Are some OTA updates carrier-dependant and require a SIM card?

[KillerQ]

Hey all,

I recently got a Verizon LG G3 about a week ago but haven't put my Verizon Sim card In it yet. It's currently on 5.0.1 (i don't have the specific build handy at the moment).

I read that Verizon recently released an OTA update that fixed some Verizon issues. My phone shows no update available.

Is there a chance that the phone needs the Verizon Sim card in it to see that particular update?

Thanks.

 

[Crashdamage]

Yes, you must install the Verizon SIM to get the OTA update.

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