Galaxy S8 SM950U (international version) - okay in UK?

[Rob_F]

Hi,

I decided to try an android phone after years of iphone. I thought the S8 looked like a good deal and bought a new one from the 'bay.

However - the one i've got doesn't seem to want to update from the July 2018 security patch, which looking online seems a little old. I also realised the code of mine means it's the international version - is this to blame, and indeed, does it mean i may have other issues trying to use it in the UK?

I love the aesthetics of the phone, and kind of hope someone tells me this is either all okay or can be sorted easily!

Thanks,
Rob

[Bibbs]

You can download and put the OTA updates on the SD card and install them from there.

Android Pie will be out soon, so I'd hold off and upgrade to that.

I think if there is a mismatch between the Firmware and the Network/Region it'll not pick up updates.

[Rob_F]

Bibbs said:

You can download and put the OTA updates on the SD card and install them from there.

Android Pie will be out soon, so I'd hold off and upgrade to that.

I think if there is a mismatch between the Firmware and the Network/Region it'll not pick up updates.

Okay - that doesn't sound too onerous, i'll look up how to do that - thank you.

Rob