Install Android 4.4.2 KitKat Update On Samsung Galaxy S3; AT&T Variant Receives Firmware Via Over-The-Air
AT&T Samsung Galaxy S3 users can now install Android 4.4.2 KitKat update.
Good news for the AT&T Samsung Galaxy S3 owners! Android Geeks reports that the official update is now available for the device. The firmware began to roll out on June 18.
For users who are thinking of installing the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update on AT&T Samsung Galaxy S3, below are some changes to expect after the upgrade process, as listed on the support page of Samsung:
New Lock Screen Access
Media Controls - full-screen album art and media controls when listening to music
Camera Shortcut - access the Camera application right from the lock screen
SMS App Chooser - select a default application for sending and receiving SMS text messages
AT&T Drive Mode is changed to DriveMode
"Beat Music" Pre-loaded
Copy & paste improvements
Phone/Dialer user interface enhancements
Bluetooth enhancements
Immersive mode addition
Keyboard enhancements
See the full list of the improvements made on Android 4.4.2 KitKat update in this post from Samsung's support page.
Those who wish to install Android 4.4.2 KitKat update on AT&T Samsung Galaxy can now check the notification panel of the phone. The Android 4.4.2 KitKat update is available via Over-The-Air update and it is particularly compatible with the LTE variant of the AT&T Samsung Galaxy S3 or those bearing the model number SGH-i747.
To manually check if the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update is already available on the AT&T Samsung Galaxy S3, go to Settings >> More >> About Device >> Software Update. Tap the "Check For Updates" option to find out if the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update is already available.
But before installing Android 4.4.2 KitKat update on At&T Samsung Galaxy S3, users are advised to make sure first that the phone is fully charged. This is to avoid power interruption issues during the installation process.
Aside from the AT&T variant, the Android 4.4.3 KitKat update is also being rolled out to Samsung Galaxy S3 users in Canada, under network carriers, Bell, Rogers an TELUS.