Samsung Galaxy S, Galaxy S2, Galaxy S2 Mini, Galaxy S3 Mini Ends Life on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean; Will Samsung Push 4.4 KitKat for Them?

Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini and Mega are certain to receive Android 4.4 KitKat based from a leaked report. Unfortunately, the same report may have indicated end of life cycle of older Galaxy smartphone such as Galaxy S, Galaxy S2, Galaxy S2 Mini and Galaxy S3 Mini on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS.

Samsung Knox Security Report

SamMobile revealed an internal document based from one of their trusted insiders about Samsung's Knox Security suite and according to the report, Android 4.4 KitKat OS is definitely coming to two mid-range Samsung devices.

Galaxy devices included to the list getting 4.4 OS are Galaxy S4 Mini and Galaxy Mega smartphones. However, the document didn't specifically reveal which variant of the Galaxy Mega is receiving Android 4.4 KitKat.

Sadly, Galaxy S3 Mini got three 'X' on the document which means no Enterprise Knox, no Consumer Knox and no schedule of anything as well. Hopefully, Samsung will change status for S3 Mini as the document quoted possible changes in the future

Samsung Galaxy S, S2, S2 Mini, S3 Mini Ends at Android 4.1?

Before Android 4.4 KitKat was announced by Google, sources of SamMobile revealed a list of qualified devices to get Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie. But some of listed Galaxy gadgets may not stay on their pre-destined path and possible to end up with their current OS.

Galaxy S2 and S3 Mini should get Android 4.2.2 while Galaxy S first-generation and Galaxy S2 Mini should remain on their current OS since they were not listed on the selected devices.

There are three possible main factors which may be considered before Samsung develop a firmware designed for older devices.

1. TouchWiz UI: Samsung already suffered problems with Galaxy S3 and Note 2 regarding the full integration of their customised Android launcher which was solved recently, allowing both devices to get Android 4.3 Jelly Bean.

2. RAM and Processor: At least 512MB RAM may be required and dual-core processor may be required to run the latest TouchWiz UI from Samsung which not so common among older devices.

3. Release Date: Samsung would likely update the latest and most selling Galaxy devices due to popularity. Developing firmware for every device consumes time and effort and Samsung released lots of phones and tablets for the Galaxy line.

Below are the technical specifications of Galaxy S, S2, S2 Mini and S3 Mini which may hint owners should expect any Android 4.3 or Android 4.4 soon.

Samsung hasn't made any announcement for future updates about these devices and did not confirm if KitKat with TouchWiz UI are going to be released for them as well. We do hope the maker may allow segmented or alike firmware running Android 4.4 for owners of older devices to enjoy using.