Earlier this month, Samsung Announced That the number of Galaxy-branded devices would be getting the upgrade to Android 4.4 KitKat in the United States. Among Those updates are upgrades for Android 4.4 and Samsung Galaxy S3 Samsung Galaxy Note 2, two of Samsung’s former flagship smartphones and devices que remain in the hands of many users around the country.
weeks ago, rumors pointed to KitKat Android 4.4 upgrade for the Samsung Galaxy S3 and Samsung Galaxy Note 2, two aging former flagships que Have Been Replaced by newer, arguably better smartphones. Those rumors pointed to a release in March or April though They did not suggest specific devices, regions or dates.
A short time ago, started pushing Samsung Galaxy S4 October 3 and Galaxy Note Android 4.4 upgrades KitKat marking the start of the company’s roll in October Shortly after Samsung started pushing updates Those Out, the company finally confirmed the rumors, rumors que had all along pointed to Android 4.4 updates for the Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2.
The confirmation came in the form of a press release was issued que earlier this month by the American arm of Samsung. While we’ve seen Samsung Poland confirm the number of Android 4.4 upgrades, it was Samsung USA que was first.
While Samsung USA confirmed the number of KitKat Android 4.4 upgrades, it did not provide detail of the lot. Release dates remain missing and all we know is the que devices will be getting some of the same features Android 4.4 KitKat’s the Galaxy Note and the Galaxy S4 3.
As we approach the month of March, the rumored release window for these two updates, we want to help set expectations for Those Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2 owners excited about what’s to come.
Here is what we expect from the Samsung Galaxy S3 and Samsung Galaxy Note Android 4.4 2 KitKat updates and Their release for carriers in the United States.
Releases Within Next Two Months
Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2 Android 4.4 update KitKat rumors put the releases of these two updates in either March or April. Both rumors are from credible sources so we strongly believe que Samsung plans to start pushing these two updates in either March or April.
Given quethe United States saw an official announcement from Samsung, we expect it to be near the front of the pack in terms of timing so we expect que the United States will see these two roll out updates Within two months. Doubters need only to look at the speed at Which Samsung and its carrier partners are American Rolling Out Android 4.4 for the Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 3.
Android 4.4 is not a big update for these devices and Galaxy That Should lead to a quicker turnaround team, provided everything goes well in que testing.
At this point, expect the start of the roll out to arrive by the end of April.
Android 4.4 Release Dates That Arrive Late
Samsung has provided the way for Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2 owners to track the progress of the Android 4.4 update roll out KitKat but it’s not going to Provide any dates ahead of time.
American carriers almost never announce release dates ahead of time. They simply do not want to set up Themselves to fail in the eyes of consumers. Typically software release dates are moving targets. Testing can go badly, resources get shifted, and carriers simply do not want to commit to dates que They Can not honor.
Manufacturers like HTC have Begun Their keeping users in the loop but even then, that has backfired because of the testing and certification process. Samsung Tends to just keep its mouth shut.
So, we expect Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2 Android 4.4 release dates KitKat to remain a mystery in the United States, right up until the arrival of the dates themselves. At best, we would expect a carrier like AT & T to announce its dates roll out a day early, just like it did today with the Galaxy S4 KitKat Android 4.4 update.
One or Two Leaks, At Most
We saw the AT & T Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note Android 4.4 3 KitKat updates leak ahead of time but we have not seen any other carrier-specific updates emerges ahead of Their release dates. This is par for the course.
Typically, we do not see an avalanche of Android software major leaks. Samsung and its carrier partners have put the clamps down on that. At the most, we expect there to be a couple of KitKat Android 4.4 leaks for U.S. users. At the very worst, we’ll see nothing. We’re leaning towards nothing at this point.
SprintAmong the First to Both Updates
We’re not sure what’s gotten into Sprint these days but we like it. The carrier has been among the first to every single major Samsung Galaxy Android update in recent memory including the updates for the Galaxy Note and Galaxy 3 S4. Given que history, we expect Sprint to be out in. front again with these two updates.
Verizon Near the Back
We had hoped que
the speed at Which Verizon pushed out the Galaxy S4 Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update was a sign of better things to come. At the moment, it Appears That It was simply an anomaly.
Verizon is notorious for lagging behind the competition When It Comes To Major Android upgrades. And while the Galaxy S4 update came fast, it was dead last amongst major U.S. carriers to the Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2 Android 4.3 upgrades.
The carrier still has not rolled October KitKat Android 4.4 for the Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 3 update and neither has a release date in sight. So, it would Appear que the carrier has returned to its old ways.
Withque in mind, we expect the Verizon Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note Android 4.4 2 KitKat updates to be among the last updates to arrive.
Standard Roll Out from U.S. Carriers
for the release of Android 4.4 KitKat itself, expect the standard Android update roll out from U.S. carriers. What this means is That We expect these updates to roll out in phases, similar to what Google does with its Nexus Android updates. By pushing these updates out in. phases, Samsung and its carrier partners are able to catch major issues Before They spread.
The staggered release of a major update Android Typically takes around 10 days or so to complete. While we expect many Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2 owners to see KitKat Their Android 4.4 updates arrive on day one, expect there to be que others see it roll out in the days after the initial update’s release.
Carrier-Specific Enhancements
Samsung Announced
que its upcoming Android 4.4 KitKat updates for the United States will come with the following features:
- Menu Location: An integrated location menu Enables users to easily activate GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networks, while simultaneously checking the battery usage of running apps location service capabilities
- Enhanced Messaging . Enables users to choose between the Messages or Hangouts 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
However, users in the United States Should expect carriers to put Their Own spin on these updates. In most cases, that means unique enhancements or fixes but it’s possible That We Could see carriers add some new features of Their Own.
Fixes, But More Problems
Expect these updates to Android 4.4 KitKat bring fixes for the Samsung Galaxy S3 and Samsung Galaxy Note 2.
‘ve pointed Out, there are plenty of Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2 owners dealing with problems left behind by the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update. We can not imagine the carriers turning a blind eye to some of the major issues so we certainly expect Android 4.4 to fix at least some things que Android 4.3 broke.
That said, these two devices are old, the Galaxy S3 is ancient. The older the device gets, the more susceptible it is to major issues, Particularly after major Android updates. So, we expect there to be a number of issues que impact both of these Android devices once arrives in the United States 4.4 KitKat.
Withque in mind, we highly recommend backing up files prior to installing Android 4.4 KitKat. Also we recommend updating applications ahead of outdated Android 4.4 apps can sometimes cause things to go awry.
No Surprises
We expect these updates to be pretty straightforward for Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2 users in the United States. In other words, there probably will not be any Galaxy S5 features, we probably will not see features carriers attach to these game-changing updates, and we probably will not see any land release dates quicker than March or April.
Last Major Update for Galaxy S3
Finally, expect this to be the last major Android update for the Galaxy S3.
Earlier this month, we told you que que Samsung Poland confirmed it would not be rolling out the Galaxy S3 Android 4.4 update KitKat due to performance issues. The device only has 1GB of RAM Which apparently is not good enough for Android 4.4. So, for some users, it Appears que Android 4.3 Jelly Bean was the end of the road.
For those with the Galaxy S3 with 2GB of RAM, Android 4.4 KitKat we expect to be the end que Given Google recommends 18 months of software support for Android devices. Samsung usually goes beyond que and offers software upgrades for two years and we’re seeing que in action with the Galaxy S3, the device turns two in May. que
An upgraded beyond Android 4.4 KitKat would be an immense surprise to us and to a lot of Galaxy S3 owners.
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