*~* Unlocked vs T-Mobile *~*

[Bike Mi Vie]

So I've been trying to secure myself a 512GB.
At one time unlocked and TMobile was sold out

At first I was going to get a unlocked because just for fun. I don't actually plan on going out of country before I am eligible to actually do it. I wanted the unlocked because I wanted a more 'vanilla' version. That's it really. Now that the issues of bands not being in certain versions or whatever, (if there are any other potential issues lemme know) I also wanted to go unlocked maybe resell as well, (higher resell value? I'm not sure).

But now that I have the chance to get unlocked I started reading how Samsung is slow to update their phones vs carriers. I know I guess could use Odin to flash to T-Mobile but yeah.
If I get the unlocked could I flash to T-Mobile and then get the update?

Opinions and advice, suggestions wanted

 

[bhatech]

Those are old times, US unlocked models now get updates before the bloat filled carrier models. So yeah US unlocked models are better in every way now for me personally.

 

[james702283]

If you flash to Tmobile firmware you will get carrier updates

 

[mustang7757]

So I've been trying to secure myself a 512GB.
At one time unlocked and TMobile was sold out

At first I was going to get a unlocked because just for fun. I don't actually plan on going out of country before I am eligible to actually do it. I wanted the unlocked because I wanted a more 'vanilla' version. That's it really. Now that the issues of bands not being in certain versions or whatever, (if there are any other potential issues lemme know) I also wanted to go unlocked maybe resell as well, (higher resell value? I'm not sure).

But now that I have the chance to get unlocked I started reading how Samsung is slow to update their phones vs carriers. I know I guess could use Odin to flash to T-Mobile but yeah.
If I get the unlocked could I flash to T-Mobile and then get the update?

Opinions and advice, suggestions wanted

Yes you can flash to Carrier firmware and still get updates

 

[mustang7757]

If you flash to Tmobile firmware you will get carrier updates

Yes

 

[Bike Mi Vie]

Those are old times, US unlocked models now get updates before the bloat filled carrier models. So yeah US unlocked models are better in every way now for me personally.

I thought so too until I read the Samsung in particular is slow for their unlocked

 

[Bike Mi Vie]

Yes you can flash to Carrier firmware and still get updates

Do I get the stock apps too if I flash it?

 

[james702283]

I thought so too until I read the Samsung in particular is slow for their unlocked

He is partially correct. Security patches have been faster for unlocked recently but slower for firmware updates.

 

[mustang7757]

Do I get the stock apps too if I flash it?

Definitely

 

[Cletis169_1]

They are slow, I'm still on June security patch, unlocked N10+.

 

[Katrina White1]

They are slow, I'm still on June security patch, unlocked N10+.

Huh? I'm unlocked N10+ on Aug. When's the last time you checked?

 

[msm0511]

So, the speed of unlocked updates still depends on the carrier somewhat. T-Mobile has gotten terrible about certifying updates for the unlocked models on my Note 10+. I always have to switch to my old inactive Verizon sim to get timely security updates.

 

[msm0511]

But Samsung themselves have gotten good at sending timely updates.

 

[Bike Mi Vie]

So, the speed of unlocked updates still depends on the carrier somewhat. T-Mobile has gotten terrible about certifying updates for the unlocked models on my Note 10+. I always have to switch to my old inactive Verizon sim to get timely security updates.

But that seems that has nothing to do with T-Mobile and more to do with Samsung not certifying the security patch. So if it's unlocked and then flashed to TMobile would you get the update or is it because your using unlocked on T-Mobile without flashing? Maybe it's because Verizon did it faster you are able to pop in your sim and get the update?

 

[Cletis169_1]

Huh? I'm unlocked N10+ on Aug. When's the last time you checked?

Everyday. Even tried to take out my TMobile sim like somebody suggested on another thread.

 

[msm0511]

But that seems that has nothing to do with T-Mobile and more to do with Samsung not certifying the security patch. So if it's unlocked and then flashed to TMobile would you get the update or is it because your using unlocked on T-Mobile without flashing? Maybe it's because Verizon did it faster you are able to pop in your sim and get the update?

If you flash you'll get updates from T-Mobile. I'm using unlocked on T-Mobile. Odin doesn't work on Macs. T-Mobile still has to certify the updates even on the unlocked models that don't have TMo firmware.

 

[Bike Mi Vie]

If I get unlocked then, couldn't I just flash to T-Mobile. How early can I do that?

 

[msm0511]

If I get unlocked then, couldn't I just flash to T-Mobile. How early can I do that?

You can do that anytime you want. As soon as the firmware is available to download.

 

[mustang7757]

If I get unlocked then, couldn't I just flash to T-Mobile. How early can I do that?

When you get the device, come here and Ruben and I get you going , we made a sticky for this

https://forums.androidcentral.com/showthread.php?t=1007656

 

[Bike Mi Vie]

It seems like I should go for the unlocked and flash to T-Mobile asap.

Before I do I would love the hear any cons and pros.

I think I'm finally coming to a decision.

But what if a TMobile version opens, should I get that and flash to unlocked because I am a minimalist and would love to go as vanilla as possible. Less Bloatware.