Here is my solution to this problem: 1) Buy Google Pixel 3a 2) Sell Samsung Galaxy S9   I already completed step 1. The Pixel 3a is awesome. I'll complete step 2 once (if) Samsung gets around to fixing this issue.   I'm done with Samsung. I'm done with Bixby. I'm done with the headaches!! ... View more

I am having the same issues too after latest software update. I have a US Samsung S9 phone with a AU Telstra sim.   I still have my old US Verizon sim card in another phone. I put the US Verizon sim card in my US Samsung S9 phone and the issue completely went away. The phone went back to super zippy, responsive with no IMS error messages.   I then removed the US Verizon sim card and reinstalled my AU Telstra Sim card - issues returned immediately. Constant 'IMS Service keeps stopping' error messages with very sluggish phone response.   This issue is definetly Australia/NZ sim card related. ... View more

Can anyone from Samsung respond to this issue and let us know when we can expect a fix? I am seriously considering leaving work early to go buy a pixel or iPhone. I am tired of Samsung phones because of stuff like this.  ... View more

Hello, has this been resolved. I'm in the same situation.  I purchased my phone in the USA, am using it in Australia (Telstra), and It is an unlocked phone. ... View more