I got update 4.4.2 in Malaysia i9505 lte
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Update now available in the Philippines as well (I-9505 Globe)
KitKat 4.4 thread. All discussion/news/rumors here!
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Update now available in the Philippines as well (I-9505 Globe)
Damnit I got excited thinking this is a BTU postthen I saw Malaysia.
Damnit I want 4.4.2 - I'm using CM 10.2 and I HATE googles stock UI
No long now mate, although I have just tried to accept BTU will be the very LAST!
No long now mate, although I have just tried to accept BTU will be the very LAST!
Is this the best place to be checking?
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9505&pcode=BTU#firmware
Also available GREECE EUR is out on SamMobile :
Model: GT-I9505
Model name: Galaxy S 4 LTE
Country: Greece
Version: Android 4.4.2
Changelist: 481100
Build date: Fri, 14 Feb 2014 03:15:30 +0000
Product Code: EUR
PDA: I9505XXUFNB9
CSC: I9505EURFNB1
MODEM: I9505XXUFNB9
Model: GT-I9505
Model name: Galaxy S 4 LTE
Country: Greece
Version: Android 4.4.2
Changelist: 481100
Build date: Fri, 14 Feb 2014 03:15:30 +0000
Product Code: EUR
PDA: I9505XXUFNB9
CSC: I9505EURFNB1
MODEM: I9505XXUFNB9
Pretty much, theres also the link below which is also similar, but gives the firmware post date which is handy. Happy F5ing!!!
http://live.samsung-updates.com/index.php?device=GT-I9505
Hide Apps in App Tray function not available?
Guys I notice that this feature was removed from Kitkat. Anything I can do to get it back?
Guys I notice that this feature was removed from Kitkat. Anything I can do to get it back?
NonXtreme said:
Two things ...
a) Has anyone been able to solve the bug mentioned above?
b) Why are moderators insisting on clubbing all KitKat related discussions under one topic? Obviously Bugs should be discussed separately so that they get the needed attention. A separate topic was started at http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=50792737 but was closed.
While I agree that there is no need to going on "new topic" spree, I personally think that moderators must understand how to differentiate and draw lines where needed. Right now, this topic has turned into a junk yard with absolutely no way to find out if a point has been discussed or not. It was purely because of Google (search) that I realised that the bug above was a bug indeed and not my problem alone. Had there been a separate thread for bug reports, I would have found it easier to find and discuss .... and maybe get the relevant people's attention!
If everything related to KitKat is to be discussed here, why separate threads for Jellybean or for that matter various versions of S4, why not just discuss all S4 related stuff under one topic!
This was a change by Samsung, don't think I've seen any workaround for it yet, other than installing a custom launcher like Nova, Apex, etc. Bit annoying as it was quite handy, I like using it on Nova on my N7 and it was handy to use on Touchwiz.
Am I the only one who received the 4.4.2 in the Czech Republic?
Hi, yesterday I have received the 4.4.2 OTA update in the Czech Republic on the S4 I9500 bought in the United States. I was really surprised because Sammobile didn't report that 4.4.2 is available for the unlocked variant in USA or in the Czech Republic. Can someone explain why my friends still didn't receive the update?
Attached are some screenshots I made before and after installing the KitKat (AnTuTu benchmarking tool).
Hi, yesterday I have received the 4.4.2 OTA update in the Czech Republic on the S4 I9500 bought in the United States. I was really surprised because Sammobile didn't report that 4.4.2 is available for the unlocked variant in USA or in the Czech Republic. Can someone explain why my friends still didn't receive the update?
Attached are some screenshots I made before and after installing the KitKat (AnTuTu benchmarking tool).
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The non-carrier OTA for Romania has been released but my phone still says that 4.3 is the latest version. I really don't get this, why am I not getting the OTA?
edit: seems like my CSC is COA, which means Cosmote. I didn't buy my phone from Cosmote, it's just an unlocked phone which I use on Vodafone. Can I change the CSC without root?
edit: seems like my CSC is COA, which means Cosmote. I didn't buy my phone from Cosmote, it's just an unlocked phone which I use on Vodafone. Can I change the CSC without root?
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there is a famous sd card storage bug present in 4.4 which does not allow any app to read or write to the sd card. although there is a workaround available for that.
I am not having this issue. My camera can save pictures to sd without ay problem.
sorry i should have mentioned that 3rd party apps cannot write to the sd card. this is because wants people to use internal storage for apps because it thinks its more safe.
That is not a bug or issue! Google simply removed that "feature" in kitkat updates, it's not Samsung's fault.
This has been discussed 10000 times by now.
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Android 4.4.2 KitKat quick video:
Official changelog for the Android 4.4.2 KitKat on smartphones:
http://www.sammobile.com/wp-content...y_Note3_Customer_Consultant_Guide_Ver1.0.pptx
Commonly Asked Questions
Will this trigger Knox?
This firmwares, being official, will NOT increase your binary counter NOR void your warranty.
How to install this?
If you didn't received the update OTA you can use Odin with the official firmwares posted below.
If you don't know how, look at this tutorial - http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=41072377&postcount=1
Will this update erase my internal memory by default?
No.
But because of upgrading to a newer base it is recommended to wipe data and cache before and after flashing the firmware.
If any problems occur post-install or you want to avoid any from the start, do a factory reset before installing the update. (carefull as it will delete everything on your internal memory!)
Can I install a custom recovery?
Yes.
You can flash your preferred recovery with Odin.
!!! This will trip the KNOX counter !!!
Can I root this firmware?
Yes.
!!! This will trip the KNOX counter!!!
Any changes for the interface?
- updated status bar with white icons;
- when playing music, the music album art is displayed as full-screen background for the lock screen;
- camera shortcut is displayed on the lockscreen (dependent on csc);
-stock keyboard's layout has been improved in landscape orientation;
- more and upgraded emojis for the stock keyboard;
- a new location menu;
- a new default applications menu;
- a new wireless printing menu;
For the complete and detailed changelog refer to the official changelog posted above.
How is the performance?
Pretty much the same.
Any Note III goodies?
The new multiwindow.
Sadly not anything else..
Any bugs?
- Can't connect to GLONASS satellites.
- Note that on the tw based 4.4 firmwares there's no option to switch from dalvik to the art runtime (this is not a bug, Samsung just wanted to avoid any problems (as art is just in an experimental phase) so it removed this option).
- Also in KitKat, applications will no longer be able create, modify, or remove files and folders on your external SD card. As a for-instance, you can no longer use a file manager to copy files from your computer to the SD card over a network. This ability, which has existed since the beginning of Android, has been taken away by Google.
If you have this problems and have root you can try this fix - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2607215
How does it feel? Is it good for a daily driver?
Seems faster when scrolling, UI still lags but less. Smoother transitions.
The smearing seems to be back again.
Definitely good enough for a daily!
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Downloads:
For more mirrored official firmwares, or any sw problems you guys can check out @samersh72 great thread [GUIDE] Unroot/Unbrick, Flash official stock firmware on Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 & I950515
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Thank you.
malybru
Forum Moderator10Here i upload it to mega.(XXUFNB9)
https://mega.co.nz/#!R5kk1TbT!dhcFKkRcdCfGH2Kd4U4_QyTWkjgFi4ryhePYtvYO4lo10
