Question Best Way to Update on MNVOs? - Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

I've got an unlocked S23 Ultra, S918U1, currently running on Google Fi. Will probably be switching to US Mobile's Verizon plan soon tho. I'm wondering what my best options are for keeping the device updated. It's still on May but maybe too early to worry about the June update? But I can get a little impatient sometimes and I'm not sure how updates tend to go with MNVOs.
So I guess I'm wondering about: Smart Switch, changing CSC, and Odin. Any tips for keeping this device promptly updated?

Use Odin. Changing CSC shouldn't matter too much although it might cause problems if you don't wipe data. It's been a while since I've dealt with Samsung.
As far as getting ahold of the firmware in the first place I believe Frija is your best option, although I don't know whether Samsung makes their updates publicly available at the same time they push OTAs.

V0latyle said:
Use Odin. Changing CSC shouldn't matter too much although it might cause problems if you don't wipe data. It's been a while since I've dealt with Samsung.
As far as getting ahold of the firmware in the first place I believe Frija is your best option, although I don't know whether Samsung makes their updates publicly available at the same time they push OTAs.
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Thank you for the response. I will check out Frija, also the Sam Mobile app seems to list firmwares, but no June release for U1 yet. I guess I might end up just flashing firmwares with Odin. Thanks again!

YrrchSebor said:
Thank you for the response. I will check out Frija, also the Sam Mobile app seems to list firmwares, but no June release for U1 yet. I guess I might end up just flashing firmwares with Odin. Thanks again!
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Just make sure that you pay attention to which CSC file you use. The HOME_CSC.tar is for an update preserving user data. The CSC.tar will wipe data.

V0latyle said:
Just make sure that you pay attention to which CSC file you use. The HOME_CSC.tar is for an update preserving user data. The CSC.tar will wipe data.
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Ah right, I remember this, thanks so much for the reminder!

YrrchSebor said:
I've got an unlocked S23 Ultra, S918U1, currently running on Google Fi. Will probably be switching to US Mobile's Verizon plan soon tho. I'm wondering what my best options are for keeping the device updated. It's still on May but maybe too early to worry about the June update? But I can get a little impatient sometimes and I'm not sure how updates tend to go with MNVOs.
So I guess I'm wondering about: Smart Switch, changing CSC, and Odin. Any tips for keeping this device promptly updated?
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If you bought it as an unlocked phone...and it isn't network (carrier) branded...you'll get the updates more quickly anyway.
The U1 version usually gets the updates about two weeks after Korea does...and only one week after we in Europe do.
FYI....if you device is unbranded...it doesn't matter what carrier your SIM is. The updates are independent of the carrier.

pjaysnowden said:
If you bought it as an unlocked phone...and it isn't network (carrier) branded...you'll get the updates more quickly anyway.
The U1 version usually gets the updates about two weeks after Korea does...and only one week after we in Europe do.
FYI....if you device is unbranded...it doesn't matter what carrier your SIM is. The updates are independent of the carrier.
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Oh, thanks for the information, I do have an unbranded US U1 model, so maybe I'll be able to just wait for the updates to come OTA. That would be the easiest of course. And thanks for the info about the timeline, I see that the June updates for many models seem to be up on Sam Mobile as of today, so hopefully another week or two for me

pjaysnowden said:
If you bought it as an unlocked phone...and it isn't network (carrier) branded...you'll get the updates more quickly anyway.
The U1 version usually gets the updates about two weeks after Korea does...and only one week after we in Europe do.
FYI....if you device is unbranded...it doesn't matter what carrier your SIM is. The updates are independent of the carrier.
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Yep, and the U/U1 firmware is interchangeable, but if you don't want carrier bloat, go with U1

YrrchSebor said:
Oh, thanks for the information, I do have an unbranded US U1 model, so maybe I'll be able to just wait for the updates to come OTA. That would be the easiest of course. And thanks for the info about the timeline, I see that the June updates for many models seem to be up on Sam Mobile as of today, so hopefully another week or two for me
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As I understand..is was rolled out a few days ago...and it is slowly released across the range. For example...it took a few days for me to get it here in Europe after it was officially released. My guess is...a few more days and you'll be golden.

V0latyle said:
Yep, and the U/U1 firmware is interchangeable, but if you don't want carrier bloat, go with U1
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Yep, it's all U1 for me! I believe it even still comes with native caller ID

V0latyle said:
Yep, and the U/U1 firmware is interchangeable, but if you don't want carrier bloat, go with U1
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He is already on U1...so is already bloat free. He can't root it...so he may as well just wait for the update. My guess is....3 to 4 more days.

