I don't understand why we even have to wait for a carrier to push anything out to an unlocked phone. I believe Samsung should do that directly. It makes zero sense to anybody

@Truecrimeresearcher224

3 жыл бұрын

T mobile said it is supposed to be samsung that does it. Samsung said buy a computer and use smart switch

@Aepek

2 жыл бұрын

@@Truecrimeresearcher224 T-Mobile are morons as said same to me, and so I called Samsung, talked to tier 2 tech for 10 mins (w/ a 3 min wait, AWESOME IMO 👏🏼👏🏼, compared to my 48 min wait time for T-Mobile for general support, 24 mins for tech support, and then 5G mins for a tier 2 agent to help me…..which in the end, said it’s Samsung’s responsibility to send me updates to my phone 🙄😱😳, & they get paid! 🤦🏼) and they said no…..comes from carriers, even if an unlocked phone, 🤦🏼 This is why we have so many issues with carriers, updates, and android; and why Apple kinda got THIS RIGHT, as they control and push out updates and support phones for years!👍🏻; unlike Android, where you can have a Unlocked Note 20 Ultra 512GB black model/version and be using t-mobile like me (was Sprint, but before I even turned phone on for first time, I made sure had the new T-Mobile SIM, as knew would save time and headaches later on, which family is going thru now on their S20 phones trying to switch from Sprint SIM over to T-Mobile SIM…..something should be able to do by self thru Acct, but b/c Sprint and T-Mobile SIM cards have diff number of characters, MUST call and talk to tier 2 for swapping/activating the new T-Mobile SIMs, 🤦🏼 kinda frustrating IMO) WHICH was a gift, a very EXPENSIVE gift after all accessories (case, screen protector, SD card which is awesome till Samsung killed and now apps are stopping Support which makes you have 2 options really. Buy google cloud or Microsoft OneDrive cloud storage….both suck, or suppose a 3rd, do nothing and run out of space eventually. Migrating from Samsung cloud to OneDrive was a COMPLETE AND UTTER F****P for both Samsung/MS parts. Ended up losing complete 1-2 yrs worth of images/videos and some docs/etc….ended up somewhere in the ether of “cloud storage”…..🤬. So, left with an expensive Phone that is on May 2021 Firmware [when my ‘Rents S20 phones have August Update on their carrier bought “locked” phones.] and really annoying tbh. Also, think b/c the NOTE LINE IS OFFICIALLY DOA, Don’t think T-Mobile, Sprint, AT&T, Verizon and Samsung really give a crap and care. Why would they (even w/ Google’s promise of guaranteed update support for ALL Android phones for XX time) when THIS IS PLANNED OBSOLESCENCE FORCING US TO BUY A NEWER PHONE, which aren’t cheap, and again, imo, that is 100% OUR FAULT. WE LET APPLE GET AWAY W/ IS FOR IPHONE X AS PPL PAID THE PRICES, THEN other brands followed right along and ppl PAID AGAIN, REGARDLESS OF PRICE. 8F WE ALL WOULDA NOT BOUGHT FOR A WEEK, EVEN FEW DAYS….EVENTUALLY would hit wallets and May get the point. But doubt it, as someone will always pay, always. But just think when new iPhone 13 launches soon and NOT 1 PERSON BOUGHT IT IN ANY PLACE ON EARTH AND WE DID TNIS FOR A DAY, 2, 5, A WEEK, ETC… how much money would Apple lose, & w/ silicone shortages….believe the shareholders would take some serious looks at what was happening and why. Or maybe not, but I’d hope so; as paying the prices for flagship phones (which really, aren’t special really as budget phones can compete now, for most part, imo)…..should make anyone scream & shout. Can by a used car for what pay for a fold 2/3 phone!!!

@tamwilfred

2 жыл бұрын

Usually Carrier have to modify the firmware with all their carrier branded bloatware. They are the gate keepers. They don't really care if you get updates or not. I mean it was such a problem that in 2015, the Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act made it legal for customers to unlock phones without penalty. Carrier can try to indice you to stay on their network by locking you down on software updates. I mean look at carrier phones compared to a Google Pixel which gets to dicate how you get your updates. Not sure if it's the same with carrier branded Google Phones but it seems like an Google phone directly bought from Google gets prompt updates. Google tried come out with pure android editions they called "Google Play Edition". They seem like they didn't do too well because they aren't selling these phones anymore. Seems like customers just didn't care about updates or a pure android experience.

