Install Android 4.4.2 KitKat Update On Samsung Galaxy Note 3 LTE; XXUENB7 Firmware Now Available Via Over-The-Air Upgrade

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 users can now install official Android 4.4.2 KitKat update.

According to a post on International Business Times, the official Android 4.4.2 KitKat update was recently released by the South Korean manufacturer for the LTE variant of Samsung Galaxy Note 3. Particularly, the XXUENB7 firmware based on Android 4.4.2 KitKat update is compatible to Samsung Galaxy Note 3 LTE, which bears the model number SM-N9005.

Owners of Samsung Galaxy Note 3 LTE can now install the official Android 4.4.2 KitKat update via the Over-The-Air upgrade. The firmware was first rolled out to Germany and it might take a while before the OTA update reaches all the regions.

Thus, those who cannot wait to experience Google's latest mobile operating system can opt to install the official Android 4.4.2 KitKat update manually. To learn more about how to manually install the official Android 4.4.2 KitKat update on Samsung Galaxy Note 3 LTE; as well as get the download links for the necessary installation files, you can visit this IB Times post.

Before installing the firmware, Galaxy Note 3 users should make sure first that they have the LTE variant of the device. Go to Settings >> About Device >> Model Number to verify if it is the SM-N9005 model.  Also, the battery level of the phablet needs to be 80 percent or more before proceeding with the manual installation process.

Furthermore, create a backup of the data and settings stored on the Galaxy Note 3 using custom recovery tools such as ClockWorkMod or TWRP.

Moreover, the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update is now available for the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3, as posted on Droid Life. Accordingly, the N900TUVUCNB4 firmware, which is 500 MB in size, can be accessed via over the air update or through the Samsung KIES. Some of the new features included in the latest update are SMS App Chooser, expanded Emoji icons and support for wireless printing.