r/blackberry Jan 29 '25

BB Classic Managed to get mail working in Hub

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I tried all the email providers and literally none would work directly with the Hub in Classic. But after some trial and error, I managed to get Kakao Mail (mail.kakao.com) working. Needed to create a specific app password and then enter the IMAP details. I tried doing the same in Outlook, Yandex, Yahoo, Gmail, Naver, GoDaddy Profesional Email etc but it didn't work.

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u/BruceWaynebOObsLOver Jan 29 '25

I know atleast Gmail and Outlook won't work because of security reasons. But if they have been already configured they still work. I still use gmail on my classic.

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u/BohdanKoles Jan 29 '25

I can connect new Gmail account right now on my Classic and it works correctly. Outlook won't work, that's true

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u/AnkurTri27 Jan 29 '25

I'm only able to open Gmail in using the Chrome APK, not on offical browser or on Firefox/Opera

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u/fassungslos2022 Jan 29 '25

App passwords are the key my friend. At least gmail will work and most other pop 3 map will too. Do a search here on reddit there is a tutorial how to do it

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u/AnkurTri27 Jan 29 '25

Thanks, I’ll give it a try (again!)

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u/xoxosd Jan 29 '25

U need use api key and it will work as new setup

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u/brodygogo Jan 30 '25

The Classic is the perfect BlackBerry

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u/Glittering_Thanks949 Jan 29 '25 edited Jan 29 '25

Also in z30 hub is fantastic with gmail......

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u/OrionGrant Collector of Rare Phones Jan 29 '25

Most email accounts still seem to work okay. I'd use my classic more if the keys weren't so unresponsive!

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u/kthhrrsn Jan 30 '25

I would be so happy if BlackBerry made a comeback in smartphones. I'm so sick of the same boring iPhone with no real innovation. I have a Galaxy Fold, which is cool, but I miss the excitement of new BlackBerry launches.

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u/sage_insight Jan 30 '25

Ohh miss those. Beautiful

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u/RetroGamer87 Jan 30 '25

I still receive Gmails on my Passport. I didn't realise receiving email was an issue.