Linux On Blackberry Passport ((link)) Official

The keyboard acts as a generic input device.

Developers utilize Linux desktop machines to set up cross-compilation toolchains targeted at the ARMhf architecture. They download the source code for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 kernel. Phase 2: Modifying the Device Tree linux on blackberry passport

The Passport utilizes a secure boot chain tied to its Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor. Every stage of the boot process—from the Primary Boot Loader (PBL) to the OS kernel—must be digitally signed by BlackBerry. If the signature does not match, the device refuses to boot. The keyboard acts as a generic input device