AT&T rolls out Android 4.4.4 KitKat OS update to Samsung Galaxy S5 users: Download and install now

Android 5.0 for Galaxy S5 — AT&T rolls out Android 4.4.4 KitKat OS update to Samsung Galaxy S5 users in US. Samsung

If you are a user of Samsung's flagship Galaxy S5 having subscribed to AT&T's wireless network service in the US, then do check your handsets for the Android 4.4.4 KitKat OS update.

Officially announcing the latest rollout, AT&T states that users can check for Android 4.4.4 bearing build number KTU84P.G900AUCU2AOA1, applicable to Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphones (SM-G900A)

The latest update, though not major, certainly indicates an impending Android 5.0 (Lollipop) rollout for AT&T-driven Galaxy S5 devices in US.

Enhancements brought along by Android 4.4.4 KitKat for Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphones:

HD Voice Capability: Lets users indulge in high-definition voice calling. To experience HD Voice, both parties on the call must be located in an AT&T HD Voice coverage area. They must also have an AT&T HD Voice-capable device and SIM with an area code based in a HD Voice coverage area, besides having HD Voice set up on their AT&T account.
AT&T hints at limited availability of the HTD Voice-Calling feature at this point in time.
AT&T Mail feature added
AT&T Live functionality added
Uber integration
Remote support provided

Along with the above new features, Samsung Galaxy S5 users can also expect the conventional stability/performance enhancements and bug fixes, with the latest Android 4.4.4 KitKat OS update.

Android 4.4.4 KitKat will be available via OTA, but you can also initiate a manual search for the update as follows:

Drag down the notification bar and tap Settings.
Scroll to the 'System' category, and select About device.
Tap Software update.
Select Check for updates.
- A message is displayed: "Software update process will not delete any personal data on your phone. Check the AT&T server for new software update?"
- Choose OK.
  - A status message displays:
  - "Checking for update; Processing & The download for the software update will begin in a moment. The software download may take several minutes.
  - Software update: A software update is available for your device that requires Wi-Fi connectivity for download progress to begin. Connect to a Wi-Fi network? For a list of free Wi-Fi networks click here AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots.
- Tap Continue or remind me later.
  - The phone displays a message stating: "A new software update from AT&T is available for our device. This download will occur over Wi-Fi. Please make sure that you stay within the Wi-Fi coverage area while the download takes place. This could take several minutes".
- Tap Continue.
- Tap Done