The Q25 project is designed to revive the legendary Blackberry Q20 Classic by creating an entirely new motherboard with a modern SoC and other components that will allow users to enjoy the phone comfortably in 2025.

The first version of the motherboard will be built on the Mediatek G99 chip and will be released in one version:

12GB RAM - LPDDR4x, 256GB Flash - UFS 2.x

The initial operating system version will be Android 14, with OTA update capabilities for bug fixes and new features in the future.

There are two options:

DIY kit for users to replace the phone's components themselves. The kit includes the motherboard, new cameras, and a battery.

Fully assembled device, ready to use right out of the box without any further modifications.

Pre-orders have already started. The first batch will be limited.

DIY kits for the first 100 buyers will be shipped in July.

Fully assembled phones will be shipped in August. This phase can be considered a closed testing phase.
By that time, the motherboard design will be almost final (effectively, golden), but if the first buyers encounter any errors, defects, or other issues during use, we will need some time to fix them. After ensuring that no issues remain, mass production will begin. Users who experience problems will be able to exchange their devices for new ones. More details will be provided during the testing phase.
A full roadmap will be published a little later.

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We ship worldwide. Shipping costs are included, but all associated charges (import taxes, other fees) must be paid by the customer upon receiving the product.

Since the device is essentially a parts kit and uses some pre-owned phone components, the warranty will be limited. However, if you encounter an issue that originated during production, we will address it in a way that is most convenient for you.

Production of the motherboard, other components, and packaging has not started yet, so the final design will be shown later. Stay tuned for updates.

We have kept the phone chassis unchanged, the screen, keyboard, and speakers will remain the same, and the functionality of the LED indicator will also be retained.
New components in the phone will include:

The motherboard in two configurations

Both cameras (sensor models are not confirmed yet)

A 3000mAh battery

Some flex cables and/or antenna cables (we will provide more details after finalizing the motherboard design)

The final motherboard will include:

A headphone jack

All original control buttons with new and additional functions (will be announced later, integrated at the OS level).

The motherboard will be in a 1 SIM + 1 Micro SD format, as the chassis will remain unchanged. In the future, a 1 SIM + 1 Combo (SIM/SD) slot version may be available. e-SIM support has not been confirmed yet.

The MTK G99 chip is designed to support all major bands for LTE networks. If you're in the USA or Canada, there should be no issues with the device working with any carrier at the hardware level. In rare cases, you may need to activate the SIM card in another device before inserting it into your new Q25 phone. In the rarest of cases, you may need to request the addition to a whitelist.
For Europe and the rest of the world, there should be no issues with SIM card activation.

Radio Band List

GSM (2G):

• 850 MHz
• 900 MHz

DCS (2G):

• 1800 MHz

PCS (2G):

• 1900 MHz

WCDMA (3G):

• B1 (2100 MHz)
• B2 (1900 MHz)
• B4 (1700/2100 MHz)
• B5 (850 MHz)
• B8 (900 MHz)

CDMA (2G/3G):

• BC0 (800 MHz)
• BC10 (800 MHz)

FDD (4G LTE):

• B1 (2100 MHz)
• B2 (1900 MHz)
• B3 (1800 MHz)
• B4 (1700/2100 MHz)
• B5 (850 MHz)
• B7 (2600 MHz)
• B8 (900 MHz)
• B9 (1700 MHz)
• B10 (1700 MHz)
• B12 (700 MHz)
• B17 (700 MHz)
• B18 (800 MHz)
• B19 (800 MHz)
• B20 (800 MHz)
• B25 (1900 MHz)
• B26 (850 MHz)
• B28 (700 MHz)
• B66 (1700/2100 MHz)
• B71 (600 MHz)

TDD (4G LTE):

• B34 (2000 MHz)
• B38 (2600 MHz)
• B39 (1900 MHz)
• B40 (2300 MHz)
• B41 (2500 MHz)

Devices and motherboards will come with Android 12 AOSP, including GMS. The option of providing an OS without Google Services is still under discussion.

Yes once our project reaches 1,000 units on Kickstarter, then BSP drivers we made will also open source with all BSP documents we wrote.

Yes, NFC included. In terms of Android Auto, we are testing these features and do not anticipate any issues with their implementation. We will announce the results of our tests in future updates.

During the pre-order phase, color choices will not be available. However, once production starts, we will confirm the available colors, and you will be able to choose one. Potential options include: Black, White, and Blue (not confirmed). The availability of additional accessories has not yet been decided, but let’s be honest—who needs cables and chargers in 2025? Their absence helps us reduce packaging size and keep costs low.

Earlier models of this phone were released in different variations, with only some rare models supporting wireless charging. The first version of the motherboard will not include pinouts for wireless charging as this would require more modifications to the phone chassis. However, our motherboards will fit in phones that previously supported wireless charging.

Absolutely! We plan to provide step-by-step video instructions for installing the motherboard and all other components into your old phones.

We are currently preparing to develop similar motherboards for the Keyone and Passport. Stay tuned for our announcements.