Samsung Galaxy S5 Active users can now install official Android 4.4.2 KitKat update!

According to a recent post on Android Geeks, Samsung Galaxy S5 AT&T Active variant has already received an update, particularly a new Android 4.4.4 KitKat firmware. Furthermore, the post noted that Android 4.4.2 Kitkat update is the final KitKat version to arrive for the Samsung Galaxy S5 Active.

The new firmware comes with build number G870AUCU1ANG3. As listed on Samsung.com support page, the changelog for the Android 4.4.2 KitKat firmware for Galaxy S5 AT&T Active includes improvements to Visual Voice Mail, as well as to application enhancements. Those who will install Android 4.4.2 KitKat update on Samsung Galaxy S5 AT&T Active will also find security updates and patches, as well as Email UX enhancements.

See the complete changelog here.

To install the official Android 4.4.2 KitKat update on Samsung Galaxy S5 AT&T Active model, users need to check first if the firmware is already available via OTA or Over-The-Air.

It is also possible to initiate the update via manual process. To check if the Android 4.4.2 KitKat firmware is available for your Samsung Galaxy S5 AT&T Active unit, go to Settings > More > About Device > Software Update > Check for Updates.

Furthermore, before proceeding to install Android 4.4.2 KitKat update on Samsung Galaxy S5, users need to make sure that the battery is hundred percent charged. This is to prevent power interruption issues once the installation begins.

To verify if you have the right firmware, below are the official information for the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update

Android version: 4.4.2

Baseband version: G870AUCU1ANG3

Kernel Version: 3.4.0-2304514

Build number: KOT49H.G870AUCU1ANG3