Why does my BlackBerry have a battery symbol with a red cross?

Its possible the handset is reading the battery wrong. Clean the contacts on the battery and all the ports on the phone using an artists paint brush or new toothbrush. If no joy then seek assistance from Blackberry Customer Services.

How do you charge an old BlackBerry phone?

USB Cables – Your BlackBerry comes with a standard miniUSB or microUSB port. Any USB cable with the proper tip (mini or micro) can and will charge your BlackBerry. Plug one end into your BlackBerry and the other into a computer or an appropriate wall charger, and you’re good to go.

How long does it take for a BlackBerry to charge?

When new, a fully discharged battery requires approximately 36 minutes to charge to 50% and 120 minutes to charge to 100%. You can use the device while charging. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings.

How can I check my BlackBerry battery health?

Using A Dial Code

  1. Launch your phone’s dialer app.
  2. Type in *#*#4636#*#*
  3. You should now be brought to a menu.
  4. Look for “Battery information”

How do you charge a phone battery that is completely dead?

The solutions below will guide you on how to revive a dead phone with a non-removable battery.

  1. Check/Change the Power Outlet.
  2. Try another Charger.
  3. Charge the Phone for A While.
  4. Inspect the Charging Port.
  5. Try Force Restarting Your Phone.
  6. Get a Battery Replacement.
  7. Take Your Phone to the Official Service Centre.

How do you charge a BlackBerry?

How long does it take to charge a BlackBerry Curve?

Yeah it should only take a couple hours to charge fully, don’t need to charge it anymore than that. I use my Curve CONSTANTLY for text/web/IM… everything and I can go a full 9 hours at work and be down to about 40%.