Verizon Note 2 4.4.2 is being pushed out

[Nibs]

Whay are folks in such a hurry to become Verizon's guinea pig for this new 4.4.2 update?

When Verizon pushed the most recent update for my other phone, the Galaxy Note 3, it totally f----d-up the battery life. (just seen posts in the VZW Note 3 forum) I'm not letting OTA update touch my Verizon Galaxy Note 2, especially since this 4.4.2 will be the last OTA update for the Note 2.

My battery life has tanked since 4.3, I don't think 4.4 could be any worse. Plus it'll be nice to have some of my apps update as some of them have 4.4+ only.

 

[aparker2005]

Just got mine in Arkansas through the settings menu

 

[ToddL]

Downloading now, in MN

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[jpriest007]

Just finished installing the ota now here in Illinois.

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[Uncle Eliot]

Downloading update in NJ at 1:12pm. Went through settings menu.

 

[cbroussard99]

I just got the update in San Diego...


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[aparker2005]

So does nfc and Google wallet work now? I don't have the special sim card, just the original that came with the phone. Would love to use Google wallet again!

 

[Nibs]

Finished downloading! Haven't delved into it yet but I don't see much of a difference though :-\

 

[jlo3378]

So does nfc and Google wallet work now?

It allowed me to download wallet and set it up as a tap to pay option. Haven't tried it out in the real world, but it seems like it should work.

 

[jlost]

How is the update running for all? Any noticeable difference? Good or bad.

 

[aparker2005]

I've noticed somewhat better battery life so far. A little snappier as well

 

[jlost]

I've noticed different fonts, that all I can see. My attention is on the world cup. (GO ITALY) We all know USA won't make it far lol.

 

[api7342]

No real difference in performance or battery life so far.

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[jlo3378]

How is the update running for all? Any noticeable difference? Good or bad.

It seems to be running ok but there are little things that will take getting used too.

Likes:
1. Emoticons.
2. Seems Wallet will be usable for tap and pay.
3. s pen input seems more accurate for writing with a different/new interface.
4. Wifi seems to be more stable. Previously it seemed like it would drop connection for no reason.
5. Able to print to my Canon printer without using printershare.

Dislikes:
1. Constant NFC icon at top.
2. Can't hide apps in the app drawer.
3. I have gear watch and emails are being "difficult"
4. Google Now, when I say "Ok Google" it's taking 3 to 5 seconds before I can talk/give command.

Too early to know about battery life. Would love to hear others opinions.

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[KBlack2595]

I tried it and they both work haven't tried google wallet in the filed yet though

So does nfc and Google wallet work now? I don't have the special sim card, just the original that came with the phone. Would love to use Google wallet again!

 

[maddiealan]

I received the update, and the phone does seem a little faster. Can't decide about battery life yet, but the good news is that it's not worse. One thing I notice is that Smart Stay is working again! After the last two updates I couldn't get it to work. And they removed the little eye in the notification area, which is great.Still playing around with the phone.

 

[jpriest007]

So does nfc and Google wallet work now? I don't have the special sim card, just the original that came with the phone. Would love to use Google wallet again!

Yes nfc payments work now with Google wallet.

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[YeOldeGoat]

How long does it take them usually to make the update available on the windows Verizon Update Manager? Mine says up to date still on 4.3.

 

[jpriest007]

How long does it take them usually to make the update available on the windows Verizon Update Manager? Mine says up to date still on 4.3.

It is usually available first on the update manager

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[YeOldeGoat]

Mine still says up to date on kies and verizon upgrade assistant on 4.3 even after a factory reset. Has anyone's worked or is this my problem? I cant get OTA so I'm waiting for the wired upgrade.