Same device but different kernel and others - Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers

Hi everyone guys,
I can't seem to find another similar thread, so I opened this one.
I will explain what is going on.
One month ago I bought a new Samsung Galaxy S8, it was branded Vodafone, infact I had many apps from them.
Because I am with Three and I was tired of that annoying Vodafone apps, I decided to install a NO BRANDED stock ROM (OFFICIAL).
So I did, but today I compared some specifics with the ones of a friend of mine which has the same phone (NO BRAND - STOCK ROM).
As you can see from the pictures I left: Band Base, Kernel, Build Version and Android Security Patch Level are different.
I also checked the last updates for both of the phones, they are updated at the last versions, although they have different "values".
Those are my s8 infos:
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Those are my friend's S8 infos:
Can someone help me with this giving me some detailed info? I'm going mad.
Thank you in advance!

Those are my s8 infos:
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Those are my friend's S8 infos:
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It just takes time for the carriers to release the updates. And with unbranded it takes time for samsung to push the update to everyone. it goes by IMEI.

Nothing to worry about.

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does this mean all htc one 802W should get 4.2.2 ?
I'm planning to buy one and wanted to make sure it gets the 4.2.2 once i open the box
Thanks
I already order from a chinese friend to bring me next month
Bashar . said:
does this mean all htc one 802W should get 4.2.2 ?
I'm planning to buy one and wanted to make sure it gets the 4.2.2 once i open the box
Thanks
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Problems with CSC and Locale... Help?

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https://www.sammobile.com/2019/04/20/sprint-april-security-update-galaxy-s8
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Just Odin the sprint update
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Hi. I have an ATT Unlocked and using it here in the Philippines. Whenever I check software update, it always say that it is on the current version. After 24 hrs, I checked it again, it went to checking and then it'll say download has been interrupted. Checked again, and it said it is on the current version.
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Thanks that is what I did and works Great.
Would like to ask you another question dtomlin, if I buy used T-Mobile S10+ can I flash AT&T firmware and still have AT&T Wifi Calling and Enhanced Messaging??? Thanks
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