System updates for unlocked phones?

[mmarquis]

I have ordered an unlocked Note 8 and will be using it on AT&T.

When it comes time for updating to Oreo from Nougat where will the update originate? If it is the AT&T server will I then be burdened with their bloatware?

 

[odesskiy]

Unlocked devices do not get carrier updates. Your update will come directly from Samsung. I am hoping that Samsung updates will come before Verizon, one of the main reasons I got the unlocked version.

 

[Kalm_Traveler]

the non-branded models get updates directly from Samsung

 

[embers60]

Unlocked Note 8 update

The link provided by samsung to read about the update mentions att which is why I got concerned about allowing it. I have at&t service but don't want their bloatware on my phone which us why I got the unlocked version. Can't post the URL because I can't remember my old acct info here so had to start over.