Samsung begins rolling out Android 4.4 KitKat to Samsung Galaxy Note 2 International version

Samsung once again treated its old customers of Galaxy Note 2 with latest Android 4.4 KitKat upgrade. Samsung has just started to rollout the Android 4.4 KitKat update for the international model across the globe. The firmware update brings the latest Android KitKat 4.4.2 version with the build number N7100XXUFND3, which will make your system even faster and snappier, it will also bring fullscreen album art and camera shortcut on the lockscreen, transparent status bar, wireless printing capabilities among others.



You will get Samsung KNOX and Samsung Wallet plus some other minor goodies under TouchWiz. The update won't bring you the Galaxy S5 UI and icons though, in case you were hoping for them. The first country to get the new update is France, but more markets should be following suit very soon. It is available over-the-air, so you should start keeping an eye on the Settings->About->Software Update menu.

Firmware details:
• Model: GT-N7100
• Model name: GALAXY Note 2
• Country: France
• Version: Android 4.4.2
• Changelist: 1280411
• Build date: Tue, 08 Apr 2014 17:52:29 +0000
• Product Code: XEF
• PDA: N7100XXUFND3
• CSC: N7100OXAFND3
• MODEM: N7100XXUFND3

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Android 4.4 KitKat is out for US Cellular Samsung Galaxy S4 and Note 3

US Cellular has started rolling out Android 4.4.2 KitKat to both the Galaxy S4 and the Note 3. You can either get the OTA update, or connect your device via USB and download the update manually using Samsung Kies. As always, you should be on the latest software build to be eligible to receive the update, so go to your device settings and ensure that you’re on the latest build. The baseband version for the Android 4.4.2 KitKat build for the Galaxy S4 is N900R4TYUCNAB and R970TYUFNAE for the Note 3. As always all users will not receive the update at the same time.



US Cellular mentions that making the Android 4.4.2 update includes a new user interface in addition to all the features that are introduced by Google. They include a new phone dialer, Hangouts SMS integration, wireless print integration, new gesture recognition keyboard that has better Emoji integration and a new voice recognition system that allows you to access Google Now by saying, “OK Google” when you’re in the home screen.

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Android 4.4.2 KitKat for Samsung Galaxy S4 leaked

I am sure that every Samsung Galaxy S4 owner is eagerly waiting for the Android 4.4 KitKat update. Samsung is yet to release it or even the release date, we are lucky that Sammobile has received a pre-release firmware of Android 4.4.2-running TouchWiz for the Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505. The release has build number I9505XXUFNA1 and its authorized to use in all over the Europe. Remind this I9505 is the Snapdragon version of Galaxy S4, it’s not I9500, the octa-core version of Galaxy S4.



After testing the firmware for a few days Sammobile comments that the build is still shaky but stable enough to be used as a daily driver. The final update is expected to be released to the Galaxy S4 owners in the February to March window. The most notable changes are the white status bar icons (moving away from the green ones), a camera shortcut on the lockscreen, performance boost and an improved landscape keyboard. You can check out all the screenshots on Sammobile page. I only post a few below.





Flashing the firmware is pretty straightforward but does include risks of bricking. You need to download the 1GB file and then flash it in Download mode through Odin. If you are interested - follow the Sammmobile link for the instructions and the required files.

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*All the photos are taken from Sammobile*

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Moto G gets Android 4.4.2 KitKat ahead of Christmas

Moto G is one of cutest and best value Android out in the US market. And Google decides to give it KitKat 4.4.2 taste ahead of Christmas. The update is already on the roll. Those who purchased Moto G from Motorola's website and Amazon in the US, are first on the queue. Other carrier versions and regions will receive the update soon.

The KitKat update was originally planned to release in early 2014 but Motorola somehow managed to beat their target and released the update just in time for the holidays. The company has shown excellent commitment in keeping their Moto X smartphone up to date and it's good to see that commitment extending to the cheaper Moto G as well.



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Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition Android 4.4.2 update is on the roll

If you are one of the owners of Google Play edition of Samsung Galaxy S4 then ou are a lucky man. Just a day after HTC One and LG G Pad 8.3 Android 4.4.2 KitKat roll out, Google don’t hesitate to release the same OS for you. The latest Android KitKat build brings a number of mostly under the hood improvements to the Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505G. The most notable one is a fix for a critical Android KitKat SMS hack. The 57.5MB update is available over the air which firmware version is I9505GUEUCML4.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition owners who haven’t received a prompt for the update yet should check for it manually by going in the device’s settings.

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Android 4.4.2 is seeding to Nexus devices

Google is always treating their Nexus branded devices with seriousness than all other devices. That’s why they are always releasing the latest firmware to Nexus devices and if anything goes wrong they are always ready to release a bug fix for it. Only last month they released Android 4.4 KitKat to Nexus devices. While no other smart devices taste it so far Google is kind enough to release two bug fixes for it, Android 4.4.1 and 4.4.2 today.

Some of the Nexus users earlier reported that Android 4.4.1 update doesn’t fix their camera bug so Google is replying fast with KOT49H update which bumps the device firmware version to Android 4.4.2 KitKat. This upgrade doesn’t change much over 4.4.1, but it does bring a few bug fixes that should go toward a better overall user experience.

The upgrades are rolling out over the air. Don’t forget to charge your battery and turn on WiFi, though we hear this is a very light upgrade by today’s standards. You’ll be able to get this upgrade on all the latest Nexus devices, including the Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 10, and Nexus 7 tablets (both 2012 and 2013 models).
Here are the list of change and fixes in Android 4.4.2-

• Fix for clearing the VM Indicator
• Fix for delivery of the VM Indicator
• Various additional software fixes
• Security enhancements

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