Unlocked vs Carrier

[IslandGuy]

can I still use TMobile Tuesdays on the unlocked model? Those are some pretty neat little perks they give weekly. Would kinda suck to lose that on the unlocked model.

Just have to download the app from the play store and sign in.

 

[blopez24]

I've used unlocked phones different brands so went with unlocked because att won't give us blue and I got more trade in value for that over a carrier model.

 

[IslandGuy]

I've used unlocked phones different brands so went with unlocked because att won't give us blue and I got more trade in value for that over a carrier model.

More trade-in value, the colour I want, and totally free of bloat-ware. Don't think I will order thru a carrier ever again tbh.

 

[msm0511]

Thanks bud!

Side note: If you activate the included sim your carrier will most likely charge you an activation fee. Just swap your current sim instead. Hit skip no matter the carrier you use.

 

[msm0511]

Unlocked is definitely the way to go. If for whatever reason your carrier gimps functionality on the unlocked version, you can always flash your carrier's firmware after you try it out free of bloat.

 

[Dannyb84]

Is this confirmed to work? Skipping out on the activation fee may be worth going unlocked on its own.

 

[bhatech]

Side note: If you activate the included sim your carrier will most likely charge you an activation fee. Just swap your current sim instead. Hit skip no matter the carrier you use.

Yeah, anything to do with carrier I'll nicely say no thanks but in my mind I'm like **** the carriers

But I don't think they charge the fee in this case, they only charge if it comes as an upgrade on your line. All Samsung does if you choose the option, is add the Verizon or AT&T sim to your order free of cost and once you receive the phone you can use the new sim and call your carrier to activate that sim. And they don't charge for that. You still have the option to ignore the new sim card and just use old one if you want. I have changed sims and activated new sims with no charge.

When in doubt, don't do unless you need the new sim

 

[LPRodgers]

I don't think the unlocked version would have Verizon visual voicemail would it?

 

[Serkle K]

Last I recall on AT&T, you can't use WiFi calling with an unlocked device. It sucks, and that's how they get you. I need to have WiFi calling. Or else, I would be sitting here happy with a pre-ordered Note10+ 512GB in Blue. And I think the HotSpot also, I've never needed a hotspot from my phones, so I am not sure if that's still an issue too.

 

[GrumpyMomofMacR]

How is the update situation on an unlocked phone? I am currently getting security updates and fixes on AT&T in a timely manner, more or less, and don’t want to lose that. But I do hate being screwed over on the trade in value of my S10+.

 

[smooth4lyfe]

I buy unlocked as they seem to have a higher resale value.

Exactly the reason I buy unlocked

 

[Mike Dee]

You still get all the Verizon features like WiFi calling, Volte etc. Only thing won't work is Verizon video calling or something like that (who uses that ). And unlocked version is cleaner bloat free compared to Verizon version.

Only difference is Verizon version will get updates faster than the US unlocked model because that's how crazy Samsung rolls.

Wouldn't the video calling work with Verizon messages?

Do you know if Samsung's find my mobile will work on Verizon? Verizon blocked install on Verizon S10 plus. I know I can use Google find my device but find my mobile has more features.

 

[Mike Dee]

Delete

 

[mustang7757]

Funny guy lol
Unlocked will work for all 4 carrier, some features might be missing like video chat ,RCS texting,wifi calling, but that's it

 

[Mike Dee]

Question: Is the unlocked blue version only compatible with AT&T and Verizon? I am trying pre-order the blue thru Samsung and on check out it only gives AT&T and Verizon as activation options.

@SpookDroid and @mustang7757 should be able to answer that

 

[Mike Dee]

Funny guy lol
Unlocked will work for all 4 carrier, some features might be missing like video chat ,RCS texting,wifi calling, but that's it

WIFI calling doesn't work on TMobile?

 

[mustang7757]

WIFI calling doesn't work on TMobile?

Tmo it does

 

[SpookDroid]

@SpookDroid and @mustang7757 should be able to answer that

It is compatible, but T-Mobile isn't an option for pre-activation/SIM kit (both through Samsung or BestBuy). You can activate it with your TMobile SIM (if you have one) when you receive the phone.

 

[mustang7757]

It is compatible, but T-Mobile isn't an option for pre-activation/SIM kit (both through Samsung or BestBuy). You can activate it with your TMobile SIM (if you have one) when you receive the phone.

Yup..

 

[Mike Dee]

Yup..[/QUOTE @mustang7757 @SpookDroid

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