Samsung Note 2

The Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update for the Galaxy Note 2 has continued to roll out bringing the Galaxy Gear support and the Samsung KNOX with it.

Earlier in July, Google announced the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update for the Nexus devices. At that time, many Android devices are not even updated to the Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. This meant a long wait for the Galaxy Note 2 users especially that Samsung opted to wait and skip the Android 4.2 Jelly bean in favor of the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean with Bluetooth LE. The Bluetooth LE (low energy) syncs Galaxy Note 2 with other Galaxy devices. It is especially necessary for the Galaxy Gear accessory to work with the Galaxy Note 2.

Galaxy Note 2 users had to wait before the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update finally started rolling out as Samsung and its carriers had to get their act together first.

Here is a roundup on what you should expect and what comes next after the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update.

Issues with the Galaxy Note 2 Android 4.3 Jelly Bean

In the U.S., the Galaxy Note 2 Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update rolled out slowly. After this update, some complaints about slow charging and battery life issues were made with the Galaxy Note 2.

Although it is expected that software updates with the Galaxy Note 2 Android 4.3 are nothing close to perfect. The issue lies in the bug fix updates that don't come easy or fast. Samsung needs to work hand-in-hand with carriers to test and develop bug fixes to the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update, which can actually take some time. As such, if you are experiencing issues after your update, you need to wait a couple of weeks before the fixes will arrive.

Another Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Update

Before its next major upgrade, Galaxy Note 2 users should expect another update. It is possible that carriers and Samsung will roll out other bug fixes a couple of weeks prior to a major update to prepare the device for the major piece of software. Incremental updates will be seen which will aim to fix issues with the Android 4.3.