Which app do I freeze to get rid of the Picasa/Gallery sign in whatever notifications. I froze the only picasa apk I could find and I still get it. And patiently waiting for a VM 4.4 tar... Just because, Even though I'm back to running LS 5/6
edit: found this at
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/SupportOwnersFAQPopup.do?faq_id=FAQ00055924&fm_seq=69439
What Will This Update Do?
This update will address the following:
OS upgrade to Android 4.4 KitKat
New Lock Screen Access
Media Controls - full-screen album art and media controls when listening to music
Camera Shortcut - access the Camera application right from the lock screen
SMS App Chooser - select a default application for sending and receiving SMS text messages
Restyled Status and Navigation Bars - status and navigation bars are translucent and can sit on top of apps, along with simplified status bar icons
Consolidated Location Settings - location services are integrated and more detailed by new Location menu
Expanded Emoji Icons
Wireless Printing – supports printing over Wi*-Fi and Bluetooth
Prevention Information pop-up message is suppressed.
sounds like general 4.4 info
edit2: mk5 is not even listed
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/ but sprnd8 is, and samsung site has no VM downloads
edit3: after flashing mk5 zip, kies thinks im on the latest firmware with a combination of mk5/nd8. when i unplug my phone to do a manual firmware search, it will not accept my model/serial. sigh