So, can a Custom ROM save the Priv? Let’s dig into the current state of the scene. Before we get excited about LineageOS, we have to address the elephant in the room: The bootloader.
If you manage to find a Developer Edition with an unlocked bootloader, you are holding a unicorn. For the other 99% of us, the only "ROM" we’re flashing is the memory of BlackBerry’s last stand. Blackberry Priv Custom Rom
If you want a physical keyboard and a custom ROM, buy a (which has unofficial LineageOS builds) or a Fxtec Pro1 . So, can a Custom ROM save the Priv
You can remove the thermal throttling "BlackBerry Launcher" and replace it with a third-party launcher like Nova . You can disable the DTEK services that constantly poll the CPU. If you manage to find a Developer Edition
Disclaimer: Flashing any software on a BlackBerry Priv will likely void any remaining warranty (which is expired anyway) and may trip security e-fuses. Proceed at your own risk.
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.blackberry.privacyguard adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.blackberry.dtek adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.kindle Note: Be careful. Do not remove the keyboard driver. No.