Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Update: Downloading Android 4.4.4 KitKat Puts Phone At Risk During Installation, Wait For Android L Or Enjoy Jellybean, Still Powerful For Note Users
Reports galore on the Internet are confirming that Samsung's veteran mobile device the Galaxy Note 2 is updating to the Android 4.4.4 KitKit version, an upgrade from the Adroid 4.2 Jellybean version. However, there are contradicting analst views on how your old Samsung Note 2 might react to the newer KitKat update.
For example, Android Origin reports that the Samsun Note 2 might have to wait up to a year to the newly pomised update is tangible and avaible to Note 2 users. Meanwhile, they will have to stay happy with the current firmware on their system, KitKat 4.4. 2 Jellybean.
Other report confirm that the GT-N7100 model of the Galaxy Note 2 is enabled so that users can readily update to the most recent Android OS. Venture Post offers a clear explanation of what's happening with updates on Android saying that the official OS right now for Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is Android KitKat 4.4.2. But some users like to keep their Samsung Galaxy Note 2 on the latest available software. So, this option is available with the Android 4.4.4 update and is doable since developers for the software have come up with ROM matching specs needed for updating to Android KitKat 4.4.4.
Theoretically, it is possible that a KitKat update can go awry due to 'side effects,' warns Venture Posts. Users who are not familiar with the updating process are required to stay away from the update, since there are certain steps that need to executed smoothly during the installation. So, to protect you warranty on your 'old but still newish' Samsung Galaxy Note 2.
Shilp Chakravorty of Breathcast.com questions, "Why risk the life of your smartphone and your money when you can wait for the update? Besides, 4.4.2 Jelly Bean still does an awesome job on your device." Another good option is to wait it out to next year, when Android L is slated for release. This will carry bug fixes from all previoud OS updates.
With Reports From Broadcast.com
