Now that Android 4.4 Kit Kat is about to be released, will this make Note 2 three versions behind?

[Scott Kenyon]

my main reason for buying the note 2 was not the s pen or multi windows. it was the screen size. i had heard such great things about samsung products and i loved the idea of a big screen, so i bought it. ive had it since feb and i hope the big screen line of phones never goes away.

With the Note line being a huge hit, I doubt it ever will go away.

 

[Bill P]

jpriest007,

In my earlier post I stated that my note2 had 4.2.2. Sorry, I meant to say my 7" tab2 had updated to 4.2.2. Thanks for the heads up.

Bill

 

[Alex Nolan]

My Samsung Galaxy Galaxy S4 Mini is currently running Android 4.2.2 Jellybean so that claim is dismissed

 

[badkitties]

my main reason for buying the note 2 was not the s pen or multi windows. it was the screen size. i had heard such great things about samsung products and i loved the idea of a big screen, so i bought it. ive had it since feb and i hope the big screen line of phones never goes away.

I have not used the S-pen in more than 7 months. I love my Galaxy Note 2 for its big screen.

Is that really shallow? (kind of like dating a girl only because she has big breasts and ignoring her smart brain?)

Anyway, I was wondering if anybody knows when Kit Kat is rumored to be released by Verizon? July or August, maybe?

 

[kgk1985]

I have not used the S-pen in more than 7 months. I love my Galaxy Note 2 for its big screen.

Is that really shallow? (kind of like dating a girl only because she has big breasts and ignoring her smart brain?)

Anyway, I was wondering if anybody knows when Kit Kat is rumored to be released by Verizon? July or August, maybe?

Note 2 probably won't get the official update OTA

sent from Galaxy Note 2

 

[badkitties]

Note 2 probably won't get the official update OTA

sent from Galaxy Note 2

we'll know in August 2014.(or later)

Samsung will announce the Note 4 by then.

 

[phillthedrill]

lol Those who don't think the Note 2 will get Kitkat are ridiculous, of course it will. It will probably get it around February to March 2014. Of course by then, there'll be a newer version of Kitkat out, but it will get Kitkat.

 

[jlost]

lol Those who don't think the Note 2 will get Kitkat are ridiculous, of course it will. It will probably get it around February to March 2014. Of course by then, there'll be a newer version of Kitkat out, but it will get Kitkat.

I want it on my note 2 because I love the candy. My favorite.

 

[DWooderson]

lol Those who don't think the Note 2 will get Kitkat are ridiculous, of course it will. It will probably get it around February to March 2014. Of course by then, there'll be a newer version of Kitkat out, but it will get Kitkat.

You're joking, right? Please tell me you're joking.

We probably wouldn't have even received 4.3 if it weren't for Gear. This phone is now officially old tech, Samsung and Verizon (especially Verizon) aren't going to dedicate the resources to this phone to write, distribute, and support another upgrade. They have other, more important priorities, like the S4, Note 3, and new (yet-released) products.

This is it.

 

[anon(394005)]

I have not used the S-pen in more than 7 months. I love my Galaxy Note 2 for its big screen.

Is that really shallow? (kind of like dating a girl only because she has big breasts and ignoring her smart brain?)

Anyway, I was wondering if anybody knows when Kit Kat is rumored to be released by Verizon? July or August, maybe?

LOL What? Haven't used the S-Pen in over 7 months? That's one of THE major reasons to get a Note device (besides the screen size)! I use mine every single day! Helps keep the screen clean, not even a finger print!

 

[anon(394005)]

You're joking, right? Please tell me you're joking.

We probably wouldn't have even received 4.3 if it weren't for Gear. This phone is now officially old tech, Samsung and Verizon (especially Verizon) aren't going to dedicate the resources to this phone to write, distribute, and support another upgrade. They have other, more important priorities, like the S4, Note 3, and new (yet-released) products.

This is it.

To be frank and like I said in the thread previously, I'm still happy with the original release software (4.1.1) the Note 2 shipped with. It still rocks with it to this day! So I'm not looking a gift horse in the mouth! I'll look for a new OS version with the Note 4! And I pray it doesn't have that Knox crap on it!

 

[jlost]

What is Knox btw?

 

[ivanrooni]

I believe kit Kat will make it to the Note 2. It is billed as a simplified os and supposedly for older model phones. Usually there are 3 upgrades before it becomes terribly old school phone. I will say that I if this is old school for now then I'm happy

 

[BigGuy59]

VZW just started pushing out 4.3 I did the OVA upgrade yesterday. so far so good

 

[min_is_3]

I'm not sure what 4.4 will offer to the note 2. I'm happy with 4.3. Single finger pull down in notifications, apps to sd, I got photosphere through side load, improved battery life, and Foxfi working again, no more ongoing wi-fi notification, blocking mode, etc. I don't know if 4.4 brings anything worthwhile to the table, if any.

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[anon(394005)]

What is Knox btw?

It's Samsung's new security software. See:https://support.samsungknox.com/entries/24842607-What-is-Samsung-KNOX-

Samsung KNOX is an Android-based platform designed to overcome the shortcomings of the current open-source platform. Samsung KNOX addresses security at the OS level in a comprehensive three-prong strategy:

Secure Boot—A procedure that prevents unauthorized operating systems and software from loading during the startup process.
Security Enhancements for Android (SE for Android)—Brings SELinux technology to Android. SELinux is a security feature developed by the NSA (National Security Agency) to support military apps.
TrustZone-based Kernel Integrity Measurement Architecture (TIMA)—Performs non-bypassable, continuous integrity monitoring of the Android kernel.

In addition to securing the OS, Samsung KNOX addresses the security of individual apps:

Container—Provides a virtual Android environment to isolate enterprise apps and data in their own secure zone.
Per-app VPN—Enables an individual app or group of apps to transmit data over a secure VPN connection.
Data encryption—Full-device and container-level data encryption fully protect app data on the device.

Finally, Samsung KNOX provides complementary enterprise services:

Single Sign-On (SSO)—Plugs into an enterprise’s ActiveDirectory to enable employees to sign into apps using their corporate logins.
Common Access Card (CAC)—Enables active-duty military, selected Reserve, DoD civilian employees, and contractors to identify themselves by scanning a Smart ID card through a reader attached to the device.
Theft Recovery—Includes a built‐in anti-theft solution and an associated subscription service that provides both tracking and recovery in the event a device is stolen.

 

[jlost]

Thanks lol

 

[phillthedrill]

I'm using CM11 with 4.4.2 and I have noticed much better battery life compared to 4.1.2 and also no lag when scrolling whatsoever. I haven't tried 4.3, I just skipped ahead to 4.4.2. Of course I'm missing the specific features for the note 2 and touchwiz, but I'm happy with what Kitkat brings to the table.

 

[mhans311]

I rarely use the s pen either. I thought I would use it all the time but I just don't. I just mostly like the size of the screen. I think the s pen is much more useful on tablets than a phone. I'm thinking of picking up a note 8.0.

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[Jude526]

I like the spen. I want the Note 8.0 too ! ?

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