Will this get KitKat anytime soon?

[MISS DIVA]

I'm not a fan of chasing firmware updates for the sake of it.

If a phone is working perfectly leave it be.... I know from bitter experience that firmware updates can be a nightmare.

I updated my Note 1 and all I got was lag, lag, lag. Seriously cheesed off.

I truly believe " if it ain't broke don't fix it".

 

[Deaj]

My Android OS upgrade experiences to date have been mixed bag. In all cases a backup, factory reset, update, and restore approach has yielded best results. Regardless, some OS upgrades have been anything but. Decreased battery life, slower performance, some app incompatibility, other issues have left me wishing I hadn't jumped to update so quickly. To be fair some OS upgrades have worked out for the better bringing improved performance or increased feature set, etc.

I'll be holding off on the upgrade once 4.4 is released through Tmobile, waiting to see how it works out for those who jump in right away before committing to the update. My Note 3 is perfect as is and I don't want to do anything to mess things up.

 

[Deleted User]

My theory is Samsung is spreading fake rumors of the Note 3 getting an 4.4 update in order to sell more Note 3s during the Christmas shopping rush. Then after the shopping rush is over, you'll hear the rumor was false.

 

[zipred]

I'm not a fan of chasing firmware updates for the sake of it.

If a phone is working perfectly leave it be.... I know from bitter experience that firmware updates can be a nightmare.

I updated my Note 1 and all I got was lag, lag, lag. Seriously cheesed off.

I truly believe " if it ain't broke don't fix it".

I am firmly planted in this camp as well.

"Upgrading firmware and the OS" solely for having the "latest and greatest" is often a very poor decision. I find when one chooses to focus on functionality as it relates to each of our specific needs, it ends up being the highest and best use of our time.

Once fully optimized and running smoothly, I'm very satisfied and happy that I've achieved my goal. At that point it's time to sit back, use my smartphone and enjoy all it does for me.

 

[Deleted User]

The Note 2 is just getting 4.3...

Do you honestly think we're getting 4.4 in January???

LOL!

 

[BlueBiker]

My theory is Samsung is spreading fake rumors of the Note 3 getting an 4.4 update in order to sell more Note 3s during the Christmas shopping rush. Then after the shopping rush is over, you'll hear the rumor was false.

Do you have any evidence to support that accusation? Note 3 is already selling ridiculously well. When has Samsung used such a cynical bait and switch approach before?

The Note 2 is just getting 4.3...

Do you honestly think we're getting 4.4 in January???

LOL!

What does the Note 3 upgrade schedule have to do with the Note 2 upgrade schedule?

Sorry, I don't find these posts to be very productive.

 

[Droid maxximus]

Just reported that DROID Ultra and Maxx will receive the update in mid-to-late December.

 

[recDNA]

In general I think the only case where a newer operating system is likely to ruin a phone is when the phone was already RAM starved and the newer Android makes even more memory demands. With KitKat it's going to be the opposite -- you'll have more usable RAM with the newer operating system.

Windows 7 was a similar rare example -- installing it on a Vista PC would usually make the machine run faster and smoother.

Nope. Ice cream sandwich was much better on Maxx hd than jellybean simply because it had more options. Lag on both was about the same.

 

[BlueBiker]

Android users complain of Nexus upgrade woes- The Inquirer

Android 4.4 Kitkat is already on its third iteration, Android 4.4.2, to try to fix some of the bugs, however in many cases it appears to be making matters worse.

Maybe it's good to be patient til they get it all sorted out.

 

[Rxpert83]

4.4.2 fixed most peoples gripes with the nexus 5. Mainly the bad camera software.

All you have to do is look on this forum after any phone gets a software update and you'll see there are some people (a minority) with problems. Most times a simple factory reset will fix it

 

[Digital Controller]

Since I am on the Verizon version I really don't expect 4.4 until like Q2 or Q3 of next year lol. Learned to not be too optimistic when it comes to Verizon and updates.

I think it will be a good thing though considering the issues with Kitkat, hopefully 4.4.2 is a keeper.

 

[Droid maxximus]

Truuuuuue that! The only thing you can count on with Verizon is that you can't count on things with Verizon. Haha

 

[Digital Controller]

Truuuuuue that! The only thing you can count on with Verizon is that you can't count on things with Verizon. Haha

And getting more bloatware...something I have come to dread considering the number of apps that comes with my phone is astoundingly high, I wonder, how the heck do they get this many pre-installed...

 

[BlueBiker]

Late January or early February?

 

[Digital Controller]

I mean even if we are going to get 4.4, I really can't see that many new features coming to my device, except more bloat

 

[Droid maxximus]

They're claiming improvements on the camera, which it badly needs. Also, Google Now will look up unknown numbers when an unrecognized # calls you, a smart dialer, and some new multi-tasking stuff that will use less RAM and memory, and battery life.

 

[recDNA]

As long as vzw charges 3 bucks a month to look up unknown numbers they won't give us an update that makes it free!

 

[recDNA]

I would love a firmware update to fix the compass and gyroscope so Google maps would work in compass mode.

 

[Poweranimals]

So are we still getting KitKat this month?

 

[evohicks]

Also, Google Now will look up unknown numbers when an unrecognized # calls you

A friend has this feature on his iphone 5 and I thought it was cool, should be a good addition to the Note.

 

[dontpanicbobby]

Nothing for the US yet, But KitKat (Android 4.4) updates for the International version are starting to be released now. Poland gets it first.

 

[dynomot]

Nothing for the US yet, But KitKat (Android 4.4) updates for the International version are starting to be released now. Poland gets it first.

Or if your so inclined- any body who wants to use Odin and flash it themselves provided they have an SM-N9005 version of the Note 3. It will break CSC codes though and you'll never be able to update via Kies or OTA, but you may not care, I shall wait myself, and make sure from early adopters it is all OK.