samsung galaxy s4 lte and non lte update OTA

Anthony Muzonzini 2014-04-25T06:13:56Z2 hours ago

Anthony Muzonzini Currently living out in the East Coast. When not on the AndroidPIT grind you can usually find me turning up or play footie.

The most successful Android phone maker is now pushing a new Android 4.4.2 update to the. The LTE compatible version of the phone is powered by a Snapdragon 600 processor so if you have this version then you should be on the lookout for the update notification in your notification tray in the near future.
KitKat on the Samsung Galaxy S4 / © AndroidPIT

As with every update, this is being rolled out in phases which means that everyone won’t get it at the same time, so don’t freak out if your phone hasn’t gotten it yet. The update comes with the traditional chocolatey treats that KitKat comes with which include transparent status bars, white status bar icons, emoji supports, cloud printing and many others. You’ll also get improvements that are specific to TouchWiz such as improvements to Samsung specific apps and UI tweaks.
As soon as your device is eligible to receive the update you should get a notification message and all you need to do after that is tap on it and then follow the instructions after that. You could also go into the settings, more, about phone and then software updates to check for updates manually.
Samsung advises you to have more than 50% battery before trying to update and also to use a wi-fi connection when trying to download the update.
Have any of you received the update? Please let us know in the comments section below.

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Android 4.4.2 KitKat official firmware with Important Tips

Galaxy Note 3 Neo N750S can now be updated to KSU1BND3 Android 4.4.2 firmware update — the new KitKat firmware that has started rolling out to users just a little earlier today. Samsung has not yet announced or released the official KitKat software update for the International version of Galaxy Note 3 Neo, but we guess that is soon to follow. You can download N750SKSU1BND3 Android 4.4.2 KitKat firmware on your device directly from OTA or with Samsung KIES — and if you still can’t find, you can follow our manual installation guide. You can now easily install KSU1BND3 Android 4.4.2 on Galaxy Note 3 Neo N750S and even root this firmware! This is not a custom ROM, this is a official firmware update by Samsung.
As you read further, we will guide you through the entire process of how to update Galaxy Note 3 Neo N750S to KSU1BND3 Android 4.4.2 KitKat official firmware using ODIN. We have all the tips on how to backup your Android apps and other phone data, also for a smooth flash we have written tips along the tutorial which you can easily follow. This is an unbranded firmware, which means you may or may not find some extra carrier apps in your phone. Let’s continue with the tutorial.

Disclaimer: All the custom ROMs and firmwares, official software updates, tools, mods or anything mentioned in the tutorial belong to their respective owners/developers. We (TeamAndroid.com) or the developers are not to be held responsible if you damage or brick your device. We don’t have you on gun point to try out this tutorial

KSU1BND3 Android 4.4.2 Firmware Details:

Model: SM-N750S
Model name: GALAXY Note 3 Neo LTE
Country: Unknown
Version: Android 4.4.2
Changelist: 1248519
Build date: Tue, 08 Apr 2014 07:15:54 +0000
Product Code: SKC
PDA: N750SKSU1BND3
CSC: N750SSKC1BND3
MODEM: N750SKSU1BND2
If you plan on rooting this phone or are still confused for why to root Galaxy Note 3 Neo N750S, read: Benefits of Rooting Your Android Device.
You may be interested in the following Galaxy Note 3 Neo related articles:

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo USB Drivers

You will need to connect your Android phone with the computer. For that, please make sure you have installed the USB drivers for Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo properly. If not, you can download the latest official drivers from our Android USB Drivers section here:

Download Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo USB drivers!

Backup and Other Important Tips

Done with the USB drivers? Perfect. The tutorial is on the next page, but first, please take a look at the following tips and important points you need to take care of. These are important, as we don’t want anyone losing their personal data or apps:

Always backup your important data that you might need after you install a new custom ROM, an official software update or anything else. Make a backup for just in case, you never know when anything might go wrong. See below for some tips on how to backup data:
Samsung users can also back up data using Samsung KIES. If you backup data manually, you get more options what to choose from and it is very easy to move data across Android devices from different manufacturers, i.e moving Samsung Galaxy Note backup data to HTC One X.
If you already have a custom recovery (ClockworkMod, TWRP etc.) installed on your phone, we strongly recommend a backup using that as it creates a complete image of your existing phone set up.

A few more optional tips that you should remember:

1. Having problems connecting your Android phone to the computer? You need to enable USB debugging mode. See here: How to Enable USB Debugging — for Gingerbread, Ice Cream Sandwich and KitKat.
2. Make sure your Android device is charged up to 80-85% battery level. This might help you: How to Check Battery Percentage. Why? Because, if your phone goes off suddenly while installing a custom ROM, flashing an official firmware update or installing mods etc. — your phone might get bricked or go dead permanently. No one wants that, right?
4. Most of the tutorials and how-to guides on Team Android are for factory unlocked Android phones and tablets. We recommend NOT to try our guides if your phone is locked to a carrier, unless we have specified the carrier name or device model.

If you find the above tips useful and they were helpful to you, please consider giving us a +1 or LIKE to thank us!
All set and ready? Good. You can now head over to the next page and update Galaxy Note 3 Neo N750S to KSU1BND3 Android 4.4.2 KitKat official firmware.

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OSE Android 4.4.2 KitKat custom firmware Backup and Other Important Tips

OSE ROM is a modified version on Slim ROM and is based on the source code of Slim ROMs and latest Android 4.4.2 KitKat. You get all of the Slim ROMS  features plus some exckusive OSE features too. Remember that this ROM is in beta stages right now so bugs are more likely to show up. If interested in Android 4.4.2 for other phones, check out our new Custom ROMs section. You can update AT&T Galaxy S2 Skyrocket SGH-I727 to OSE Android 4.4.2 KitKat custom firmware using the tutorial below. This is not an official release by Samsung, but just a custom ROM which would require a custom recovery like ClockworkMod in order to flash the ROM zip and Google Apps zip files on your phone.
In this tutorial, we will tell you how to install OSE Android 4.4.2 KitKat ROM on AT&T Galaxy S2 Skyrocket SGH-I727 with complete steps using CWM recovery. We also have several tips on how to backup your phone data and also some more tips that you have to keep in mind before proceeding to the tutorial on the next page. You will have to wipe your previous personal data and apps as usual when installing custom ROMs. The following tips are important as they will help the installation procedure to go smooth without any issues. Let’s begin with the tutorial below.

Disclaimer: All the custom ROMs and firmwares, official software updates, tools, mods or anything mentioned in the tutorial belong to their respective owners/developers. We (TeamAndroid.com) or the developers are not to be held responsible if you damage or brick your device. We don’t have you on gun point to try out this tutorial

OSE Android 4.4.2 KitKat ROM Details:

This amazing OSE custom ROM comes with tons of new features and is based on Android 4.4.2 KitKat. A quick list of the main features in OSE is given below and we are sure you’d love to use this on your Samsung AT&T Galaxy S2 Skyrocket SGH-I727:

• Based On Slim
• DarkUI Toggle Theme
• Multi-Window
• PIE Navigation
• Custom Navbar Options
• Custom Clock Options
• Custom Battery Options
• CRT Animation Control
• Init.d Support
• Init.d Tweaks
• All Features in Slim V3
• HALO
• System App Remover
• OnTheFly DensityChanger
• App Ops
• OmniSwitch
• Lockscreen Notifications
• Build Prop Mods
• Suspend Actions
• Wake Lock Blockers

There are tons of useful articles and how-to guides on Team Android for the Samsung AT&T Galaxy S2 Skyrocket, but we think you might be interested in the following posts:

• Android 4.2.2 Custom ROMs: For a complete collection of AT&T Galaxy S2 Skyrocket SGH-I727 custom ROMs, click here!

