Samsung starts rolling Android 4.4 for Galaxy S4 Kitkat LTE-A in South Korea
with rumors of an impending Android 4.4 update KitKat making its way for a handful of older devices including Samsung Galaxy S3, S3 Mini, Note 2, 3 Tab 7.0, Note 8.0 and a whole bunch of U.S. Galaxy S4 variants, besides a few international models.
Though Samsung is yet to announce any que list of devices will be receiving the update KitKat, an unspecified source close to Phandroid has confirmed the que devices are Eligible to receive the highly celebrated KitKat upgrade.
Take a look at the checklist below to know if your device features among the lucky few Samsung phones and tablets que are expected to get the Android 4.4 in the near future KitKat:
- Samsung Galaxy Note SGH-I317 2
- Samsung SGH-i747 Galaxy S3
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 SM-3 t217a
- Samsung Galaxy S4 SGH-I337
- Samsung Galaxy S4 Active SGH-i537
- Samsung SGH-i527 Galaxy Mega
- Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom SM-c105a
- Samsung Galaxy Note 3-N900a SM
- Samsung Galaxy Note SGH-I467 8.0
- Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini SM-g730a
The two smartphones highlighted in the list, the Galaxy S4 and the Galaxy Note 3, have already started receiving the update from Samsung KitKat. The Note 3′s rollout has begun with Poland, and will arrive in other countries Gradually the Samsung completes its testing and logistics.
In contrast, the Galaxy S4 LTE-A model is receiving the KitKat update in South Korea, Which will slowly make its way to other countries.
Earlier reports of leaked firmware S4 and Galaxy Note Samsung has released 3 suggest Significant upgrades such as new camera features and support for the Galaxy with Android 4.3 release Gear. HENCE, it is ascertained que the new KitKat update will bring only minor UI changes with cosmetic upgrades and performance improvements.
Nevertheless, it is a huge relief for owners of older devices such as Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 and 3 S3 mini, As They are the budget models running the older Android 4.1 Jelly Bean firmware. With no signs of receiving further Jelly Bean upgrades for these devices, users would only be too eager to get the taste of KitKat, by any means necessary.
So, the big question is Whether Samsung will take the risk of jumping the firmware upgrade directly from Android 4.1 to Android 4.4, somewhat along the lines of what Motorola did to Moto G recently. Not to mention, Moto G has become an instant hit among the consumers budget for its impressive features with low selling price.
With most smartphone OEMs sticking to the 18 months’ software support policy, it is Likely que devices most (if not all) que were released last year will qualify for the Android 4.4 upgrade KitKat. In the worst case scenario, last year’s mid-range and high-end devices Should at least get the latest Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update before Their life support ceases from Samsung.
No comments:
Post a Comment