Unlocked vs Carrier

[mustang7757]

Hahaha..

 

[bhatech]

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.

Yes on the unlocked model using on Verizon, Samsung find my mobile works and present.

Only blocked on Verizon version because they want to push their crap solution probably if they have one.

I don't use or install Verizon messages so not sure on that one.

 

[SpookDroid]

Your new road name is TMobile Twins

I believe that'll be the rebranding of T-Mo + Sprint

 

[mustang7757]

I believe that'll be the rebranding of T-Mo + Sprint

Mike the sprint addition

 

[Mike Dee]

Yes on the unlocked model using on Verizon, Samsung find my mobile works and present.

Only blocked on Verizon version because they want to push their crap solution probably if they have one.

I don't use or install Verizon messages so not sure on that one.

On Verizon you use Google Find My Device.....it's not bad but Samsung has one or two features that Google doesn't.

 

[Serkle K]

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

How about Wi-Fi calling on AT&T? Still not an option?

 

[mustang7757]

How about Wi-Fi calling on AT&T? Still not an option?

It didn't work for me on the unlocked firmware

 

[Mike Dee]

It didn't work for me on the unlocked firmware

I thought you're on TMobile

 

[mustang7757]

I thought you're on TMobile

Both Att and TMobile

 

[fernandez21]

It didn't work for me on the unlocked firmware

How long ago did you try? Im on at&t, and my unlocked Pixel 3 works with wifi calling since I purchased last thanksgiving, and a couple months ago my unlocked Essential Phone started working with wifi calling too.

 

[mustang7757]

How long ago did you try? Im on at&t, and my unlocked Pixel 3 works with wifi calling since I purchased last thanksgiving, and a couple months ago my unlocked Essential Phone started working with wifi calling too.

Yeah on my pixel 3xl it works but when I was on unlocked note 9 firmware wouldn't work

 

[nuangel2]

I am on tmobile I did the same. Was only getting 300 for trading in my note 9. So canceled got unlocked aura blue. 491 total.

So, thanks to this chat, I cancelled my Verizon carrier preorder, and bought the unlocked model (for that $600 trade-in). First time ever using an unlocked model. Hopefully I won't notice any difference in use.

 

[buzzy3970]

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.

Wow never realized find my mobile didn't work on the Verizon S10+. Always assumed I had it, but now see that I don't. Probably should go unlocked as well.

 

[bryantj3303]

I have an unlocked S8 that I'm using on Verizon. In order to get the Samsung find my mobile option to work, you'll need to contact Verizon directly and they can activate on their end. Also Wi-Fi calling doesn't work on my phone and while I get the monthly security updates, it isn't until after all the other carriers have updated for that particular month. Currently on the July update.

Also, Verizon phones are unlocked as well (now after 60 days of activation/purchase). So, I think the only difference between the unlocked and Verizon versions would be the Verizon aps that are pre-installed.

 

[Mike Dee]

Wow never realized find my mobile didn't work on the Verizon S10+. Always assumed I had it, but now see that I don't. Probably should go unlocked as well.

Don't get me wrong, the Google Version, Find My Device works well and I believes it location services is more accurate. The issue is that Google has a handful of features where Samsung has two handfuls.

 

[Mike Dee]

I have an unlocked S8 that I'm using on Verizon. In order to get the Samsung find my mobile option to work, you'll need to contact Verizon directly and they can activate on their end. Also Wi-Fi calling doesn't work on my phone and while I get the monthly security updates, it isn't until after all the other carriers have updated for that particular month. Currently on the July update.

Also, Verizon phones are unlocked as well (now after 60 days of activation/purchase). So, I think the only difference between the unlocked and Verizon versions would be the Verizon aps that are pre-installed.

Maybe the Wifi calling is a limitation on the S8. I've had people reporting that WIFI calling works currently on the S10.

 

[Serkle K]

Maybe the Wifi calling is a limitation on the S8. I've had people reporting that WIFI calling works currently on the S10.

I can't use wifi calling on an unlocked note with AT&T.

I wonder if it's a restriction on devices that they offer on their Network? People are saying they can use the feature with Pixel and Essential devices. But seems like Samsung and devices are blocked since they already offer them. *

 

[Mike Dee]

I can't use wifi calling on an unlocked note with AT&T.

I wonder if it's a restriction on devices that they offer on their Network? People are saying they can use the feature with Pixel and Essential devices. But seems like Samsung and devices are blocked since they already offer them. *

It depends on the carrier. I've heard that AT&T doesn't support it. I don't know for sure if it's true...... just what I've read.

 

[bhatech]

I have an unlocked S8 that I'm using on Verizon. In order to get the Samsung find my mobile option to work, you'll need to contact Verizon directly and they can activate on their end. Also Wi-Fi calling doesn't work on my phone and while I get the monthly security updates, it isn't until after all the other carriers have updated for that particular month. Currently on the July update.

Also, Verizon phones are unlocked as well (now after 60 days of activation/purchase). So, I think the only difference between the unlocked and Verizon versions would be the Verizon aps that are pre-installed.

That's S8, things have changed quite a bit. With S10 official US unlocked many Verizon features like wifi calling, VoLTE etc all work fine with the unlocked model. The reason people at least I buy unlocked is not to have carrier bloat/firmware. SIM unlock is no big deal as any phone can be easily sim unlocked even if it's locked to begin with.

 

[bhatech]

Maybe the Wifi calling is a limitation on the S8. I've had people reporting that WIFI calling works currently on the S10.

That's correct things changed from the S10 series for US unlocked model in terms of Verizon features working on it.