Are you feeling far away from your friends and family members? Download the Google Duo app and stay connected with your people regardless of distance. From one-to-one conversations to group calls, Google Duo provides all the features you can expect from a video calling app. The official website of Google Duo states the application is downloadable on Android and iOS devices. But what about BlackBerry? Even though Android and iOS have dominated the smartphone world, BlackBerry has a separate fan base. Let’s discuss the possible ways to access the Google Duo app on BlackBerry devices.

Google Duo for BlackBerry

How to Install and Use Google Duo on BlackBerry

Google Duo app is only downloadable on BlackBerry devices running on Android OS. If your device runs on BlackBerry OS, you’re out of luck. You can’t download Google Duo on your device.

Here are the Blackberry devices that run on Android OS:

  • BlackBerry Priv
  • BlackBerry DTEK50
  • BlackBerry DTEK60
  • BlackBerry KeyOne
  • BlackBerry Aurora
  • BlackBerry Motion
  • BlackBerry Key2
  • BlackBerry Evolve
  • BlackBerry Evolve X

Step 1: Open the Play Store on your device and download the Google Duo app.

Step 2: Once downloaded, launch the app and grant permission for the app to access your camera, contacts, and microphone.

Step 3: Provide your mobile number and complete the verification process by entering the OTP you received.

Google Duo for BlackBerry

Step 4: Now, integrate Google Duo with your Google account. It is an optional one. You can also use Google Duo without configuring the Google account.

Step 5: The app will open up the front camera.

Step 6: Swipe up the app screen from the bottom and select the contact that you want.

Step 7: On the caller information screen, select either Voice call or Video call to communicate with them.

Google Duo for BlackBerry

Step 8: If you want to send personalized video or audio messages, tap the Message icon, and send your message.

Note – Google Duo doesn’t support sending text messages.

Alternatives for Google Duo on BlackBerry

If your device runs on a dedicated BlackBerry OS, try these alternatives to make video calls right from your device.

Skype

Inarguably, Skype is the best app you can download for video calling. It provides numerous features to make HD video calls and audio calls with people around the world. You can also make calls to normal mobile/landline numbers with the help of Skype credits. It also provides options for instant messaging, so you can send messages, videos, and audio.

Skype

Hike

Hike is a popular instant messenger where you can send free messages to friends and family members. But, some users didn’t know the fact that Hike also supports video/audio calling. It also has some awesome emoticons and fun stickers, which you can use to enhance the chatting experience.

Hike messenger

ooVoo

ooVoo is a default video calling app for BlackBerry devices. Despite being a built-in app, ooVoo supports group calling limits with up to 12 members. The application is completely free to use. However, if you want to remove ads and increase the storage capacity, you need to unlock the premium version, which costs $29.99 per year.

ooVoo

There are two options available for users having BlackBerry devices. If their device runs on Android OS, they can install and use Google Duo for HD video calls. On the other hand, they can use the above-mentioned alternatives if it runs on BlackBerry OS. Comment your feedback about using Google Duo on BlackBerry devices.