Install Official Android 4.4.2 KitKat Update On Samsung Galaxy Note 3; XXUDNC4 Firmware Now Available For SM-N900 Units
Users of Samsung Galaxy Note 3 can now install the latest Android 4.4.2 KitKat stock firmware.
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 was released the market on September 2013. It comes pre-installed with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and currently upgradable to Android 4.4.2 KitKat update, according to GSM Arena. With the latest stock firmware now available for the phablet, Samsung Galaxy Note 3 users can now experience Google's most updated mobile operating system.
According to International Business Times, the newest and official firmware based on Android 4.4.2 KitKat update is currently rolling out for Samsung Galaxy Note 3. Particularly, the firmware with build number N900XXUDNC4 is now available for Samsung Galaxy Note 3 units in Russia bearing the model number SM-N900.
Those who are interested to install official Android 4.4.2 KitKat update on Samsung Galaxy Note 3 can check if the Over-the-Air notification is now available on their phablet. Another official method to install the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update is via the Samsung KIES desktop tool. However, since the official update may take some time to reach all the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N900 units, users who cannot wait for a firmware upgrade can opt for the manual installation process using the ODIN tool.
Visit this IB Times post to learn the detailed instructions on how to install official Android 4.4.2 Kitkat update on Samsung Galaxy Note 3.
To ensure a successful installation process, Samsung Galaxy Note 3 users can follow these requirements first:
Verify if the model number of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is SM-N900 as the official Android 4.4.2 KitKata update only works for the international and unbranded version of the device.
The battery level of the phablet should be 80 percent or more to avoid power interruption issues during the installation process.
Create a backup of the relevant data stored on the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 using ClockWorkMod or other custom recovery tools.
Enable USB Debugging Mode on the Samsung Galaxy Note 3.