KitKat kernal source code released for Samsung Galaxy Note 3

The Android 4.4 kernel source code for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 has been released by the Korean OEM. This will allow for the creation of custom ROMs for the device by developers. If you're a code jockey, or just curious, you can find the code by clicking on the sourcelink below. The release of the source code could be an indication that the Android 4.4 update will soon be making its way to Samsung Galaxy Note 3 units around the globe.

Last week, Polish owners of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 started receiving Android 4.4.2, also known as firmware version N9005XXUENA6. As we explained before, Samsung has a large R&D center in Poland, which probably explains why that region received the update before, say, the U.S. Consider it to be similar to Motorola's soak test where a smaller number of units are tested with a software update just to make sure that any problems with the update are limited to the small number of units being tested.

Last month, French carrier SFR revealed that the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (along with the Samsung Galaxy S4) would be receiving Android 4.4 in late January, which dovetails perfectly with the source code release.

source: Samsung via SamMobile, GSMArena

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Motorola makes another attempt to rollout Android 4.4 for the DROID MAXX, ULTRA, and Mini

Motorola's first attempt at pushing out the Android 4.4 KitKat update for its new line of Verizon DROIDs came about one month ago. The rollout began on December 19th; and over the next week, Motorola was hit by a number of reports that the update was actually bricking user devices, but it seems that the issues are fixed, because the rollout is beginning anew.
The update was apparently pulled at the end of December, although there was never official confirmation from Motorola about that. This morning there were
new reports that the Motorola DROID MAXX and the DROID ULTRA are both once again getting the update, which is coming through as build 19.5.3. That is the same exact build number as the first update, but we would assume that Motorola has fixed the issue with this one.
As we detailed when the update first rolled out, the Android 4.4 update will bring improved camera quality, Emoji support, the KitKat immersive mode, improved FitBit compatibility, and a number of updated apps like Verizon Mobile Security, Google Photos, Motorola Assist, and more.
Update* It looks like the Android 4.4 KitKat update is also rolling out to the DROID Mini. Everything seems to be going well this time around, so if you have any of the new Motorola DROIDs, you should be seeing the update soon enough, if you haven't gotten it already. 


source: Droid Life & GSMArena

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Motorola makes another attempt to rollout Android 4.4 for the DROID MAXX and ULTRA

     Motorola's first attempt at pushing out the Android 4.4 KitKat update for its new line of Verizon DROIDs came about one month ago. The rollout began on December 19th; and over the next week, Motorola was hit by a number of reports that the update was actually bricking user devices, but it seems that the issues are fixed, because the rollout is beginning anew.

The update was apparently pulled at the end of December, although there was never official confirmation from Motorola about that. This morning there were new reports that the Motorola DROID MAXX and the DROID ULTRA are both once again getting the update, which is coming through as build 19.5.3. That is the same exact build number as the first update, but we would assume that Motorola has fixed the issue with this one. 
As we detailed when the update first rolled out, the Android 4.4 update will bring improved camera quality, Emoji support, the KitKat immersive mode, improved FitBit compatibility, and a number of updated apps like Verizon Mobile Security, Google Photos, Motorola Assist, and more.
source: Droid Life

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HTC Denmark says One X+ won't get Android 4.4 KitKat

HTC has already updated its One flagship with Android 4.4 KitKat and is working to bring the update to its One mini and One Max siblings. Many of the loyal HTC users were waiting on confirmation whether or not some of the previous One droids will be getting the same treatment.

Even though there is nothing official from HTC's HQ, HTC Denmark spilled the beans on the company's plans for the HTC One X+. An HTC rep has responded to a question over Twitter concerning the KitKat update for One X+:

"We can confirm the HTC One X+ will remain on the current software version, Android 4.2.2 and Sense 5."

This means no Android 4.3 Jelly Bean or 4.4 KitKat for the HTC One X+. And if the One X+ isn't getting newer Android versions, then One X and One S users should probably abandon all hope too.

                    Source:Gsmarena.com

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