Samsung recently announced qualifiers of Android 4.4 KitKat update coming in February with continuation in the coming months. Galaxy S4, S3, Note 3, Note 2 and more have been named for smartphones but what about tablets? Here are the complete list of larger Galaxy devices getting the latest firmware.

Samsung Official Listing

In addition to the Samsung Galaxy smartphones receiving the official Android KitKat such as Galaxy S4, Note 3, S3 and Note 2, several Galaxy devices with larger screens are also getting the same treatment starting in February and upcoming months.

Selected Galaxy slates receiving Android KitKat update are:

1. Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 edition

2. Galaxy Note 10.1

3. Galaxy Note 8.0

4. Galaxy Tab 3 7.0

5. Galaxy Tab 3 8.0

6. Galaxy Tab 3 10.1

On top of Android 4.4 KitKat firmware, the devices above may also receive the newest TouchWiz UI magazine-style which can only be found on PRO editions of Galaxy Note and Tab slates.

Samsung Change Logs

Samsung aims to provide more intuitive and better user experience on Galaxy devices running Android 4.4 KitKat OS. Upgrading these devices will improve system performance, app computability and enhancements on Google services.

1. Location Menu for integrated location menu to easily enable Wi-Fi, GPS and mobile networks with battery usage monitor of apps using location services.

2. Enhanced Messaging enable users to choose between the default Samsung messaging app or Google's Hangouts app with SMS/MMS support. Moreover, Emoji icon database also received new additions.

3. Upgraded GMS or Google Mobile Service for automatic backup of photos and videos which can be opened, viewed, renamed and shared via Google documents.

Update Schedule

Sadly, Samsung Mobile didn't clarify rollout schedule to their customers and simply imply that an update is coming out. Due to the lack of information when the rollout will strike, you can use these basis in order to find out if your Galaxy Note and Tab slates are receiving updates.

1. Launch the built-in software update app on your device. Go to Settings > About device > Software update > Check now. Normally, the device will detect any updates if connected to Wi-Fi.

2. Use your computer by downloading and installing Samsung Kies PC suite. Open the program then connect your device. It will detect any updates automatically as long as your machine is connect to the Internet.

3. Contact your network carrier especially if you are located in the United States for they need to modify the firmware according their variants. This is highly recommended so you can confirm if the OTA update or new firmware from Samsung Kies is the same with the network carrier's version.