Hi All,
Does anyone get change to check new US unlock version available from last week, I am thinking to get that, how good it is like
- Can I get it rooted?
- How it is different from ATT version from H/W specs prospective
Thanks
Prashant
prashant.saraf said:
Hi All,
Does anyone get change to check new US unlock version available from last week, I am thinking to get that, how good it is like
- Can I get it rooted?
- How it is different from ATT version from H/W specs prospective
Thanks
Prashant
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I just got the US unlocked version today: same exact hardware. Just no carrier apps or bloat. I have no intention of rooting as it will break Samsung and Android pay which I use.
Thanks..
I can report voLTE and wifi-calling work with the unlocked version on T-Mobile. Like the previous poster stated, there is no bloat or carrier apps. Tethering works out of the box.
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Do you notice any improvement in multitasking or overall system speed? I'm trying to determine how much of a difference bloat is making in my overall experience.
I don't have a carrier version to compare it to but so far the phone is pretty snappy. I haven't had any issues with ram management or slow downs.
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Interesting my new unlocked US version is still on May security updates while all carrier versions are on July update. Not a good sign if Samsung is prioritizing carrier versions and ignoring the unlocked version.
Same here May security date. With the phone just launching I'm guessing they will go straight to the July update, bringing it up to the carrier versions.
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kirdroid said:
Interesting my new unlocked US version is still on May security updates while all carrier versions are on July update. Not a good sign if Samsung is prioritizing carrier versions and ignoring the unlocked version.
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Yes, and that is what I am worrying about. Remember the Samsung Galaxy S4 Dev Edition? There was not ONE single update.
I hope this phone doesn't fall into the same camp. I have a 30 day return period w/ BH Photo so if there are no updates by Aug 1, it will be returned. I already initiated the RMA process to be on the safe side and have my form should I need it.
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Yes, and that is what I am worrying about. Remember the Samsung Galaxy S4 Dev Edition? There was not ONE single update.
I hope this phone doesn't fall into the same camp. I have a 30 day return period w/ BH Photo so if there are no updates by Aug 1, it will be returned. I already initiated the RMA process to be on the safe side and have my form should I need it.
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Nice good strategy, my 14 day return window in best buy will be the coming weekend. I think I'll just keep and see how it goes. If they aren't updating I'm going to sell this when next Nexus comes anyway and probably will not bother with unbranded versions of Samsung phones.
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Hows the snapdragon processor? Do you guys enjoy your phones without root or full control of your own phone?
How's strong is the signals?
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Nice good strategy, my 14 day return window in best buy will be the coming weekend. I think I'll just keep and see how it goes. If they aren't updating I'm going to sell this when next Nexus comes anyway and probably will not bother with unbranded versions of Samsung phones.
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I just got the notification for July security update. Wonders will never cease and now the phone is a keeper.
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I just got the notification for July security update. Wonders will never cease and now the phone is a keeper.
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Nice. I was wondering when the update would push out for this phone.
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kirdroid said:
Interesting my new unlocked US version is still on May security updates while all carrier versions are on July update. Not a good sign if Samsung is prioritizing carrier versions and ignoring the unlocked version.
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The unlocked devices were just released. They will probably start getting updates faster now.
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markwebb said:
I just got the notification for July security update. Wonders will never cease and now the phone is a keeper.
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Well darn, I'm still on May. Set system clock forwards and no update. We shall see.
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tvprocks said:
How's strong is the signals?
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Signal seems comparable if not slightly better than my iPhone 6s that I own.
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markwebb said:
I just got the notification for July security update. Wonders will never cease and now the phone is a keeper.
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Nice!!! You have the edge or the regular S7. Still nothing on my S7 and nothing shows on smart switch as well. Also are you using this on AT&T or T-Mobile?
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I just got the notification for July security update. Wonders will never cease and now the phone is a keeper.
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Can you screenshot the info page so that I can see the build number?
Anyone know if there is VoLTE on at&t with the unlocked version? This is a deal breaker for me. Not really worried about video or wifi calling.
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Well this is a bit of disappointment...
http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/1...is-now-apparently-ending-them-after-219-days/
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I'm not jumping into a rage just yet. I have a feeling that they may do some of the carriers. Their new business model logically dictates that they should do their unlocked carrier free versions first. That's just good business on their part. I sure as hell do not trust Lenovo though. I guess I'll stay tuned.