@mdabdullahibnhussain8260

8 ай бұрын

​@@Truecrimeresearcher224 can you elaborate and tell me anout what to do with smart switch? Don't getting updates on my s21+, june 1, 2022

This actually worked on my unlocked GS20U 5G on T-Mobile. Swapped it with a VZ SIM and it immediately downloaded the latest update. Thanks Greg!

@ProudGrandpa

4 жыл бұрын

Also, you may want to add in a future video that the SIM does not have to be active, as it was in my case.

@pradeeppokhrel1433

2 жыл бұрын

How to buy vz sim i am from dubai

That notification shade animation is so smooth

That's so helpful. We'd only need two galaxy S20 omw

@lemonphos9756

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha

Great video but probably not a lot of us on multiple carriers. What are you using for Edge lighting I really like that? Thanks!

@GregglesTV

4 жыл бұрын

It's a video wallpaper from Galaxy store

@CHRISINCOGNITO

4 жыл бұрын

@@GregglesTV Thank You!

i am just impressed that your edge lighting works b/c sure doesnt on the s10 plus

@kylotech5056

3 жыл бұрын

Are you on one ui 3?

Great trick for Unlocked device's. Unfortunately I'm on Verizon also but my phone wasn't bought unlocked so hopefully this *might* work for some users but ad I said we already got the updated version. Enjoy to everyone who's able to use this work around

thank u waiting for this update your video help a lot i just removed sim and tadaaa update started downloading and its working in india as well i am from India thank u man

@korchi971

4 жыл бұрын

Which card carrier did you putting in for received update?

@asifimtiazrahman3549

3 жыл бұрын

What sim did you use for the update?

@kalpesh1476

3 жыл бұрын

I used wifi

@faisalflik111

3 жыл бұрын

U received the update with an indian sim?

@kalpesh1476

3 жыл бұрын

@@faisalflik111 yes

Super cool👍

This even worked for my Z Fold 4 today!

Question... So if I have cricket wireless and bought an unlocked AT&T phone and need it updated, if I find someone that has AT&T I can install their sim card and it should update it? Thanks

Awesome! Just did it. Thanks

What wallpaper are you using on the ultra? Its really cool.

Works for me Thanks

Thanks for this tip. Tmobile is slow with updates. I just put in an old SIM card from Sprint and it worked.

@Wiseupwords01

3 ай бұрын

How do I get the Sim card?

So I have a oneplus 7t pro that's unlocked that was through T-Mobile originally, would I need to find a sim card that's been on a phone with android 12 or would I need to find someone with a TMobile sim card that's been on Android 12 for me to force the update?

Should the phones be of the same model or from any model like can a A series send the update to the S series

Excelente 😊

KZread really can't decide if they want comments in the middle or at the bottom smh

@Mikein203

4 жыл бұрын

Oh goodness. Finally someone else noticed it.

@TamimTech22

4 жыл бұрын

@@Mikein203 they did this couple of months ago then changed it back and now they are doing it again 🙄

So you have to swap sim cards. Will this import the other persons contacts?

I have one SM-F900U from At&t and cannot upgrade to Android 10 thru FOTA as I'm required to have a ATT simm on it, even to use wifi do download the upgrade. Can I solve this with your procedure ?

Does it work for blacklisted AT&T phone? Only phone in the house with AT&T. -I got my dad's Note 9 and looks like it is blacklisted from AT&T, and it won't Update to android 10, that's just bs right there. I have a Note 9 AT&T, and S9 T - Mobile, both missed payment, and both blacklisted

Do a video showing how to stop the forceful updates from happening

I have samsung galaxy a71 5g AT&T VERSION unlocked but using a carrier from the Caribbean, will it still work for me ???

I bought my phone from att and unlocked it now I'm using tmobile will I still get software updates my is samsung s21 plus

Help! I have a at&t samsung galaxy note 9 and im in the uk how can i force an update will this work?

Worked for me thanks 😊

Hubby has Sprint and I don't think they've received the update yet either so this won't work. Thought maybe you were going to pull the sim and force the update over WiFi. Oh well. Still waiting.

I have an unonlocked s10 and I cant get a sim card,wich can give me the update,because no one else has s10 in my area😫

I got a question i got a unlocked galaxy s10 from verizon i got a tmobile sim card in it i got almost a year and i cant received updates please help my signal is bad too

cool video talk tech greg

Wow thanks for this video I only have Sprint but my phone's are unlocked my girl does have at&t tho this tip will help me in the future

I that have the SIM to my At&T because I'm outside the US. What can i do to get the update?