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Galaxy S III 4.3?

Anyone know or have a rough guestamate when they will be releasing the 4.3 update or in fact any update? Just i read a while back there was an update due, not official I think but we've had nothing for ages , im getting kinda bored.
I was in the o2 shop is Edinburgh the other day playing with the Galaxy Note 3, saying this is nice and quick and responsive, it had written next to it the samsung mega with no price or info, I'd never heard of so I checked system info and it said Galaxy Note 3, so I thought i'll get some coin together after a week or 2 and get one cos it was gonna be my next new phone anyway, I got home and checked every where online and they aint even released yet, in fact they don't even know the full spec of them, if i'd have know I would of stayed and dug out all the info, DAMN if I was on here more often I would of known.
I do remember it was on 4.2.2 and was really responsive but thats all, shame on me
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Anyone know or have a rough guestamate when they will be releasing the 4.3 update
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No. Trust me, if any one of us knew, everyone would know. This forum would be flooded with info.
I read on google some were that 4.2.2 is defo scrapped for 4.3 and thats not coming out till early 2014. Little after the nexus5 comes out. Nexus should be out nov/dec time.
I9300/neatrom 4.2.2
andrewwright said:
I read on google some were that 4.2.2 is defo scrapped for 4.3
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Yeah but it's all rumours and 95% of them turn out to not be true. We'll know when we know.
4.2.2 is binned. Networks have chosen to wait for 4.3
I9100/I9300
andrewwright said:
4.2.2 is binned. Networks have chosen to wait for 4.3
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Not all S3's are tied to Networks, so it's not completely their call.
Edit> so what I am saying is even if "networks" are waiting for 4.3, it doesn't mean Samsung aren't releasing 4.2.2 - Many of our S3's get updates directly from sasmung. That's what owning an unbranded handset means. There's a leak of 4.2.2 so they definitely worked on it. They may indeed skip it but they have not officially announced that, ergo it is nothing more than a rumour.
When the big ones make there move the other follow. Orange and o2 run the uk. If they pick not to do something other follow them. As most piggy bk of them.
I9100/I9300
andrewwright said:
When the big ones make there move the other follow. Orange and o2 run the uk. If they pick not to do something other follow them. As most piggy bk of them.
I9100/I9300
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EE and O2 send out their own updates OTA. Unbranded handsets are network independent and get their updates directly from Samsung. Piggy-Back networks do not pass out OTA updates. All Piggy Back networks use unbranded, Samsung managed handsets. They have no choice in what happens.
So if your on giffgaff which is run on o2 you have it from sam and not o2?
I9100/I9300
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So if your on giffgaff which is run on o2 you have it from sam and not o2?
I9100/I9300
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Yep thats' right.
When you buy a phone from O2 directly, you get an O2 branded handset which recieves updates from O2.
If you buy a phone from Carphone warehouse on O2, it will be unbranded. Essentially, CPW will give you the exact same phone no matter what network you go with. Giff Gaff do not even supply phones so, chances are if you buy a handset from somewhere ( a shop) it will be unbranded.
On top of this, if you have an Orange phone on O2, it will still get updates from Orange. It doesn't matter what SIM card you have on the phone. It's to do with the software that's on the phone. If I put an O2 SIM in my Three phone, my updates will continue to come from Three.
So what happends if you change software. Were do you get it then? Nice info btw:thumbup:
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andrewwright said:
So what happends if you change software. Were do you get it then? Nice info btw:thumbup:
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Well I have over simplified it. It is more to do with the CSC set within the phone, but it is all part of the software none-the-less.
If you have an O2 branded phone (O2 CSC) and flash Three UK ROM (Official) you will then get your updates from Three. If you Flash UK Unbranded official (BTU CSC) you would get updates from Samsung.
However, if you are in the UK and flash an Indian official ROM (with Indian CSC) you are unlikely to get updates in the UK. KIES would recognise your CSC does not match your geographical area too, so it would refuse you updates. So As long as you Have an official ROM (CSC) from your country, you will get updates from that provided / Samsung.
Thank for that info mate. I learn some thing new every day. You full of good info. :thumbup: thanks to what you have put about the mg4 imei problem iv flashed neat 4.2.2 and yes I lost my imei but only for a few mins.
I9100/I9300
andrewwright said:
Thank for that info mate. I learn some thing new every day. You full of good info. :thumbup: thanks to what you have put about the mg4 imei problem iv flashed neat 4.2.2 and yes I lost my imei but only for a few mins.
I9100/I9300
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Now it's "enjoy" time!