Like this OSE ROM based on the latest Android 4.4.2? We love it too and we know you are looking forward to install it on your phone now. Now please read below for important tips on how to make sure your installation goes smooth and you do not end up with any problems.

Samsung AT&T Galaxy S2 Skyrocket USB Drivers

You will need to connect your Android phone with the computer. For that, please make sure you have installed the USB drivers for Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket properly. If not, you can download the latest official drivers from our Android USB Drivers section here:

Download Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket USB drivers!

Backup and Other Important Tips

Done with the USB drivers? Perfect. The tutorial is on the next page, but first, please take a look at the following tips and important points you need to take care of. These are important, as we don’t want anyone losing their personal data or apps:

Always backup your important data that you might need after you install a new custom ROM, an official software update or anything else. Make a backup for just in case, you never know when anything might go wrong. See below for some tips on how to backup data:
Samsung users can also back up data using Samsung KIES. If you backup data manually, you get more options what to choose from and it is very easy to move data across Android devices from different manufacturers, i.e moving Samsung AT&T Galaxy S2 Skyrocket backup data to HTC One X.
If you already have a custom recovery (ClockworkMod, TWRP etc.) installed on your phone, we strongly recommend a backup using that as it creates a complete image of your existing phone set up.

A few more optional tips that you should remember:

1. Having problems connecting your Android phone to the computer? You need to enable USB debugging mode. See here: How to Enable USB Debugging — for Gingerbread, Ice Cream Sandwich and Jelly Bean.
2. Make sure your Android device is charged up to 80-85% battery level. This might help you: How to Check Battery Percentage. Why? Because, if your phone goes off suddenly while installing a custom ROM, flashing an official firmware update or installing mods etc. — your phone might get bricked or go dead permanently. No one wants that, right?
4. Most of the tutorials and how-to guides on Team Android are for factory unlocked Android phones and tablets. We recommend NOT to try our guides if your phone is locked to a carrier, unless we have specified the carrier name or device model.

If you find the above tips useful and they were helpful to you, please consider giving us a +1 or LIKE to thank us!
All set and ready? Good. Now, let’s proceed with the tutorial on the next page and update AT&T Galaxy S2 Skyrocket SGH-I727 to OSE Android 4.4.2 KitKat custom firmware.

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a new widget for your home screen, Hangouts update merges SMS and chats ect

Loie Favre 2014-04-22T10:00:01Z1 hour ago

Loie Favre Loie Favre is a Canadian-German, food-loving, live-music-craving globe-trotter. Coming from a humble background in the Canadian Prairies centred around nature and the Arts, she studied Translation and Languages in Edmonton. She left his home on the Pacific Coast of Canada, to seek her fortune in Berlin. She is now an Editor and Manager for AndroidPIT.com and is enjoying discovering about everything and anything under the sun about Android.

Google is gradually rolling out a new update to Hangouts (v.2.1), which will bring quite a few changes and improvements to their messenger app, since the company originally integrated SMS/MMS and Google Hangouts into one message app.
© Google

The update will be spread internationally to users in stages, while the main change that you will notice is that SMS and chat conversations are now merged. With each message to/from the same recipient, you will be able to choose the service you would like to use and be able to switch back and forth with the ease of a switch. Apparently there will also be the option to unmerge them as well. You will be able to tell the difference between an SMS and a Hangouts chat within the conversation.
What’s more, the contacts section will also get a needed makeover: it will be simplified and separated into two categories of contacts: Hangouts contacts and Phone contacts, which I think will be a lot more intuitive than the way it has been.
 © GoogleThere will also be a new widget for your home screen to show you your most recent conversations, also a welcome addition instead of having to open the app every time. Finally, as with most updates, Google has improved the app’s general performance. Features such as video call quality have been improved and SMS as well as MMS should now be more reliable.
If you can’t wait to get the update, they were able to mirror the APK over at the XDA developers forum. Please download at your own caution. Otherwise, just wait a few days and you should see the update on your smartphone!

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Today, Google rolled out an update to the Hangouts app that merges SMS and Hangouts messages, adds s

Today, Google rolled out an update to the Hangouts app that merges SMS and Hangouts messages, adds some new visual distinction for which type of message is which, and a few new features. Read more here.

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Google Hangouts update rolling out, merges SMS and Hangout conversations

Google is rolling out a new update to Hangouts today, which includes several changes such as a new feature that allows SMS and Hangouts conversations to merge together under one place for each of your contacts. There’s also simplified contact lists and much more.

To get a better idea of what’s different in the latest update, here’s a change-log noting some of the biggest changes, courtesy of Google engineer Mike Dodd:

• Merged conversations: SMS and Hangout conversations with the same recipient are now combined into a single conversation. You can control whether you want to send a message via Hangouts or SMS with the flip of a switch, and different message types will be easy to tell apart in the conversation. Of course, you can always merge and unmerge conversations if you’d like.
• Simplified contact list: now there’s two main sections in contacts — People you Hangout With, and Phone Contacts — making it simpler to navigate, and easier to use for SMS.
• Homescreen widget: add the Hangouts widget to your homescreen for quick access to your recent conversations.
• Performance improvements: today’s update includes better quality video calls, as well as improved SMS and MMS reliability.

In Google’s usual fashion, it may take a few days before the update reaches everyone — though you can always check Google Play just in case. For those that have already received the update, what do you think of the changes? Anything else worth mentioning that isn’t in the (unofficial) change-log noted above?

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Replace T-Cell Galaxy Note three N900T to Android 4.4.2 KitKat with Wicked Customized ROM 2014

Replace T-Cell Galaxy Note three N900T to Android 4.4.2 KitKat with Wicked Customized ROM 2014

WICKED is a debloated TouchWiz based ROM with Android 4.4.2 KitKat for the T-Cellular Galaxy Observe three SM-N900T. That still retains all Samsung features and lots of more added for a greater total TouchWiz expertise! Expect better battery life, smoother UI, much less lag and the standard WICKED stability & performance.

If interested in Android 4.4.2 for other phones, check out our new Custom ROMs section. You can update T-Mobile Galaxy Note 3 N900T to WICKED Android 4.4.2 KitKat custom firmware using the tutorial below. Your T-Mobile Galaxy Note 3 N900T should be rooted and have a custom recovery installed. This is not an official release by Samsung, but just a custom ROM which would require a custom recovery in order to flash the ROM zip file on your phone.

As you continue reading below, we will guide you through the entire process of how to install WICKED Android 4.4.2 KitKat on T-Mobile Galaxy Note 3 N900T with complete steps. Don’t forget to read all the tips below that you have to keep in mind before proceeding. Please make sure you backup all your data as given below because this tutorial will wipe your data. The following tips are important as they will help the installation procedure to go smooth without any issues. Let’s get to the tutorial now.

