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Here are Samsung's plans for future KitKat updates

Here are Samsung's plans for future KitKat updates

Posted: 30 Aug 2014, 18:30, by Alan F.

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Here are Samsung's plans for future KitKat updates

If you're wondering about when your Samsung device might receive Android 4.4.2, 4.4.3 or 4.4.4, we just might have the answer for you. First, let's take a look at a pair of high profile phones that Samsung will be releasing soon. The Samsung Galaxy Alpha is a metal clad handset that is the manufacturer's challenger to the Apple iPhone 6. This model is expected to launch shortly and come out of the box with Android 4.4.4 pre-installed. The eagerly awaited Samsung Galaxy Note 4, which will be unveiled on Wednesday, should be released with Android 4.4.3 running the show.

What if you own the Samsung Galaxy S5? Australian operator Optus says that the Android 4.4.4 update for the flagship model has already been approved, and the carrier could be pushing out the update any day now. Additionally, the Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A, the model released in Europe with the 1080 x 1920 resolution screen, is also said to be closing in on the update to Android 4.4.4.

Closer to the states, Canadian carrier Rogers is now rolling out Android 4.4.3 for the Samsung Galaxy S4 and the Samsung Galaxy Note 3. Other models soon to receive Android 4.4.3 from Rogers include the Samsung Galaxy Mega, Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini, Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini, and the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0. The U.S. carrier updates for these same devices should follow Rogers' schedule, except that you need to consider the long testing periods that U.S. carriers are known for.

As for Android 4.4.2, here are the different versions that will be receiving the update. Samsung Galaxy S4: Baltic [LTE], France [LTE], Netherlands [VE], New Zealand [LTE-A], Saudi Arabia [LTE], South Korea [Active], United Arab Emirates [LTE],United Kingdom [LTE]; Samsung Galaxy Tab 4: Argentina [8.0 Wi-Fi], Baltic [10.1 4G], Brazil [8.0 Wi-Fi], France [8.0 LTE,10.1 4G], Germany [10.1 4G], Hong Kong [10.1 Wi-Fi], Italy [10.1 4G], Mexico [8.0 Wi-Fi], Panama [8.0 Wi-Fi], Peru [8.0 Wi-Fi], Trinidad and Tobago [8.0 Wi-Fi]; Samsung Galaxy Note 3: Argentina [Neo], Hong Kong [LTE], New Zealand [LTE], Portugal [LTE], Russia, Ukraine; Samsung Galaxy Note II: Italy, Portugal [LTE], Slovenia.

If you do receive these updates OTA, remember to wait for a Wi-Fi connection before downloading and installing them, and keep your battery at least 50% charged before starting the process.

source: SamMobile via MobileBurn

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posted on 30 Aug 2014, 18:33 2

1. smarttechbadworld (Posts: 74; Member since: 07 May 2014)

I want android l

posted on 30 Aug 2014, 18:39 3

2. take1sub (Posts: 15; Member since: 24 Jan 2014)

Full of false story

posted on 30 Aug 2014, 18:41 15

3. g2a5b0e (Posts: 3814; Member since: 08 Jun 2012)

Bullsh*t. The Alpha releases with 4.4.4 in tow, but the Note 4 will release with 4.4.3? Try again, Phone Arena.

posted on 30 Aug 2014, 21:42 1

18. Mxyzptlk (unregistered)

Blame fragmenting of updates here.

posted on 30 Aug 2014, 21:53 8

19. g2a5b0e (Posts: 3814; Member since: 08 Jun 2012)

Blame shoddy reporting. There was a screenshot from a Note 4 posted in a Phone Arena article just a few days ago that showed 4.4.4. I'm not one to usually criticize Phone Arena, but let's tighten things up, guys. That's just lame.

posted on 31 Aug 2014, 01:31 2

24. gigaraga (Posts: 1454; Member since: 29 Mar 2013)

If Alpha is getting 4.4.4 there is no chance Note 4 won't get that. And about that picture, u r right. Note 4 is running 4.4.4.

posted on 31 Aug 2014, 12:42

37. Mxyzptlk (unregistered)

You missed my point.

posted on 31 Aug 2014, 12:55 2

38. g2a5b0e (Posts: 3814; Member since: 08 Jun 2012)

Believe me, Mxy. I completely understood the point you were TRYING to make. I chose to ignore it.

posted on 31 Aug 2014, 16:52

44. Mxyzptlk (unregistered)

Or it just flew over your head.

posted on 31 Aug 2014, 16:59 1

45. g2a5b0e (Posts: 3814; Member since: 08 Jun 2012)