Can I easily flash a stock UK ROM on the G5, as with the Samsung S7?

Can't find any answers by searching the threads (apologies if I've missed something obvious!)
I'm thinking of buying an EE UK LG G5. I'm already with EE but I hate slow updates, and in my experience EE firmware tends to get updates really slowly in the U.K.
I have flashed Samsungs in the past and it's a very easy process - no need to unlock bootloaders or anything, just flash in ODIN and there's your stock UK Samsung.
Is it as straightforward with a G5? I don't want to do any modding, rooting or anything like that - I just want to effectively turn the device into a SIM free model with no carrier apps or customisations whilst retaining warranty and the ability to do OTA updates in future. Can I simply flash generic UK firmware onto the G5 to replace EE's? I don't even care about SIM unlocking since I'm already with EE.
I don't mind if it's not possible by the way, I just won't buy it if so, just thought I'd put the question to this community as if anyone has the answer you do!
Thanks again.
leoni1980 said:
Can't find any answers by searching the threads (apologies if I've missed something obvious!)
I'm thinking of buying an EE UK LG G5. I'm already with EE but I hate slow updates, and in my experience EE firmware tends to get updates really slowly in the U.K.
I have flashed Samsungs in the past and it's a very easy process - no need to unlock bootloaders or anything, just flash in ODIN and there's your stock UK Samsung.
Is it as straightforward with a G5? I don't want to do any modding, rooting or anything like that - I just want to effectively turn the device into a SIM free model with no carrier apps or customisations whilst retaining warranty and the ability to do OTA updates in future. Can I simply flash generic UK firmware onto the G5 to replace EE's? I don't even care about SIM unlocking since I'm already with EE.
I don't mind if it's not possible by the way, I just won't buy it if so, just thought I'd put the question to this community as if anyone has the answer you do!
Thanks again.
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Just get it through Carphone Warehouse and it'll come without Carrier rubbish. I bought mine from O2 directly and there's no Carrier apps or what i'd call bloat at all. LG tend to update much much quicker than Samsung anyway, but stock ROM's can be flashed.
leoni1980 said:
Can't find any answers by searching the threads (apologies if I've missed something obvious!)
I'm thinking of buying an EE UK LG G5. I'm already with EE but I hate slow updates, and in my experience EE firmware tends to get updates really slowly in the U.K.
I have flashed Samsungs in the past and it's a very easy process - no need to unlock bootloaders or anything, just flash in ODIN and there's your stock UK Samsung.
Is it as straightforward with a G5? I don't want to do any modding, rooting or anything like that - I just want to effectively turn the device into a SIM free model with no carrier apps or customisations whilst retaining warranty and the ability to do OTA updates in future. Can I simply flash generic UK firmware onto the G5 to replace EE's? I don't even care about SIM unlocking since I'm already with EE.
I don't mind if it's not possible by the way, I just won't buy it if so, just thought I'd put the question to this community as if anyone has the answer you do!
Thanks again.
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I'm on Virgin UK and flashed Orange's firmware which worked fine without issue (I did this as I had a sort of temp brick of sorts.)
Might be worth having a look at this thread if you haven't already http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/how-to/lg-g5-to-stock-t3369959
Will_Xda said:
I'm on Virgin UK and flashed Orange's firmware which worked fine without issue (I did this as I had a sort of temp brick of sorts.)
Might be worth having a look at this thread if you haven't already http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/how-to/lg-g5-to-stock-t3369959
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I didn't see this reply, thanks! Assume you're not BL unlocked/rooted and were just running stock Virgin Mobile firmware?
leoni1980 said:
I didn't see this reply, thanks! Assume you're not BL unlocked/rooted and were just running stock Virgin Mobile firmware?
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At the time yes, but It wouldn't make much difference as It works regardless of bootloader status

