Will Verizon be the last to get the KitKat update?

[James425]

Well I really hope and pray the Galaxy S4 KitKat Update comes soon

I just did an FDR to my S4 as I've seen other Carriers of the S4 are getting the update and I don't want any problems.

I just hope the S4 isn't going to take as long as the other Flagship phone did (Droid Bionic)

Please Please I beg you Verizon bring the KitKat update to the Galaxy S4 very soon.

Well I will ask a "Question" - Are we going to be the last as I keep reading "Verizon Galaxy Lineup will be the last to get KitKat Update"

Please tell me No - Sorry I'm asking hard, but I waited forever with the Bionic

[Ann154 · Accepted solution]

Samsung has staggered the update release for all the S4 models. It has releasing the update on the US variants this week. It shouldn't be too much longer.

[James425]

Ann154 I sure hope you right (I do think you are   )

I've been a customer for a very very long time (PowerTel then Alltel - I could get straight answers from them)

I've been scared after what was done and how long with the Bionic (The Bionic was a fast and good phone and I still don't understand why Verizon didn't like it (All I could get from them is to change phones - Oh and your plan will change)

Thank you for the reply

[Iria0000]

Thing is the trend that Verizon has is not a good one.

Yes, they have the "most reliable network" or at least that is why I switched.  Who knows now.  But

a) They don't carry many of the popular phones ATT and T-Mo do.  Perhaps this is because of their CDMA roots

b) They are always last to get a ROM update

c) Their 4G speed lags the competition, although they have done some AWS changes to help -- but they will eventually be leapfrogged.

Pretty sad state of affairs.

[japetty]

You won't get many straight answers from VZW as I have ask the same question to 3 maybe 4 different people at VZW and have got 3 to 4 different answers.

VZW you have to be very beware of the answers you get.  You are best to see what other users experience is and then take your chances with your action.

[bearone21]

be careful what you wish for, being 1st isn't always a good thing.

[japetty]

You are SPOT ON with that statement.  I am not really that upset with being last but more upset with VZW adding the enormous amount of bloat and even some removal of features being looked forward to in the update and not even explaining why.  If there is a good reason it is one thing but they don't even tell us why.

[Klue]

Its all about dollars and increasing their bottom line.  VZW will eliminate a feature from Android and then resell that feature with one of their own applications which you pay for on a monthly basis, there by increasing their revenue stream.  Look no farther than the features removed from 4.2.2 the given back with minor updates and 4.3 because of customer pressure.

[japetty]

Exposing the VZW Corporate Greed!

[michaeljtimko]

I don't know if anyone saw the news out of Google, but come April 14th, Google Wallet will no longer have its tap to pay functionality if your not on Kit Kat.  I, for one, use that functionality and would be remiss if I lost it because Verizon is dragging there feet with the Kit Kat update.

[mule0331]

If you have a Note 3, you still won't be able to use Google Wallet when 4.4.2 is released.  It uses a different NFC chip which Google doesn't support is this release. I'm sure everyone will blame Verizon,  but all carriers are seeing the same thing.

[johnembe]

(removed)  we are frustrated waiting until LAST once again with Verizon!!! (as usual)

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[vzw_customer_support]

We do want to make sure once the update is released that it is working at the highest level possible johnembe. We thank you for your patience and be sure to check this site for all our software updates http://vz.to/1bCKL5B

-PeterV_VZW
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[Tyyrael]

Verizon Wireless Customer Support wrote:

                 

We do want to make sure once the update is released that it is working at the highest level possible johnembe. We thank you for your patience and be sure to check this site for all our software updates http://vz.to/1bCKL5B

-PeterV_VZW
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No, you want to add a ton of bloatware that we will never use.  Just give us the base update and we are happy!

[bborst3]

Pretty sad that Verizon is the last carrier to give us the 4.4 update, if at all.

[Klue]

Verizion has never failed to release an update from a phone manufacturer, that I know of. They might be last but they always finish.

[japetty]

Yes, it is a matter of when not if.  It is just many of the human race waiting for what may seem like an eternity is not one of their best attributes.  Many of those that complain about the waiting will be back after the update about now my battery life is horrible after KK 4.4.2 update or some such issue.

[vzw_customer_support]

No need to be sad bborst3! We always support our phones and ensure they are up to date. I apologize for the delay in release, however, we want to be confident the update will only enhance your phone's function and all kinks are worked out. We appreciate your patience.

AdaS_VZW
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[michaeljtimko]

Don't get me wrong here, but it's not Verizon's job to know if a software update will enhance my phone.  That was Samsung's and to some part Google's job.

in reality, Verizon's only job here should be to make sure the phone still works after update.  They should be making sure the end user can still make a phone call, send a text message, and browse the web after a software update is made available.

[ajnevares1]

Someone has to be last, lol.

[tommyleeruiz]

Anyone think that the tiered plans would have gone much better if instead of limiting amount to download amount they limited the speed by tiered plans??? this gb/month seems ridiculous.