Verizon Releases new Android OTA for Galaxy S4

Verizon Releases new Android OTA for Galaxy S4

While Android 5.0 Lollipop is already pushed out for different Android smartphones and tablets, Verizon just released a new official update for its Galaxy S4 devices. No, it is not the OTA Lollipop roll out you expect, as this time we are only talking about a minor OS improvement, so KitKat is the common word.

The new Verizon OTA should embrace your Samsung Galaxy S4 right away, so you can already check if a new notification is available on your phone. The notification should be displayed automatically on your phone – just slide down the notification panel – or you can manually search for the new OTA by going to “menu – settings – about phone – software update”. If the update is there, ensure a WiFi connection and follow the on screen prompts to automatically flash the same.

As already pointed out, this roll out represents only a minor Android improvement that should smooth things up on your Verizon Galaxy S4. The firmware should address issues related to VPN connectivity and intermittent power cycle problem. And that’s quite all; just these two problems will be resolved by this OTA release, so don’t expect to receive new features or apps along with other stability improvements.

Anyway, after all, it’s good to see that Verizon is still trying to satisfy its clients, even if it implies in providing such a small update. Of course, Android 5.0 Lollipop should be also prepared by the carrier as it is quite frustrating to see other devices receiving the new Android OS ahead of Samsung’s own flagships: Galaxy S4 and Galaxy S5.

Have you received the new Verizon notification on your Galaxy S4? If not, don’t panic, as the OTA is provided gradually so it should arrive during the following days. Do share your thoughts with us, by using the comments field from below, in the end.