Disclaimer: All the custom ROMs and firmwares, official software updates, tools, mods or anything mentioned in the tutorial belong to their respective owners/developers. We (TeamAndroid.com) or the developers are not to be held responsible if you damage or brick your device. We don’t have you on gun point to try out this tutorial

WICKED Android 4.4.2 KitKat ROM Details:

This amazing WICKED custom ROM comes with tons of new features and is based on Android 4.4.2 KitKat. A quick list of the main features in WICKED is given below and we are sure you’d love to use this on your T-Mobile Galaxy Note 3 N900T:

• N900TUVUBCNB4 Base


• Aroma Installer


• Multi Themed


• Debloated


• Stock Kernel


• Deodexed


• Rooted


• CIQ Free


• Knox Free


• Unrestricted Tethering


• Rom Control


• Xposed Framework


• Wanam Xposed Module


• Viper4Android Audio


• Wifi Calling


• Zipaligned


• Extended Power Menu


• Nexus Soft Key Option


• 25 Toggle Mod


• S5 Toggle Option


• Quad Resizable MW


• Custom Animations


• Init.d Support


• Custom Shutdown QMG


• Custom Startup QMG


• Battery Tweaks


• Network Tweaks


• UI Tweaks


• Memory Optimization Tweaks


• Sd Card Tweaks


• Modified TW Launcher


• Transparent Weather Widget


• Larger Caller ID


• Build.prop Tweaks


• SuperSU


• Transparent Weather Widget


• MMS Over Wifi


• S Pen Manager


• All Font Mod


• Multiwindow Manager


• CM File Manager


• Ad Away


• Removed Easy Launcher


• Torch App


• Batch Optimized


• Themed Wallpapers


• Themed Icons


• Icon Changer


• Font Changer


• 400+ Fonts


• Nano


• Sysro


• Sysrw


• BusyBox

There are tons of useful articles and how-to guides on Team Android for the Samsung T-Mobile Galaxy Note 3, but we think you might be interested in the following posts:

Like this WICKED ROM based on the latest Android 4.4.2? We love it too and we know you are looking forward to install it on your phone now. Now please read below for important tips on how to make sure your installation goes smooth and you do not end up with any problems.

Samsung T-Mobile Galaxy Note 3 USB Drivers

You will need to connect your Android phone with the computer. For that, please make sure you have installed the USB drivers for Samsung T-Mobile Galaxy Note 3 properly. If not, you can download the latest official drivers from our Android USB Drivers section here:

Download Samsung T-Mobile Galaxy Note 3 USB drivers!

Backup and Other Important Tips

Done with the USB drivers? Perfect. The tutorial is on the next page, but first, please take a look at the following tips and important points you need to take care of. These are important, as we don’t want anyone losing their personal data or apps:

Always backup your important data that you might need after you install a new custom ROM, an official software update or anything else. Make a backup for just in case, you never know when anything might go wrong. See below for some tips on how to backup data:

Samsung users can also back up data using Samsung KIES. If you backup data manually, you get more options what to choose from and it is very easy to move data across Android devices from different manufacturers, i.e moving Samsung Galaxy Note backup data to HTC One X.

If you already have a custom recovery (ClockworkMod, TWRP etc.) installed on your phone, we strongly recommend a backup using that as it creates a complete image of your existing phone set up.

A few more optional tips that you should remember:

1. Having problems connecting your Android phone to the computer? You need to enable USB debugging mode. See here: How to Enable USB Debugging — for Gingerbread, Ice Cream Sandwich, Jelly Bean and KitKat.

2. Make sure your Android device is charged up to 80-85% battery level. This might help you: How to Check Battery Percentage. Why? Because, if your phone goes off suddenly while installing a custom ROM, flashing an official firmware update or installing mods etc. — your phone might get bricked or go dead permanently. No one wants that, right?

4. Most of the tutorials and how-to guides on Team Android are for factory unlocked Android phones and tablets. We recommend NOT to try our guides if your phone is locked to a carrier, unless we have specified the carrier name or device model.

Should you find the above suggestions useful and they had been useful to you, please take into account giving us a +1 or LIKE to thank us!

All set and ready? Good. Now, let’s proceed with the tutorial on the following web page and replace T-Mobile Galaxy Word 3 N900T to WICKED Android 4.4.2 KitKat customized firmware.

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Update Galaxy Nexus I9250 to Android 4.4.2 PAC ROM KitKat Customized Firmware 2014

Update Galaxy Nexus I9250 to Android 4.4.2 PAC ROM KitKat Customized Firmware 2014

Galaxy Nexus I9250 may be updated to a brand new model PAC ROM, its called BlackPowerEdition - with Android 4.4.2 KitKat. We love this ROM because it comes with features from the CM11, AOKP and Paranoid Android. If interested in Android 4.4.2 for other phones, check out our new Customized ROMs section.

Stock and official firmware are always good, but custom ROMs make them better with new features and lots of system tweaks that are not otherwise possible. This is clearly one of the advantages of rooting your Android phone (read: Benefits of Rooting an Android Device). You can update Galaxy Nexus I9250 to PAC ROM BlackPowerEdition Android 4.4.2 KitKat custom firmware using the tutorial below. This is not an official release by Samsung/Google, but just a custom ROM which would require a custom recovery like ClockworkMod in order to flash the ROM zip file on your phone.

In this tutorial, we will tell you how to install PAC ROM BlackPowerEdition Android 4.4.2 KitKat ROM on Galaxy Nexus I9250 with complete steps and instructions. We also have a set of important tips that you have to keep in mind before proceeding to the tutorial on the next page. Don’t forget to backup your phone as you will have to wipe all your data during the installation process. The following tips are important as they will help the installation procedure to go smooth without any issues. Let’s get on with the tutorial now.

Disclaimer: All the custom ROMs and firmwares, official software updates, tools, mods or anything mentioned in the tutorial belong to their respective owners/developers. We (TeamAndroid.com) or the developers are not to be held responsible if you damage or brick your device. We don’t have you on gun point to try out this tutorial

PAC ROM BlackPowerEdition Android 4.4.2 KitKat ROM Details:

This amazing PAC ROM BlackPowerEdition custom ROM comes with tons of new features and is based on Android 4.4.2 KitKat. A quick list of the main features in PAC ROM BlackPowerEdition is given below and we are sure you’d love to use this on your Galaxy Nexus I9250:

• All in One Rom [Core features from PA, AOKP and CM]


• PAC in Black


• Status bar tweaks


• Quick Settings Panel tweaks


• Notification Drawer tweaks


• Lockscreen Notifications


• Active Display


• Appbar


• Gesture Anywhere


• Init.d scripts


• Build.prop Mods


• Statusbar Weather


• Recents RAM Bar


• PAC Console


• Latest Version Nightly Builds


• OTA Updates

There are tons of useful articles and how-to guides on Team Android for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, but we think you might be interested in the following posts:

Like this PAC ROM BlackPowerEdition ROM based on the latest Android 4.4.2? We love it too and we know you are looking forward to install it on your phone now. Now please read below for important tips on how to make sure your installation goes smooth and you do not end up with any problems.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus USB Drivers

You will need to connect your Android phone with the computer. For that, please make sure you have installed the USB drivers for Samsung Galaxy Nexus properly. If not, you can download the latest official drivers from our Android USB Drivers section here:

Download Samsung Galaxy Nexus USB drivers!

