the Lumia 950/950 XL...all better than the Priv. Get one of those phones instead.You'll get more bang for your buck.

 

[CarGuy1368]

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I have been a BlackBerry user since 2009, so I am as new to Android as you would be. Here are a few things that I have noticed on the Priv, good and not-so-good.
-The keyboard takes some getting used to. I have been using a BlackBerry keyboard for six years, but this one is a little different because the keys don't have that much travel.
-There is a sizeable learning curve for Android, but once I get the hang of it, I will love it even more than I do now.
-The phone gets warm. It's not that bad, but it is noticeable. Hopefully it will get fixed in a software update.
-I will NEVER run out of apps to download!
-The screen is gorgeous
-It is a big phone, especially when compared to my now toy-like Q10.
-Android is very easy to customize

 

[christenmartin]

I have been a BlackBerry user since 2009, so I am as new to Android as you would be. Here are a few things that I have noticed on the Priv, good and not-so-good.
-The keyboard takes some getting used to. I have been using a BlackBerry keyboard for six years, but this one is a little different because the keys don't have that much travel.
-There is a sizeable learning curve for Android, but once I get the hang of it, I will love it even more than I do now.
-The phone gets warm. It's not that bad, but it is noticeable. Hopefully it will get fixed in a software update.
-I will NEVER run out of apps to download!
-The screen is gorgeous
-It is a big phone, especially when compared to my now toy-like Q10.
-Android is very easy to customize

I would say I have to agree with you on those points. I am coming from windows and it looks like android does not like Microsoft ecosystem to much. Bummer. I may jus have to work on it a bit.

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[Puzzlegal]

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I'm coming from Android, and have ordered a Priv, because I'd like to try a phone with a keyboard again. The specs are fine. Android phones work smoothly with two-year-old hardware. This phone has recent hardware, lots of storage, a fat battery, and a nice screen. Unless BlackBerry has botched the OS, it will run nicely on the processor it has. And the reviews suggest they didn't botch Android.

 

[christenmartin]

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I'm pretty heavy into Microsoft ecosystem. Anybody use android and windows together and if so is it efficient and smooth?

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