Surprisingly, Samsung has started rolling out the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for the Galaxy Note 3 starting today from Poland. The update is rolling out for the Galaxy Note 3 N9005, Snapdragon 800 variant. The Galaxy Note 3 is the first Samsung smartphone to run on Android 4.4.2 KitKat. The update holds the same build number which SamMobile leaked over the weekend.
If you live in Poland and hold a Galaxy Note 3 N9005, then you can update the smartphone to 4.4.2 KitKat via Kies. It might take few weeks for the update to reach other markets and regions.
Below you can have a look at the firmware details:
- Model - SM-N9005
- Country - Poland
- Version - Android 4.4.2
- Changelist - 340325
- Build date - Thu, 09 Jan 2014 14:20:24 +0000
- Product Code - XEO
- PDA - N9005XXUENA6
- CSC - N9005OXXENA5
- MODEM - N9005XXUENA2
The update brings following list of changes:
- White status bar icons
- Camera shortcut on lock screen
- Music Album art displayed on lock screen
- Upgraded Emoji icons
- Select default messaging app and default launcher
- Location services are more integrated and detailed (new location modes)
- Wireless pricing service, option to select between Samsung's own printing service or HP's
- Upgraded Google apps like photos & drive
Also, Android 4.4.2 KitKat require to upgrade the Gear Manager for the Galaxy Gear to the latest version 1.6, thought the update doesn't seem to have begun rolling out yet.
Via - SamMobile