i got this update this morning. (and I didn't have any ticket) I let it happen.

I don't know what is different about it, but haven't had time to examine it either.

(by the way, same as you, I have it on Metro, and the top line of the announcement said it was an update from T-mobile)

 

It's not just for you, of course; I got the same notice. Was hoping to find others who had been test pilots for this update so I knew what to expect, especially when T-Mobile/metroPCS says I could have to reinstall apps and data. Doesn't exactly fill me with a lot of confidence.

 

Can't say, ohbaby. In my case, I have connection problems with a full charge unless I'm near a wi-fi link, even in my own home. Doesn't impress me as living up to the coverage map, which was surprisingly spotty near my domicile anyway. And strangely, with no wi-fi showing (for example, my Internet provider had a major crash in a two-state area in the last 48 hours or so), the phone has connectivity issues even if it's showing a strong 4G LTE signal. It's exceedingly weird. As to battery life, I'm trying not to recharge the phone until the level drops to no more than 50%. I'm still trying to find a dock for this phone, preferably one that includes a charging slot for a spare battery. I haven't even looked for a spare battery for this yet; I'm just coming off a Droid Razr Maxx, which used the Bad Thing mindset of an Apple product and had a sealed case with no way to swap out the battery. So I'm not up to speed on carrying around spare batteries just yet, as I have no reliable way to charge them other than the phone itself.

 

I would love to see kitkat 4.4.* for this device... I only use it as a backup device but it sucks that I cannot even use my gear live or any android wear device with it thanks to outdated software....can't wait til the 19th n6 here I come.

 

Not sure about your device, ggfb20; mine came with 4.4.2 installed on it. If I knew what changes the update would make to the device, I could make an informed decision as to going for the update or postponing it indefinitely.

 

Samsung Galaxy updates can be viewed here:

Firmware archive | Samsung Updates
Software versions & updates: Samsung Galaxy... | T-Mobile Support

I am pretty sure the other post do not have 4.4.2. The latest os version is 4.2.2. It is unlikely that light will ever get Kitkat.

Paul

 

i also have the metro pcs version of the galaxy light on kitkat, and i also received an update.. so anyway when i updated, the only thing i noticed was on my pre-installed apps, the mobile hotspot has changed.. it now says tethering.. although the same rules still apply when trying to activate.

 

Interesting, I didn't realized that there was a Metropcs version of the Galaxy light and that the version would come with Kitkat (the Tmobile version only comes in Jelly Bean). Now I am wondering if one can flash the metropcs kitkat rom on the TMobile phone and still have it work on the Tmobile network? I google but can't find the Metro PCS roms.

Paul

 

It seems like all hope is lost for the Galaxy Light SGH_T399 but according to Samsung it is scheduled to get Kitkat eventually..... see here When will my device receive the latest KitKat 4.4 software update? : Cell Phones | Samsung but the final say if from the individual carriers and they have yet to mention anything regarding Kitkat for this device. I use it as a backup device and hate that I do not have full chromecast functionality and also cannot even use my Gear Live or any Android Wear watch with anything below kitkat.

I guess its hurry up and continue waiting.

 

My Metro PCS Galaxy Light shipped with 4.4 installed.

 

Update screenshots before and after. It looks pretty much the same. I do see the name change for mobile hotspot mentioned earlier. Phone does seem a bit more responsive. The big thing is it fixed my broken wifi calling! View attachment 77633 View attachment 77634 View attachment 77633 View attachment 77634

 

Sorry, ohbaby, I wasn't exactly clear in writing that. What I meant to say is that I'm trying not to charge the phone when the battery level is above 50%. I'm trying to burn the battery longer than I did with the Razr Maxx, and the problem there was that I was using the phone as my Internet connection, plus it was also my bedside alarm clock. So it was almost always plugged into something that charged it. This one, not so much, especially since I have a separate Internet connection now.

 

I can't see the attachments, Codawg. Says the attachment can't be found. (And the two attachments are repeated to boot.) Also, have you noticed any problems with your data? I keep getting a warning that the update can mess with both apps and data. One reason I haven't pulled the trigger.

 

Standby let me play with a couple things to check this for you. I don't know why the screenshots didn't act right but it was just a shot of my "about phone" page. The last 4 of the build number changed from ANH1 to ANK3.

 

OK. So aside from the build number changing, you haven't noticed any discrepancies in using your phone or your apps? And your data appear intact?

 

Apps working. The data is working good now. I think it has to settle down after the update because it was having trouble connecting at first so I left my Wi-Fi off and gave it about 5 minutes to sort itself out. So everything works. The phone seems faster. My Wi-Fi calling is now fixed. And very minor visual changes in only a couple spots. (dialer, notification dropdown is all I've noticed) Btw I'm on Metro if that helps.

 

That's helpful. BTW, I, too, am on Metro; seems we're the only users of the GL who are getting this message.

 

I downloaded the update immediately upon powering on my new GL on Metro. It downloaded and installed seamlessly.