Since the news about KitKat, the Android 4.4 update, was recently released, many smartphone users have been curious about whether their device will be getting the upgrade on their devices. Well, the list has been released and, as expected, it contains most of the newer (released within the last 18 months) smartphones and tablets from major carriers such as Motorola, Samsung, HTC, Google and Sony. Also released is a number of devices that will not be receiving the Android 4.4 KitKat upgrade.
Google Devices to get the Android 4.4 KitKat upgrade
According to this Google statement, Google Nexus will not receive the Android 4.4 KitKat upgrade because it falls outside of the 18 month window. However, all Google Nexus devices that have been released within that 18 month window (Nexus 4, Nexus 5, etc.) will receive the upgrade. Google Nexus users will still have access to the Android 4.3 KitKat upgrade.
Devices getting the upgrade:
- Google Nexus 4
- Google Nexus 7
- Google Nexus 10
- Google Nexus 5 (will come with KitKat preinstalled)
Devices not getting the upgrade:
Any Google Nexus devices released over 18 months ago.
Samsung Devices to get the Android 4.4 KitKat upgrade
Devices getting the upgrade:
- Samsung Galaxy S3
- Samsung Galaxy S4
- Samsung Galaxy S4 Active
- Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini
- Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom
- Samsung Galaxy Note II
- Samsung Galaxy Note III
- Samsung Galaxy Mega (unsure if it’s version 5.8, 6.3 or both)
- Samsung Galaxy Tab II
- Samsung Galaxy Tab III
Devices not getting the upgrade:
No official list at this time, although if a phone is not listed here, and wasn’t released within the past 2 years, it’s most likely not receiving the upgrade.
Motorola Devices to get the Android 4.4 KitKat upgrade
Motorola users can easily perform a simple search to instantly find out if their devices will receive the upgrade.
Devices getting the upgrade:
- Motorola Moto G
- Motorola Moto X
- Motorola Droid Ultra
- Motorola Droid Maxx
- Motorola Droid Mini
- Motorola Atrix HD
- Motorola Droid Razr HD
- Motorola Droid Razr HD Developer Edition
- Motorola Droid Razr M
- Motorola Droid Razr M Developer Edition
- Motorola Droid Razr Maxx HD
- Motorola Droid Ultra
- Motorola Electrify M
- Motorola Moto G
- Motorola Moto X Developer Edition
Devices not getting the upgrade:
- Motorola Droid 4
- Motorola Droid Bionic
- Motorola Droid Razr
- Motorola Droid Razr Maxx
- Motorola Electrify 2
- Motorola Atrix HD Developer Edition
HTC Devices to get the Android 4.4 KitKat upgrade
Devices getting the upgrade:
- HTC One
- HTC One Max
- HTC One Mini
- HTC One X
- HTC One X+
- HTC One Google Play edition
- HTC J
- HTC Droid DNA
- HTC Butterfly
- HTC Desire Series
Devices not getting the upgrade:
No official list at this time, although if a phone is not listed here, and wasn’t released within the past 2 years, it’s most likely not receiving the upgrade.
Sony Devices to get the Android 4.4 KitKat upgrade
Devices getting the upgrade:
- Sony Xperia SP
- Sony Xperia V
- Sony Xperia Z
- Sony Xperia Z1
- Sony Xperia ZL
- Sony Xperia ZR
- Sony Xperia Z Ultra
- Sony Xperia Tablet Z
- Sony Xperia T
- Sony Xperia TX
Devices not getting the upgrade:
No official list at this time, although if a phone is not listed here, and wasn’t released within the past 2 years, it’s most likely not receiving the upgrade.
LG Devices to get the Android 4.4 KitKat upgrade
Devices getting the upgrade:
- LG G2
- LG Nexus 4
- LG Optimus L7, L5, L3
- LG Optimus G
- LG Optimus G Pro
- LG Optimus VU
Devices not getting the upgrade:
No official list at this time, although if a phone is not listed here, and wasn’t released within the past 2 years, it’s most likely not receiving the upgrade.
More details on Android 4.4 KitKat to be released
As this update is fairly new, and many smartphone manufacturers are unsure (or are staying silent) about which devices will get the upgrade, expect there to be more additions to the list in the near future.
