Update an unlocked samsung s5

curtqn02

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I just got an unlocked verizon samsung s5 900v. It works fine with T-mobile now. I tried to use Samsung kies to update. It says "update can brick my phone". Is it OK for me to go ahead and update?
Thanks
 
Because Verizon issue their own updates and not via Samsung, see #1.6 of 42 Galaxy S5 models - Dummies Guide, you will need to be registered on the Verizon network to receive any updates for the G900V model. Unlocked merely means that you can use the phone on another carrier.
 
Does this mean if as long as I'm still with T-Mobile I can't update my phone?

Correct.

However, you can download and manually update your phone's firmware via Odin by following the instructions and video contained in the links of #1.11 of 42 Galaxy S5 models - Dummies Guide

Firmware download...

Model SM-G900V
Model name GALAXY S5
Country USA (Verizon)
Version Android 6.0.1
Changelist 8025411
Build date Wed, 11 May 2016 07:04:50 +0000
Security Patch Level 2016-05-01
Product code VZW
PDA G900VVRU2DPD1
CSC G900VVZW2DPD1
 
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