Samsung has started the update process Android 4.4.2 KitKat Galaxy for his phablet score 3 in Europe. According SamMobile the new firmware carries the build number “N9005XXUENA6″ and supports the Snapdragon version of the 5.7-inch device with quad-core processor (SM-N9005).
As usual, the update is gradually distributed in the different regions. Currently it is available only in Poland about Samsung’s Software gravel for devices without provider branding available. When exactly Germany’s turn, can not be predicted. Although this report first German note-3 owners to receive the update, which is, however, that you have a device with a Polish country code.
Even if Samsung releases the update in this country, it will not get all the German Galaxy Note 3 owners the same time. Usually it give the producers in a first phase out only to a small, randomly chosen part of all models. Thus, they can detect any errors and correct before they deploy that update for other devices. In addition, models obtained with provider-branding updates usually little later, as the first mobile operator to adjust the new versions of Android yet. In the coming weeks, the KitKat update but should – be available
– at least for the majority of all models without provider branding.
Who does not want to wait that long, also has the option of using the ODIN program einzuspielen Android 4.4.2 now. However, by the warranty of the device expired. The latest firmware can be downloaded at SamMobile. This requires preregistration is required.
specializing in Samsung’s mobile site further reports, the manufacturer has practically integrated all the new features of Android 4.4 KitKat in the Galaxy-Note-3 update. Thus, the SmartWatch Galaxy Gear continues to communicate after installation with the phablet, the Galaxy Gear Manager must be updated to version 1.6. This is currently not yet available. So if you manually einspielt the update and has a Smart Watch, is they can not use the Grade 3 until Samsung gives out the Gear Manager update. A detailed changelog of the new Samsung firmware can be found on SamMobile.
always provides KitKat redesigned status and navigation bars, a new full screen mode for apps, support for color Emoji, improved support for subtitles and a smarter use of energy. In addition, minor bug fixes and security vulnerabilities. Provides details of the ZDNet article “Android 4.4 KitKat: nice, faster, more intuitive”
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[with material from Christian Schartel, CNET.de]
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