What's new in BlackBerry Access

New in BlackBerry Access version 3.21

The table below details the new features in this release. For information about fixed and known issues, supported upgrade paths, and the version of the BlackBerry Dynamics SDK, see the BlackBerry Access Release Notes. For device OS compatibility, see the Mobile/Desktop OS and Enterprise Applications Compatibility Matrix.

Feature

Release date and app version

Description

Changes to OS support

October 2026

iOS: 3.21.0.1784

Android: 3.21.0.317

This release adds support for iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 and removes support for iOS 17.

This release adds support for Android OS 17 and removes support for Android OS 12.

Settings screen redesigned

October 2026

Android: 3.21.0.317

The BlackBerry Access Settings screen (BlackBerry Dynamics Launcher > Menu icon ) has been redesigned to provide a look that is consistent with other BlackBerry Dynamics apps (for example, BlackBerry Work).

New splash page

October 2026

Android: 3.21.0.317

A splash page is displayed when users launch BlackBerry Access, providing a startup experience that is consistent with other BlackBerry Dynamics apps (for example, BlackBerry Work).

New in BlackBerry Access version 3.20

The table below details the new features in this release. For information about fixed and known issues, supported upgrade paths, and the version of the BlackBerry Dynamics SDK, see the BlackBerry Access Release Notes. For device OS compatibility, see the Mobile/Desktop OS and Enterprise Applications Compatibility Matrix.
Note: The 3.20 version of each BlackBerry Dynamics app uses the BlackBerry Dynamics SDK version 15.x. This version of the SDK upgrades the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) provider to version 140-3, replacing the previous standard of FIPS 140-2. If FIPS is enabled in the BlackBerry Dynamics profiles that are assigned in your UEM environment, you must ensure that any certificates that are used by BlackBerry Dynamics apps are compliant with FIPS 140-3. For more information, including details about the algorithms in FIPS 140-2 that are no longer supported, see the details for the FIPS upgrade in the BlackBerry Dynamics SDK version 15.x Release Notes (iOS or Android). For more information about possible impacts on your UEM environment and how to resolve, see KB 141162.

Feature

Release date and app version

Description

Bug fixes

August 2026

iOS: 3.20.1.1779

Android: 3.20.1.312
This release introduces a fix for GD-67322 and uses a new version of the BlackBerry Dynamics SDK (iOS: 15.0.8513.76 and Android: 15.0.8513.75). For more information, see GD-67322 in the BlackBerry Access Release Notes for your device:

Android: This release adds support for devices running Android OS 17.

UI enhancements

August 2026

iOS: 3.20.0.1775

July 2026

Android: 3.20.0.309
  • Various UI elements have been updated to reflect the latest ​BlackBerry branding.
  • iOS:
    • This release supports Apple's iOS 26 Liquid Glass inspired display.
    • Menu icons have been redesigned.
    • Various user interface screens and menus have been redesigned to enhance usability, including the following:
      • On a new Tab screen, saved bookmarks are organized into Favorites and preloaded bookmarks are organized into Corporate bookmarks.
      • Users can create new folders or navigate to a folder destination in which they want to save a bookmark.
      • The address bar can be moved between the top and bottom of the page. When the address bar is at the bottom of the page and multiple tabs are open, users can tap the search bar to the left and right to navigate to the next or previous tab.

Support for data: URLs

August 2026

iOS: 3.20.0.1775

This release enables users to download base64-encoded images, such as QR codes and dynamically rendered images from web pages, using the data: URL scheme.

