Verizon Galaxy S8 October security update rolling out

[GC736]

Just an FYI, I just received a notification for a security update, and after installation my phone is now running the October 1st security patch. VZW

 

[Ry]

Just an FYI, I just received a notification for a security update, and after installation my phone is now running the October 1st security patch. VZW

Good job Samsung and Verizon.

 

[anon(7901790)]

Just installed it. Have you had any issues?

 

[clownin72]

Nice, next up we'll be waiting on at&t

 

[tuscanybay]

Nope. Still August 1 here.

 

[daiwolf]

bout time geez

 

[Soylent_Green]

Ausgust 1st still lol, so much for a flagship I should go back to the unlocked firmware.

 

[p5200]

I received one on my s8 plus any idea what's in it or maybe, just a security update?

 

[anon(5719825)]

I have the US unlocked S8+. Sounds like the carriers models will get updated first again.

 

[mj0528]

Got mine

 

[mary beth hale]

I have the US unlocked S8+. Sounds like the carriers models will get updated first again.

Yep. Mine is unlocked as well. I've just accepted that I'll get the updates later.

 

[GC736]

Just installed it. Have you had any issues?

No, been smooth sailing.

 

[Jaycemiskel]

Yep. Mine is unlocked as well. I've just accepted that I'll get the updates later.

Yeah, I would never buy an unlocked Samsung phone. Carrier models are always gonna get the updates first.

 

[anon(7901790)]

No, been smooth sailing.

Nice. Same here.

 

[mary beth hale]

Yeah, I would never buy an unlocked Samsung phone. Carrier models are always gonna get the updates first.

The unlocked updates usually follow shortly after the carrier updates. Not a huge deal.

 

[Jaycemiskel]

The unlocked updates usually follow shortly after the carrier updates. Not a huge deal.

Based on history, it can be months, especially with major updates. Just not something I'm willing to deal with as they're already slow with updates. That's a bigger deal to some than others. All Verizon devices come unlocked so there's really no upside for me. It's good that it doesn't bother you though. I prefer to vote with my wallet and buy the one that'll get updated faster.

 

[mary beth hale]

Based on history, it can be months, especially with major updates. Just not something I'm willing to deal with as they're already slow with updates. That's a bigger deal to some than others. All Verizon devices come unlocked so there's really no upside for me. It's good that it doesn't bother you though. I prefer to vote with my wallet and buy the one that'll get updated faster.

Don't get me wrong... I definitely want my updates. My unlocked had been getting updated a week or 2 after the carriers, so that's acceptable for me.

 

[anon(7901790)]

I'm with Jaycemiskel. The so called bloatware and the Verizon logo at startup are not an issue. So far, Verizon's been doing pretty good.

What is curious is that the unlocked versions are getting updates slower. The carriers receive the updates from Samsung for testing before sending via OTA. You would think that Samsung would update the unlocked phones when it sends the update to the carriers.