Canadian carriers now pushing KitKat to Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy S4

By Andrew Martonik
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The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy S4 from a variety of regions have been receiving the jump to Android 4.4, and now it seems the Canadian carriers have flipped the switch for their devices. Users across Bell, Telus and Rogers have been reporting that their Note 3s and Galaxy S4s are receiving the large OTA downloads — about 440MB each — to bump up to KitKat, bringing some subtle interface changes and all of the goodies Google has baked into the latest build of Android.

If you're using either of these devices on a Canadian carrier, be on the lookout for the update to arrive in the coming days. If you've already received it, be sure to hop into the forums and let other members know how you're getting along with the latest software build.

Via: Android Central Forums; (2); (3); Thanks to everyone who sent this in!

Andrew Martonik
Andrew Martonik

Andrew was an Executive Editor, U.S. at Android Central between 2012 and 2020.

17 Comments
  • Helloooo Verizon, this is your wake up call! Everyone else is upgrading, don't you want to join the party for your Note 3 users?
  • +1.....but for the gs4. Seriously verizon what's the hold up? Posted via Android Central App
  • Got it earlier today woohoo Posted from my TARDIS!
  • The update available in Australia would be nice.. Posted via Android Central App
  • Actually the note 3 update for Rogers came out yesterday and the S4 for Rogers cam out last week. FIO Posted via Android Central App
  • Works great though. I personally haven't had a problem with the memory stick issue. Posted via Android Central App
  • All I can say is that I truly regret with all my heart to update my device to 4.4 When I thought I was unhappy with 4.3 ... I wish I could downgrade to jelly bean again now.. :( I don't think it's necessary that I explain because people will still update it anyways. But just watch what will happen with 4.4 The struggle is real Canada - Videotron - SG4 Posted via Android Central App
  • If you hate it that much , check xda and you can -------------------------------------------
    You really should see the crap I don't post. Sorry if honesty offends you
  • My Note 3 on Rogers got much smoother after the update. Also battery life has improved! Posted via Android Central App
  • Ditto for the T-Mobile version.
  • First world problems... Posted via Android Central App
  • All those who hate it check XDA on how to downgrade but I don't know ANYONE who hasn't got much better performance and battery life out of 4.4 over 4.3 so I'm guessing it's a configuration or app causing your greifs. Kit Kat is amazing on my NOTE 3 especially with a custom rom.
  • No foxfi no thanks lol
  • I am very disappointed with kit kat. Why wouldn't Samsung add all the features of kit kat. .. and it also appear that Touch wiz is still pretty dam heavy... not cool. Posted via Android Central App
  • What exact features are you looking for that Samsung didn't put in? Or are you just a complainer? Posted via Android Central App
  • Explains why Samsung had a booth setup in the PATH downtown Toronto today in the heart of the financial district. Posted via Android Central App on BlackBerry Z30
  • AT&T still doesn't have it either.