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I'm not jumping into a rage just yet. I have a feeling that they may do some of the carriers. Their new business model logically dictates that they should do their unlocked carrier free versions first. That's just good business on their part. I sure as hell do not trust Lenovo though. I guess I'll stay tuned.
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Well Lenovo's "fine print" did say "1" upgrade...which we got from 5.0.2 to 5.1...I'm assuming a third gen is coming that's keeping in line with their new hardware design (G and X). But I'm not overly concerned most devices at this price point never see any official support of any kind after release.
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The Indian variant didn't even get the 5.1 update
I'd be pretty annoyed if I bought the E 2nd gen when it first came out for the unlocked retail price of $150.
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I'm not jumping into a rage just yet. I have a feeling that they may do some of the carriers. Their new business model logically dictates that they should do their unlocked carrier free versions first. That's just good business on their part. I sure as hell do not trust Lenovo though. I guess I'll stay tuned.
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There is no reason what-so-ever to not give the retail (non-carier) models the update to 6.
If Moto were to give some carriers to update, they should/could have listed it.
That's based on the Moto X 2014; they listed the retail units but not the carrier versions.
I just got the Update to 5.02 not to 5.1
6.0.0 r1 was pushed to AOSP yesterday. hyped[emoji16]
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6.0.0 r1 was pushed to AOSP yesterday. hoped[emoji16]
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Working on it for moto G 2015 but will be easy to make it work for Moto E 2015. Already have a bootish version for Osprey
Already !? COOOOLLL...
For those interested, in regards to Motorola's failure to meet update commitments. http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e-2015/general/motorola-failure-to-meet-update-t3237398.
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For those interested, in regards to Motorola's failure to meet update commitments. http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e-2015/general/motorola-failure-to-meet-update-t3237398.
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yeah sign that petition guys.
I never got 5.1 on my Telus Moto-E which is pretty lame.
I have been preparing to update to it but i am scared to flash my phone LOL
I plan on using a custom kernel (Squid's) with the stock 5.1 rom (rooted)
So it would have been nice if Telus here in Canada gave us the update..
Would make things less risky for me.
Seriously, why so long? This seems absurd even for Verizon.
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Seriously, why so long? This seems absurd even for Verizon.
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Any other carrier Note 4 or international model got 5.1.1?
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Any other carrier Note 4 or international model got 5.1.1?
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Yes. Sprint got it a month ago.
I was thinking that it was taking abnormally long too, but since AT&T and T-Mo haven't gotten it yet, it makes me wonder. Especially since part of T Mobile's Note 4s have it and the others don't. (The ones with a different model number have them, but the original model numbers don't.)
Perhaps they are fine tuning stuff for the Qualcomm models and used Sprint as a guinea pig since Sprint barely has any subscribers anymore, it probably makes a great lab rat!
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Seriously, why so long? This seems absurd even for Verizon.
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It is quite possible they are just going straight to Marshmellow. T-Mobile announced 6.0 update soon, perhaps AT&T and Verizon are doing the same.
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It is quite possible they are just going straight to Marshmellow. T-Mobile announced 6.0 update soon, perhaps AT&T and Verizon are doing the same.
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I don't think so! I believe that we won't get 6.0 update in 2015. It's most likely that US carriers (VZW, ATT, TMB, and USC) will follow the international variants and push 5.1.1 update in 2015 (probably, it's due in October) and wait too long for the next big thing (M) sometime in 2016, after releasing it for the 2015 flagships (S6 and its family) in the next few months. However, I hope you're right.
Verizon always seems to be last and not fair to the older phones in the cue. To me we paid out our cash way before the S6 owners , no offense. I think the S4 will be the cut off so, why not be fair and start from that. Verizon, at least on the phone and in the stores, always bring up loyalty, show it!
But I wonder if it has anything to do that Verizon is a CDMA system
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It is quite possible they are just going straight to Marshmellow. T-Mobile announced 6.0 update soon, perhaps AT&T and Verizon are doing the same.
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interesting. surprised we havent seen any leaks of a note 5 or s6 on 6.0
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interesting. surprised we havent seen any leaks of a note 5 or s6 on 6.0
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Leaks seem to be a thing of the past...rarely see them anymore. The 2 new nexus devices won't ship for another 3-4 weeks and that is more or less the official unveiling of 6.0, even though other Nexus devices are getting updates starting now. Then about a month after that you will see other devices getting updated. Samsung has to incorporate TW, HTC has to incorporate Sense 7, LG - LG Home, so those will take a little longer.
