Users of the 2012 edition of Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 can now install official Android 4.4.2 KitKat update.

The 3G + Wi-fi version of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 recently received the official Android 4.4.2 KitKat update. The firmware, which comes with build number N8000XXUDNE4 is now out for the GT-N8000 model of the tablet.

Owners of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2012 Edition who wish to install official Android 4.4.2 KitKat update can access the firmware via over-the-air process. According to a post on International Business Times, the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update is not being rolled out Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 users located in Germany.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 users in other parts of the world might have to wait before the official Android 4.4.2 KitKat updates arrive on their region.

Aside from the OTA update, those who wish to install official Android 4.4.2 can also access the device via the Samsung KIES server.

According to the GSM Arena specs list, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 was released in August 2012 and it originally runs Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich. An official Android 4.1 Jelly Bean firmware became available for the tablet and now, users can already experience Google's latest mobile OS with the release of the official Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for the Galaxy Note 10.1 2012 Edition.

For those planning to install official Android 4.4.2 Kitkat update on Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1, make sure first to verify the model number of the device. As aforementioned, the firmware is only compatible with the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 bearing the model number GT-N8000.

Also, the battery level should be 80 percent or more before installing the official Android 4.4.2 KitKat update to avoid power interruption issues during the process.

Backup for the data and settings stored on the phone should be created as well. Custom recovery tools like TWRP and ClockWorkMod can be helpful.

Visit this IB Times post to learn the details on how to install official Android 4.4.2 KitKat update on Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 via the manual process.