If it makes you happy to believe that, then by all means.

posted on 31 Aug 2014, 17:46

46. Mxyzptlk (unregistered)

Well unless you prove otherwise then I am.

posted on 31 Aug 2014, 06:03 3

32. xfire99 (Posts: 939; Member since: 14 Mar 2012)

Got nothing new to come with?

posted on 31 Aug 2014, 21:55 1

47. InspectorGadget80 (unregistered)

no he just hate GOOGLE/ANDROID PERIOD.

posted on 31 Aug 2014, 03:49

25. alex3run (Posts: 715; Member since: 18 May 2014)

Do you know about test firmwares?

posted on 30 Aug 2014, 18:46 4

4. goojman (Posts: 56; Member since: 29 Oct 2012)

If you wait for At&t for any update you'll be waiting around forever. That's why I run custom roms. ROOT, ROOT, ROOT!!!

posted on 30 Aug 2014, 19:27 2

8. Heretic (Posts: 18; Member since: 12 Jun 2012)

Same thing with VZW.

posted on 30 Aug 2014, 21:19 1

17. cncrim (Posts: 910; Member since: 15 Aug 2011)

How to unlock bootloader? Safetrap no fun.

posted on 31 Aug 2014, 03:54 2

26. Ashoaib (Posts: 3229; Member since: 15 Nov 2013)

I have a question.... if you install custom rom, lets say CM then you'll loose S-pen functionalities or not? what about multiscreen n split screen features? dual shots etc.... these are really great features of TW

posted on 30 Aug 2014, 18:48 7

5. fzacek (Posts: 2486; Member since: 26 Jan 2014)

My Nexus 5 has had Android 4.4.4 for over two months :P

posted on 30 Aug 2014, 18:54

6. XperiaFanZone (Posts: 2226; Member since: 21 Sep 2012)

Do you have problems with it? Like...do apps crash when you tap on some drop-down menus? It happens to mine, both on 4.4.2 and 4.4.4.

posted on 30 Aug 2014, 19:41 4

9. fzacek (Posts: 2486; Member since: 26 Jan 2014)

I don't think that's ever happened to me. Occasionally I find an app that doesn't work properly, but that's just because it isn't compatible with ART. Are you using the Nexus 5 with ART turned on?

posted on 30 Aug 2014, 20:13 1

13. XperiaFanZone (Posts: 2226; Member since: 21 Sep 2012)

No I won't be using the ART version yet. I'm hoping the problem gets fixed in the next update.

Actually, I had no such problem first when I got the Nexus 5 but for some reason that problem occurred like after six months..without and with updating, The dropdown menu on only the Youtube app got fixed after the update. The rest..No difference.

posted on 30 Aug 2014, 20:31 1

14. fzacek (Posts: 2486; Member since: 26 Jan 2014)

Hmmm, weird...

posted on 30 Aug 2014, 19:03 4

7. Planterz (Posts: 2110; Member since: 30 Apr 2012)

Apparently my Samsung Galaxy Light, which was promised KK months ago, can go engage in sexual intercourse with itself.

posted on 30 Aug 2014, 19:42

10. fzacek (Posts: 2486; Member since: 26 Jan 2014)

Hey at least your Nexus 4 has Android 4.4.4, right?

posted on 31 Aug 2014, 09:24

36. Planterz (Posts: 2110; Member since: 30 Apr 2012)

It does, yes, with Cyanogenmod 11M9.. But I'm still experimenting with custom kernels and am about to install MultiROM (just learned about this) and start playing with other ROMs. I'm thinking Mahdi, Paranoid Android, Omni, and Slimkat to start.

That means I'm still stuck using my Galaxy Light as my "daily driver" and suffering TouchLagWiz, There is a custom ROM for the GL (stock, but debloated, deodexed, and tweaked), but I'm not ready to try that yet, since I want one of my phone's to stock and stable. I'm saving up for a second Nexus 4 for this purpose.

posted on 30 Aug 2014, 19:48

11. flipjzn (Posts: 257; Member since: 22 Jun 2012)

I have s4 mini for a year now and never got kitkat. Samsung is full of BS!

posted on 31 Aug 2014, 03:56

27. flipjzn (Posts: 257; Member since: 22 Jun 2012)

Samsung flagship is fun while it's new.
Actually, maybe Samsung is ruining Android's reputation.
By the way, I like my jailbroken iPhone 5s just as much as my rooted LG G2 which I sold right away becoz of its size,
Couldn't get hold of a dual sim Huawie Ascend P6 so.......I rest my case!