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KitKat Update Rolling Out Now for Your T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S4

By Faisal Hussain

Software update notification from T-Mobile indicating installation instructions and estimated time.

Starting today, T-Mobile has begun rolling out the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update to their Galaxy S4s.

Software update notification for T-Mobile device.

Software update progress screen at 52% completion.

Downloading update package on an Android device with antivirus notification.

Software update notification for T-Mobile device.

Software update progress screen at 52% completion.

Downloading update package on an Android device with antivirus notification.

The roughly 390MB update brings the standard KitKat fare to your GS4, including:

New music album art lockscreen
New launcher settings menu
Camera shortcut on the lockscreen
Various system tweaks and fixes

Be aware, the update may kill SD card storage, is it has for various other devices. If you have data on your memory card, it may be a good idea to back it up to your computer before accepting the update.

If you haven't yet received the update notification, you can force a manual check by going into Settings -> About device -> Software update.

Did you update to KitKat? Any new features we should know about? Fill us in with your comments below.

Images via deathlock4

Apple's iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 updates are packed with new features, and you can try them before almost everyone else. First, check our list of supported iPhone and iPad models, then follow our step-by-step guide to install the iOS/iPadOS 26 beta — no paid developer account required.

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