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Official Android 4.4.4 KitKat is rolling out to the Samsung Galaxy S3 LTE model which brings all new features from the new OS. It is downloadable via Over the Air process and could be available as well via Samsung Kies PC suite.

Official Android 4.4.4 KitKat For Samsung Galaxy S3 LTE

Finally, Samsung Galaxy S3 LTE joins other Galaxy devices on the Android 4.4.4 KitKat version after the new firmware has been released by the company. Users can download Android 4.4.4 KitKat via OTA or wireless update found under the Settings menu of the smartphone. It could also be available via Samsung Kies PC suite installed on a computer and will require a USB cable for the upgrade to occur.

According to SamMobile, official Android 4.4.4 KitKat for Samsung Galaxy S3 LTE delivers the standard goodies such as wireless printing support, white status bar icons, full-screen lock screen album art, updates on Samsung apps and closed caption support. Samsung added some upgrades as well including faster performance, reduced memory consumption and general stability improvements. Here are other details regarding the new firmware:

- Model: GT-I305N

- Device: Galaxy S3 LTE

- Country: Nordic countries

- Version: Android 4.4.4

- Changelist: 2760029

- Build date: Fri, 12 September 2014

- Product code: NEE

- PDA: I9305NXXUFNI4

- CSC: I9305NNEEFNI4

- MODEM: I9305NXXUFNI4

How To Install And Update The Galaxy S3 LTE

Users can download and install the Android 4.4.4 KitKat via wireless update on the Galaxy S3 LTE. Go to Settings > About Phone > Software Updates > Check for Updates to obtain the new firmware. Another way is using the Samsung Kies PC suite installed on a computer and a USB cable.

1. Download and install the Samsung Kies PC suite from the official Web site.

2. Launch the Samsung Kies PC suite then connect the device using a USB cable.

3. Let the drivers to be installed and wait till a notification appears on the dashboard about the new firmware.

Android 4.4.4 KitKat is gradually rolling out in different countries and network carriers. For manual flashing of the firmware, be reminded that the firmware should be match to the model variant of Galaxy S3 LTE to avoid bricking the smartphone.