The official launch of 4.4 Android KitKat is already on the verge of candy and waiting only for Google term of confirm the date of the event has definitely been confirmed. Meanwhile, the speculation continues about which models will be chosen for each of the brands to be updated to the latest version of the Mountain View mobile operating system. In Samsung It seems that the mystery is now clearing up, even more so after the leak of an internal document which will help us know which devices will be the first to taste the chocolate bar.
The information comes from an internal document of the security suite KNOX and it helps us to expand the list of devices to a couple of models. Samsung that it had already been confirmed that they would receive 4.4 Android KitKat. In this way and as a result of the recent statements of a representative of the South Korean firm, the Samsung Galaxy S3 y Galaxy Note 2 would be two models that would receive the update to the latest version of Android, within the custom of the Seoul-based brand to provide at least two updates of true depth to each terminal. In the case of the Galaxy S3, it should be noted that the LTE variant is the one that has clear confirmation, while the international model (GT-I9300) was left in the air for unsolved problems compatibility.
Android 4.4 KitKat for the Samsung Galaxy Mega and Galaxy S4 Mini
As you may have seen thanks to the image provided by SamMobile colleagues, they will be the Samsung Galaxy Mega – in all its variants 5.8 and 6.3 - and the Galaxy S4 Mini those chosen to join the list of models who will receive the latest from Android. In this sense, it should be noted that these are devices that are not, precisely, the most important or the most advanced of the South Korean manufacturer, but yes priority within the planned deployment phases.
Although they do not appear in the document as such, it goes without saying that the aforementioned Galaxy S3 y Galaxy Note 2 the most recent and important ones will also be added Samsung Galaxy S4 y Galaxy Note 3 on the waiting list to receive the corresponding update. The reason they do not appear in the document KNOX lies in the fact that compatibility with the security tool get it in previous updates – some of which we have already brought them to you up to this page - and not in the same 'pack' as will be the case of the models indicated in the list.
In addition, sources close to the company and specialized media reports indicate that the list expands beyond the four protagonists. Among the phones with free access or in advanced phase of tests for Android 4.4.x contained Galaxy S5, Active Galaxy S4, Galaxy S4 Zoom, Galaxy S3 Mini, Galaxy Light and the Galaxy Note 3 Neo. In section tablets, appear Galaxy Note 8.0, Galaxy Tab 3, Galaxy Note 10.1 y Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014).
Important regional context: Part of these plans have been drawn up for the American market, but it is usual that, after passing validations, the firmware is extended to international versions. The free terminals usually receive the OTA first, while the models of operator They depend on the certification of each company.
States, variants and deployment windows
From internal documents known as “Phase 4” they come off orientation windows and the status of each firmware (in testing, ready, or pending). According to these lists, Galaxy Note II LTE, Galaxy S3 LTE y Galaxy Note 3 Neo would begin their update in MayWhile Galaxy S4 Mini (and its variant LTE), Galaxy Grand 2 y Galaxy Mega 5.8/6.3 they would do it from June. The Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 appears with deployment canceled due to technical problems, although it was not ruled out that it could jump directly to a later subversion if resolved.
In parallel, another planning document placed the status "filled" upgrade to Android 4.4.4 for Galaxy S5 (models SM-G900I y SM-G900F) And the Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N900 y SM-N9005) On October; already in November the deployment was contemplated for Galaxy S4 (GT-I9500 y GT-I9505) and Note 3 Neo (SM-N750). There were pending testing for that same month the Galaxy S4 Mini y S4 Mini Duos (SM-I9190/I9192), Grand 2 y Grand 2 Duos (SM-G7105/G7102), in addition to Notes 2 y Note 2 LTE (GT-N7100/N7105).
Another key piece is the compilation KOT49H (Android 4.4.2), which is widely cited in test listings. In fact, there were indications that some models could receive Android 4.4.3 directly or even 4.4.4 -with Galaxy S5 already in advanced testing—without going through 4.4.2, thus accelerating the arrival of patches and improvements.
Regarding the reasons for the dance of dates, in addition to the certifications By region or operator, the following was mentioned: memory limitation of the Galaxy S3 international (1 GB RAM) as a brake, in contrast to the S3 LTE (2 GB). In parallel, the ecosystem has recalled the commitment to support around 18 months which historically attempts are made to respect up to versions 4.4.x.
If your device is not among those confirmed by Samsung to receive the OTA, there is always the community: as official builds are released, they begin to arrive. XNUMXrd party ROMs with KitKat for a good part of the mid and high range. Of course, the recommendation is wait for notification from the device itself or to the deployment via Software Update/Kies, as it usually occurs in a matter of weeks since the launches begin in the first regions.
In this way, the list of devices Samsung what will they receive 4.4 Android KitKat it begins to be considerably extensive, which comes to confirm what was advanced relatively recently by sources close to the company itself. We must finally emphasize that exact dates are still unknown for updating the aforementioned models to the latest version of the operating system of Google and even more so if we take into account that some of them do not yet have 4.3 Android Jelly Bean. There is no other than to be patient and wait for Samsung put the batteries.
It is clear that Galaxy S5, Note 3, S4 (including Active/Zoom variants), S4 Mini, Mega 5.8/6.3, Grand 2, Note 2, and S3 LTE They have their roadmap, along with key tablets such as Note 8.0, Tab 3 y Notes 10.1. With KNOX at the center of the strategy and several subversions 4.4.x In play, the evolution will be progressive, with priority given to the best-selling models and free versions.
Source: SamMobile Via: SmartZona.