Backup and Other Important Tips

Done with the USB drivers? Perfect. The tutorial is on the next page, but first, please take a look at the following tips and important points you need to take care of. These are important, as we don’t want anyone losing their personal data or apps:

Always backup your important data that you might need after you install a new custom ROM, an official software update or anything else. Make a backup for just in case, you never know when anything might go wrong. See below for some tips on how to backup data:

Samsung users can also back up data using Samsung KIES. If you backup data manually, you get more options what to choose from and it is very easy to move data across Android devices from different manufacturers, i.e moving Samsung Galaxy Nexus backup data to HTC One X.

If you already have a custom recovery (ClockworkMod, TWRP etc.) installed on your phone, we strongly recommend a backup using that as it creates a complete image of your existing phone set up.

A few more optional tips that you should remember:

1. Having problems connecting your Android phone to the computer? You need to enable USB debugging mode. See here: How to Enable USB Debugging — for Gingerbread, Ice Cream Sandwich and Jelly Bean.

2. Make sure your Android device is charged up to 80-85% battery level. This might help you: How to Check Battery Percentage. Why? Because, if your phone goes off suddenly while installing a custom ROM, flashing an official firmware update or installing mods etc. — your phone might get bricked or go dead permanently. No one wants that, right?

4. Most of the tutorials and how-to guides on Team Android are for factory unlocked Android phones and tablets. We recommend NOT to try our guides if your phone is locked to a carrier, unless we have specified the carrier name or device model.

Should you find the above ideas useful they usually have been useful to you, please consider giving us a +1 or LIKE to thank us!

All set and prepared? Good. Now, let’s proceed with the tutorial on the following web page and replace Galaxy Nexus I9250 to PAC ROM BlackPowerEdition Android 4.4.2 KitKat customized firmware.

 

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Update AT&T Galaxy S3 I747 with C-RoM Android 4.4.2 KitKat Custom Firmware

C-RoM for AT&T Galaxy S3 SGH-I747 is based on Android 4.4.2 KitKat firmware, directly built from the AOSP sources. This ROM keeps the stock KitKat look and UI as created by Google, there are no fancy animations or transitions but includes some really wonderous customization options so that you can make the device yours completely. Its very stable, fast and smooth ROM. If interested in Android 4.4.2 for other phones, check out our new Custom ROMs section. You can update AT&T Galaxy S3 SGH-I747 to C-RoM Android 4.4.2 KitKat custom firmware using the tutorial below. This is not an official release by Samsung, but just a custom ROM which would require a custom recovery like ClockworkMod in order to flash the ROM zip and Google Apps zip files on your phone. You can also try out PAC-rom for this Android phone!

In this tutorial, we will tell you how to install C-RoM Android 4.4.2 KitKat ROM on AT&T Galaxy S3 SGH-I747 with complete steps using CWM recovery. We also have several tips on how to backup your phone data and also some more tips that you have to keep in mind before proceeding to the tutorial on the next page. You will have to wipe your previous personal data and apps as usual when installing custom ROMs. The following tips are important as they will help the installation procedure to go smooth without any issues. Let’s begin with the tutorial below.

Disclaimer: All the custom ROMs and firmwares, official software updates, tools, mods or anything mentioned in the tutorial belong to their respective owners/developers. We (TeamAndroid.com) or the developers are not to be held responsible if you damage or brick your device. We don’t have you on gun point to try out this tutorial

C-RoM Android 4.4.2 KitKat ROM Details:

This amazing C-RoM custom ROM comes with tons of new features and is based on Android 4.4.2 KitKat. A quick list of the main features in C-RoM is given below and we are sure you’d love to use this on your Samsung AT&T Galaxy S3 SGH-I747:

• Moved Halo Icon back to on Statusbar ( Not sure if it works good on HDPI devices).
• Launch the msim settings when the new card dialog appears
• Disable keyguard widget frame
• Don’t hide baseband on dual sim devices
• Port BatteryBar
• Frameworks: Fix linked volume does not persist after reboot.
• Change notification background from holo to kitkat grey
• Fix possible ANR and navigation bar freeze
• Frameworks: do not kill favorite recent apps
• Frameworks: fix possible NPE + and missing expandable panel correction
• Fixed Recent Clear Butons colors
• Don’t register methods when there’s nothing to register.
• Get rid of noise during boot.
• InCallUI: Fix potential NPE
• Launcher3: Icon pack support
• OmniSwitch: added icon pack support

There are tons of useful articles and how-to guides on Team Android for the Samsung AT&T Galaxy S3, but we think you might be interested in the following posts:

Like this C-RoM ROM based on the latest Android 4.4.2? We love it too and we know you are looking forward to install it on your phone now. Now please read below for important tips on how to make sure your installation goes smooth and you do not end up with any problems.

Samsung AT&T Galaxy S3 USB Drivers

You will need to connect your Android phone with the computer. For that, please make sure you have installed the USB drivers for Samsung Galaxy S3 properly. If not, you can download the latest official drivers from our Android USB Drivers section here:

Download Samsung Galaxy S3 USB drivers!

Backup and Other Important Tips

Done with the USB drivers? Perfect. The tutorial is on the next page, but first, please take a look at the following tips and important points you need to take care of. These are important, as we don’t want anyone losing their personal data or apps:

Always backup your important data that you might need after you install a new custom ROM, an official software update or anything else. Make a backup for just in case, you never know when anything might go wrong. See below for some tips on how to backup data:

Samsung users can also back up data using Samsung KIES. If you backup data manually, you get more options what to choose from and it is very easy to move data across Android devices from different manufacturers, i.e moving Samsung AT&T Galaxy S3 backup data to HTC One X.

If you already have a custom recovery (ClockworkMod, TWRP etc.) installed on your phone, we strongly recommend a backup using that as it creates a complete image of your existing phone set up.

A few more optional tips that you should remember:

1. Having problems connecting your Android phone to the computer? You need to enable USB debugging mode. See here: How to Enable USB Debugging — for Gingerbread, Ice Cream Sandwich and Jelly Bean.

2. Make sure your Android device is charged up to 80-85% battery level. This might help you: How to Check Battery Percentage. Why? Because, if your phone goes off suddenly while installing a custom ROM, flashing an official firmware update or installing mods etc. — your phone might get bricked or go dead permanently. No one wants that, right?

4. Most of the tutorials and how-to guides on Team Android are for factory unlocked Android phones and tablets. We recommend NOT to try our guides if your phone is locked to a carrier, unless we have specified the carrier name or device model.

If you find the above tips useful and they were helpful to you, please consider giving us a +1 or LIKE to thank us!

All set and ready? Good. Now, let’s proceed with the tutorial on the next page and update AT&T Galaxy S3 SGH-I747 to C-RoM Android 4.4.2 KitKat custom firmware.

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Update Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 T310 to Android 4.4.2 KitKat CM11 Custom ROM

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 T310 (WiFi) users can now enjoy Android 4.4.2 Kitkat, thanks to the CM11 custom ROM that is now available. Developers have released an unofficial build of CyanogenMod 11 ROM with the latest Android 4.4.2 KitKat for this Android tablet. Samsung has not yet announced any plans if they would even plan on updating the Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 to any new major Android firmware. If interested in Android 4.4.2 for other tablets, check out our new Custom ROMs section. You can update Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 T310 to CM11 Android 4.4.2 KitKat custom firmware using the tutorial below.

