Install Android 4.4.4 KitKat update on Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 in Asia now!

Owners of Asian models of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 can now update their smartphone with the latest Android 4.4.4 KitKat firmware.

According to Android Geeks, the Android 4.4.4 KitKat update is starting to roll out on Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 in China and South Korea. Particularly, the firmware is compatible with the Wi-fi and the 3G version of the Galaxy Note 10.1 in South Korea (SHW-M480W and SHW-M480K). Meanwhile, the firmware is only available for the LTE model (SHW-E320S ) of the tablet in China.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 users who wish to install Android 4.4.4 KitKat update via the official firmware can expect the various security patched and bug-fixes from the latest build.

The official Android 4.4.4 KitKat update for Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 should be available via Over-The-Air or OTA process. However, it may take a while for the firmware to reach all the compatible Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 models.

Thus, Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 users who can't wait to install Android 4.4.4 KitKat update on their device can opt for the manual installation process using the Odin tool.

Head over to this IB Times post to learn the detailed instructions on how to install Android 4.4.4 KitKat update on Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1.

But prior to installing Android 4.4.4 KitKat update manually on Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1, there are important requirements that should be met first:

Users should have a backup of the data and settings stored on the smartphone before proceeding to install Android 4.4.4 KitKat update. To do so, use recommended custom recovery tools such as ClockWorkMod or TWRP.

Enable USB Debugging Mode on Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1. Go to Settings > Developer Options.

Battery level needs to be 80 percent or more to avoid power interruption issues once the installation process begins.