random reboots

Hi guys I've been getting random reboots on my lgg5 h850 I'm not rooted running stock v10h on three UK any one else seeing or had this problem
Let me know
Tia
Nick
nickslg said:
Hi guys I've been getting random reboots on my lgg5 h850 I'm not rooted running stock v10h on three UK any one else seeing or had this problem
Let me know
Tia
Nick
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Try factory reset? It's never a good thing when a phone does this.
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I'm taking it it back to the retailer in the morning see what I can change it for hopefully a mate 9 I've had enough of Lg this phone is only a month old what's it gonna be like in 12months time ?
nickslg said:
I'm taking it it back to the retailer in the morning see what I can change it for hopefully a mate 9 I've had enough of Lg this phone is only a month old what's it gonna be like in 12months time ?
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Gotta stop buying carrier branded phones...
And what does that have to do with it?
nickslg said:
And what does that have to do with it?
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Simple, they srew up Updates. It's absolute nonsense that the Providers in the US still provide Devices with own Firmwares.
They stoped doing that Years ago in other Countries since the Device Firmwares get more and more complex.
It does also slow down the whole Update release speed for new Updates from the OEM's. A free Device is always the better choice...
Let's see how long it takes till You get Nougat...
Miustone said:
Simple, they srew up Updates. It's absolute nonsense that the Providers in the US still provide Devices with own Firmwares.
They stoped doing that Years ago in other Countries since the Device Firmwares get more and more complex.
It does also slow down the whole Update release speed for new Updates from the OEM's. A free Device is always the better choice...
Let's see how long it takes till You get Nougat...
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Agree. Carriers ruin phones. That said... I am thankful to be outside of the US and have never had issues so far...
My phone isn't carrier branded its unlocked to any network and on payg
nickslg said:
My phone isn't carrier branded its unlocked to any network and on payg
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And why are You running 10h in this Case? Nonbranded should be 10c,10d,10e or 10i not 10h...!? Maybe thats the Reason for Your reboots!? Wrong Firmware on Your Device!?
Can someone explain the numbers by v10j (234-20)please I'm seeing this firmware on H860 models of the G5

Would a US-bought Tab S3 work okay in UK?

The prices that I have seen for a Tab S3 are usually the same in $ as in £ (599) or sometimes less in the US - are there any drawbacks to buying one in the US for permanent use in UK? Software updates maybe (although I regularly use Odin to keep my S7 Edge up-to-date, so do that to apply UK updates?)? Anything else apart from enforcing a guarantee if something went wrong?
I'd be grateful for your thoughts.
Thanks
S
I bought the Wifi model from Amazon US which arrived on the 15th of May and I am from Australia. All good, the only thing, you will have to use an adapter if you want to use the US plug or any UK Samsung Fast charging plug would do. And you won't have the local warranty, but for me no problem as I have included it with my personal valuables in my home & contents insurance. Software update? Well when I started using it the firmware got updated to Android 7, so all fine in that regards.
smartcall#w said:
The prices that I have seen for a Tab S3 are usually the same in $ as in £ (599) or sometimes less in the US - are there any drawbacks to buying one in the US for permanent use in UK? Software updates maybe (although I regularly use Odin to keep my S7 Edge up-to-date, so do that to apply UK updates?)? Anything else apart from enforcing a guarantee if something went wrong?
I'd be grateful for your thoughts.
Thanks
S
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As long as you have the wifi version, day to day should be fine. You may need to update via odin, but as you've mentioned, you are comfortable with this. I'd advise you to try and download the US manual and see what it says with respect to the warranty before you take the plunge. I've had a similar experience with a HP laptop and I had to go back to the US to get it repaired.
If its not the wifi version, don't even think about it. All of the US LTE bands are different. (I learn't this the hard way in the days of the Nexus 5.)
I wouldn't bother. The delivery cost, import and duty charges will outweigh any savings and your warranty will be non existent in the UK.
I should have clarified that my intention, subject to advice here, was to pick up one whilst on my next business trip there rather than order one from the US for delivery in UK.
Good advice thus far but am concerned about how I'd enforce the warranty if it came to it, especially as I don;t dictate when I make a business trip to the US....
S
It should be fine on the WiFi only version. I have the US version and flashed the UK firmware onto it in order to root. Haven't had any problems with it.
hacksaw999 said:
It should be fine on the WiFi only version. I have the US version and flashed the UK firmware onto it in order to root. Haven't had any problems with it.
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How did you do that? I'm trying to flash uk firmware but getting error in odin (unsupported type_id ). I have even flashed BL and CSC files. Want to remove the US from the tablet.
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Kyrillos said:
How did you do that? I'm trying to flash uk firmware but getting error in odin (unsupported type_id ). I have even flashed BL and CSC files. Want to remove the US from the tablet.
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Bypass odin and use Flashfire if you have root.
Kyrillos said:
How did you do that? I'm trying to flash uk firmware but getting error in odin (unsupported type_id ). I have even flashed BL and CSC files. Want to remove the US from the tablet.
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I just did it in Odin. Didn't have any trouble at all.
It seems the odin version that i had was causing it.
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T-mobile S9/S9+ MIA Update.

