BlackBerry Connect

Enterprise instant messaging and presence app for mobile collaboration.

Good Technology · com.good.goodconnect

4.3 out of 5 (3 ratings) 100K+ downloads v2.8.2.2211 25 MB Android 6.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v2.8.2.2211 (2211)
Updated: Apr 25, 2019 (7 years ago)
APK size: 25 MB
Requires: Android 6.0+ (API 23)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, ARM 32-bit
Category: Business (app)
Listed since: Feb 18, 2015 (at least)
Permissions: 17 (5 sensitive)
Website: us.blackberry.com/enterprise/blackberry-connect.html
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

BlackBerry Connect is an app by Good Technology in the Business category, listed since at least February 2015. It includes native code only for x86 32-bit and ARM 32-bit, so it won't run on 64-bit-only phones such as recent Pixels.

It asks for 17 permissions, 5 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and call phone.

What's new in v2.8.2.2211

Bug fixes.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “apps”.

BlackBerry Connect™ is an enterprise instant message (IM) and presence application that improves communication and collaboration while simultaneously protecting corporate data and respecting employee privacy. BlackBerry Connect extends corporate instant messaging platforms like Microsoft Lync, OCS and Sametime to market leading mobile devices without requiring a VPN, firewall holes or servers in the DMZ. It provides instant messaging, presence, and corporate directory lookup from an easy-to-use interface. IMPORTANT NOTE: The BlackBerry Connect application requires BlackBerry Connect Server v2.1 back-end software. It will not work with earlier versions of BlackBerry Connect Server. Please contact your IT administrator for a username and access key. End User Features: •Keep personal contacts and IMs private •View colleagues’ real-time availability via presence •Select the best way to communicate – IM, email*, or a phone call •Receive message alerts and notifications, even when the app is in the background •Search corporate directory for a contact •Manage multiple chats in conversation view •View contacts by groups and favorites •Search conversation history, even in offline or airplane mode •Set presence status and personal message •Set alert and away preferences IT Features: •Protect corporate data in motion and at rest with military-grade encryption •Secure the corporate network by not requiring firewall holes or servers in the DMZ •Configure granular security policies such as strong password requirements •Prevent data leakage by disabling cut/copy/paste and separating work and personal contacts •Remote lock or wipe corporate data while preserving personal information •Detect and prevent jailbroken devices from connecting to the corporate network •Integrates with other BlackBerry mobile collaboration solutions, providing seamless and secure end-to-end business workflow •IT-controlled disclaimer at the top of each new conversation (received or sent) •Save IM conversations to users’ Conversation History folder on Exchange for later access, management, retention, deletion (requires Microsoft Lync 2010) Note: BlackBerry Connect supports Android™ devices running Android OS 6.0 or later.

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “Good Technology” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Apr 25, 2019
Antivirus scan passed Oct 18, 2020
Signed byCN=Good Connect Team, OU=Engineering, O=Good Technology, ST=California, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)3D:48:80:04:0C:8F:D2:3D:3C:6A:7A:1B:9E:11:4D:FD:1D:B1:8D:A5
File MD5c28cea0087509ae91e6070d574c86741
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Permissions (17)

BlackBerry Connect requests 17 permissions, 5 of them sensitive.

Call phone Sensitive android.permission.CALL_PHONE
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Context write use app feature survey (custom) com.samsung.android.providers.context.permission.WRITE_USE_APP_FEATURE_SURVEY
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Location android.hardware.location
GPS android.hardware.location.gps
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Touchscreen android.hardware.touchscreen
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi