clbowens

The May security update is out

The April update is available for me to download.

On 3/13/2023 at 11:11 PM, clbowens said:

Oh, looks like i'm back to 311490 again.

It seems like starting today I'm connected to the 310260 PLMN again, and I am able to connect to SA 5G again.

The March security update is downloading for my phone now.

On 2/27/2023 at 12:52 PM, clbowens said:

Actually, seems like n25 is live now.  Looks like it's 20Mhz

Oh, looks like i'm back to 311490 again.

Question:  Is the Galaxy s23 capable of doing 4x CA with N25 + N41 + N41 + N71?  And if so, has anyone seen T-Mobile do this yet?

Actually, seems like n25 is live now.  Looks like it's 20Mhz

10 hours ago, Paynefanbro said:

The EARFCN change is likely due to the launch of n25. They shifted your PCS LTE carrier from the 15MHz C-block to the 10MHz D+B block, likely so they could launch n25 at 15MHz in your market.

Any idea of how long it will take.  I know it's been like this for about a week now.

10 hours ago, Paynefanbro said:

The EARFCN change is likely due to the launch of n25. They shifted your PCS LTE carrier from the 15MHz C-block to the 10MHz D+B block, likely so they could launch n25 at 15MHz in your market.

I came to that conclusion after a while.  I had just activated my S23 so I was afraid it was due to how it activated.

My S23 just installed the Feb 1 security update.

1 hour ago, blakebaa said:

So the rep at my store is completely wrong? Go figure... It sucks because it's the only store within an hour and a half of me. I'm not quite sure what to do about this. I'd really love to get the new phone, but the guy was very rude to me and not willing to help.. 

I did mine all in the sprint app.

9 minutes ago, blakebaa said:

Hello all, it's been about 3 years since I've visited this website. Good to see some action still going on here! With that being said, I recently shattered the screen on my S21 Ultra. It was going to cost me $300 to replace the screen, however I only have about $125 left to pay off the phone. So, I was just going to upgrade to the S23 Ultra instead of repairing the device. However, the T-Mobile rep told me I am not allowed to upgrade my device because we're still being billed by Sprint. How true is this? He told me nobody on my plan is allowed to upgrade until we are finally transferred to T-Mobile billing. This doesn't seem right. What if one of our phones breaks completely? 🤷😡

I'm on Sprint billing and just traded in my S21 (already paid off) to get the S23.  Actually got $400 trade in credit for it.  This was during the pre-order

Does anyone know if T-Mobile is working on the network in the Cleveland area?  It seems like the PCS LTE band that I usually use change from EARFCN 1123 to 804.  Also, my servicing PLMN is 311490 right now.

How's everyone enjoying their S23's?  I love mine so far.  Liking the battery life so far.

would anyone know why my phone stays on the 311490 network now.  which doesn't look like it connects to 5G SA. 

and just FYI, I just upgraded to the S23.  On Sprint billing with T-Mobile SIM

For me, for some reason, my s23 won't connect to 5g SA.  

1 hour ago, gr8nuguy said:

Impressions so far?

So, got my regular S23 yesterday.  So far, so good.  No issues activating in Sprint billing.  It's speedy.  But overall, I upgraded from S21 for the SA 5G carrier aggregation ( should be able to do 4x now). 

As always, I love the design of the phone.

On 2/13/2023 at 10:46 PM, clbowens said:

And just got shipped email.  Says will be here Wednesday 

I didn't get mine yesterday.  But it says it's out for delivery today.

37 minutes ago, clbowens said:

Actually, I think my issue might have to do with my s23 pre-order.  Like maybe they transferred my data to the new phone already.  Or disabled this phone already.

Actually, a phone restart fixed it.

1 hour ago, clbowens said:

On gsm here in Cleveland area, voice only

Actually, I think my issue might have to do with my s23 pre-order.  Like maybe they transferred my data to the new phone already.  Or disabled this phone already.

On gsm here in Cleveland area, voice only

8 hours ago, clbowens said:

I just pre-ordered the S23 today thru the MySprint app, trading in my paid off S21 (says I will get $400 off).

Anyone get theirs yet?  Impressions?

And just got shipped email.  Says will be here Wednesday 

Also, what case are you guys going to use?

I just pre-ordered the S23 today thru the MySprint app, trading in my paid off S21 (says I will get $400 off).

Anyone get theirs yet?  Impressions?

Just downloaded the Jan security update