SEOUL: Samsung started releasing the latest Android update for Galaxy S4. The update is third major Android release of the device. It comes with two prominent changes: the mute mode and Samsung Knox 2.0. Earlier, Samsung Galaxy S4 was running on Samsung Knox 1.0.
Rests of its minor features are Material Design Layout, look screen notification, enhanced security features, find My Mobile, reactivation lock and big fixes.
Up till now, several international carriers have released the update for owners of Galaxy S4. However, there are a large number of curious people who are keeping a close eye on news regarding Android update for their devices.
Samsung is always secretive when it comes to Android update. The firm never reveals exact release date of Android updates. It usually tries to hide the names of country that are expected to get the update first. Due to this secrecy, most of the time people believe that the firm is not working on the update.
The Latest version of Android has not made much progress in the last two months. Still, numerous Samsung Galaxy S4 users got Android 5.1 update. Up till now, the update has reached to Galaxy S4 users of Hong Kong, Nepal, Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka. It is a confirmation sign that Samsung Galaxy Lollipop release is moving with rapid speed.
A few days ago, Samsung pushed out Galaxy S4 lollipop update for GT-19500 users. It is the international model of Samsung Galaxy S4.
On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy S4 GT019505 update has touched Greece, France and Cyprus.
It is indeed extremely slow roll out as compared to the previous ones. The feedback is the primary reason behind it. The firm intends to get feedback before it rolls out the update to other countries.
Nonetheless, Samsung Galaxy Android update will probably available for every owner of Samsung Galaxy S4 till the end of April.
Even though, the latest version of Android comes with lots of bug fixes but it has its own issues as well. Thus, people who are planning to upgrade their devices should be patient.
According to users’ feedback, Android 5.1 is frustrating in numerous ways. The abnormal delay, text messages issues, UI problems, battery drain and low speaker volume can get on your nerves.
Nevertheless, users should bear in mind that these problems vary from one device to another. It is possible that the update will function perfectly on your friend’s Galaxy S6. In contrast, it will give you a serious headache as every device behaves differently after installation.
Surprisingly, many international carriers refused to reveal any details on the subject.
Major carriers such as Optus, Australia, Telstra, Rogers, SFR and Vodafone used to give some clues regarding the update. This time, even they have declined to discuss Galaxy S6 Android update.
There are chances that it is one of the provisos of Google. It confirms that US carriers are not the only one to behave strangely.