In this tutorial, we will tell you how to install CM11 Android 4.4.2 KitKat ROM on Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 T310 with complete steps using CWM recovery. We also have several tips on how to backup your tablet data and also some more tips that you have to keep in mind before proceeding to the tutorial on the next page. You will have to wipe your previous personal data and apps as usual when installing custom ROMs. The following tips are important as they will help the installation procedure to go smooth without any issues. Let’s begin with the tutorial below.

Disclaimer: All the custom ROMs and firmwares, official software updates, tools, mods or anything mentioned in the tutorial belong to their respective owners/developers. We (TeamAndroid.com) or the developers are not to be held responsible if you damage or brick your device. We don’t have you on gun point to try out this tutorial

CM11 Android 4.4.2 KitKat ROM Details:

For those who are new to CyanogenMod, please read the following:

CyanogenMod (pronounced sigh-AN-oh-jen-mod), is a customized, aftermarket firmware distribution for several Android devices (See above for supported devices & how to install CyanogenMod on said devices). Based on the Android Open Source Project, CyanogenMod is designed to increase performance and reliability over Android-based ROMs released by vendors and carriers such as Google, T-Mobile, HTC, etc. CyanogenMod also offers a variety of features & enhancements that are not currently found in these versions of Android.

NOTE: This CM11 custom ROM based on Android 4.4.2 KitKat can be installed on Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 SM-T310 — the WiFi only version.

There are tons of useful articles and how-to guides on Team Android for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0, but we think you might be interested in the following posts:

Like this CM11 ROM based on the latest Android 4.4.2? We love it too and we know you are looking forward to install it on your tablet now. We will be waiting for your feedback! Please read below for important tips on how to make sure your installation goes smooth and you do not end up with any problems.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 USB Drivers

You will need to connect your Android tablet with the computer. For that, please make sure you have installed the USB drivers for Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 properly. If not, you can download the latest official drivers from our Android USB Drivers section here:

Download Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 USB drivers!

Backup and Other Important Tips

Done with the USB drivers? Perfect. The tutorial is on the next page, but first, please take a look at the following tips and important points you need to take care of. These are important, as we don’t want anyone losing their personal data or apps:

Always backup your important data that you might need after you install a new custom ROM, an official software update or anything else. Make a backup for just in case, you never know when anything might go wrong. See below for some tips on how to backup data:

Samsung users can also back up data using Samsung KIES. If you backup data manually, you get more options what to choose from and it is very easy to move data across Android devices from different manufacturers, i.e moving Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 backup data to Motorola Xoom.

If you already have a custom recovery (ClockworkMod, TWRP etc.) installed on your tablet, we strongly recommend a backup using that as it creates a complete image of your existing tablet set up.

A few more optional tips that you should remember:

1. Having problems connecting your Android tablet to the computer? You may need to enable USB debugging mode. See here: How to Enable USB Debugging — for Gingerbread, Ice Cream Sandwich and Jelly Bean.

2. Make sure your Android device is charged up to 80-85% battery level. This might help you: How to Check Battery Percentage. Why? Because, if your tablet goes off suddenly while installing a custom ROM, flashing an official firmware update or installing mods etc. — your tablet might get bricked or go dead permanently. No one wants that, right?

4. Most of the tutorials and how-to guides on Team Android are for factory unlocked Android phones and tablets. We recommend NOT to try our guides if your phone is locked to a carrier, unless we have specified the carrier name or device model.

If you find the above tips useful and they were helpful to you, please consider giving us a +1 or LIKE to thank us!

All set and ready? Good. Now, let’s proceed with the tutorial on the next page and update Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 T310 to CM11 Android 4.4.2 KitKat custom firmware.

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Dolphin Browser update adds Jetpack 6.1 support on Android 4.3 and 4.4

Dolphin Browser is one of the most powerful and popular web browsers out there and today it received a sizable update. Among the new stuff included is better Flash Player support, better full screen HTML5 videos, and the Dolphin Jetpack integration with Android 4.3 and 4.4.

Here is a quick list of all the features as per the Google Play Store.

• Dolphin Jetpack 6.1.0 integration on Android 4.3 and 4.4 devices
• Better flash playing experience; How to play flash in Dolphin http://goo.gl/zE6U68
• Better fullscreen experience for HTML5 videos
• Auto-fit web content when pinch to zoom under desktop mode

By far the most important of which is the Jetpack 6.1 integration. For those who do not know, Dolphin Jetpack is an improved webkit that uses Dolphin’s HTML5 rendering engine to give you a better web experience. In other words, it makes HTML5 sites vastly more enjoyable to browser and use.

Along with the Jetpack integration, the update also provides better support for full screen HTML5 videos, improved Flash support, and improved text auto-fit on web pages. Chances are if you have Dolphin browser you’ve seen this update already. If you’re not a Dolphin user and want to check it out, you can find it in the Google Play Store here.

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Top 5 News: Nexus 5 vs Moto X, LG G2 KitKat update, Nexus 8 rumors

Kris Carlon 2014-04-19T08:00:00Z3 hours ago

Kris Carlon

Putting down roots in Berlin after six years of traveling is a major step for Kris Carlon, who has spent more time living out of a tent lately than sitting at a desk. Kris comes to the AndroidPIT Editorial Team via a lengthy period spent writing on art and culture in Australia and other places he has lived. He joined the Android community while resurfacing in civilization back in 2010 and has never looked back, using technology to replace his actual presence in other people's lives ever since.

Lots of cool breaking news this week: a leaked LG device that looks to be a precursor to the LG G3, Google dropped a new camera for Android and Chrome Remote Desktop client, there's Tizen smartphones on the horizon, a Galaxy K launch event, Android 4.4.3 is ready to pop, we got a new responsive forum, and we got confirmation that the G3 will have a 2K display. What else has been making the headlines this week?

Top 5 News of the Week for Easter! / © AndroidPIT

While Google owned Motorola there was lots of speculation about how much influence they had over the Moto X and Moto G. Motorola claim those two breakthrough devices were ''all Motorola'' but they still feel like Google to us. So which ''Google phone'' is better: the Nexus 5 or the Moto X?

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The LG G2 hasn't been clean and clear where KitKat updates are concerned either. The G2 flagship has just received a small update to fix a few issues with Google Wallet's Tap & Pay and Google+. Perhaps the fact that both these bugs affect Google products is the reason behind the prompt update?

More KitKat updates for some while others continue to wait. / © AndroidPIT

There's still no confirmation on the existence of the Nexus 8 - and therre probably won't be until it appears either in the Google Play Store or at Google I/O - but the rumors are flying. The latest has it that the Nexus 8 will replace both the Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 lines, and be the sole mid-sized tablet offering from Google.

Mockup of the Nexus 8 / © Miguel Cruz

We've been pimping the crap out of all kinds of devices lately, from the old and weather-beaten to the still fresh. Somewhere in the middle of all that lies the Galaxy S4, which is hardly an old device, but one that has never felt the deep-seated love like the S3 or the new infatuation of the S5. Still, there's a few accessories out there to spruce the old dog up a little.

