Good News, Samsung has release the official Android 4.4.2 KitKat firmware update for the Galaxy Note II. The update is currently available in France but should be coming out in other region in the coming days as well.
The KitKat update has been anticipated by Galaxy Note 2 owners since its announcement. The latest firmware update specifically targets the unlocked versions of the Galaxy Note 2 though, carrier-locked units may lagged behind since individual carriers will be testing the firmware update for compatibility issues before they approve the firmware rollout on devices locked into their network.
The update showed up in Kies and SamMobile then notice. The official firmware N7100XXUFND3 for France should include all the new features and bug fixes specific on Android KitKat designed for the Galaxy devices. Some of these features includes the much smoother and responsive user interface, faster performance, the new white status bar icons, a full-screen album art and a camera shortcut right within the lock screen. Other KitKat specific features are all present as well which includes wireless printing and NFC tap-to-pay support and other features that plays under the hood.
Like every other Samsung devices, the new KitKat firmware update for the Galaxy Note II also includes Samsung’s Security KNOX software and Samsung Wallet. Though other features are not yet fully explored, there should be more information that would come out in the coming days.
To check for Over-the-Air (OTA) update, simply go to Settings > About phone > Software update or plug the device to a PC with Samsung Kies to manually check for the update. Users who can’t wait for the update to be available on their region can also download and Flash the official ROM to their devices manually. SamMobile hosts the firmware and can be downloaded for free, so anyone who’s confident to take the last option mentioned may login and download the firmware from SamMobile.com.
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