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T-Mobile Galaxy Note 9 update released with security patches

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 owners, a new update is coming your way. T-Mobile today began pushing an update to its Galaxy Note 9 to version N960USQU1ARJ8. TmoNews readers Phil, Mike, and Bryan received the 404.78MB update this morning, and you can get it by waiting for the OTA update to be pushed to your device or by manually checking by going into Settings > Software updates > Download updates manually. The update includes the October 1, … [read full article]

T-Mobile unveils Magenta Friday deals, including free iPhone XR and OnePlus 6T

There have been a lot of questions lately about what kind of deals T-Mobile might have leading up to Black Friday, and today we got our answer. This Friday, November 16, T-Mobile will offer its Magenta Friday deals. Customers can get up to $750 off a new smartphone from companies like Apple, LG, OnePlus, and Samsung when they trade in an eligible device and add a new line of service. Apple devices eligible for this deal … [read full article]

T-Mobile REVVL 2 and REVVL 2 Plus launching Nov. 16, will have limited time add-a-line deals

T-Mobile’s REVVL family of own-brand smartphones is growing. The T-Mobile REVVL 2 and REVVL 2 Plus are now official, and they’re launching on November 16. The REVVL 2 will be priced at $0 down and $7 per month for 24 months on an Equipment Installment Plan, or $168 full retail. Meanwhile, the REVVL 2 Plus will cost $0 down and $10.50 per month for 24 months on EIP, or $252 full retail. Both new … [read full article]

Thunder Purple OnePlus 6T will be available in the U.S. on November 15

The OnePlus 6T is getting a new color option. OnePlus will launch the OnePlus 6T in Thunder Purple in North America and Europe on November 15. This purple handset will include 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, and it’ll be priced at $579. OnePlus has confirmed to me that the Thunder Purple OnePlus 6T will only be available through OnePlus.com, meaning you won’t be able to buy from T-Mobile. The model sold by OnePlus … [read full article]

Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ now receiving updates from T-Mobile

A couple of weeks after T-Mobile pushed out updates for its Galaxy S9 and S9+, both of Samsung’s flagships are being updated again. T-Mobile’s Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ are now receiving updates to G960USQU3BRJ5 and G965USQU3BRJ5, respectively. These updates are now going out over the air and TmoNews readers Jeff and Casey have both received their phone’s update. As for what’s included in these updates, the only thing mentioned in the changelog is “The security … [read full article]

T-Mobile OnePlus 6T trade-in deal is ending tomorrow

If you’re thinking about taking advantage of T-Mobile’s OnePlus 6T trade-in promotion, you’d better act fast. T-Mobile has revealed that its OnePlus 6T offer will end November 8. The support page for the deal previously listed its end date as “TBA”, but it’s now been updated to show that the offer will end tomorrow. As a reminder, this deal will get you $300 off a OnePlus 6T via 24 monthly bill credits. You’ll need to … [read full article]

Samsung Galaxy A6 and Galaxy Tab S4 launching at T-Mobile this Friday with deals in tow

T-Mobile has a couple new Samsung devices launching this week. The Samsung Galaxy A6 and Galaxy Tab S4 are launching at T-Mobile this Friday, November 9. Pricing for the Galaxy A6 will be set at $16 down and $16 per month for 24 months, or $400 full retail. The Galaxy Tab S4 will cost $28 down and $28 per month for 24 months, or $700 full retail. T-Mo will also offer discounts on both … [read full article]

T-Mobile LG V30 update brings security patches, Always-On Display improvements

LG V30 owners, an update is coming your way. T-Mobile is now pushing an LG V30 update that bumps the phone to version H93220o. The update includes the October 1, 2018 Android security patches, and it also appears to bring some improvements to the Always-On Display feature, like more things to show on the display and the ability to change the colors of the clock. TmoNews readers Edwin and Anthony received this update today, so if … [read full article]

OnePlus 6T now available, here are the differences between the T-Mobile and OnePlus versions

The OnePlus 6T has officially arrived at T-Mobile. Days after its official debut and launch at T-Mobile’s Times Square store, the OnePlus 6T is now available from T-Mobile and OnePlus. T-Mobile’s pricing is set at $0 down and $24.17 per month for 24 months for the 8GB/128GB model in Mirror Black, which is the only version that T-Mo will be selling. If you’d like to buy using JOD, you’ll pay $28 down and $24 per … [read full article]

T-Mobile Galaxy S8 Active also updated with RCS Universal Profile 1.0 support

Looks like the Galaxy S8 and S8+ aren’t the only Samsung phones gaining RCS Universal Profile support from T-Mobile this week. T-Mobile is now sending an update to the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active that includes RCS Universal Profile 1.0 support. This brings improvements to the native messaging app, like 100MB attachments and 100 person group chats, when you chat with folks who also have RCS Universal Profile. This update also brings the October 1, 2018 … [read full article]