Everyone wants the latest Android 4.4 KitKat but sadly it’s not available for every handset yet. We’ve been hearing rumors and announcements of handsets receiving the update in early 2014 so Know Your Mobile asked Those manufacturers to comment.
Samsung
We started off by asking the big dog Samsung When Android 4.4 KitKat would be hitting its latest bunch of handsets. A spokesperson for Samsung said, “Samsung UK will announce rollout plans for Android 4.4 in due course.” Obviously That does not tell us much at the moment, but the comment hints That some big handsets will be receiving the latest Nestle-themed goodness very soon.
alreadycreated We’ve heard the Samsung Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 3 would be getting KitKat in late January on French carrier SFR. That’s news Samsung probably did not want to leak out. SFR Stated the update would be available for the S4 before January is over and the Note 3 at the beginning of February.
Samsung Galaxy S4 Snapped Running Android 4.4: Update Imminent?
Samsung Galaxy S4 users’ rejoice: the wait for Android 4.4 KitKat could soon be over. Leaked images of a Galaxy S4 handset – model number: GT-I9505 – show the handset running Android KitKat, and the latest build of Google’s OS could be distributed over the air to handsets before the end of January.
Samsung doing now? confirmed When it will begin rolling out the update. We’ve asked a gazillion times and always get the same answer: “we’ll keep you posted.” Thankfully European Networks Are not quite as tight-lipped, with a couple of big players now confirming – off the record, of course – that Android 4.4 will hit the Galaxy S4 before the end of the month.
Whether or not the update will include Samsung’s redesigned Magazine UX remains to be seen. Chances are we’ll have to wait until the Galaxy S5 unveiling – Suspected to be happening in and around MWC 2014 – for our first glimpse of That running on a Samsung handset.
HTC
HTC’s flagship handset is still without the Android 4.4 KitKat, when will it arrive? All we know is from the end of January.
We revealed in a previous post That the KitKat update for HTC One will be rolled out from end of January 2014. A spokesperson for HTC said, “HTC will work with carriers to begin the roll-out of Android 4.4 with Sense 5.5 for the HTC One from end of January. The Google Play edition will start to receive the update EARLIER, starting from the end of November. “
For those using HTC devices (that is the HTC One, One Max And The One Mini), it’s thought an update to Android 4.4.2 is on its way between January and February. That’s According To Twitter user and developer LlabTooFeR, who seems to be in the know …
Users of the HTC One, Which is still running android 4.3 Jelly Bean will be especially pleased to hear the news. However Those with an HTC One X will miss out on the upgrade as Their devices are deemed too old by the Powers That Be.
LG
LG have Declined to comment on the progress of updating its handsets with Android 4.4. What do we know so far? Well … nothing. Absolutely nothing has been confirmed but we’ve seen rumors trickle through over the past few months. One included an LG rep saying the LG G2 will start receiving the over the air update toward the end of March.
But it’s unsure Whether the Canadian-based rep was just Referring to handsets in LG Canada. LG’s Optimus G overpriced Began receiving the Android 4.4 update KitKat in December … but only in Estonia, and only on one specific network.
Sony
Let’s start with the good news; These handsets will all get the Android 4.4 update: Xperia Z, ZL Xperia, Xperia Tablet Z, Z Ultra Xperia and Xperia Z1. The bad news is, we have no clue When. Sony has confirmed the launch of Android 4.4 will be “phased” Which will come down to where you live and Which network you’re with.
We pressed Sony for a comment on When The updates will be rolling out but sadly the company would not spill the beans.
Motorola
Motorola Moto G users in the UK and Europe are now receiving the Android 4.4.2 update KitKat. The word comes straight from the horse’s mouth as Motorola posted on its official page an announcement, change the list and set of release notes.
“ We are excited to announce a new software update for Moto G by Motorola,” the company said. “With this upgrade you get the latest version of the Android OS (Android ™ 4.4.2, KitKat ®) , as well as new features, enhancements and bug fixes for your Moto G. “
Motorola emphasised That once updated users can not rollback to previous versions.
Below is the list of changes and instructions from Motorola on how to update.
| Android 4.4.2, KitKat, is the latest release of the Android platform. KitKat includes enhancements Such as restyled status and navigation bars, a new full-screen mode, color emoji support, improved closed captioning support, stronger security, smarter power use and more tools and capabilities for better app development. |
| Improved the phone app with the probability to look up contacts Directly from the dial pad, see and tap frequent contacts and search your corporate directory moonrise. |
| Added new photo editing options to the Gallery app including new filter effects, draw on your photos, advanced cropping and adjustments to color, exposure, contrast and more. |
| Added support for printing photos, Google Docs, Gmail messages and other content over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and hosted services Such as Google Cloud Print and HP ePrinters. |
| Incorporated a new version of Google Hangouts That & Q integrated SMS / MMS messaging. Hangouts can be set as the default SMS app under Settings> Wireless> Default SMS app. |
| Added support for Square credit card reader. |
INSTRUCTIONS
lang=”PL” xml:lang=”PL”> To ENSURE the update is installed successfully, we recommend installing it when the battery in your phone is at least 50% charged and you are connected to a Wi- Fi network.
lang=”PL” xml:lang=”PL”> If you have received a notification message for this update:
lang=”PL” xml:lang=”PL”> 1. Select “Download.”
lang=”PL” xml:lang=”PL”> second After the software has been downloaded, select “Install now “.
lang=”PL” xml:lang=”PL”> third Once the software has been installed, your phone will re Start-up or cancel.
lang=”PL” xml:lang=”PL”> 4th Your phone is now updated with KLB20.9-1.10 -1.9
lang=”PL” xml:lang=”PL”> If you have not received a notification message for this update, follow the steps below to manually update your phone:
lang=”PL” xml:lang=”PL”> 1. Select the Settings icon in the apps menu.
lang=”PL” xml:lang=”PL”> second Select “About phone”.
lang=”PL” xml:lang=”PL”> third Select “System updates”.
lang=”PL” xml:lang=”PL”> 4th Select “Download”. After the software has been downloaded, select “Install.”
lang=”PL” xml:lang=”PL”> 5th Once the software has been installed, your phone will re Start-up or cancel.
lang=”PL” xml:lang=”PL”> 6. Your phone is now updated with KLB20.9-1.10 -1.9
lang=”PL” xml:lang=”PL”> Of course, not everyone will receive the update time immediately as it’ll be staged and managed care fully to avoid problems. KYM can say That we tried updating our Moto G over-the-air today and have been unable to get anywhere so far, but we will continue to try.
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