T-Mobile vs. Unlocked

[NoNoiPhone4me]

I have the opportunity of getting a Samsung Note 20 Ultra from either T-Mobile or Unlocked and would like to know the advantages and disadvantages for each. I am not interested in flashing my phone (please don't kick me out of this forum) and I don't travel internationally as much as I once did (but who does these days), but despite this I am still intrigued by an unlocked phone. However, I have heard that the unlocked T-Mobile does not support RCS chat, even when the unlocked model is bought from T-Mobile. Any truth to the rumors and what do all guys know and recommend?

 

[Mike Dee]

The unlocked model supports RCS using Google messages

 

[mustang7757]

No unlocked version on t-mobile doesn't have rcs but like mentioned by Mike, Google messages has rcs.
The unlocked version is clean look from carrier models, no carrier bloat and splash screen logo .

 

[Deke218]

No unlocked version on t-mobile doesn't have rcs but like mentioned by Mike, Google messages has rcs.
The unlocked version is clean look from carrier models, no carrier bloat and splash screen logo .

It's working with my unlocked on T-Mobile using stock Samsung messages.

Edit. I guess its not. I don't have the chat feature but I do get the blue or green icons depending on who I send a message to.

But the chat feature isn't supported on unlocked T-Mobile using Google messenger either unless I'm missing something.

 

[Mike Dee]

It's working with my unlocked on T-Mobile using stock Samsung messages.

Edit. I guess its not. I don't have the chat feature but I do get the blue or green icons depending on who I send a message to.

But the chat feature isn't supported on unlocked T-Mobile using Google messenger either unless I'm missing something.

It works on Tmobile because I communicate with someone on it who has Tmobile.

 

[mustang7757]

It's working with my unlocked on T-Mobile using stock Samsung messages.

Edit. I guess its not. I don't have the chat feature but I do get the blue or green icons depending on who I send a message to.

But the chat feature isn't supported on unlocked T-Mobile using Google messenger either unless I'm missing something.

It does work , maybe give a little time to kick in

 

[Mike Dee]

It does work , maybe give a little time to kick in

Yeah....even on Verizon there is sometimes a delay especially if it's the first time you try to use the SIM with Google messages. Case in point when I tossed the work SIM from my iphone into the S20U. I thought at first it was disabled my company, than a couple of days later it was there.

 

[mustang7757]

Yeah....even on Verizon there is sometimes a delay especially if it's the first time you try to use the SIM with Google messages. Case in point when I tossed the work SIM from my iphone into the S20U. I thought at first it was disabled my company, than a couple of days later it was there.

Yeah they will be a little delay and should work

 

[mggm100]

But the chat feature isn't supported on unlocked T-Mobile using Google messenger either unless I'm missing something.

It works on my unlocked Pixel 4 on T-Mobile using Google Messages. I seem to recall, as others have mentioned, that it was not switched on instantly and that it took some time to take effect. I don't remember how long the wait was.

 

[Lecrae116]

I bought the unlocked version and I'm still on sprint and my RCS in the stock app works fine.

 

[mustang7757]

I bought the unlocked version and I'm still on sprint and my RCS in the stock app works fine.

Yeah I heard sprint works on the unlocked which is strange as the others don't.

 

[Lecrae116]

Yeah I heard sprint works on the unlocked which is strange as the others don't.

As far as RCS goes or....?

 

[mustang7757]

As far as RCS goes or....?

Yes RCS

 

[Kizzy Catwoman]

Make sure you have the latest version of carrier services installed or updated through the Play Store. That is an integral part of RCS functionality.

 

[Talderon]

Yeah I heard sprint works on the unlocked which is strange as the others don't.

Honestly, I am not shocked. One of the things I LOVE about Sprint is that they don't nickel and dime you for every little feature and try to give things to everyone on their network.

Now that we are a part of T-Mobile? Meh, so far, so good, at least on the Sprint side of the house.

 

[mustang7757]

Honestly, I am not shocked. One of the things I LOVE about Sprint is that they don't nickel and dime you for every little feature and try to give things to everyone on their network.

Now that we are a part of T-Mobile? Meh, so far, so good, at least on the Sprint side of the house.

Glad your having good experience with the merger . As a Tmobile customer I've been pretty happy

 

[D.P.G.]

Can confirm unlocked on Sprint works perfectly using Samsung stock message app.

 

[Lecrae116]

Can confirm unlocked on Sprint works perfectly using Samsung stock message app.

I can also confirm this as I'm also on sprint and I bought the ultra unlocked.

 

[Talderon]

Glad your having good experience with the merger . As a Tmobile customer I've been pretty happy

Many Many years ago, I worked for T-Mobile Corporate (Bellevue, WA and was there when they moved to Bothell, WA) and really loved it there. Was a contract role, so was only there a bit over a year, but it was fun! I was there when the G1 was still being tested and through the release. Was also there when Cyanogen created his first ROM for it. Was asked by the higher-ups to root/mod one of our Test G1's to see what he did and get into the inner workings and see what we could do better.

Fun times back then!

 

[mustang7757]

Many Many years ago, I worked for T-Mobile Corporate (Bellevue, WA and was there when they moved to Bothell, WA) and really loved it there. Was a contract role, so was only there a bit over a year, but it was fun! I was there when the G1 was still being tested and through the release. Was also there when Cyanogen created his first ROM for it. Was asked by the higher-ups to root/mod one of our Test G1's to see what he did and get into the inner workings and see what we could do better.

Fun times back then!

Wow pretty cool
Those were the good times, rooting and messing around with different Rom .