Switching from Verizon to ATT, Keeping same phone

[ryangur]

So I am looking at the ATT unlimited plans (because I have all other ATT Stuff but cell) I have the s6 on Verizon and it says I can get a new sim and it will change over. What I am curious about is, does the sim cause the phone to download att gui? How would that work for updates? Anyone encountered this?

 

[Gay Porter]

I did that with my Galaxy S5. Updates were unavailable. It does download the basic ATT apps needed when you put the Sim in, but all the Verizon stuff is still there and doesn't work. You also can't use your Hotspot, it doesn't work at all.

 

[IAmSixNine]

Your Galaxy S6 is a verizon branded unit. So it will always carry verizon software. You will not have any of the ATT software on your device.

 

[ryangur]

so if I switch, then I wont get downloads? Or I have to wait for Verizon to do it?

 

[IAmSixNine]

It will always be a verizon phone. Any updates will / should push out when Verizon approves and pushes out the updates.

 

[TwitchyPuppy]

Not unless you flash the ATT ROM into it, but there are many factors to consider.

 

[justafew]

AT&T is running an offer right now to help you switch. Just trade in your current phone, get an S6 on the Next program and get up to $650 in credit. Here is more detail.

Get up to $650 in credit per line to help you switch | AT&T

This would resolve your concern about whether your phone would work correctly, get updates, etc.

 

[maddie1128]

My sister is now on AT&T and I am on Verizon... can she take my old S6 edge and use it there? And how will she get the updates when they come thru? Is there a way I can send her them from my S7?