Samsung Mobile announced several Galaxy devices receiving Android 4.4.2 KitKat software update and it already began on few selected devices. This update will be bringing many new Android goodies and earlier leaks included older flagship smart phones and other mid range Galaxy devices, but Samsung only confirmed the following units to get Android 4.4.2 KitKat update.
The list of U.S. devices that will be receive the update:
- Galaxy Note 3
- Galaxy Note II
- Galaxy S 4
- Galaxy S4 mini
- Galaxy S4 Active
- Galaxy S4 zoom
- Galaxy S III
- Galaxy S III mini
- Galaxy Mega
- Galaxy Light
- Galaxy Note 8.0
- Galaxy Tab 3
- Galaxy Note 10.1
- Galaxy Note 10.1 – 2014 Edition
According to the company this update to these devices will bring many improvements and including a more intuitive user interface, enhanced messaging capabilities and updated applications. The update will also bring,
- Location Menu: An integrated location menu enables users to easily activate GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networks, while simultaneously checking the battery usage of apps running location service capabilities.
- Enhanced Messaging: Enables users to choose between Messages or Hangouts as their preferred default messaging application, and select from a larger assortment of updated Emoji icons.
- Upgraded Google Mobile Service™ (GMS) apps: Users can automatically back up photos and video and can open, view, rename and share Google Docs and files.
Samsung did not include in their announcement that which specific Galaxy devices are receiving live updates and users are forced to check via the built-in software updating app on the device or via Samsung Kies PC suite installed on a computer just to determine if their models have been qualified for update in this month. This roll out is only in the US and hope it comes to other parts of the world also soon.
So you own any one of the devices from the list? Got the update or still waiting for it? Stay tuned and be connected for more updates and information.
