Android 4.4.2 KitKat N900TUVUCNB4 Official Firmware Released For T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N900T): How To Install It [Tutorial]

Samsung (KRX:005935) began rolling out the latest Android 4.4.2 KitKat firmware update for the T-Mobile (NYSE:TMUS) variant of the Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N900T) on Wednesday. The new firmware is currently available as an Over-The-Air, or OTA, update as well as through Samsung KIES.

It was reported earlier this week that Samsung released the Android 4.4.2 KitKat kernel source for T-Mobile’s Galaxy Note 3, indicating that an OTA update was around the corner.

Being a staggered rollout, the update -- N900TUVUCNB4 -- may not show up on all supported devices at the same time. But, users interested in checking for the new OS manually can go to Settings> About Device> Software Update to confirm whether there is an update available.

According to Samsung, the update includes the following improvements:

- OS upgrade to Android 4.4.2 (KitKat).

- New Lock Screen Access.

> Media Controls - full-screen album art and media controls when listening to music.

> Camera Shortcut - access the Camera application right from the lock screen.

- SMS App Chooser - select a default application for sending and receiving SMS text messages.

- Restyled Status and Navigation Bars - status and navigation bars are translucent and can sit on top of apps, along with simplified status bar icons.

- Consolidated Location Settings - location services are integrated and more detailed by new Location menu.

- Expanded Emoji Icons.

- Wireless Printing: supports printing over Wi­-Fi and Bluetooth.

Here are the firmware details of the Android 4.4.2 KitKat for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N900T:

PDA: N900TUVUCNB4

CSC: N900TTMBCNB4

MODEM: N900TUVUCNB4

Version: Android 4.4.2

Build date: Feb. 12, 2014

Regions: U.S. (T-Mobile)

Here are some of the important aspects that users need to know before manually installing the firmware:

- All data should have proper back-up.

- The handset must have at least 80 percent battery power.

- The USB drivers for the Galaxy Note 3 must be installed on the computer and USB Debugging must be enabled.

- After flashing the firmware any installed custom ROM will be lost.

Required Files:

1. Android 4.4.2 N900TUVUCNB4 KitKat Firmware (Mirror 2)

2. Odin v3.09

Note: International Business Times cannot be held responsible for anything that goes wrong. Users should proceed at their own risk.

Tutorial

Step 1: Download the firmware package and Odin v3.09, and extract the zip files.

Step 2: Run Odin3 v3.09 as an Administrator.

Step 3: Restart the Galaxy Note 3 and put it in Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down, Home and Power buttons.

Step 4: Connect the Galaxy Note 3 to the computer via the USB cable and wait until a blue sign appears in Odin.

Step 5: Click on the AP button in Odin and select the .tar.md5 file that was extracted in Step 1.

Step 6: In Odin, ensure that the Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options are checked, and not the re-partition check box.

Step 7: Click on the Start button in Odin to begin the installation process.

Step 8: After the installation is complete, the device will restart automatically.

Step 9: Once you get the Samsung logo on the home screen, you can unplug the device from the computer and close Odin.

[Source: SamMobile]

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N900T should be now updated with Android 4.4.2 N900TUVUCNB4 KitKat official firmware. Go to Settings > About Phone to verify the software version running on the device.