This is pretty ridiculous. I get pulling the update on April 14th due to the boot looping. But.... its June 1st and still nothing. Like June Security is gonna be out and were still sitting on launch software or March if ur phone didn't brick. Any guesses as to what the hell the holdup is? My theory is they discovered that everyone's phone is a software time bomb and any updates they are testing causes them to spazz out. And for anyone who's gonna say blah blah its how updates go...... I'm just seeing what some other theories are and letting others voice their opinions.
galaxy4mylife said:
This is pretty ridiculous. I get pulling the update on April 14th due to the boot looping. But.... its June 1st and still nothing. Like June Security is gonna be out and were still sitting on launch software or March if ur phone didn't brick. Any guesses as to what the hell the holdup is? My theory is they discovered that everyone's phone is a software time bomb and any updates they are testing causes them to spazz out. And for anyone who's gonna say blah blah its how updates go...... I'm just seeing what some other theories are and letting others voice their opinions.
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I couldn't agree more. It's June 1st, and we still don't have an update.
galaxy4mylife said:
This is pretty ridiculous. I get pulling the update on April 14th due to the boot looping. But.... its June 1st and still nothing. Like June Security is gonna be out and were still sitting on launch software or March if ur phone didn't brick. Any guesses as to what the hell the holdup is? My theory is they discovered that everyone's phone is a software time bomb and any updates they are testing causes them to spazz out. And for anyone who's gonna say blah blah its how updates go...... I'm just seeing what some other theories are and letting others voice their opinions.
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Same still no update.. Anyone has an idea if we are getting an update in the coming days? For ***** sake my note 8 is already on the may patch and so is my brothers galaxy s8! Interesting theory though, maybe its true lol.
i have to say 2 months after an update that was pulled,and no new update is a pretty douchy thing on a just released top shelf phone,oh well history repeats itself,hopefully something soon for us
Couldn't agree more. Love T-Mobile's responses to questions.
"We know how important software updates are to customers. We want to make sure ur running the most up to date software." Big FAT Lie lol.
mongonexus said:
i have to say 2 months after an update that was pulled,and no new update is a pretty douchy thing on a just released top shelf phone,oh well history repeats itself,hopefully something soon for us
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update it yourself...dl the update from sammobile
explain the sammobile way please
mongonexus said:
explain the sammobile way please
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Probably he means converting your tmobile phone (which u loose a few tmobile feature) to the unlock USA and then u can flash the newest samsung firmware.
eduardmc said:
Probably he means converting your tmobile phone (which u loose a few tmobile feature) to the unlock USA and then u can flash the newest samsung firmware.
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What features?
Most likely wifi calling.
Possibly VoLTE.
Any carrier specific apps.
mixxxk said:
Most likely wifi calling.
Possibly VoLTE.
Any carrier specific apps.
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Wi-Fi calling for T-Mobile works fine on the Unlocked S9+
Some of the carrier specific stuff downloads when the SIM registers to the T-Mobile network. But you can download the rest of the apps if you want them from the Play Store.
You don't have all the bloat unless you choose to install it.
Zzan said:
Wi-Fi calling for T-Mobile works fine on the Unlocked S9+
Some of the carrier specific stuff downloads when the SIM registers to the T-Mobile network. But you can download the rest of the apps if you want them from the Play Store.
You don't have all the bloat unless you choose to install it.
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Any downsides? Does SamsungPay still work? That's a big one for me.
Samsung Pay works fine. I have no downsides. Though I have never used a branded T-Mobile phone since I have been on T-Mobile, so maybe I don't know what I am missing, if anything.
There isn't that much difference. I personally wouldn't do it. There unlocked version hasn't gotten any updates either and is still sitting at Feb 1 security patches.
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There isn't that much difference. I personally wouldn't do it. There unlocked version hasn't gotten any updates either and is still sitting at Feb 1 security patches.
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Well that's no help then.
I'm on At&T, and any unlocked phone always disabled the carrier wifi calling and volte.
mixxxk said:
Most likely wifi calling.
Possibly VoLTE.
Any carrier specific apps.
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Oh, I couldn't care less about WiFi calling but VoLTE is a must. I though that was a standard feature. Bummer...
So stupid. I contacted support and they said they had no timeline of any future updates. Canada got theirs today...
Seems that all the S8 line has been updated on tmobile with may if im not mistaken. What do you bet we get an update tomorrow for April lmao. But really this is really really strange.
My wife's s8 active got the may update tonight. This just seems back asswards that the newest is the last on the list.
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