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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 reportedly receiving Android 4.4.2 KitKat update

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 reportedly receiving Android 4.4.2 KitKat update

By Ketan Pratap | Updated: 13 January 2014 19:22 IST

Samsung is now reportedly rolling out the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for its recently launched phablet, the Galaxy Note 3 in Poland.

According to Sammobile, the Galaxy Note 3's update (build N9005XXUENA6) is available over-the-air (OTA) and via the company's Kies software. However, it's worth pointing out that there is no word when Samsung will release the latest Android update for Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000), which is the model available in India.

The site further claims that the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for Galaxy Note 3 has integrated many features that Google has added to the stock Android KitKat build.

Sammobile has also revealed the changelog for the update, which includes music Album art displayed on the lockscreen while playing music; camera shortcut on the lockscreen; upgraded Emoji icon; default launcher (TouchWiz easy Home, TouchWiz basic Home or a third-party one) from the settings menu; new wireless printing service, and more inbuilt Google apps like Photos and Drive.

The new Android 4.4 KitKat update for Galaxy Note 3 reportedly also includes the option to choose from default messaging app between Google's Hangouts and device's Messages app.

Earlier on Monday, the Android 4.4.2 KitKat screenshots of the Samsung Galaxy S4 were allegedly leaked and showed a flatter TouchWiz Nature UX design. Unfortunately, there has been no mention when the Galaxy S4 will be receiving the Android KitKat update.

An earlier report had suggested that the Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 3 will be receiving the Android 4.4 KitKat update by the end-of-January and in early-February respectively.

Notably, Samsung has been busy pushing the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update for its top of the line smartphones that include the 2012 flagship, Galaxy S III; and its 2013 flagships, Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note II.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Brilliant HD screen
Excellent performance
Latest OS version
Options for easy single-handed operation

Bad
No FM radio
No 4K video recording
Expensive
Bad low light photography

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy Note 3 review

Display 5.70-inch

Processor 1.9GHz octa-core

Front Camera 2-megapixel

Rear Camera 13-megapixel

RAM 3GB

Storage 32GB

Battery Capacity 3200mAh

OS Android 4.3

Resolution 1080x1920 pixels

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