Tag Archives: Samsung Galaxy S8 Active

T-Mobile LG G6 updated to Android Oreo, Samsung Galaxy S8 Active gets security update

Today is a big update day for T-Mobile, because in addition to pushing Oreo to the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge as well as a security update for the Note 5, T-Mobile has revealed a couple more updates. First up, T-Mobile’s version of the LG G6 is receiving its Android Oreo update. The update is 1729.8MB in size and is version H87220a. In addition to the bump to Oreo, which includes features like autofill for … [read full article]

T-Mobile Galaxy S8 Active update brings May security patches

  T-Mobile’s Galaxy S8 Active is getting another software update this week. T-Mo has announced that its Samsung Galaxy S8 Active is receiving an update to version G892USQU2BRE3. The update is now rolling out over the air, so if you’ve got a GS8 Active, keep an eye out for it over the coming days. You can also check manually by going into Settings > Software update > Download updates manually. TmoNews reader Phil received this … [read full article]

T-Mobile launching BOGO deals on Apple, LG, and Samsung phones on June 1st

The official start of summer is getting close, and to celebrate, T-Mobile is kicking off a Buy One Get One sale this Friday. Starting Friday, June 1st, T-Mobile is launching BOGO deals on 13 phones from Apple, LG, and Samsung. To take advantage of these offers, you’ll need to buy your two new phones on EIP. You cannot mix and match brands, but you can mix and match two phones from the same brand. Apple Buy … [read full article]

T-Mobile Galaxy S8 Active receiving April security update

Samsung Galaxy S8 Active customers are getting a new software update this weekend. T-Mobile recently announced a new update for its Galaxy S8 Active. The update began rolling out a few days ago, and TmoNews reader Phil received the update today. The Galaxy S8 Active’s new update bumps the phone to version G892USQS1BRD5 and weighs in at 116.27MB. The update includes the April 1, 2018 Android security patches as well as some unspecified bug fixes … [read full article]

T-Mobile Galaxy Note 8 and Galaxy S8 Active now being updated to Android Oreo

As expected, T-Mobile has begun updating its Galaxy Note 8 to Android Oreo. But that’s not the only Samsung device that T-Mo is currently updating. Several T-Mobile Galaxy Note 8 owners began receiving their Android Oreo update overnight. The update is version N950USQU3CRC2 and is 1330.84MB in size. Included in this update are Oreo features like picture-in-picture, autofill, and notification dots and Samsung-specific improvements, too. The update also brings the March 1, 2018 Android security … [read full article]

T-Mobile Galaxy S8 Active, Moto Z2 Force receiving updates

T-Mobile is now pushing software updates to a couple of its flagship Android devices. First up, the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active is now being updated to version G892USQS1ARB3. This 98.67MB update includes the February 2018 Android security patches as well as “various bug fixes and security improvements.” To check for this update on your GS8 Active, go into Settings > Software update > Download updates manually. The Moto Z2 Force is also being updated. … [read full article]

T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Active and LG G6 receiving security updates

T-Mobile is now sending security updates to two flagship Android smartphones. First up, the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active is now receiving a 99.38MB update to version G892USQS1ARA1. The update changelog only says “The security of your device has been improved”, and after updating, the About Phone screen shows that the GS8 Active is now on the January 1, 2018 Android security patch level. T-Mobile’s support page says that this Galaxy S8 Active update also includes various bug … [read full article]

T-Mobile updating Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S8 Active, Galaxy S7, and Galaxy S7 edge today

One day after Samsung’s Galaxy S8 and S8+ received software updates, several more Samsung devices are being updated by T-Mobile. T-Mobile says that it’s releasing updates for the Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S8 Active, Galaxy S7, and Galaxy S7 edge today. The Galaxy Note 8 is getting the December 2017 Android security patches alongside a video conferencing update, a DIGITS update, and other improvements. The update is version N950USQU2BQLA and is 315.85MB. The Galaxy S8 … [read full article]

Samsung Galaxy S8 Active, LG V30+, and T-Mobile Revvl Plus launch at T-Mo today

Today’s a big day for phone releases at T-Mobile, as there are three new Android phones hitting T-Mo’s shelves. First up is the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active. Samsung’s rugged Galaxy S Active models have been exclusive to AT&T in the past, but that’s changing with the Galaxy S8 Active with releases on Sprint and T-Mobile. The S8 Active is priced at $100 down and $30 per month for 24 months (FRP: $820) on EIP or $100 … [read full article]