I just purchased a Verizon unlocked s21+ and noticed the android version was still 12, with the security patch from Feb 1, 2022. Trying to update the software via the settings menu said the phone was up to date. After seeing this suggestion, I took the SIM card from my locked t-mobile phone and put it in my other unlocked phone. Lo and behold, I was able to update the software to Android 13, with security patch of Nov 1, 2022. The only downside of this was that it installed some t-mobile specific bloatware, but the phone works just fine otherwise with an international sim card. Hope this helps!

@mdabdullahibnhussain8260

8 ай бұрын

I'm having the same issue , security patch from june 1,2023. How to update ? Please help @pjtech12

I have an unlocked Galaxy note 10 plus with AT&T and an update still isn't available for my phone in the settings, how can I update or do I still have to wait? It's bin awhile now with Android 10 👎🏾

i am not getting any updates on my s20 plus bought from dubai i am using it in india security patch date is 1st feb 2020 and it says your phone is upto date please help me updating my phone thanks

@bindrasookoo6576

3 жыл бұрын

I have a note 10 plus and it on security patch January

@godwholisten7728

3 жыл бұрын

Same here with my s10+

@woodpecker2545

3 жыл бұрын

I had galaxy note 5 and s7 from dubai and they still have android 6.0.1 and cant update. I have now the s20 but i wanna update my old phones,someone know how to do it?

@denny5776

3 жыл бұрын

@@godwholisten7728 same

@Jatinmak143

Жыл бұрын

Same issue

I bought a locked Verizon phone and had a computer repair shop unlock it and flash at&t will this work for me and not screw it up?

Hi Greggles thanks for the Vid. Could you please help me out here. I'm using Galaxy 10+ of Carrier at&t and I bought it in USA but now I'm loving in South Africa. The problem is that I haven't received android 10 not even Now

@GregglesTV

3 жыл бұрын

You would have to try and manually do it. I am not the one to answer that for you unfortunately sorry

@spooterman9599

3 жыл бұрын

same bro i have note 10 plus that was from at&t and it hasn't recived android 10

Have a s20 ultra unlocked it shows no carrier on start up I tried verizon sims n t mobile sims but from straight talk sims cards my T-Mobile unlocked works fine n gets updates with the t mobile sims but how to update the no carrier unlocked phone?

Does this work for "old" unsupported devices so they can receive new security patches, and one can safely continue using the phone until it actually stops working well, please?

Okay so I have a Factory unlocked Samsung Galaxy S10 plus. In order to get the Android 10 update I need to find someone with another unlocked S10 plus that's on a carrier like Verizon or can it be any Android phone?

@rekitafountain3749

3 жыл бұрын

Same thing I'm wondering..

Hi everyone, i have Note 9 t-mobile but now it's open and i use it now in the Philippines, my question is can i flash another firmware that doesn't come form t-mobile?

@Neopanther

2 жыл бұрын

Nobody bothered to answer

Dear solve my problem as I am using note 20 ultra 5g at&t usa variant in gulf country there is no update after android 10 plz help me

question. if my phone language is different than english, does it slow down the update coming? is it firstly english made then the extra features must be translated or something? thanks

@freefirepro8084

3 жыл бұрын

No

@juniorramirez9030

2 жыл бұрын

Duhhh

Very easy

I need help . I have s21 plus unlocked mobile . But it is usa version and i live in another country . Will i receive ota update ?

Received T-mobile update this morning but it says version ATCU 🤷🏾‍♂️ camera app version 10.0.02.7 not sure if this firmware updated the camera.

@mics_868

4 жыл бұрын

Yes it is

Dam! Why is your AT&T S20 Ultra so fast downloading? Is it the phone or AT&T speed?

@aaronthomas7010

3 жыл бұрын

It because all s20 are all 5g phones which makes them twice as fast of 4g phones in everything

@jat-justamaturetech-philpj8285

3 жыл бұрын

@@aaronthomas7010 . So is 5G faster than wifi now? I have not seen any test comparisons. Although I use wifi at home 24/7 even when my phone is showing 5G network and don't notice a speed difference.

@throttleblip1

3 жыл бұрын

5g is not twice as fast... maybe in perfect conditions. My experience is 4g is still faster considerably since its widely rolled out

@teodortodorov6974

2 жыл бұрын

It depends on the internet speed and the update size

If I change the SIM after the device stays up to date?

My wife has unlocked ATT phone that has already updated to Android 13. Could I use her sim card to do the same.

