Samsung Galaxy Note 2 specs, update: The much love 5.5-inch Android phablet Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is getting the Android 4.4 KitKat this month or next, notes a report by SamMobile. The Galaxy Note 2 LTE (GT-N7105 model) with code N7105XXUFND8 shows that its firmware testing has been completed, allowing it to update soon.

A bad news though for owners of the international Galaxy S3 version, which popularized the Samsung Electronics brand to a great extent, is that it will not be getting a firmware update.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 users in is expected to be first in getting the Android 4.4 KitKat. A quick look at the spec sheet of Phone Arena for the unit shows that the Note 2 was released in September 2012 and has a 5.5-inch display, Samsung Exynos quad-core processor, 2GB RAM and 16 GB, 32 GB, and 64GB variants. The handset provides microSD support for internal storage expansion. It also has a 3,100 mAh battery.

SamMobile reports that the new Android 4.4 KitKat brings a number of enhancements to the unit. Noticeable changes that users may recognize include full-screen album art, camera shortcut on the lock screen, wireless printing support, NFC tap-to-pay, options to set default messaging and launcher apps as well as better stability. Samsung KNOX is also in the new OS, which allows more secure communications and Samsung Wallet.

There have been reports that Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Android 4.4 KitKat update will roll out in May. The International Business Times reports that not all Samsung Galaxy Note 2 models will get the 4.4 KitKat update, citing Android Origin as a source.

The list of confirmed Samsung Galaxy Note 2 models that will get the Android 4.4 KitKat are: International GT-N7100, China Unicom Gt-N7102, International GT-N7105, China Mobile GT-N7108, Verizon SCH-i605, US Cellular SCH-R950, AT&T SGH-i317, Bell, Rogers, SaskTel and Telus SGH-i317M, T-Mobile SGH-T889, Mobilicity, Videotron and WIND SGH-T889V, Sprint SPH-L900, China Telecom SCH-N719, NTT DoCoMo SGH-N025, KT SHV-E250K, LG U+ SHV-E250L, and SK Telecom SHV.

The Business Times noted that the rollout, like usual Android updates, would be gradual as Samsung will need to send the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update to carriers for certification. Devices may get the upgrade as late as May or longer.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 users can check if the Android 4.4.2 update is now available for their device by going to Go to Settings then "About Phone" and see if there’s a notification for an OS update.