The Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 is 361MB in size and is available over-the-air, as well as via Samsung Kies app. Users can also manually check by going to Settings > About Phone > Software update.
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The update roll out was reported by a user on XDA forum, and confirmed by multiple NDTV Gadgets readers via comments. From the official change-log, the KiKat update along with improved user interface and performance enhancements, will also include album art on lock-screen, camera shortcut on lock-screen, support for emojis, new launcher settings, wireless-print support and more.
Earlier this month, a leaked update schedule acquired by an insider from Samsung India suggested that the Android KitKat update for the Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 Duos, Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini, Galaxy Mega 5.8, Galaxy Mega 6.3, and Galaxy Note 3 Neo is in final phase and will be rolled out in July.
Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 Duos is a dual-SIM device with support for GSM+GSM that is a successor to the Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos. It features a 5.2-inch HD TFT display with a resolution of 720x1280 pixels. It is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm processor alongside 1.5GB of RAM. It sports an 8-megapixel autofocus rear camera with LED flash and a 1.9-megapixel front-facing camera. It comes with 8GB inbuilt storage, which is further expandable up to 64GB via microSD card.
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Connectivity options on the Galaxy Grand 2 Duos include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, Micro-USB and 3G (HSPA+). The smartphone measures 146.8x75.3x8.9mm and weighs about 163 grams. The Galaxy Grand 2 Duos packs a 2600mAh battery.For the latest tech news and reviews, follow Gadgets 360 on X, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News. For the latest videos on gadgets and tech, subscribe to our YouTube channel. If you want to know everything about top influencers, follow our in-house Who'sThat360 on Instagram and YouTube.