An Android Smartphone Displays Google Website
An Android smartphone displays the Google website in this picture illustration in Seoul September 7, 2011. Reuters/Truth Leem

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 and Note 8 come next in line for the Android 4.4.4 KitKat and Android 4.4.2 KitKat update respectively. T-Mobile already released the official version of the KitKat program while the Note 8 update will be roll out in stages. Similar to other Android and Samsung updates, access to the software may vary. Some users may receive early notification while others late with the option of installing manually.

T-Mobile released an edition of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 tablet running on Android 4.4.2 update. This time, T-Mobile and Samsung want to bring the latest Android version to the device. Android Central also noted that the release of the software may be in preparation for the launch of the Android 5.0 Lollipop. According to Samsung's support page, the Android 4.4.4 KitKat version goes by the build number P607TUVUANI1.

To check the update on the mobile device, users can click on Apps proceed with Settings > General then tap on About device. To see other updates, people can open Apps > Settings > General > About device then click on Software update. The company also emphasizes that release schedules still depend on the other providers. The company can only provide a guide on when the updates are available generally.

According to Android Geeks, the Android 4.4.2 update for Galaxy Note 8 will take place in stages explaining why some users may already have access while others do not. Once the notification arrives, users simply need to tap on "Download Now." Wait for the software to be saved completely before hitting "Install Now." The device will reboot and install the software automatically.

For those who have not received the notification, they can check manually by opening Settings > About device > Software updates > Check for software updates. Samsung KIES also offers an alternative way to check for updates and install them properly. The Android 4.4.2 KitKat update goes by the build number JZO54K.I467UCANI2. Samsung has not provided exact details about the program but reports advise users to free up to 600MB to make sure.