Changes to the app configuration settings

August 2026

iOS: 3.20.0.1775

July 2026

Android: 3.20.0.309
  • A new "Send Feedback Email Address" setting has been added to the General tab, allowing you to specify the email addresses that receive the user feedback. For more information, see BlackBerry Access app configuration settings.
  • The app configuration settings now include a Deprecated tab. You can use this tab to identify app configuration settings that are scheduled for deprecation so that you can update them to avoid potential service interruptions. For more information, see BlackBerry Access app configuration settings.
  • In this release, the "File Transfer Privileges" setting has been deprecated and moved from the Features tab to the Deprecated tab. It will be removed in a future release.
    • Android: On the Features tab, in the "File Handling" section, there is a new setting that specifies whether to allow the transfer of files to third-party native apps on the user's device. You can allow and disallow specific apps by app ID and app share extensions. BlackBerry recommends that you configure this new setting. If both the new and the deprecated File Handling settings are configured, the new setting takes precedence. For more information, see BlackBerry Access app configuration settings.
    • iOS: To avoid file transfer interruptions, BlackBerry recommends using the "Open files unencrypted in other selected non-Dynamics apps" setting in the BlackBerry Dynamics profiles instead. This new BlackBerry Dynamics setting can be used to allow or block the transfer and opening of unencrypted files from BlackBerry Dynamics apps to selected non-BlackBerry Dynamics apps. If both the "Enable exporting to 3rd-party native apps" setting in the app configuration and the "File Transfer Privileges" setting in the BlackBerry Dynamics profile are configured, the app configuration setting takes precedence. When the "Enable exporting to 3rd-party native apps" setting is removed from the app configuration, the BlackBerry Dynamics profile setting applies. For more information, see BlackBerry Dynamics profile settings.

Usability improvements

August 2026

iOS: 3.20.0.1775

Chromium version 135 is now supported.

Google Play Store app download file format changed to .aab

July 2026

Android: 3.20.0.309

When users download or install the BlackBerry Access installation files from the Google Play Store, the files are now downloaded in .apks format. This bundled package format contains multiple split APK files instead of a single standalone installation file.

New in BlackBerry Access version 3.19

The table below details the new features in this release. For information about fixed and known issues, supported upgrade paths, and the version of the BlackBerry Dynamics SDK, see the BlackBerry Access Release Notes. For device OS compatibility, see the Mobile/Desktop OS and Enterprise Applications Compatibility Matrix.

Note: The following policy settings will be deprecated in a future BlackBerry Access release. BlackBerry recommends that you update your websites to use TLS 1.2 or later. For more information, see BlackBerry Access app configuration settings.
  • Allow SHA1 leaf or intermediate certificates
  • Allow legacy/weak algorithms (DES)

Feature

Release date and app version

Description

Removal of BlackBerry Protect Mobile feature

January 2026

iOS: 3.19.3.1749

February 2026

Android: 3.19.0.36

The BlackBerry Protect Mobile feature, Safe browsing, is no longer supported.

Bug fixes

November 2025

iOS: 3.19.2.1744

Bug fix that is described in the fixed issues section.

Updated app icon

October 2025

iOS: 3.19.1.1741

This release supports the updated app icon for dark mode.

Change to OS support

September 2025

iOS: 3.19.0.1731
  • This release adds support for devices running iOS 26 and iPadOS 26.
  • This release removes support for devices running iOS 16.

Support for 16 KB page sizes

February 2026

Android: 3.19.0.36

Android has announced that, starting November 1, 2025, all new and updated apps targeting Android 15 and later must support 16 KB page sizes. For more information, see Prepare your apps for Google Play’s 16 KB page size compatibility requirement.

This release of BlackBerry Access is compatible with the 16 KB page size requirement.

Updated app icon

September 2025

iOS: 3.19.0.1731

February 2026

Android: 3.19.0.36

The BlackBerry Access app icon has been updated.

Software quality improvements

September 2025

iOS: 3.19.0.1731

BlackBerry Access is now compiled with Xcode 16.

Usability improvements

February 2026

Android: 3.19.0.36

Chromium version 135 is now supported.

Changes to Android targetSdkVersion

February 2026

Android: 3.19.0.36

The BlackBerry Access for Android app will now target API level 35.

Changes to the app configuration settings

January 2026

iOS: 3.19.0.1731

February 2026

Android: 3.19.0.36
  • iOS: The "Allow legacy/weak algorithms (DES)" setting has been deprecated and moved from the Security tab to the new Deprecated tab. This setting will be removed in a future release. BlackBerry recommends that you update your website to use TLS 1.2 or later. For more information, see BlackBerry Access app configuration settings.
  • Android: This release removes support for the " Allow legacy/weak algorithms (DES)" setting.
The following policy settings will be deprecated in a future BlackBerry Access release. BlackBerry recommends that you update your websites to use TLS 1.2 or later. For more information, see BlackBerry Access app configuration settings.
  • Allow SHA1 leaf or intermediate certificates
  • Allow legacy/weak algorithms (DES)

Security enhancements

February 2026

Android: 3.19.0.36

This release removes support for TLS 1.0 and 1.1. BlackBerry recommends that you update your websites to use TLS 1.2 or later.