No Android M updates & H+ display even when data turned off

[soapydarren]

I've just got a Priv as a gift and found it's an AT&T model (although unlocked and works with my network). However, it shipped with Android 5.1.1 and a search for updates returned as me having the latest update. Tried searching again but it says I need to wait 24hrs.

Secondly, while setting the phone up, I found that there's no usual mobile data on or off option in the mobile network section (thinking it's an AT&T tweak). I found it after roaming about on the phone but noticed that the h+ sign or E sign still displays after turning mobile data off, as against all other devices I've ever used. There are also strange additions like 'background data restrictions' and 'metered network'. Please can anyone explain all these? Don't want unnecessary bills even when data is turned off. Thanks

 

[Jason Cockerham]

I've just got a Priv as a gift and found it's an AT&T model (although unlocked and works with my network). However, it shipped with Android 5.1.1 and a search for updates returned as me having the latest update. Tried searching again but it says I need to wait 24hrs.

Secondly, while setting the phone up, I found that there's no usual mobile data on or off option in the mobile network section (thinking it's an AT&T tweak). I found it after roaming about on the phone but noticed that the h+ sign or E sign still displays after turning mobile data off, as against all other devices I've ever used. There are also strange additions like 'background data restrictions' and 'metered network'. Please can anyone explain all these? Don't want unnecessary bills even when data is turned off. Thanks

Hey man. I'm honesty not sure about turning the data on and off. I haven't had a problem with that and I'm using an unlocked model as well. I do know that for the updates you will have to use and active AT&T sim card to get it. It's annoying and they are working on a workaround for that but for now that's what you have to do. I got a $5 prepaid sim from AT&T and that did the trick.

 

[xxxmerlinxxx]

You don't need an ATT sim. Download the autoloader with the latest and greatest ATT Priv software. It will wipe your phone so backup your data.

https://bbapps.download.blackberry.com/Priv/bbry_qc8992_autoloader_user-na-att-AAG153.zip

Here are the instructions how to flash your phone.
http://support.blackberry.com/kb/articleDetail?articleNumber=000038083&language=English

 

[ray689]

You don't need an ATT sim. Download the autoloader with the latest and greatest ATT Priv software. It will wipe your phone so backup your data.

https://bbapps.download.blackberry.com/Priv/bbry_qc8992_autoloader_user-na-att-AAG153.zip

Here are the instructions how to flash your phone.
http://support.blackberry.com/kb/articleDetail?articleNumber=000038083&language=English

^this. Make sure to read the instructions. It's pretty straight forward.