Exynos and Snapdragon-based Note 3s get Android 4.4 in Russia and Poland
While there's been no official announcement from Samsung, the international Galaxy Note 3 has started receiving its Android 4.4 KitKat update, starting in Eastern Europe. SamMobile reports that the Snapdragon 800-based, LTE-capable Note 3 has received KitKat in Poland, while the 3G-only Exynos octa-core variant is getting it in Russia.
The updates bring both models up to Android 4.4.2, build KOT49H, which sees Samsung's UI switching to stock Android-style all white notification icons. There's also a slightly re-tooled lock screen, among other minor UI tweaks. Naturally, all the features you'd expect from KitKat-based firmware — immersive mode, transparent notification bar support and fullscreen album art on the lock screen — should be supported too.
If your Note 3 isn't from either Russia or Poland, and don't fancy forcing the Russian or Polish ROM onto your device, you'll likely have to wait another few weeks as the update trickles out to other regions. Updates are hard, but at least things are slowly improving.
Source: SamMobile
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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 seeing KitKat update in Eastern Europe
Any idea why they try this area first?
I'm going to check out the T-Mobile Note 3, today. I never thought I'd seriously consider another branded handset, to be honest.
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That's good for them, but when are we going to get the update in the U. S.?
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I'd sure like to see that roll out to myTMO Note3 soon! Come on TMO, show them how it's done, your making waves on the pricing side, do it on the update side next!
Agreed! I'm running stock on my Note 3 and I really want some Kitkat!
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I know this is random but is the g2 that good
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Yes.
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Can't wait until Rogers gets the update rolling!
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AC finally posts this old news :/
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Nice... No I am hiding in the weeds... Watching the builds for the Sprint Note 3 keep cranking out... Wondering why one hasn't leaked...
Same here You bloody ol' chap!
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It's not old top the people who haven't seen it yet (which I hadn't).
I've noticed you keep commenting on how old the posts on android central are. If you have so many issues with several posts then why do you keep reading AC. If you have a tip or suggestion for android central then send them a tip. Your comments just make you look like a jack donkey.
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I read AC and other sites because some people post valuable info here and there.
I realised AC has been kind of way behind in feeding these news recently (Which is unusual) that's why I keep pointing that out.
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Ya I guess I agree +1
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I saw this news first here. Not everyone reads every tech blog out there.
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Nice tie in to your article 2 days ago
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Yay, another 10mo's and AT&T might finally get it out to the LAST of us, just as the Note 2 with 4.3
You're on par with that comment.
I really hope they don't take anywhere near that long for the update. But this is AT&T so....
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Don't put up with it. Go to T-Mobile. Don't complain if you have a choice in the matter. I had the note 2 on at&t. Wife the s3. Went to T-Mobile and got me the note 3 and got the wife the s4. Haven't looked back ever since.
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Yet nothing from LG and the G2.. -_-
You seem shocked? LG appears to be one of the last major phone manufacturers to buy into timely updates.
There is just know way that the LG's biggest flagship should be running such an fold version of android my s3 even has newer software.
G2
Still waiting for 4.2.2?
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It was either stated or leaked that they were not doing anything until late Q1 early Q2
The G2 Korean and middle east variants received KitKat on Dec 25 2013. The north American variant won't receive it till March.
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Just do what I did with my Optimus G Pro: root and flash Cyanogenmod or some other OS. Problem solved.
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