KitKat update

[dezzie44]

Can you not get the update by running the Samsung Kies software?

I have tried that as well and it says my firmware is up to date, but the firmware is still 4.2.2 jellybean ! Are Samsung rolling it out in stages with older handsets getting it first as this one was only unboxed 2 weeks ago? very confused !

 

[ibf1985]

I've had my s4 mini since march and Ive not had my update yet, disappointed still, over a month on since Marcelf got theirs. Very frustrating indeed, I have until next December to get this update as my contract runs out then,

 

[marcelf]

I think the device will block it. I had a Samsung galaxy s wifi 5.0 media player. In the uk it only has Android 2.2 in the US it runs 2.3, I could not access the 2.3 update on Samsung's US site. Very annoying as Android 2.2 blocks a lot of app installs and needs 2.3 minimum, ie chromecast support needs 2.3

 

[marcelf]

@ marcelf

"I can now use app folders to avoid so many home screens,"

Can you explain how you do this please.

easy. long press an empty space on the home screen and the option to make a folder appears (might be different for network locked devices) then you just drag apps into the folder. I've got 47 apps on the home screen in multiple folders.

hope this helps!

 

[marcelf]

2 weeks ago I got my partner the s4 mini (uk unlocked) and was very disappointed it didn't come with the latest software. still running 4.2.2 yet others in uk with unlocked phone have received it, what is going on? on the Samsung rollout page it says the phone should have received it in June, kitkat is almost 1 year old and lollipop comes out soon, terrible service from Samsung but my fault in presuming it would have the latest software/firmware

I think Samsung are quite slow at updates due to the heavy touchwiz overlay, they duplicate a lot of google apps that I think cause conflicts. Plus they usually only support their top line devices ( s series and note), I think tablets are even worse.

Having used stock android now on my Nvidia/advent vega tablet (it's had 4.1 4.2 4.3, and running 4.4.2 for 9 months now!) I'm quite keen on it, my next phone may well be a Motorola. My mum has the original moto g and it got 4.4.4 ages ago!

My s4 mini uk unlocked got 4.4.2 on 4th of November. I don't try and work out how and when they update anymore, I just think I'm lucky if I ever get one.

I have to say my phone is much faster than it was when using 4.2 and battery life has got better, even though I had no issues before. I don't have the wifi signal stop working either.

 

[marcelf]

I've had my s4 mini since march and Ive not had my update yet, disappointed still, over a month on since Marcelf got theirs. Very frustrating indeed, I have until next December to get this update as my contract runs out then,

It might be worth checking if your updates are over 3/4g or wifi. mine was over wifi and the notification finally arrived in the morning. I don't use wifi much so I wouldn't have seen the update if it was not on.
I got my unlocked s4 mini in march also, so it can't be long before you get the update.

 

[ibf1985]

I have my 3g on whilst at work and my wifi on at home, its also on automatic check, but I have unchecked that to try and do it myself with no luck, hopefully though with some people on here getting the update mine should be soon.

Who is your provider? Mine is Vodafone

 

[dezzie44]

Although my partners is on the ee network here in the UK it shouldn't really matter because it is an unlocked phone so any sim card will work, I cant see why the wait is so long surely unlocked handsets should get the update first ?

 

[Rothbury]

I think I now understand why this rollout is so irregular. Because of the competition for pricing on devices I don't think retailers always get their stock direct from Samsung. Or if they do? I recently installed this app:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo

What I found was that my S4 had firmware for Italy (ITV) and my wifes phone originally for the JCV market but had firmware for UAE. Hers has 4.4.2 and mine still sits at 4.2.2.

Now my question is could one put firmware from UK, Canada, US or NZ on the phones so long as they are not locked to a carrier?

 

[milesbennetdyson]

Hi, just a quick question. I didn't think this was worth starting a new thread, but I'm guessing a Lollipop update is unlikely if some people still haven't had KitKat?

I'm looking at getting an S4 Mini, so if I'm stuck on KK for 2 years that would be a bit of a turn-off. I've had a couple of Samsungs in the past and have been happy with them, but am also looking at a Moto, which I believe will be getting Lollipop (plus I think it is near-Vanilla, so no TouchWiz thankfully).

 

[ibf1985]

I got my update 2-3 weeks ago.

@thorahird I personally wouldn't get a s4mini I'm not a big fan of it, but it depends what your budget is and what you are looking for in a phone really

 

[Justsumguy]

Can anyone answer a quick question, this thread seems closest to my need. I could start a new one but don't think it warrants it.
I have the 4.4.2 on my Tab3 and it blocked me being able to sync dropbox folders to the SD-Card.
I want to root it to re-enable app writing to SD card, will this block future updates?