topic Re: Android 4.4 KIT KAT in Android

Android 4.4 KIT KAT

Anonymous — Fri, 01 Nov 2013 10:08:13 GMT

Hi All,

new version of Android Kitkat should roll out and will be available for couple new phones.

HTC One, S Galaxy S4, Nexus 4, 7 . and couple other. There wont be big changes, but should be faster and main thing save the battery. Does any one know more when we will get it?

Re: Android 4.4 KIT KAT

Anonymous — Fri, 01 Nov 2013 10:21:04 GMT

I think it's a case of keep checking in the forum.

And in blogs etc.

Re: Android 4.4 KIT KAT

Bambino — Fri, 01 Nov 2013 11:02:39 GMT

If you bought your phone through O2 and it's branded, don't expect an update any time soon. O2 have never been very quick in the past with rolling out Android updates. There isn't any reason why they would be any speedier with this one.

Re: Android 4.4 KIT KAT

MI5 — Fri, 01 Nov 2013 11:16:06 GMT

Every manufacturer will have a different timescale and each model will have a different launch date.
Check the oe blogs for specifics on each......

Re: Android 4.4 KIT KAT

Anonymous — Fri, 01 Nov 2013 11:23:46 GMT

Hope we get it by christmas as a present , I heard some things gona change to better, so wish to have it as soon as. But I was promised by o2 that N.I. will have full coverage 3G (don't laught) will be happy at least for that as we still dont have full signal coverage . and dreaming about 4G.If it goes like with Ip5S delivery don't hope o2 release it by 2013 end.

Re: Android 4.4 KIT KAT

Voy — Sun, 24 Nov 2013 23:10:09 GMT

I hear KitKat uses resources better and less, and can run on older droids with 512 MB of memory. I hope my veteran Galaxy S2 will get it.

Re: Android 4.4 KIT KAT

Anonymous — Sun, 24 Nov 2013 23:43:13 GMT

KitKat is available for all the Nexus devices by this month, HTC one GPE will get this anytime now to sometime next month.

Normal HTC one will get this in January. Samsung gs4 and note 3 to get in January gs3 and note 2 in april as well according to a supposed leaked document.

The Moto G will be getting it in January I believe. Sony also said they would update the xperia z,z1 models no timeframe given and also looking at other non flagship phones like the xperia SP and T. That is all I remember at the top of my head.

I must also point out like the others have these are for the international or unbranded devices. With carriers like o2 expect an even greater delay!

Re: Android 4.4 KIT KAT

MI5 — Mon, 25 Nov 2013 09:10:17 GMT

@Voy wrote:
I hear KitKat uses resources better and less, and can run on older droids with 512 MB of memory. I hope my veteran Galaxy S2 will get it.

Samsung have already said that they have stopped software support for this model, so an official roll out won't be available, however, there is already a custom ROM based on 4.4 available from XDA.

Re: Android 4.4 KIT KAT

jonsie — Mon, 25 Nov 2013 09:13:10 GMT

One thing Rich has taught me...nothing is impossible. Just follow his advice.

Re: Android 4.4 KIT KAT

MI5 — Mon, 25 Nov 2013 09:15:18 GMT

@jonsie wrote:
Just follow his advice.

LOL.... Now then young man... about all this partying going on

Re: Android 4.4 KIT KAT

jonsie — Mon, 25 Nov 2013 09:18:51 GMT

....sorry...currently relying on the power of Nokia and the admirable Nexus 7 lol

Re: Android 4.4 KIT KAT

aldaweb — Mon, 25 Nov 2013 11:00:23 GMT

Have to keep checking XDA for a HD2 KK Rom - currently on a Nexus 4.2.2 build

Re: Android 4.4 KIT KAT

Anonymous — Mon, 25 Nov 2013 12:16:31 GMT

I have finally got this on my nexus 4 but still nothing on my nexus 7 2013 edition yet, put GEL launcher on it now it feels just like my nexus 5 with a few bugs here an there but that is too be expected as it's not optimized for the n4. I don't know why my nexus 7 has not got this yet I assume it is because they are working on another build for it?

Re: Android 4.4 KIT KAT

jonsie — Mon, 25 Nov 2013 13:06:14 GMT

Got it two days ago on my Nexus 7 2013 so it should be imminent. I am however overseas at the moment.

Re: Android 4.4 KIT KAT

aca95pks — Wed, 27 Nov 2013 12:50:14 GMT

Patience My N4 got it last week but my 2012 N7 only got it last night. Only main bug bear is Setting Profiles Full now won't change based on time 😞

Re: Android 4.4 KIT KAT

Anonymous — Wed, 27 Nov 2013 19:04:40 GMT

Pity that either KitKat or my Nexus 5 means that O2 wifi is now dysfunctional. Just means Starbucks gets my money rather than Costa!

Re: Android 4.4 KIT KAT

Anonymous — Thu, 28 Nov 2013 10:12:30 GMT

Yep finally have the update on my nexus 7 now as well my brother has his on his nexus 4. However he is facing all sorts of issues, sent him a link to check out a possible fix (factory reset or use adb).

Anyone else having issues with the nexi KitKat update. With the Nexus 5 I have an annoying issue where all the apps and widgets will disappear and have to restart device to get them back.

It's not often this happens but still annoying and should be fixed in the next update hopefully! Have has no issues on the n4 or n7 2013 so far!

Re: Android 4.4 KIT KAT

perksie — Thu, 28 Nov 2013 13:48:09 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:

Anyone else having issues with the nexi KitKat update.

Have has no issues on the n4 or n7 2013 so far!

The only issue I've seen on the Nexus 4 is the option to select 2G only is gone.

Re: Android 4.4 KIT KAT

Anonymous — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 13:11:53 GMT

I think that is an issue with the branded models as my nexus 4 unlocked from the play store shows 2g and 3g bands!

Re: Android 4.4 KIT KAT

perksie — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 13:30:23 GMT

Mine is not branded and came from the Play Store.