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BLU R1 HD receives new update that adds T-Mobile VoLTE and band 12 support

By Cosmin Vasile

Updated: Nov 18, 2016, 5:36 PM

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BLU R1 HD receives new update that adds T-Mobile VoLTE and band 12 support

Despite the fact that recent reports claim some BLU smartphones have pre-insalled backdoor that sends data to Chinese servers, the US-based company is very popular among Android users thanks to its really cheap devices.

The BLU R1 HD is one such device, and those purchased it can confirm that it does its job as a daily driver. The smartphone made its debut in the United States several months ago, but it lacked support for certain bands.

Even though BLU clarified the issue and promised to bring support for band 12 as soon as possible, it looks like it took the company almost five months to deliver.

But, as the saying goes, better late than never. Starting this week, BLU begun rolling out a new update that adds the promised band 12 support. On top of that, the update also introduces VoLTE support for those who want to take advantage of this feature.

BLU R1 HD owners will be pleased to know that the update also includes some Android security patches, though we're not certain if BLU added the October or November security updates.

The update is rolled out OTA (over the air) in waves, so make sure you check from time to time it's not available for you right away. It's worth noting that this is a fairly sizable update at 372MB, so make sure you have enough storage and battery before applying the update.

source: TmoNews

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Cosmin, a tech journalist with a career spanning over a decade, brings a wealth of experience to PhoneArena. His expertise lies in brands like Samsung and Nokia, and he has a keen interest in innovative technologies. After a brief stint in PR, Cosmin returned to tech journalism in 2016, committed to delivering clear and objective news. When he's not writing or appearing as a guest on TV and radio shows, Cosmin enjoys playing RPGs, watching Netflix, and nurturing his passion for history and travel.

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BLU R1 HD receives new update that adds T-Mobile VoLTE and band 12 support

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