Blackberry is reopening its iPhone and Android apps for BlackBerry Messenger a month after an unreleased version of their app prompted the company to put everything on hold.

BlackBerry has been on a downward spiral ever since the Apple and Samsung phones have taken over in recent years, but bringing the app to other phones could help as one way to keep the brand afloat.

According to USA Today, BBM users have to line up for a spot at BBM.com and then wait your turn for an e-mail to arrive.

"If you didn't sign up in advance, don't worry -- we are focused on moving millions of customers through the line as fast as possible," said a blog post on blackberry.com. "Our team of developers and engineers has been working around the clock to bring you BBM - and make some upgrades while we're at it - and some incredible work has been done."

The messenger service was always known to be exclusive for BlackBerry phones only, but in May everything was shifted to cater to other platforms. One of the top features of the messenger is that it does not require you to give your phone numbers to others like you would if you were texting. It also became popular because it provided instant messaging rather than just texting, which takes longer.

BlackBerry cut 4,500 jobs as the company struggles to sell its phones and services, but the messenger app has remained a constant and popular one for users across the entire world. Now with the messenger getting expanded to other platforms, people will be able to expand beyond just the usual exclusive list of BlackBerry users and now will be able to communicate with people on other phones.