It's not brand new, but it's still good! Revamp your S4 with some great accessories. / © AndroidPIT

You Android devices are choc full of surprises, some cool but useless, others useful but boring, and some that are a mixture of the two. The Galaxy S3 has one of these features: a hidden service menu that's essentially for troubleshooting, repairing and perhaps engineering nerds. You may not ever need it, but it's cool to know it's there.

The Galaxy S3 still has lots of life in it, but here's how you can run your own diagnostic tests on it. / © Samsung

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Update Galaxy Grand 2 Duos G7102 to XXUAND1 Android 4.3 Official Firmware

You can now download XXUAND1 Android 4.3 for Galaxy Grand 2 Duos G7102 and we have a full tutorial on how to install this official Jelly Bean firmware update. XXUAND1 Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is the latest firmware build that has been released so far for the Galaxy Grand 2 Duos G7102.This is an unbranded firmware, which means there will be no extra carrier apps installed with this firmware and anyone with an unlocked Galaxy Grand 2 can install this firmware. G7102XXUAND1 is an official firmware update, not a modified or custom ROM. You can easily update Galaxy Grand 2 Duos G7102 to XXUAND1 Android 4.3 Jelly Bean official firmware and root Galaxy Grand 2.

As you continue reading below, we will guide you how to install XXUAND1 Android 4.3 Jelly Bean on Galaxy Grand 2 Duos G7102 using ODIN. We have also given some tips on how to backup your phone data and have given some other important tips. Don’t forget to backup all your apps and personal data as a precaution. We don’t want anyone losing their data due to any issues. Let’s continue with the tutorial now.

Disclaimer: All the custom ROMs and firmwares, official software updates, tools, mods or anything mentioned in the tutorial belong to their respective owners/developers. We (TeamAndroid.com) or the developers are not to be held responsible if you damage or brick your device. We don’t have you on gun point to try out this tutorial

XXUAND1 Android 4.3 Firmware Details:

Model: SM-G7102Model name: GALAXY Grand 2 DUOS
Country: India
Version: Android 4.3
Changelist: 2635347
Build date: Tue, 08 Apr 2014 06:03:58 +0000
Product Code: INUPDA: G7102XXUAND1
CSC: G7102ODDAND1
MODEM: G7102DDUAML3

You might find these following Galaxy Grand 2 Duos G7102 related articles interesting:

If you plan on rooting this phone or are still confused for why to root Galaxy Grand 2 Duos G7102, read: Benefits of Rooting Your Android Device.

Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 Duos USB Drivers

You will need to connect your Android phone with the computer. For that, please make sure you have installed the USB drivers for Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 Duos properly. If not, you can download the latest official drivers from our Android USB Drivers section here:

Download Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 Duos USB drivers!

Backup and Other Important Tips

Done with the USB drivers? Perfect. The tutorial is on the next page, but first, please take a look at the following tips and important points you need to take care of. These are important, as we don’t want anyone losing their personal data or apps:

Always backup your important data that you might need after you install a new custom ROM, an official software update or anything else. Make a backup for just in case, you never know when anything might go wrong. See below for some tips on how to backup data:

Samsung users can also back up data using Samsung KIES. If you backup data manually, you get more options what to choose from and it is very easy to move data across Android devices from different manufacturers, i.e moving Samsung Galaxy Note backup data to HTC One X.

If you already have a custom recovery (ClockworkMod, TWRP etc.) installed on your phone, we strongly recommend a backup using that as it creates a complete image of your existing phone set up.

A few more optional tips that you should remember:

1. Having problems connecting your Android phone to the computer? You need to enable USB debugging mode. See here: How to Enable USB Debugging — for Gingerbread, Ice Cream Sandwich and Jelly Bean.

2. Make sure your Android device is charged up to 80-85% battery level. This might help you: How to Check Battery Percentage. Why? Because, if your phone goes off suddenly while installing a custom ROM, flashing an official firmware update or installing mods etc. — your phone might get bricked or go dead permanently. No one wants that, right?

4. Most of the tutorials and how-to guides on Team Android are for factory unlocked Android phones and tablets. We recommend NOT to try our guides if your phone is locked to a carrier, unless we have specified the carrier name or device model.

If you find the above tips useful and they were helpful to you, please consider giving us a +1 or LIKE to thank us!

All set and ready? Good. You can now head over to the next page and update Galaxy Grand 2 Duos G7102 to Android 4.3 XXUAND1 official firmware update.

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Update Galaxy S5 G900F to Shohat ROM Based on Android 4.4.2 KitKat

Shohat ROM, based on Android 4.4.2, is one of the first KitKat custom ROMs for the Samsung Galaxy S5 G900F phone. Several developers are working hard to port their current ROMs to the new SAmsung Galaxy S5 and some have already released them over at XDA-Developers. Shohat looks amazing with all the speed features, removed all the extra bloatware of Samsung apps, and is very light with only 1GB in size. Rest of the features are mentioned below. For those interested, can also try out Omega ROM. You can update Galaxy S5 G900F to Shohat ROM Android 4.4.2 KitKat custom firmware using the tutorial below. Your Galaxy S5 G900F should be rooted and have a custom recovery (ClockworkMod recovery / TWRP recovery) installed. This is not an official release by Samsung, but just a custom ROM which would require a custom recovery in order to flash the ROM zip file on your phone.

As you continue reading below, we will guide you through the entire process of how to install Shohat ROM Android 4.4.2 KitKat on Galaxy S5 G900F with complete steps. Don’t forget to read all the tips below that you have to keep in mind before proceeding. Please make sure you backup all your data as given below because this tutorial will wipe your data. The following tips are important as they will help the installation procedure to go smooth without any issues. Let’s get to the tutorial now.

Disclaimer: All the custom ROMs and firmwares, official software updates, tools, mods or anything mentioned in the tutorial belong to their respective owners/developers. We (TeamAndroid.com) or the developers are not to be held responsible if you damage or brick your device. We don’t have you on gun point to try out this tutorial

Shohat ROM Android 4.4.2 KitKat ROM Details:

This amazing Shohat ROM custom ROM comes with tons of new features and is based on Android 4.4.2 KitKat. A quick list of the main features in Shohat ROM is given below and we are sure you’d love to use this on your Galaxy S5 G900F:

• Based on Last Stock Firmware Android 4.4.2 OFFICIAL (KitKat)
• Kernel Stock
• Deodex
• Rooted
• Busybox
• Zipalign
• All KNOX crap removed !
• 4 way restart menu
• Lightest Touchwiz Rom Available For The S5 ( Only 1.02GB )
• FAST
• SMOOTH

There are tons of useful articles and how-to guides on Team Android for the Samsung Galaxy S5, but we think you might be interested in the following posts:

Like this Shohat ROM ROM based on the latest Android 4.4.2? We love it too and we know you are looking forward to install it on your phone now. Now please read below for important tips on how to make sure your installation goes smooth and you do not end up with any problems.

Samsung Galaxy S5 USB Drivers

You will need to connect your Android phone with the computer. For that, please make sure you have installed the USB drivers for Samsung Galaxy S5 properly. If not, you can download the latest official drivers from our Android USB Drivers section here:

Download Samsung Galaxy S5 USB drivers!

