T-Mobile USA Rolling Out Software Update for Existing Unlocked iPhone Customers

[MacRumors]

In line with a report from earlier this week, TmoNews reports that T-Mobile USA has begun rolling out software updates for existing customers running unlocked iPhones on its network.

As the carrier notes in its support forum, the update enables a number of features, including LTE support where available, ahead of the official launch of new iPhone 5 sales for the carrier next week.

Enables the following:

- Visual Voicemail
- 4G network indicator
- Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS)
- AWS LTE (T-Mobile and officially unlocked AT&T iPhone 5 only)
- HD Voice (T-Mobile and officially unlocked AT&T iPhone 5 only)
- AWS HSPA+ (T-Mobile and new 2013 AT&T iPhone 5 only)

Auto configures:

- MMS Settings
- Personal Hotspot Settings (Smartphone Mobile Hotspot)
- APN settings for LTE connectivity
- My Account bookmark

Earlier today, T-Mobile began taking pre-orders for iPhone 5 customers, with the official launch set for next Friday, April 12.

Article Link: T-Mobile USA Rolling Out Software Update for Existing Unlocked iPhone Customers

 

[Atreyu25]

And how do I get this?? Not showing up OTA.

 

[Tiger8]

They are not wasting time! WOW!

 

[snebes]

And how do I get this?? Not showing up OTA.

I'm wondering this too. It vaguely claims it will work with my 4s--obviously no LTE--but the other features I'd like.

 

[W1LLk]

And how do I get this?? Not showing up OTA.

It rolls out regionally. You'll get the appropriate update in time, as long as you have a signal.

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I wonder how long AT&T is going to wait for their VoLTE and HD voice.

 

[DMaki650]

It rolls out regionally. You'll get the appropriate update in time, as long as you have a signal.

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I wonder how long AT&T is going to wait for their VoLTE and HD voice.

They said earlier this week that it's coming later this year.

 

[jav6454]

This is a Carrier Update that is obtained via iTunes, not OTA.

 

[Frankied22]

Will this break my jailbreak?

 

[MOKHAN]

Anyone know if these will work on Mobilicity/Wind in Canada?

 

[ahoover]

No OTA updates yet in Los Angeles for a iPhone 4S Factory Unlocked. Still shows 6.1.3.

 

[HangmanSwingset]

If I'm not mistaken this is a carrier update. No need to update your iOS version.
At least I'm assuming it is, since I've received multiple AT&T carrier updates in the past. But this excites me because since I switched to T-Mobile I've been hoping to not have to configure my MMS settings

 

[W1LLk]

They said earlier this week that it's coming later this year.

Yeah, that's not vague at all. I understood it to be "later". I'm just curious how long they will actually wait, now that they are... last?

 

[DMaki650]

Yeah, that's not vague at all. I understood it to be "later". I'm just curious how long they will actually wait, now that they are... last?

Sorry that was there words, not mine. But I agree it is vague.

 

[JCCL]

For Carrier updates, you need to go to Settings - General - About. That will trigger the carrier update. Of course you'll need to have your T-Mobiles SIM inserted in the iPhone.

 

[ahoover]

Still no update... iPhone 4S, Factory Unlocked Model MD257LL/A, Version 6.1.3 (10B329), Carrier 14.0. Went to Settings > General > Software Update. Results still show "iOS 6.1.3 Your software is up to date." Also went to
Settings > General > About.

No Joy...

 

[Diseal3]

Still no update... iPhone 4S, Factory Unlocked Model MD257LL/A, Version 6.1.3 (10B329), Carrier 14.0. Went to Settings > Software Update. Results still show "iOS 6.1.3 Your software is up to date."

No Joy...

Believe it was only for the 5. I could be wrong though.

 

[madsci954]

Believe it was only for the 5. I could be wrong though.

The quote picks out iPhone 5 features only and they just say unlocked iPhones on Tmo. To me i read that it isn't iP5 specific.

 

[DMaki650]

Believe it was only for the 5. I could be wrong though.

Nope it's for all eligible iPhone's with a T-Mobile SIM card.

 

[madsci954]

I'm at work and my Tmo coverage jumps between Tmo and ATT roaming. Will I still see the carrier update, or will I have to be in full Tmo coverage to get it?

 

[xero9]

As someone else said, it's a carrier update. Either connect to iTunes, or it could pick it up OTA eventually if you have your T-Mobile SIM card in.

As for the guy asking about WIND/Mobilicity.. This is a carrier settings update. This has nothing to do with those two networks.

 

[rritterson]

I noticed it auto configures personal hotspot settings, which is probably a nice way of saying it restricts them unless you buy a plan with that feature. Right now, I get poor network quality but free tethering with my t-mobile SIM. If I install the carrier update, I'll have better network quality but no tethering (unless I pay more).

I'll almost certainly install the update because my network connection to T-mobile's network is terrible to the point of unusable 75% of the time, but wanted others to be aware.

 

[goobot]

Will this break my jailbreak?

No.

 

[madsci954]

No.

But note under Tmo's support form, under Prerequisites, it says "Device software is not jailbroken"

 

[goobot]

But note under Tmo's support form, under Prerequisites, it says "Device software is not jailbroken"

It never interfered with it before, the only thing i could see is if you have something installed that would conflict with it which i don't think is very likely if at all.

 

[rafkong]

I'm confused. I thought that the AT&T iPhone 5 would not work on Tmobile's LTE. Apple even said so by stating that a software update could not enable it and that the Tmobile iphone 5 will replace all current Gsm models.

Can anyone knowledgeable comment on this?

Thanks.