Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Android KitKat update for Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One available - ZDNet.de

Android 4.4.2 Samsung and HTC have now in Germany with the distribution of Android 4.4. 2 KitKat for their flagship smartphones Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505) and HTC One started. The update will be delivered as usual gradually to all devices. However, there is initially only for the versions without provider branding available. Adapted from the mobile operators versions expected to follow shortly.

update for the Galaxy S4 with Snapdragon processor has the version number and can I9505XXUFNB8 on the gravel software on your PC or over-the-air (OTA) download. Like on the Galaxy Note 3, it also provides on the Galaxy S4 loud SamMobile for a significant performance boost. On the transparent notification bar now find white instead of colored icons. The lock screen shows with music playback now album art in full screen. In addition, there is a camera shortcut for fast access the photo features. The virtual keyboard has been optimized for use in landscape mode.

KitKat update for the HTC ungebrandete One is 308.24 MB in size and updated the firmware to version 4.19.401.9. It can also be downloaded and installed via OTA update via the device settings. The best one uses for a wireless connection. After the update, One owners can in the phone settings under “Info”, search “Software Updates.”

The KitKat Update the ungebrandete HTC One is around 308 MB in size (image: HTC)

According to the official changelog According brings Android 4.4.2 with new Bluetooth profiles, support for printing via the cloud as well as some security enhancements. Use the KitKat update but also lost a feature of the HTC one. The Flash Player support, the HTC has not maintained on its own is no longer embedded in the browser, because has Google the needed APIs removed with Android 4.4.

always provides KitKat redesigned status and navigation bars, a new full screen mode for apps, support for color Emoji, improved support for subtitles and a smarter use of energy. In addition, minor bug fixes and security vulnerabilities. Provides details of the ZDNet article “Android 4.4 KitKat: nice, faster, more intuitive”

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Who does not want to wait for the official update, or an older unit has, for the supply manufacturers no customized version of Android more, you can also resort to a custom ROM like CyanogenMod or OmniROM. Both variants support many smartphone models and contain no crapware. However, the installation requires an unlocked bootloader. With the CyanogenMod installer it can be performed relatively easily. The solution is based on an Android app that puts the device in a kind of standby mode before the Windows or Mac version of the installer performs the actual installation. The ZDNet download contains all the necessary files that are needed for the process.

Downloads

  • OmniROM 4.4.2
  • CyanogenMod installer
  • Tip: Are you an Android expert? Check your knowledge – with 15 questions on silicon.de

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