Why cant we get 4.4?

[PereDroid]

So do I unroot to get this? Decisions decisions

 

[sineater]

I think if you tap Build Number multiple times in Settings > About Phone, that will turn Developer Options back on. It did for me.

Thanks i unlocked it

 

[sineater]

So do I unroot to get this? Decisions decisions

I think it's a little early to answer that question. It definitely speed up the phone however it made some changes I'm not thrilled about. It might be i just need to get used to how some things work and now I need to adjust. Over all is not bad

 

[mgrande]

Got my update this morning (FL). My phone seems like all the lag and glitches are gone. I just wonder his long it will be until they come back.

One question, in my notifications it says that apex is running and wants me to disable it. I can't seem to get rid of it

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[24c]

I think it's a little early to answer that question. It definitely speed up the phone however it made some changes I'm not thrilled about. It might be i just need to get used to how some things work and now I need to adjust. Over all is not bad

I'd go along with this. New things take some getting used to...:biggrin:

 

[PereDroid]

Looks like I can update and get Root back since my Bootloader is unlocked. So I may just go for it.

 

[sineater]

So if you hit the Android version a bunch of times it throws you into a weird game

 

[jimmythegent]

So I am finally downloading KitKat? Bout time! Maybe I can add some apps now and it be fast again!

 

[mslaceyrose]

So I am finally downloading KitKat? Bout time! Maybe I can add some apps now and it be fast again!

Happy for you that you finally got it

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[cr6]

(Just a thought)
You might consider doing a factory reset after the update. Quite a few of our members on the S4 forum had a variety of issues (after the KK update) and after doing a factory reset, everything was smooth as buttah. (It's also worked on other models)

tap'n

 

[jimmythegent]

Thats it? This is it? I got my wish. I know. But I dont see any reason for a person with a rooted phone to update to this if they will lose root. Which, now, I am going with, 4.4 is just a few things added and some new fonts.

 

[jimmythegent]

It looks like the new 4.4 KitKat version is the most significant upgrade for Android in a quite some time. It includes a massive array of new features. The above video is a DevBytes teaser for a small few of the new features. Here's a quick breakdown of many more:

• Now supports lower-end devices and can run on just 512MB of RAM.
• It will now have a new launcher.
• Translucent system UI styling.
• Enhanced notification access.
• Includes faster multi-tasking.
• More advanced caller ID.
• new white/gray color scheme and fonts.
• There is a new sensor batching technology. This is meant to cut down on sensor power consumption by grouping and prioritizing requests. Google claims it is now 25% more accurate, and can ask back for clarification.
• It will now have wireless printing functionality.
• Includes support for IR Blasters Natively. It is limited to sending functions only for now. It can't learn or receive yet. This is probably just a feature that is in progress since it is mostly not very useful yet.
• No has native screen recording and can output in MP4 format.
• Now supports Moto X-style "OK Google" voice commands. For now this only will work with the Nexus 5. Supposedly this feature is hardware dependent, although Google hasn't shared what is required.
• Bluetooth devices will now be able to control the system volume directly instead of having to adjust two different volumes.
• There is a new lock screen which includes a camera shortcut. You can also rearrange your homescreen.
• Built-in Chromecast support.
• Chrome web view.
• Full-screen wallpapers with preview.
• HDR+ photography.
• Location in Quick Settings.
• Low-power audio playback.
• Music and movie-seeking from lock screen.
• The NFC payment system doesn't require using the secure element anymore. It uses a software based emulation work around. Because of this, carriers can no longer use this as an excuse to not support Google's NFC payment functions.

???? Seems barely half I got with 4.4.....

 

[jspradling7]

Thats it? This is it? I got my wish. I know. But I dont see any reason for a person with a rooted phone to update to this if they will lose root. Which, now, I am going with, 4.4 is just a few things added and some new fonts.

You are hilarious. If they gave you a crisp 100 dollar bill with the update, you would be on here tomorrow saying "What? They couldn't give me 6 - 20's? I have to go to the bank to get change? Would $200 really been too much to give me?" You crack me up.

 

[jimmythegent]

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!

I was just expecting something different, same damn thing!

On a serious note, whats the biggest change? Besides having to download a keyboard app as they got rid of Swype?

 

[cr6]

Don't feel bad. Your reaction is actually typical from folks that wait and wait and wait for an update. Before you know it, it gets built up to be WAY more than what it really is....than when you actually receive it, it's like hmmm, whatever.
It happens to us all.lol

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