Backup and Other Important Tips

Done with the USB drivers? Perfect. The tutorial is on the next page, but first, please take a look at the following tips and important points you need to take care of. These are important, as we don’t want anyone losing their personal data or apps:

Always backup your important data that you might need after you install a new custom ROM, an official software update or anything else. Make a backup for just in case, you never know when anything might go wrong. See below for some tips on how to backup data:

Samsung users can also back up data using Samsung KIES. If you backup data manually, you get more options what to choose from and it is very easy to move data across Android devices from different manufacturers, i.e moving Samsung Galaxy Note backup data to HTC One X.

If you already have a custom recovery (ClockworkMod, TWRP etc.) installed on your phone, we strongly recommend a backup using that as it creates a complete image of your existing phone set up.

A few more optional tips that you should remember:

1. Having problems connecting your Android phone to the computer? You need to enable USB debugging mode. See here: How to Enable USB Debugging — for Gingerbread, Ice Cream Sandwich, Jelly Bean and KitKat.

2. Make sure your Android device is charged up to 80-85% battery level. This might help you: How to Check Battery Percentage. Why? Because, if your phone goes off suddenly while installing a custom ROM, flashing an official firmware update or installing mods etc. — your phone might get bricked or go dead permanently. No one wants that, right?

4. Most of the tutorials and how-to guides on Team Android are for factory unlocked Android phones and tablets. We recommend NOT to try our guides if your phone is locked to a carrier, unless we have specified the carrier name or device model.

If you find the above tips useful and they were helpful to you, please consider giving us a +1 or LIKE to thank us!

All set and ready? Good. Now, let’s proceed with the tutorial on the next page and update Galaxy S5 G900F to Shohat ROM Android 4.4.2 KitKat custom firmware.

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Update Galaxy S4 LTE I9505 to XXUFNC8 Android 4.4.2 Official Firmware

Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE I9505 XXUFNC8 Android 4.4.2 firmware can now be downloaded. This new KitKat update will be bringing you nothing major but only will update the drivers and add compatibility for the Galaxy Gear devices. This firmware is targeted towards the Vodafone Galaxy S4 users in the UK. If your device doesn’t belong to UK region than you won’t be able to find this update automatically on Samsung KIES or even OTA. I9505XXUFNC8 firmware build supports a higher change-list number then the previous firmwares which means this definitely is the latest update available for Galaxy S4 I9505 yet. We know the anxious and curious feeling you get whenever a new firmware comes out, to cure that, we have created a manual tutorial for you. You can easily update Galaxy S4 I9505 to XXUFNC8 Android 4.4.2 KitKat official firmware– and also root Galaxy S4 I9505 phone on this firmware. You might notice some new language packs in your phone, but that is completely okay.

As you continue reading below, we will guide you how to install XXUFNC8 Android 4.4.2 KitKat on Galaxy S4 LTE I9505 using ODIN. We have also given some tips on how to backup your phone data and have given some other important tips. Don’t forget to backup all your apps and personal data as a precaution. We don’t want anyone losing their data due to any issues. For the rooting tutorial, we have given the link below for a complete tutorial. If you have any sort of valuable data remaining on your phone, then do it back it up before proceeding. Let’s continue with the tutorial now.

Disclaimer: All the custom ROMs and firmwares, official software updates, tools, mods or anything mentioned in the tutorial belong to their respective owners/developers. We (TeamAndroid.com) or the developers are not to be held responsible if you damage or brick your device. We don’t have you on gun point to try out this tutorial

XXUFNC8 Android 4.4.2 Firmware Details:

Model: GT-I9505
Model name: GALAXY S4 LTE
Country: United Kingdom (Vodafone)
Version: Android 4.4.2
Changelist: 481100
Build date: Tue, 18 Mar 2014 14:17:25 +0000
Product Code: VOD
PDA: I9505XXUFNC8
CSC: I9505VFGFNC1
MODEM: I9505XXUFNC8

You might find these following Galaxy S4 I9505 related articles interesting:

If you plan on rooting this phone or are still confused for why to root Galaxy S4 LTE I9505, read: Benefits of Rooting Your Android Device.

Samsung Galaxy S4 USB Drivers

You will need to connect your Android phone with the computer. For that, please make sure you have installed the USB drivers for Samsung Galaxy S4 properly. If not, you can download the latest official drivers from our Android USB Drivers section here:

Download Samsung Galaxy S4 USB drivers!

Backup and Other Important Tips

Done with the USB drivers? Perfect. The tutorial is on the next page, but first, please take a look at the following tips and important points you need to take care of. These are important, as we don’t want anyone losing their personal data or apps:

Always backup your important data that you might need after you install a new custom ROM, an official software update or anything else. Make a backup for just in case, you never know when anything might go wrong. See below for some tips on how to backup data:

Samsung users can also back up data using Samsung KIES. If you backup data manually, you get more options what to choose from and it is very easy to move data across Android devices from different manufacturers, i.e moving Samsung Galaxy Note backup data to HTC One X.

If you already have a custom recovery (ClockworkMod, TWRP etc.) installed on your phone, we strongly recommend a backup using that as it creates a complete image of your existing phone set up.

A few more optional tips that you should remember:

1. Having problems connecting your Android phone to the computer? You need to enable USB debugging mode. See here: How to Enable USB Debugging — for Gingerbread, Ice Cream Sandwich and KitKat.

2. Make sure your Android device is charged up to 80-85% battery level. This might help you: How to Check Battery Percentage. Why? Because, if your phone goes off suddenly while installing a custom ROM, flashing an official firmware update or installing mods etc. — your phone might get bricked or go dead permanently. No one wants that, right?

4. Most of the tutorials and how-to guides on Team Android are for factory unlocked Android phones and tablets. We recommend NOT to try our guides if your phone is locked to a carrier, unless we have specified the carrier name or device model.

If you find the above tips useful and they were helpful to you, please consider giving us a +1 or LIKE to thank us!

All set and ready? Good. You can now head over to the next page and update Galaxy S4 I9505 to Android 4.4.2 XXUFNC8 official firmware update.

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AT&T Galaxy S4 Active gets KitKat update

Loie Favre 2014-04-16T21:00:00Z2 days ago

Loie Favre

Loie Favre is a Canadian-German, food-loving, live-music-craving globe-trotter. Coming from a humble background in the Canadian Prairies centred around nature and the Arts, she studied Translation and Languages in Edmonton. She left his home on the Pacific Coast of Canada, to seek her fortune in Berlin. She is now an Editor and Manager for AndroidPIT.com and is enjoying discovering about everything and anything under the sun about Android.

The Samsung Galaxy S4 Active has been stuck with Android 4.3 for quite some time now, but AT&T customers will be seeing the update to Android 4.4 KitKat started today. Though the KitKat problem hasn’t been void of problems, I’m sure users will be pleased with the many perks that comes along with it.

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Android 4.4. KitKat brings quite a few nice features that will soon grace the AT&T Galaxy S4 Active, Samsung’s rigorous version of the Galaxy S4. Some of these features are of course a great new and much cleaner user interface, wireless printing and more. This is a good indication that other carriers will soon push the KitKat update to their Galaxy S4 Actives.

Check out AT&T's own video about the changes.

link to the video

Did you get the update yet on your Samsung smartphone? How do you like the changes?

