Cherry Mobile Flare S2 receives
the highly anticipated Android KitKat update as announced in its Facebook page
today. Being one of the best selling local Android phones this year, the Flare
S2 will have a better build to support its Sony IMX179 image sensor. If you
have been sporting this nifty hardware for a while and hoping for newer tweak,
this might be your lucky day. Here’s how to update your phones.
Before updating it is also
required for you to have a secure WiFi connection and atleast 80 percent
battery.
Step 1: Back up essential
data
Step 2: Pull up your OTA
app in your homescreen. You can see the app highlighted below.
Step 3: Download firmware update
and hit “Click Now”
Consequently, after you
have downloaded the update, your device will boot. You also have to restore
factory setting to update your stock KitKat app.
What’s
new with Android 4.4 KitKat?
Android KitKat will give
you enhanced features like unlimited home screen panels to house your apps,
widgets and shortcuts. Likewise, you can just say “OK Google” to prompt Google
Now (voice assistant) to activate search interface, send message or play music.
Other features like Enhanced Caller ID, Immersive Display, QuickOffice
integration, message integration, contact prioritization and Emojis define the
most of the Android KitKat changelog.