So you were able to put in a different carrier Sim and the phone found the unlocked software update? Does this work on the AT&T Galaxy S10 e

@NEwSOcks-od2dn

2 жыл бұрын

did it work?

A friend is having prob with her unlocked note 20 ultra. She did update and now she can't send or receive pic message or group text.

Hi greggles i hope you see my comment. I currently stay live in dubai & im getting a brandnew sealed T-mobile unlocked note 20 ultra. The question is, once i got the phone and setup everything, will I be able to receive OTA software update or how will it work, specially im here in the middle east? Please if anyone can share thoughts and expertise i need your advice 🙏

@adsurya8024

Жыл бұрын

In the same situation. What did you do?

@FuriousGam1ng

11 ай бұрын

​@@adsurya8024another same situation bro what did yall do?

So in other words I need a different phone carrier in order to upgrade my device 🤔 why did Samsung faulty up.

@diandrecarty4512

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly kmt

whe i click download and install on my s21 ultra it says procesing failed and i have no idea how to fix it.

Does it have to be an active sim card

I have an unlocked Samsung Galaxy A70 (to use for verizon prepaid) that's still stuck on One UI 2.0, so, how would I update my phone?

@hongwang4122

3 жыл бұрын

Reach out to simnotvalid on IG for all your carrier and device unlocks, he's legit, reliable and cheaper

How can I update my s 21 ultra phone from android 13 to 14? When I log in to samsung members, I don't receive any notification. It tells me if there is another option to update.

Got at&t US z fold 4..using in india...not getting any update..what to do?

Anyway to do the update without wifi? Just switched from iPhone and one of the reasons I switched was because I thought you could do updates without wifi on Android.

@GregglesTV

4 жыл бұрын

Sometimes but usually not

My S21 Ultra doesn't do that "phone will reboot to support new sim card" even on unlocked firmware. I'm forever stuck on Verizon software. What gives? Like I can literally put an att or tmobile sim into my phone and I'll get service but it'll continue to use verizon settings and won't support the proper frequency bands etc. for the new provider

Hi . I bought unlocked note 10 plus 5g at&t I live outside United States but I didn't receive any update can you help me please?

@mykittenisagrandmaster4381

3 жыл бұрын

Depending on the service divider depends on when you will receive an update from what Samsung Verizon and other companies told me I'm using S9 plus Verizon and I'm still on ui 2.0 and I can't even see when the last update was installed or toggle download over wifi because that feature is not on my device

@NEwSOcks-od2dn

2 жыл бұрын

did you find a solution?

@NEwSOcks-od2dn

2 жыл бұрын

I have the same issue

I have a phone A10 but it is still version 9 only and when I search for updates it tells me that it is up to date What is the solution

Can you get updates without sim card?

Will the hacked phone continue to receive security updates?

Pls how do I get Verizon Sim card, if I'm in Nigeria And my samsung a01 updated to android 13 but it's not showing in software information, it's showing android 12

i have an s9 plus unlocked phone from verizon but i am not from us and i do not have the verizon sim what should i do

Probably in the US, right?

I am also using s20ultra but it still running android 10 why?

Hi I have samsung n9 original at&t unlocked. Now I am in Europe, with local SIM card , how can I force OS upgrade? I stacked on 8.1 version

@adsurya8024

Жыл бұрын

In the same situation. What did you do?

@vitalilodrikm.9293

Жыл бұрын

@adsurya8024 same what you did. Asking others, "What did you do"

I have a ATT note 20 ultra "Unlocked" but I'm not in USA and I will not going to be there . My phone is on android 10 how can I update my phone ?

I need help as well, my phone is from t-mobile it’s the note 20 I put my verizon sim card in and I don’t get service and it doesn’t ask for an software update... help please

@theikhwans5919

Жыл бұрын

Same problem too

I have 2 unlocked phones, a Galaxy a70 international that still stuck on android 10 ui 2.0 that I sold to my mom who uses tracfone, and I just bought a Galaxy A71 5G Verizon prepaid with Android 11 3.0. Will this trick work?

@markvolpe2305

3 жыл бұрын

I just tried it, it didn't work for me.

