Good news to Samsung Galaxy Note 2 users who got their device from carriers, the latest Jelly Bean update will come in your way around late December and early January.

The latest Jelly Bean update for carrier-branded handsets are usually delayed since networks test the files themselves to make sure they work with any custom software tweaks before allowing the updates to reach their customers.

Consumers may need to wait for days weeks or even months before this new update hits some of the carrier-branded versions of the smartphone.

Early this week, the official OTA update of the 4.1.2 version of the Jelly Bean OS has started to roll out for the international or unlocked version of the device.

According to SamMobile, the Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update for the Galaxy Note 2 is now rolling out in Poland and Sweden. The international Galaxy Note 2 possesses a model number of GT-N7100 while the Galaxy Note 2 LTE features GT-N7105. Both updates are currently limited to these areas though we suspect that more regions will see the update in the near future.

The update brings slight changes and additions to the device as the Notifications in that the panel is now customizable allowing owners to tailor it to their liking.

It also offers a way to toggle some features on and off through the menu including the device's powerful Multi Window View feature. Users can also disable the brightness slider from within the Notification Menu as well.

The status bar is now black as opposed to its original gray color, the browser is now improved over the last version of the app and Samsung has added Swype-like functionality to the keyboard on the Galaxy Note 2. There also is a new ink effect that is on the lock screen.

You should keep in mind that the Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update for Samsung Galaxy Note 2 will roll out gradually; therefore, it will not be available all on the markets in the same time.

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The unlocked version of the Galaxy Note 2 costs $899. However, Australian carriers offer affordable plans for the device.

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