BlackBerry Connect

BlackBerry Connect Free App

Rated 2.87/5 (398) —  Free Android application by BlackBerry Ltd

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About BlackBerry Connect

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 KitKat v4.4 OS (or later)

How to Download / Install

Download and install BlackBerry Connect version 2.4.1.747.177 on your Android device!
Downloaded 100,000+ times, content rating: Everyone
Android package: com.good.goodconnect, download BlackBerry Connect.apk

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App History & Updates

What's Changed
- Critical bug fix
Version update BlackBerry Connect was updated to version 2.4.1.747.177
More downloads  BlackBerry Connect reached 100 000 - 500 000 downloads
Name changed  Name changed! Good Connect now is known as BlackBerry Connect.
More downloads  BlackBerry Connect reached 50 000 - 100 000 downloads

What are users saying about BlackBerry Connect

Y70%
by Y####:

Terrible, annoying security measures, too many restrictions, hate it

Y70%
by Y####:

One of the worst apps I've come across. It only worked for some time when I installed it. After a while, it kept showing sign out message, despite I tried to login again. After reinstalling, it worked, but the issue repeated. Now I've uninstall ed it. Won't use it until the issue is fixed. And won't recommend this app to anyone. Surely, Blackberry didn't do justice to its goodwill with this buggy app.

G70%
by G####:

Worst app. Especially after rebranding. Previously the app crashed, had issues with logging in and quitting. Now after rebrand i cant even get it to sign in. Tried the uninstall and reinstall like others, but doesnt work. Stuck on connecting screen and thats it.

Y70%
by Y####:

Conference chats (chats between 3 contacts or more) are not working. It would be nice if this app could also enable audio calls and not just text chats.

B70%
by B####:

After update, starts and connects for the first time. After that stops to reconnect until reinstall.

Y70%
by Y####:

Worst Enterprise app ever Small time organization​ can develop a far better app, And could not expect this much bombing app from and org of this reputations​... BB need to groom your developer team in a robust way world is far ahead of you BB

Y70%
by Y####:

Not reliable. It has worked in the past. But now just doesnt connect.

Y70%
by Y####:

Since rebranding, it has stopped working. Can't sign in. Can try. Nothing happens.

Y70%
by Y####:

After update and re-branding, app logs in the first time and then does not reconnect until you uninstall and re-install.

W70%
by W####:

Was good before rebrand (no pun intended). Since rebrand have to reinstall daily to allow it to connect.

Y70%
by Y####:

Login and logout doesn't work reliably. Sometimes the app doesn't close. I have to end the process explicitly from application manager when it happens.

F70%
by F####:

Incorrectly reports my unrooted Android as being Jailbroken, won't run.

Y70%
by Y####:

Was working when it was good. It suddenly throws initializing error today

Q70%
by Q####:

Works the first time and then stops

Y70%
by Y####:

After the updated look and rebranding all they did was make it pretty because it doesn't work at all. Unfortunately I have to delete it.

Y70%
by Y####:

After Blackberry update, can't logout/login unless I uninstall/reinstall.

Y70%
by Y####:

Stopped working completely after re-branding

Y70%
by Y####:

how the blouddy hell do you go overnight and change parameters to the app, I don't blouddy have a blackberry mofo

Y70%
by Y####:

Very basic and frequently buggy. No group chats. Can't accept desktop sharing or video either.

Y70%
by Y####:

Hasn't worked at all since the rebrand.

Y70%
by Y####:

Refuses to actually sign in

Y70%
by Y####:

Worst

A70%
by A####:

I would give this app negative stars if I could. Half the time it gives me a network error and is totally unreliable. Also, if it gives the network error (not signed in) there is no way to exit Good Connect unless force closing or exiting Good Work email. Add an easy way to exit just the Connect app!!! I can't believe my company pays for this service!

Y70%
by Y####:

The app gets automatically disconnected after couple of minutes from login and so it appears as offline to colleagues and defeat the purpose of being connected throughout. It only gets connected once we get into the app. This app requires fix & so request developers to look into this.

H70%
by H####:

Always sign me out automatically even though the network is very stable. Even though the status is signed in, message sometimes is incompleted. Worst IM software I've ever seen.

F70%
by F####:

Works 10% of the time. Cannot believe my company wastes money on this app. Stable connection and email works but this app shows me as signed out constantly.

Y70%
by Y####:

It hardly able to connect then disconnect promptly. Will be uninstalling. Developer..please improve. If i can connect with my email with no issue there is no reason i am having problem connecting on IM

U70%
by U####:

App will not deliver messages consistently from corporate network. Shows my status as offline when I'm online. Also, no way to close application without rebooting device.

V70%
by V####:

I have Uninstalled and reinstalled this app over and over again to no avail. Just stopped working for no reason. This is the pits

V70%
by V####:

This is worst app i have ever seen so far. Poor technology...

Y70%
by Y####:

Nearly unusable pile of garbage. Wish I had read reviews before going BYOD at my company.

Y70%
by Y####:

Why do corporations spend so much money on this crap

Q70%
by Q####:

Drops connection more than connected. Useless really.

Y70%
by Y####:

This app works about 50% of the time. I constantly get a network error.

L70%
by L####:

Works good up until it disconnects and won't reconnect again after multiple attempts

Y70%
by Y####:

Older version was reliable. Can not use at all

F70%
by F####:

Don't work most of the time

Y70%
by Y####:

Good but not great. Definitely improving

Y70%
by Y####:

Doesn't stay connected

Y70%
by Y####:

It never connects


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