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Leaks seem to be a thing of the past...rarely see them anymore. The 2 new nexus devices won't ship for another 3-4 weeks and that is more or less the official unveiling of 6.0, even though other Nexus devices are getting updates starting now. Then about a month after that you will see other devices getting updated. Samsung has to incorporate TW, HTC has to incorporate Sense 7, LG - LG Home, so those will take a little longer.
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True. It will be interesting to see how they integrate tw to 6.0
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True. It will be interesting to see how they integrate tw to 6.0
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This is Verizon. We'll get 6.0 next year if we're lucky.
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I read some carriers in Canada are receiving 5.1.1 on Note 4 via OTA.
AT&T got it today. I'm guessing T-Mobile will be next and We'll get it in January.
Anyone else tired of waiting. PLN beta is soooooo bad. Everyday I think about going back to 6.0.1 but I get so lazy lol. Nougat couldn't come soon enough. My phone freezes multiple times a day this last 7.0 beta is so terrible. Hurry up Sammy
Came here to post this exact thing. This wait is ridiculous.
Bull **** how long we are having to wait! Lol
waiting for this update to try the s7 edge.. In the meantime, enjoying the LG V20
We buy these phones to have a premium experience and they already rolled out N to entry level and mid level devices...Samsung won't ever learn. These phones are the slowest for updates. Ever since the S4.
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Anyone else tired of waiting. PLN beta is soooooo bad. Everyday I think about going back to 6.0.1 but I get so lazy lol. Nougat couldn't come soon enough. My phone freezes multiple times a day this last 7.0 beta is so terrible. Hurry up Sammy
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Me too. You've got to wonder though how effed up the nougat final release is going to be if they can't get the beta right. Based on beta feedback here, I'm not hopeful.
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We buy these phones to have a premium experience and they already rolled out N to entry level and mid level devices...Samsung won't ever learn. These phones are the slowest for updates. Ever since the S4.
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Indeed! I've been using the high end Galaxy phones and tablets since the early days, and they've consistently screwed us on updates. One thing we can count on is that Samsung will give us the updates last, if we get them at all.
Yeah I'm not sure I'm going to get th s8, although sprint has me on the galaxy forever plan, I can get a new one every year and trade in my current one. I was really banking on google bringing the pixel to all carriers but these butt heads went Verizon only or buy unlocked. Maybe the next pixel phone will find its way on all carriers so we can lease it.
Apparalently the next Pixel may have waterproofing, but no edge. But tempting becuase of how bad Samsung is with keeping their devices up to date.
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Yeah I'm not sure I'm going to get th s8, although sprint has me on the galaxy forever plan, I can get a new one every year and trade in my current one. I was really banking on google bringing the pixel to all carriers but these butt heads went Verizon only or buy unlocked. Maybe the next pixel phone will find its way on all carriers so we can lease it.
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How much is that plan
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Son Rise said:
How much is that plan
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I'm not sure. I was on T-Mobile, sprint had a switch to sprint and we cut your bill in half promotion. So they cut my bill in half, took my note 5's and gave my wife and I both new s7 edge phones on the galaxy forever plan. I don't think we pay anything for it. If I did, I'm not seeing it on my bill because I was paying around 230 with TMobile now with sprint I'm paying about 135 lol.
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Yeah I'm not sure I'm going to get th s8, although sprint has me on the galaxy forever plan, I can get a new one every year and trade in my current one. I was really banking on google bringing the pixel to all carriers but these butt heads went Verizon only or buy unlocked. Maybe the next pixel phone will find its way on all carriers so we can lease it.
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ummmm, yeah, Sprint axed the Galaxy forever plan.........
http://www.androidcentral.com/sprint-kills-galaxy-forever-upgrade-program-galaxy-s7-edge
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ummmm, yeah, Sprint axed the Galaxy forever plan.........
http://www.androidcentral.com/sprint-kills-galaxy-forever-upgrade-program-galaxy-s7-edge
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Interesting. Maybe I got grandfathered in. That article is July 2016 I got my phone's in march 2016 and it's still on my account for the s7 edges we have. I'm eligible for the s8 when it drops.
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Interesting. Maybe I got grandfathered in. That article is July 2016 I got my phone's in march 2016 and it's still on my account for the s7 edges we have. I'm eligible for the s8 when it drops.
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idk man, I pre-ordered my S7 Edge and my account no longer shows it so.......
