Install Android 4.4.2 KitKat Update On Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition; Firmware Brings In Google Cloud Print And More
Owners of Verizon variant of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 can now install Android 4.4.2 KitKat update on their tablet.
As posted on Android Police, Verizon recently rolled out the official Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition. Using the firmware with version number KOT49H.P605VVRUCNC2, Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition can now install the official Android 4.4.2 KitKat update.
According to Inferse.com, the Android 4.4.2 Kitkat update for Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition LTE is 530 MB huge. This means that those who will install the latest Android 4.4.2 KitKat update need to free up at least 600 MB from their storage space in order to successfully get the firmware.
Installing the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update on Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 will bring in these features, according to the PDF document linked to Verizon Wireless' support page.
Immersive Mode automatically provides full screen viewing
Faster multi-tasking
Print services for HP ePrint, Google Cloud Print and other printers in the Google Play Store
Multi-User Mode allows you to create user accounts and permissions for others to set up and customize their apps, wallpaper and so on
In addition to the firmware update, below are some key device improvements that Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 users will get as well.
Delay in opening S-Note file from Home screen widget fixed
Tab bar in portrait mode flicker issue in Google Chrome fixed
Fixed Google Account sign in error during Setup Wizard
Fixed access limit for enforcing PIN or Pattern attempts when
unlocking the tablet
Fixed issue where decryption password failure did not erase SD card
The Android 4.4.2 KitKat firmware can be installed via Over-The-Air update. A notification will appear once the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update becomes available for the tablet. Furthermore, users can also initiate the OTA installation by looking for an available firmware update using the steps provided below, as posted on a separate PDF document from Verizon Wireless page.
1. From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key > Settings > About phone > Software updates > Check for Updates.
2. If your device finds a new software update, tap Download now. When complete, a screen will appear advising
you that the new version of software is ready to be installed. Tap Install update.
3. The device will power down and power back on. A screen will appear stating that the installation has been completed. Tap OK.