| Risk | Explanation | |------|-------------| | | Unverified autoloaders or drivers may contain viruses. Scan all downloads. | | Bricking | Interrupting an OS flash can render the device unusable. | | Data loss | Autoloaders wipe everything. | | No security updates | The last OS patch is from 2016, leaving the device vulnerable if connected to the internet. | | Certificate expiry | BlackBerry 10 devices have SSL certificate issues, breaking many websites and app installations after 2021. |
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