Source: AT&T

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Sony confirms May KitKat update for Xperia devices

Kris Carlon 2014-04-17T12:00:01Z1 day ago

Kris Carlon

Putting down roots in Berlin after six years of traveling is a major step for Kris Carlon, who has spent more time living out of a tent lately than sitting at a desk. Kris comes to the AndroidPIT Editorial Team via a lengthy period spent writing on art and culture in Australia and other places he has lived. He joined the Android community while resurfacing in civilization back in 2010 and has never looked back, using technology to replace his actual presence in other people's lives ever since.

Sony has just updated their product support pages to show very clearly that various Xperia devices will be making the jump to KitKat in May. The devices on the list are: Xperia Z, ZL, ZR and Xperia Tablet Z. We already knew these devices were going to make the jump, but now it seems to be confirmed that May is indeed the month it will happen.

Sony seems to be sticking to the schedule with their KitKat update plans. / © AndroidPIT

Of course, the update will most likely push towards the end of the month, and then you have carrier and regional delays to worry about, along with the batching process under which updates take place, so there's probably no need to start mashing that Update Now button come May Day, but at least things seem to be running on schedule.

By updating their support pages with an exact month for the update, Xperia owners can rest easy. / © Sony

Sony has been quite open with their update plans of late, both positive and negative, by regularly posting lists of the devices that are either confirmed for KitKat or under investigation for the update. Several older devices have also been publicly cut from the update roster, causing many to feel left out. But in Sony's defense, it's probably better to know in advance that your device won't be getting any more updates than to sit and wait for months wondering. Better the devil you know.

Are you happy with Sony's transparent update plans? What do you think of the level of support and frequency of updates from the various OEMs?

Via: Xperia Blog Source: Sony Support

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Google stock camera app available now in Play Store [Update]

Sterling Keys 2014-04-17T09:00:00Z1 day ago2014-04-17T14:44:10Z— updated 1 day ago

Sterling Keys

After finishing his Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Alberta, Sterling made the move to Vancouver Island in British Columbia. Within a stone's throw of mountains, ocean, and complete wilderness, he mountain bikes and skis during the day and is hopelessly connected to his phone and computer at all other times. His writing "career" started as he penned about his escapades while skiing and has slowly progressed to freelance marketing and promotion throughout British Columbia. Interested in anything tech and gadget related, he has thoroughly enjoyed his transition of writing for AndroidPIT.

Google has released their official stock camera app into the Play Store as of today! Moving along to offering more stand-alone varieties of their Google branded apps, much like what they did earlier in 2013 with their Google Keyboard.

The stock Google camera is now available for download via the Play Store. / © Google Play

The new stock camera app includes a new interface and some new nifty features, such as a lens blue feature and viewfinder fix that allows you to capture 100% of the photo you're taking. Thankfully, the app is not just constrained to Nexus devices and is working across different devices and manufacturers.

The new blur feature in action with the stock camera app. / © Google Play

In order to be able to grab the updated app from the Play Store, you’ll need to be running an Android device with KitKat (sorry anyone not quite up to speed with Android 4.4). One of the advantages of moving towards releasing this as a stand-alone app is that Google can now roll out updates specific to their camera without having to release an OTA update for the operating system.

Also, check out the following video from the Android Police of what the camera app does if you try to take a vertical video? Thanks Google!

You can grab the new stock camera app either via the Google Play Store or by grabbing the APK file that is hosted over at Android Police. 

[Update: 17 April 2014, Berlin, 4 PM]

As shown in an APK teardown by Android Police, we still haven't seen the end of the Android camera development. In the code hides some clues that point towards more functions that could be released in future updates.

One of these is the possibility to apply Photosphere photos as live wallpaper. There could also be more settings options for advanced users in areas that have lagged behind other manufacturers and that in comparison with previous versions seems to have taken a few steps backward.

Three more camera modes are also hinted at in the code: an advanced mode, a time lapse mode and a wide-angle mode. When capturing videos, a photo can also be taking while it is still rolling, a possibility that many other apps and custom ROMS already offer. According to the code, more video effects could be on their way.Three more camera modes are also hinted at in the code: an advanced mode, a time lapse mode and a wide-angle mode. When capturing videos, a photo can also be taking while it is still rolling, a possibility that many other apps and custom ROMS already offer. According to the code, more video effects could be on their way.

Source: Android Police, Google Play

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In Just A Few Minutes, SpaceX Will Attempt To Launch A Reusable Rocket — Watch Now! (Update: It’s Over)

Quick! Tune in!

SpaceX is about to attempt something pretty historic: launching a rocket in such a way that much of it can be reused in later launches.

If the launch is successful, the payload of the rocket will spend a few days cruising to the International Space Station, then drop off a bunch of supplies. The “first stage”(the largest — and often the most expensive — engine component) of the rocket, meanwhile, will break away in a controlled fall back towards earth to (hopefully) be used again, with a pair of landing legs being deployed on the way down.

Even if the landing legs deploy properly, the landing is aimed for the water… which the legs can’t actually stand up on. They’ll simulate a landing to test that their landing thrusters seem to work — but in the end, it’ll just fall right into the water. This is more about testing to make sure the process works than trying to actually get this thing to make a perfect landing, but it’d still be damn neat to watch — alas, we probably won’t get to see that bit in the live stream.

I’ve embedded both NASA and SpaceX’s stream below, because each offers some pretty amazing angles and insight. If you watch both simultaneously, you probably want to mute one or the other.

Update – 12:26: The rocket launched on schedule at 12:25 p.m. pacific, and is currently en route to the ISS.

Update – 12:40: Success! Looks like everything went smoothly with the first segment of the launch. The rocket launched smoothly (despite bad weather), and will spend the next few days cruising to the ISS. As such, the stream is now over, so we’ve removed it. We’ll know in a few days if the test landing process went as smoothly.

Update – 5:00 pm: Elon Musk has tweeted to announce that the first stage has landed safely in the Atlantic.

Neither NASA nor SpaceX has put up a pre-cut video of today’s launch just yet – I’ll add it here as soon as they do. In its place, here’s a video of the Falcon 9 doing a short-distance test flight — it takes off from its launch pad, hovers for a second, and then lands itself safely a few feet away from its original location.

Android 4.4.3 update spotted a couple more times

An Android 4.4.3 update is almost certainly on the way, although we’re not quite sure when, as references to the new version of Android have cropped up yet again.

The most recent sighting comes as an Xperia Z Ultra Google Play Edition smartphone passed through Bluetooth SIG certification. The listing comes with a new software version for the handset labelled “KTU72.S1.3013″, the KTU72 bit is the build name for Android 4.4.3. Unfortunately, the Bluetooth listing can’t tell us when the update will arrive, but it’s a pretty good sign that it’s on the way.

Following that, Google itself let the update slip in a change log for its Edu Device Setup app on the Play Store. Under the “what’s new” section, the app lists “support for Android 4.4.3 and non-Nexus tablets”. Hopefully this means that Google is preparing to ship the update anytime soon, and that it’s not just an innocent type.

We first heard mention of the update back in March, where we received the first hint that a 4.4.3 update might be on the way to fix the Nexus 5 camera bug. More recently, just last week Sprint suggested that the update would be rolling out immediately, although that doesn’t seem to have materialized yet.

Evidence is mounting that Android 4.4.3 is on the way, but the big question still is when.

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