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Can I do a android software update over the air, using wifi and activated AT&T prepaid sim, even tho I have no AT&T mobile service connection available?

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Do you have no service available because you are not in the United States? If so the answer is no. You have to actually be able to connect to AT&T to download their updates. All these update will continue over Wi-Fi to save on your data you still have to connect to AT&T cellular

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Yes, overseas. I bought an unlocked AT&T Samsung Galaxy S8 on eBay and sent to Australia.

I have a AT&T prepaid sim and was hoping to use a VPN to get updates.

How else might I get updates?

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Hello,

Why would here be no mobile service? Like a closed account or suspended service? The update should only work via WiFi if you mean Android 10 and generally mobile service isn’t required on, but a provider sim in yes.

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AT&T Android phones do not update unless they are both in the United States and connected to AT&T for service. Updates will not occur if outside of the United States, or not using AT&T SIM card and service

🐾 I don’t work for AT&T or any carrier. Former AT&T, Current Verizon customer. My replies are based on experience and reading content available on the website. If you posted personal information, please edit and remove.

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I am overseas. I bought an unlocked AT&T Samsung Galaxy S8 on eBay and sent to Australia.

I have a AT&T prepaid sim, activated it and was hoping to use a VPN to get updates.

How else might I get updates?

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You absolutely need att cell service to get updates. The update program checks the IMEI number to see if service is active. No service no update

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@Coercion, there is no other way that we can discuss here.

VPNs won't do. You have to be connected to an actual AT&T tower for the device to verify with the AT&T servers. That means, actual cellular network service.

Maybe do a Google search for odin, sammobile, samfirm, and a lot of research on how to flash your own device.

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