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Title: KitKat 4.4
Post by: bob7794 on October 31, 2013, 04:04:16 PM

When will Android 4.4, KitKat be available for the Nexus 7?

Title: Re: KitKat 4.4
Post by: Babyfacemagee on October 31, 2013, 04:37:51 PM

From Slashgear -

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According to Android Platform Engineering Director Dave Burke, Android 4.4 will be heading out to all Nexus 4, Nexus 7, and Nexus 10 devices “in the next few weeks”, meaning we’ll likely be seeing it arriving throughout November.

So sometime in November.

Title: Re: KitKat 4.4
Post by: r00tbrain on November 08, 2013, 09:10:47 AM

I've put off 4.2 because of the multi-user crap.  Does 4.4 have the same and can I upgrade direct to 4.4?

Rootbrain

Title: Re: KitKat 4.4
Post by: mortstiff on November 24, 2013, 07:35:17 AM

Typical.  So much for all these promised changes:
http://drippler.com/asus/transformer_pad_infinity_700# (http://drippler.com/asus/transformer_pad_infinity_700#)!1082087

Thank Google:
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/11/22/psa-what-some-device-owners-wont-see-in-their-kit-kat-update/ (http://www.droid-life.com/2013/11/22/psa-what-some-device-owners-wont-see-in-their-kit-kat-update/)

Title: Re: KitKat 4.4
Post by: NSILMike on November 24, 2013, 10:45:31 AM

Quote from: bob7794 on October 31, 2013, 04:04:16 PM

When will Android 4.4, KitKat be available for the Nexus 7?

Any advice on techniques to accelerate delivery of the OTA update?  For instance, does manually checking for updates have any effect?

Title: Re: KitKat 4.4
Post by: JayJ on November 24, 2013, 11:08:13 AM

This might help explain things but it won't help you get the update quicker...

http://www.droid-life.com/2013/11/21/android-engineer-explains-why-mashing-check-for-updates-on-nexus-devices-isnt-helping-you/

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Title: Re: KitKat 4.4
Post by: cliffmonster on November 24, 2013, 11:49:03 AM

Just upgraded mine using clear framework method
Go to settings /apps/all/Google services framework force stop clear data... Then check for update manually.... Settings /about phone/system update............... Mine updated first attempt!!!

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Title: Re: KitKat 4.4
Post by: JayJ on November 24, 2013, 06:41:45 PM

I'd advise not using that method, more info in my link above...

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Title: Re: KitKat 4.4
Post by: NSILMike on November 24, 2013, 09:06:11 PM

Quote from: cliffmonster on November 24, 2013, 11:49:03 AM

Just upgraded mine using clear framework method
Go to settings /apps/all/Google services framework force stop clear data... Then check for update manually.... Settings /about phone/system update............... Mine updated first attempt!!!

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Worked first time!  Thanks.

Title: Re: KitKat 4.4
Post by: loociddreemr on November 25, 2013, 04:05:13 AM

Quote from: JayJ on November 24, 2013, 06:41:45 PM

I'd advise not using that method, more info in my link above...

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Jay, it's funny we were all about this method a year ago! Now we know better...

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Title: Re: KitKat 4.4
Post by: cliffmonster on November 25, 2013, 10:22:49 AM

Checked most of My apps no problems  so far !

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Title: Re: KitKat 4.4
Post by: bjs229 on November 25, 2013, 10:35:38 PM

I will never do that again. I always wondered why I sometimes reached my Google music limit of 10 devices. I think this might be why!

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Title: Re: KitKat 4.4
Post by: JayJ on November 27, 2013, 02:38:20 AM

Quote from: loociddreemr on November 25, 2013, 04:05:13 AM

Quote from: JayJ on November 24, 2013, 06:41:45 PM

I'd advise not using that method, more info in my link above...

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Jay, it's funny we were all about this method a year ago! Now we know better...

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Yeah it is but last year there were no issues using that method, now it does cause issues and I know from the 4.3 update because I couldn't install any apps... Had to remove my account. As far as GCM is concerned you've just done a factory reset and it has to rebuild.

More hassle than it's worth IMO.

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Title: Re: KitKat 4.4
Post by: NordieBoy on November 27, 2013, 03:02:00 AM

Mine updated OTA quite nicely.

Title: Re: KitKat 4.4
Post by: bjs229 on December 02, 2013, 05:05:45 PM

I used the method to update my old Nexus for my wife. No problem at this point.

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