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T-Mobile Galaxy Note 5 owners updating to Android 7.0 using Samsung Smart Switch software

T-Mobile plans to release Android 7.0 for the Galaxy Note 5 early this week, but if you absolutely can’t wait any longer for the update, you might be able to grab it right now. The Android 7.0 update for T-Mobile’s Galaxy Note 5 appears to be available through Smart Switch, Samsung’s software for Windows and Mac computers. TmoNews readers Jean Carlos and EffortLess installed the update this weekend. As for what’s included in … [read full article]

T-Mobile Galaxy Note 5 expected to begin getting Android 7.0 update early next week

Galaxy Note 5 owners on AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon all began receiving their Android 7.0 updates earlier this month, so T-Mo Note 5 owners are probably wondering where their Nougat update is. Now we know that it’s not far off. T-Mobile gadget guy Des, also known as @AskDes, today confirmed that T-Mo engineers approved the Galaxy Note 5’s Android 7.0 update today. The update should begin hitting devices early next week. FRIDAY SOFTWARE UPDATE: Approval of … [read full article]

Upcoming T-Mobile Tuesday will offer discounts on JBL audio accessories and Shell gas

The next T-Mobile Tuesday is just a few days away, and here’s what T-Mo has in store for it. T-Mobile customers will get a free 12-week digital subscription to Billboard Magazine and 25 percent off most JBL products, including Bluetooth speakers and headphones, from T-Mobile stores. T-Mo is also touting a Billboard Music Awards playlist as a gift for its customers. Rounding out next week’s gifts for T-Mobile customers is $0.25 off a gallon of … [read full article]

Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ launch at T-Mobile today

Today’s the day that one of the most hotly-anticipated smartphones of 2017 arrives on store shelves. The Samsung Galaxy S8 is now available from T-Mobile. Both the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ can be bought from T-Mobile online and they should be hitting your friendly neighborhood store today as well. Both phones are available in Midnight Black, Arctic Silver, and Orchid Gray color options. Pricing for the Galaxy S8 is set at $30 down and … [read full article]

T-Mobile Galaxy S8 and S8+ receiving software updates ahead of official launch

If you’re one of the lucky folks that got your Galaxy S8 or S8+ before the official release date, then you may want to check your phone for updates. T-Mobile is now pushing a software update to its Galaxy S8 and S8+ that bumps the phones to version G950USQU1AQD9 and G955USQU1AQD9, respectively. The GS8 update comes in at 395MB, while the GS8+’s update is 392MB. As for what’s included, GS8 and GS8+ owners can expect … [read full article]

T-Mobile Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ now being delivered to pre-order customers

The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ aren’t scheduled to hit store shelves until April 21, but several T-Mobile customers are receiving their phones today. TmoNews readers Doug, Michael, and Neftali all got their pre-ordered Galaxy S8 phones today. Several other readers expect that their phones will be delivered today, so even more T-Mo customers should have their GS8 by the end of the day. T-Mobile told Galaxy S8 pre-order customers that it’d begin … [read full article]

T-Mobile Extended Range LTE now live in Chicago metro area

After acquiring 700MHz spectrum in Chicago nearly one year ago, T-Mobile today announced that it’s officially flipped the switch on Extended Range LTE coverage in the Windy City. T-Mobile Extended Range LTE is now live in the Chicago metropolitan area, covering the city’s downtown as well as its suburban and outlying areas. Places like Janesville, Wisc., Rockford, DeKalb, Joliet, and Kankakee should all benefit from the extended range and building penetration of this new coverage. … [read full article]

LOYAL3 closing down, T-Mobile Stock Up shares will be transferred FolioFirst

If you took advantage of Un-carrier 11 and Stock Up to get some T-Mobile shares last year, then there’s some news regarding your stock that you need to be aware of. LOYAL3, the brokerage partner that T-Mobile worked with on Stock Up, is sending emails to T-Mobile stock holders to say that it’s shutting down. On May 19, T-Mobile customers using LOYAL3 will have their stock transferred to FolioFirst, and the stock will be in … [read full article]

Moto Z2 Force images leak, show off dual rear cameras and 3.5mm headphone jack

A recent rumor suggested that the Moto Z2 Force will be coming to T-Mobile, and now images of the upcoming Android phone have leaked. Renders of the Moto Z2 Force have been shared by @OnLeaks and Android Authority. The renders are based off of factory CADs and show off the Z2 Force from just about every angle. This Moto Z2 Force doesn’t look too different from last year’s Moto Z and Moto Z Force, … [read full article]

T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy Note Edge receiving security updates

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and Note Edge owners, it’s time to update. T-Mobile is now pushing software updates to the Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note Edge. TmoNews readers Hector and Joanna both received an update on their Note 4s over the weekend that weighed in at 127.53MB. The Note 4 update bumps the phone to version N910TUVU2EQC1, while the Note Edge is moving to N915TUVU2DQC1. As for what’s included, it looks like the update … [read full article]

Moto Z2 Force may be coming to T-Mobile

Last year, Verizon had the US carrier exclusive on the Moto Z and Moto Z Force, meaning that T-Mobile customers interested in a Moto Z had to buy unlocked. That may not be the case this year. The Moto Z2 Force is coming to T-Mobile, says prominent leaker Evan Blass. There aren’t any spec details for the device available quite yet, but the original Moto Z Force was a higher-end device that offered a 5.5-inch 2560×1440 AMOLED … [read full article]

Alcatel Idol 4S with Windows 10 disappears from T-Mobile’s online store

Bad news, Windows 10 Mobile fans: It looks like T-Mobile may be done selling the Alcatel Idol 4S with Windows 10. The Alcatel Idol 4S with Windows 10 has disappeared from T-Mobile’s online store. When you filter the phones page to show Windows devices, you get a “No items found” result. Trying to navigate directly to the Idol 4S’s product page will just give you a page that sits and loads without actually showing … [read full article]