BlackBerry stopped making its own phones in 2016, but its messenger system, BBM, was still available in app form for Android and iOS devices. Today will be the last day to use BBM on non-BlackBerry phones, but its legacy will live on.

Does BlackBerry Messenger still work?

BBM Consumer for Android and iOS was shut down on 31 May 2019, however the paid enterprise version of the software, BBMe, is still supported on these platforms .BBM (software)Developer(s)BlackBerry Ltd. (2005–present) Emtek (2017–2019)Stable release10.15.7.59 more rows

Is BlackBerry Messenger shutting down?

BBM, or BlackBerry Messenger, the encrypted messaging service that introduced many to the joys of mobile chat – and was blamed for the 2011 London riots – is finally shutting down on Friday. The Indonesian company that owns the service, announced its plans in April, giving users a month to migrate.

How do I get the old BlackBerry Messenger?

To restore:Open BlackBerry Messenger.Press the Menu key, and select Options.In the Contact List section, click Restore.Click Restore using a backup file from the device.Select the back up file to restore.Click Yes.Apr 25, 2017

Why did BlackBerry shut down?

BlackBerry stopped making phones on its own and gave TCL the license to make and sell its phones back in 2016. However, as 2020 begins, BlackBerry is shutting its shop once again. The contract termination limits TCL to make phones until August 31, 2020, after which no BlackBerry phones will be manufactured.

What caused BlackBerry failure?

To conclude BlackBerry was once the Apple of today but due to its arrogance and stubbornness to change has led to the downfall of the phone. To summarise BlackBerrys failure to adapt, lack of consumer insight and poor design led to the demise of BlackBerry.