Android 4.4.2 KitKat Now Seeding for Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy S4 in UK

The Android 4.4.2 KitKat software update is now seeding for Samsung's 2013 flagship smartphones, Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy S4 in the UK.

Following the roll-out of Android 4.4.2 update for Galaxy Note 3 earlier in January, Samsung had released a similar software update for the Galaxy S4 last month.

Now, Android Central reports Android 4.4.2 firmware update is available for the unlocked version of Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy S4 in the UK (with region code BTU). Besides, the update is now available for some of the carrier variants.

The Android 4.4.2 software weighing in at 300-400MB brings several changes and improvements for the aforementioned Galaxy devices. It adds some subtle visual tweaks including white notification bar icons.

Other notable features are graphical changes, immersive mode, translucent notification bar in some apps, native cloud printing support and lock screen album art. The KitKat update is believed to have boosted the performance of the smartphones, while increasing the benchmark scores.

Click here to know more about the features and changes in Android 4.4.2 KitKat.

Those who have not received the update notification yet, navigate to Settings>> More>> About device>> Software update>> Update to download and install the new Android KitKat firmware via OTA. The update might take some time depending on the carrier network.

Meanwhile, a new Android 4.4.2 KitKat stock build with base firmware I9505XXUFNBA has released for LTE variant of Galaxy S4 with model number GT-I9505. Click here for our step-by-step guide to install I9505XXUFNBA Android 4.4.2 KitKat on Galaxy S4 LTE.