Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 3 has recently got the official Android 4.4.2 KitKat update. You can upgrade your phablet via OTA or Samsung KIES; however, if you haven't yet received the official update, here is how to manually update Galaxy Note 3 to VRUCNC4Android 4.4.2 KitKat. The latest official update brings in some performance improvement, maintenance andbug fixes.

Follow this detailed guide to update Galaxy Note 3 to VRUCNC4 Android 4.4.2KitKat.

Prerequisites to update Galaxy Note 3 to VRUCNC4Android 4.4.2:

Please check these prerequisites before going forward to theupdate guide.

Downloadand install USB drivers for Galaxy Note 3 in your computer.Make sure to takebackupof any important files on your smartphone.Enable USB debuggingoption by pressingMenu>Settings>Applications. Navigateand tap onDeveloper Optionsto ensure thatUSB Debuggingis enabled.Ensure that your Samsung Galaxy Note 3 carries more than 70% of charge.

Stepsto update Galaxy Note 3 to VRUCNC4Android 4.4.2KitKat:

Required files:download N900VVRUCNC4forGalaxy Note 3fromhere.Also, download theOdin3 v3.09 for installation fromhere.

Here are the steps to update Galaxy Note 3 to VRUCNC4Android 4.4.2 KitKat official firmware:

Unzip Odin on your computer and install it.Unzip firmware zip file in the same folder as Odin.Switch yourSamsung Galaxy Note3 off and boot it inDownloadmode: press and holdVolume Down, PowerandHomebuttons together.Connect your phablet with computer. When connected successfully, you will get a message in Odin sayingAdded!!.(In case you don’t get it, try another USB port. If that doesn't help either, then re-install USB drivers).On your Odin, click onAPand load the.tar.md5file.Make sure to checkAuto RebootandF.Rest Time; confirm thatRe-Partitionis disabled.Click on theStartto initiate the update process.When Android 4.4.2 update installation is successfully completed, you will get aPASSmessage.Once you see the home screen, you can disconnect yourSamsung Galaxy Note 3and reboot it.