Step 3: Fire up ODIN, and click on the ‘AP’ button and navigate to the folder you had created in Step 1. Extract the contents of this ZIP file on your desktop.
Step 2: Install Samsung’s KIES software which will automatically take care of all the required drivers. After the download has completed, extract the contents of the file inside a new folder on your desktop. You will also need to sign up on Tera File before you can download the firmware. You will need to sign up on SamMobile to see the download link. Step 1: Download the official KitKat firmware for the N9005 from here. Your media files and other data on the internal/external memory will remain intact though.Īlso, by following the below steps, you will not be voiding the warranty of your Note 3. This means that all your installed apps and their data would be lost. Also, make sure to make a backup of all your data since flashing the firmware will format the /data partition of your device. If you own an Exynos powered Note 3, stay away from the steps below since the firmware is not compatible with your device. While the firmware is meant for Poland’s Galaxy Note 3, it will work just fine on any Snapdragon based Note 3. However, if you are impatient to try out KitKat on your Note 3, you can always install the official firmware manually. If Samsung’s previous track record is anything to go by, the update should roll-out to other major markets by the end of this month.
Earlier today, Samsung started rolling out the Android 4.4 KitKat update for the Galaxy Note 3, at least in Poland.