OTA Kit Kat thread for non-rooted phones.

[forstir9]

I created this thread for people who do not have their phones rooted.

I am downloading the OTA currently and can't wait to discuss the pros and cons about this update compared to Jelly Bean.

 

[forstir9]

The OTA was indeed 4.4.2

I am loving the notification bar being all white. It will take more time to comment on any other features.

"Google Camera" is a must if you are on Kit Kat and you like bokeh effects (someone's face or a specific item that is in focus and everything else out of focus). The effect is more profound if the background items that are out of focus are far away.

I mention Google Camera because you have to have Kit Kat to install it.

 

[igotgame]

Can you test FoxFi to make sure it works on the update?

Sent from my Galaxy Note 3

 

[forstir9]

I have never used it before but I will download it when I get home and see if I can get my 3ds to connect through it...I also have a 10.1 tablet at home I will try it on as well.

I am on the share everything plan so hotspot is free for me...I have never used it though.

 

[forstir9]

I went to Foxfi's website and they list kit Kat on the Note 3 as a workable device.


http://pdanet.co/help/devices.php

 

[apple eating samsung]

I really want to hear about battery life before making the plunge. If anyone can throw some stats up in a few days after a couple cycles I would greatly appreciate it :good:

 

[forstir9]

I went to activate foxfi but in the end it wanted me to turn on mobile hotspot from settings....seeing how I am on a share everything plan I am able to have free mobile hotspot. Therefore I can't verify if foxfi works or not...the play store app lists that it does on the Note 3 and the foxfi website says that it does on the Note 3.

 

[forstir9]

The foxfi app had me make a pin to unlock my phone...now even after uninstalling foxfi I can't remove the pin security. The option to choose none is shaded and I am unable to choose none. Uhg!!!

 

[igotgame]

The foxfi app had me make a pin to unlock my phone...now even after uninstalling foxfi I can't remove the pin security. The option to choose none is shaded and I am unable to choose none. Uhg!!!

Go under Settings - Security and at the bottom Clear Credentials to remove all certificates should fix that.

Sent from my Galaxy Note 3

 

[forstir9]

Fixed, thank you!!!

 

[chefb]

I too am not rooted ...surprising coming from a nexus. Waiting to see if it's rootrable.

 

[Eric1985]

My phone dialer did not change, anybody else having that problem?

Sent from my SM-N900V using XDA Free mobile app

 

[forstir9]

My phone dialer did not change, anybody else having that problem?

Mine didn't change either...I didn't know anything about the new one until I just read about it...I want it!

 

[Trigster]

So now that Note 3 and other Verizon phones starting to get 4.4. Do you think we will see tap-n-pay Google Wallet ever? Or you think that will still be forever blocked on non-rooted/stock Verizon phones?

 

[Gaylo]

Are there new radios or is the signal strength any better in 4.4?

 

[forstir9]

Verizon setup ISIS on my Note 3 at the time of my purchase. The first time I tried to use it, I didn't realize that I hadn't added the American Express Serve card (with the $25 free money added). The second time I tried to use it I couldn't get it to work...However, S-beam was off and now I keep it on. Both times above I gave up and paid with my card...so I am still waiting to try it for the first time.


As far as Google Wallet goes...I just downloaded the app from the Play Store. I will mess around with it after work to see how I can get it to work. Already though it tells me about the most recent purchases I have done with Google even the free ones.

 

[forstir9]

Are there new radios or is the signal strength any better in 4.4?

There is a certain section on my way home that I always lose signal if I am talking to someone...it has been the same with the Incredible 2, galaxy S3, LG G2 and the Galaxy Note 3 before Kit Kat.. I will respond to your question after about a week of going home after work. I expect it to be the same though.

Is your Note 3 worst than other phones you have had?

 

[igotgame]

I'm curious about the battery life. My battery life is outstanding on my Note 3 on 4.3... Hoping KK is the same. Haven't taken the plunge yet.. Still reading feedback.

Sent from my Galaxy Note 3

 

[Gaylo]

Is your Note 3 worst than other phones you have had?

By far. My HTC Thunderbolt had decent reception after it got a couple updates.
At work I'll be sitting right next to guys with other phones on verzion(Note 2, S4, motos) and they all get way better signal than the few of us that have the note 3.

 

[forstir9]

Battery life...ehhh. I keep my phone plugged in at work so the weekend will be the true test for that. I keep Bluetooth, GPS and Wi-Fi on at all times.