Users of Samsung Galaxy Note 3 can now install official Android 4.4.2 KitKat update on their phablet.

As posted on International Business Times, the Exynos 5 octa-core variant of Samsung Galaxy Note 3 just received the official Android 4.4.2 KitKat update. The Android 4.4.2 KitKat firmware is particularly compatible with the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 bearing the model number SM-N900.

Currently, the official Android 4.4.2 KitKat update is only available in Russia and Poland but it is expected to arrive in other regions later. Samsung Galaxy Note 3 users who are interested to install official Android 4.4.2 KitKat N900XXUDNA6 update on their phablet can access the firmware through the Over-the-Air or OTA notification.

As posted on Gotta Be Mobile, the official Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for Samsung Galaxy Note 3 "came without a warning and came without a detailed changelog."

Users who cannot wait for the OTA update to arrive in their region can opt for the manual installation process. To proceed with the manual installation process of the official Android 4.4.2 KitKat update on Samsung Galaxy Note 3, check out the comprehensive instructions provided on this post from IB Times.

Below are some of the new features and changes to find after installing official Android 4.4.2 KitKat update, as posted on a separate post from IB Times, citing SamMobile:

• new KitKat style white status bar icons
• performance boost
• improved lockscreen with camera shortcut
• enabled full screen album art
• enhanced native keyboard layout

Moreover, there are some pre-requisites to satisfy when installing official Android 4.4.2 KitKat update on Samsung Galaxy Note 3. First, make sure that the USB drivers for your Note 3 are installed on the PC t connect the Android device easily during the installation process.

Furthermore, to prevent power interruption and low battery issues, the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 needs to have at least 80 percent battery level. Enable USB Debugging mode on your device as well before installing official Android 4.4.2 KitKat update on Samsung Galaxy Note 3.