Verizon announced a new Samsung Galaxy S4
Android 4.4.2 update is now being pushed to the users. Even though your
device will not be updated to a new version of Android, the new firmware brings
quite a few changes, so keep an eye on the notifications bar.
Because
all the KitKat-specific goodies such as transparent status and navigation bars,
white status bar icons, immersive mode, cloud printing, color emoji support,
new Location menu, or full screen movie and album art in the lock screen were
patched in the previous Android 4.4.2 update for Galaxy S4, the new firmware
arrives to address bugs and improve the security of your device. According to
the changelog posted on Verizon’s support page the
update improves connectivity with messaging app, accuracy of AOL email count,
voicemail, and Bluetooth connectivity. It also brings KNOX 2.0 and changes
ISIS Wallet name to Softcard and adds “Apply” and “Cancel” buttons to Home
Screen mode. The new update brings Keyboard enhancements and support for
MyVerizon Diagnostics, Side Sync Call Forwarding Framework, and Kids Mode, too.
As
usual, Verizon will roll out the new Samsung Galaxy S4 Android 4.4.2 update in
phases, which means that some of you might have to wait longer than others.
Once your Galaxy S4 becomes eligible to receive the new firmware update,
you should be able to see a system update message in the notifications bar. Tap
on it, then follow the on-screen instructions. In case the system update
notification failed to show up, you would also want to perform a manual check
under Settings > More > About phone > Software update > Check for
software updates. Alternatively, you can grab the USB cable and check out
for the update via KIES.
The
new update has build number KOT49H.I545VRUFNG6. Verizon didn’t reveal
the size of the update file, but expect it to exceed 300 – 400 MB. It’s
recommended to download the new update using a Wi-Fi network in order to
avoid unwanted data charges.
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