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I'm done with Samsung after this, didn't even want this phone to begin with, got it because of the note 7 recall, and I've hated it since day one. Leave it to s**tsung to make a good phone you can do nothing with, And this wait for an official update is a f***ing nightmare. I thought I'd be happy getting rid of my G3, but I've never missed it more. Should have known not to trust Samsung again, but this will be the last time I make this mistake. Really tempted to sell this pos and just get a pixel.
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idk man, I pre-ordered my S7 Edge and my account no longer shows it so.......
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Hey bud. I called sprint and verified. I'm still eligible to get the newest Samsung every year with no fees..Each phone has to hit the year mark. Literally just got off the phone.
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I'm done with Samsung after this, didn't even want this phone to begin with, got it because of the note 7 recall, and I've hated it since day one. Leave it to s**tsung to make a good phone you can do nothing with, And this wait for an official update is a f***ing nightmare. I thought I'd be happy getting rid of my G3, but I've never missed it more. Should have known not to trust Samsung again, but this will be the last time I make this mistake. Really tempted to sell this pos and just get a pixel.
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I'm leaning same boat man. I'm not certain I'll get the s8 plus or another Sammy device. This s7 edge has left a bad taste in my mouth. But I dang sure won't buy an iPhone. I need sprint to come out with more Android selection
It's not samsung at all, blame sprint. They suck for updates, samsung does it's job, we would have it (nougat) but fing sprint.
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djconundrum said:
It's not samsung at all, blame sprint. They suck for updates, samsung does it's job, we would have it (nougat) but fing sprint.
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really? have Verizon, AT&T, and Tmo devices gotten the update?..........
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really? have Verizon, AT&T, and Tmo devices gotten the update?..........
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Nothing for Tmobile for an update yet. Last we know it went into testing mode 2 weeks ago. Sprint was suppose to roll and update this month for LTE 3 carrier aggression. Who knows when we will get updated now. T-Mobile S7 users on Marshmallow are still on November security patch.
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It's all Samsung. Not Sprint. Even the G935U (Unlocked US) have not received the update. Samsung hates Americans, LOL! But really, I don't understand how Apple and Google can update the entire world on the same day and Samsung can't. Even their sorry excuse for voice (S Voice) or Cloud (Samsung non-existent cloud that can't be accessed through an internet site, only your phone....so **** if something happens to your phone...) is disheartening. I miss my Note7. It was running Marshmallow. I would just be happy if Samsung brought the UX to the S7. Same processors, same ram....should've pushed a Touchwiz update a long time ago. But they have our money and they really don't care about the US. We are a speck of their Asian customers with their billions in population. Plus, the FTC has to approve **** here left and right, and then the carrier bull****. They have to make a different update for each carrier and their bloatware. If only I could get the Honor 8 or P9 to work on Sprint, but their network is ****. Maybe the Verizon unlimited plan is exactly what I need.
Anyone know if Verizon will unlock it and if it will work on us Cellular? I've gotit and paid it in full. Just don't want Verizon.
VZW will probably, I'd say definitely will not unlock it. They haven't unlocked a new device in over a year. Which sucks, BTW.
I see VZW finally released it yesterday
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VZW will probably, I'd say definitely will not unlock it. They haven't unlocked a new device in over a year. Which sucks, BTW.
I see VZW finally released it yesterday
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Yesterday I've had my Verizon one since Friday running great
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Yesterday I've had my Verizon one since Friday running great
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How's the Verizon version as far as bloatware?
zman2107 said:
Yesterday I've had my Verizon one since Friday running great
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I didn't say that right. I meant I saw yesterday that it was released. I'm gonna go look at it this week. I just HATE saying goodbye to root.........
I have the Galaxy S10 Plus Unlocked, I currently use it on sprint. The update that had been pushed to my phone gave it the black screen of death. i am just curious if anyone else faces this? Also i reached out to samsung and they said many users reported it today and some users got locked out of their devices because certain updates put a pin number on the phone...... I get to go to the local samsung certified bestbuy to have them fix the problem. My phone still gets buzzs and vibrates but I cant see it!
Your phone is possessed
First I have heard of an August Update on any. Just got July Patch
i think he mean last update for 97x series
I'm not updated yet..
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Vuska said:
i think he mean last update for 97x series
I'm not updated yet..
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yes that one. Bestbuy gave me a full exchange i got the phone 23 days ago so they made an exception.
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Your phone is possessed
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oh yeah right lol, im gonna wait till the next update comes out to update. I got an exchange!
Still on june update smh tmobile bap.
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