Install Android 4.4.4 KitKat Update On Samsung Galaxy S5; Verizon Releases Last KitKat Firmware Preparing Smartphone For Android 5.0

Samsung Galaxy S5 users can now install Android 4.4.4 KitKat update.

According to Android Geeks website, a new Android 4.4.4 KitKat update has been released for the Verizon variant of Samsung Galaxy S5. The firmware comes with build number KTU84P.G900VVRU1ANI2.

Those who wish to install Android 4.4.4 Kitkat update on Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5 can expect some tweaks and performance improvements from the new software.

Furthermore, the report noted that the Android 4.4.4 firmware released might possibly be the last KitKat offering as Google prepares to launch its new OS, the Android 5.0 L firmware.

According to Verizon's support page, below are some enhancements to find after installing Android 4.4.4 KitKat update:

More tracking features added to S-Health including Weight, Sleep, Stress and Coach

The Emergency Call dialer on the lock screen is now accessed with a

swipe motion of the Emergency button (same as camera)

The camera shutter sound can be turned on/off in camera settings

To install Android 4.4.4 KitKat update on the Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5, users can access the firmware via Over-The-Air or OTA process. It may also take a while before the OTA Android 4.4.4 KitKat update arrives to all Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5 units.

Users can simply confirm the download and install Android 4.4.4 KitKat update on Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5 automatically.

Meanwhile, to check for the update manually, Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5 users can go to Settings > General > Updates > Check For Updates.

Make sure to have stable Wi-fi connection when downloading and installing Android 4.4.4 KitKat update. Furthermore, users need to make sure that there is at least 50 percent battery remaining on the Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5 before proceeding to install Android 4.4.4 KitKat update.