Samsung has started updating its devices for Android KitKat 4.4.2. The biggest markets for the Samsung Galaxy S4 are currently Russia and Korea, so these countries are getting the update first, but since the smartphone is extremely popular world-wide (and is currently among the strongest competitors for the Iphone 5c), many more areas will be receiving the same treatment soon enough. For now, the update is limited to the Exynos GT-I9500 model of the Galaxy S4, but the Snapdragon 600 versions will be receiving it shortly as well. In fact, KitKat 4.4 will be coming to more than just the Samsung Galaxy S4. Samsung has revealed a lengthy list of phones and tablets to receive the update. Here are the devices that will receive a KitKat treatment over the next months:
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- Samsung Galaxy Note 3
- Samsung Galaxy Note II
- Samsung Galaxy S4
- Samsung Galaxy S4 mini
- Samsung Galaxy S4 Active
- Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom
- Samsung Galaxy S III
- Samsung Galaxy S III mini
- Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3
- Samsung Galaxy Light
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- Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition
- Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1
- Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1
What are the benefits? Well, obviously, the KitKat 4.4 update will make all Samsung Android devices more responsive and will speed up multiple aspect where software is concerned. A new version of the Hangouts app will be introduced, with multiple user interface upgrades, menu functions, new icons and more to be included too. Other enhancements include a better lock-screen interface, full-screen music album art and a dedicated camera shortcut. Samsung Galaxy 4 owners are eagerly anticipating the firmware update, as the benefits are quite significant. India will receive the KitKat 4.4.2 update in the upcoming days, with the United States being targeted shortly afterwards.
When exactly the KitKat 4.4.2 update will be landing depends on carriers, but everyone, everywhere will eventually receive it over the course of the next few months. The Samsung Galaxy S4 is the flagship device where Samsung is concerned (at least until the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S5), but as you can see, many other phones and tablets will be getting buffed up in the future. In order to install the firmware update, you’ll need about 1GB of free space. The KitKat update will be dated 13.02.2014