Android 4.1, JellyBean Update Now Available for Galaxy Note
The Android 4.1.2, JellyBean update is now available for the Samsung Galaxy Note.
AT&T and Samsung released the update last week. It brings the device's firmware from Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich to JellyBean and can be accessed through Samsung KIES software.
The update brings some new features to the device including improved multi-tasking, customizable widgets, improved text and spell checking, new dictionaries for better error correction, enhanced web browsing, improved email management, new technology for better security options and clear menu formatting.
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The Android 4.1.2, JellyBean update is also available for Verizon Galaxy Note 2 users.
The carrier officially rolled out the update last week. It brings some software fixes and additions and can be accessed from the smartphone's settings menu.
In terms of size, it is 246.5MB and will take around 10 minutes to fully download and install. XDA developers should be able to provide users with more instructions on how to properly install it.
One new feature that comes with the update is called Samsung Smart Switch. It allows users to easily transfer important data from on device to another.
The new update allows users to download ringback tones and images. It also fixes syncing issues, improves alarm clock options, security patches, and removes Zappos. Verizon's changelog features the full list of additions and improvements to the Galaxy Note 2.
Android 4.1, JellyBean is on its way to becoming the most popular build of the software, according to recent data. This version recently overtook Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich's position as the second most used Android build as it is being used on 28 percent of all devices.
The most used version of Android is still Gingerbread, which is present on 38.4 percent of all devices. As updates continue to roll out, and new devices are released, the number of Gingerbread and Ice Cream Sandwich users will continue to shrink, and JellyBean should become the most used version in the coming months.