@teodortodorov6974

2 жыл бұрын

On your computer download and install smart switch, connect your phone to the computer, open smart switch, in the smart switch there should be update button

@markvolpe2305

2 жыл бұрын

@@teodortodorov6974 oh, that phone already updated on its own awhile ago

Hi! Can u help me please my samsung galaxy a31 has been stuck at android 10 what should i do? I will really appreciate if u reply me🤗

@juniorramirez9030

2 жыл бұрын

Use smart switch on you computer

My phone also s20 ultra this is usa version but this phone still not get android 11 update why

@razique_muhmd_1054

Жыл бұрын

I didn't get either

This didn't work at all for me... wasted $40 on a Verizon SIM card and the phone never updated. We are on 2021 and the last update on the phone is from 2020

@juniorramirez9030

2 жыл бұрын

Lmafaooo..

wallpaper on your gallery s21?

samsung wont update but when you check it says that's it's updated. How to fix it please help

I have the s20 and s21 ultra and they won't update I keep getting network error message and it won't download. Both phones do the same. Mine are both unlocked using Verizon sim.

@SamJS1317

Жыл бұрын

Same here

Can I update my s22 ultra USA country locked device to UI 6 ?

I'm still waiting for the 2.1 on my unlocked Note 10. ✌️ 🐯

@GregglesTV

4 жыл бұрын

The anticipation is the best part

@bindrasookoo6576

3 жыл бұрын

Same thing with me bro

My phone s20 ultra lastest update is UI 3 now, how do i fix this?

What if the carrier is through metropcs and I have an unlocked LG G7?

@mykittenisagrandmaster4381

3 жыл бұрын

I have a unlocked Samsung Galaxy s9 plus Verizon and I am currently on April security patch ui 2.0 android 10 I don't even have the icon that allows you to toggle download updates over wifi

Hi Bro am from India ... Purchased Find X3 pro from Australia and using in India ......it's a Unlocked phone.... How can I receive update for my phone ....

@razique_muhmd_1054

Жыл бұрын

Did you get !?

I have a unlocked note 10 plus on t mobile but don't have another phone lol

Hey gays i have s20 5g and I'm not receiving any updates sens 05/01 and i don't have 5g in my country how i can updated ! And my sim card works fine it's not locked or something

@hongwang4122

3 жыл бұрын

Reach out to simnotvalid on IG for all your carrier and device unlocks, he's legit and reliable

This wont work if you have one phone on Android 13 and you want to update your other phone thats on Android 10 to Android 13

Do you lose Wi-Fi calling

Does it work on the note 10 plus to get the one ui 2.1

@GregglesTV

4 жыл бұрын

Any Samsung phone

@sensei2121

3 жыл бұрын

@@GregglesTV I know you say any so the reply should be obvious, I just got an unlocked ATT S8 and it is on Android 8. If I take my wifes S8 on tmobile that has Android 10 and put her sim in the ATT S8. It should get the update?

@teodortodorov6974

2 жыл бұрын

@@sensei2121 s8 latest android is 9

Wow thanks this made my galaxy ace (android 2.3.4) updated to android 10 NIIIICCCEEEEE

i got the s8+ i went to check the model # and it says sm-g955F .. but all the programs i use including benchmark sees it as a sm-G9550 and so i wonder if this is the reaosn why i cant update it .. it reports the last update was 2019 .. is this a chinese phone with a different firmware?

Unless the previous phone was Sprint and the new is Verizon.

Thanks i used the verizon sim card on my unlocked phone to get the one ui 2.1 update 👍

@korchi971

4 жыл бұрын

Do you live in United States!? Because I live outside but I didn't receive any update

@ait9496

4 жыл бұрын

@@korchi971 yes i do live in the states

@korchi971

4 жыл бұрын

Yes I see for that you received update . But me no I don't know what's the way to receive update !? i live in Morocco.

@rekitafountain3749

3 жыл бұрын

Was the vz phone used unlocked??

I bought a brand new A20S and it show same error while update

Or use Odin on PC

Does it work with oppo

I have an s10 and I still have oneui 2.0 Pls help

@mykittenisagrandmaster4381

3 жыл бұрын

Same here I have Samsung Galaxy s9 plus Verizon 2.0 ui security patch April first and I can't even toggle download over wifi because the option is not there I called Samsung Verizon and my current phone service and they all said that once an update becomes available you should be able to download it even if you're using a different phone provider

What if I use smart switch pc?

Most ppl dont use 2 carriers at the same time.no point.but entertaining though

@GregglesTV

4 жыл бұрын

But most people have a friend that has a different carrier

@ProudGrandpa

4 жыл бұрын

Also, it doesn't have to be an active SIM. I used an old VZ SIM and it works 😉.

I don't get the message after switching sim cards