前两天有 Samsung 内部文件流出，指 Galaxy S III Android 4.4 KitKat 升级已经取消。现在终于有一些官方的消息，Samsung UK 确认 Galaxy S III 和 S III mini 3G 版本不会有 Android 4.4 KitKat 升级。
“In order to facilitate an effective upgrade on the Google platform, various hardware performances such as the memory (RAM, ROM, etc.), multi-tasking capabilities, and display must meet certain technical expectations. The Galaxy S3 and S3 mini 3G versions come equipped with 1GB RAM, which does not allow them to effectively support the platform upgrade. As a result of the Galaxy S3 and S3 mini 3G versions’ hardware limitation, they cannot effectively support the platform upgrade while continuing to provide the best consumer experience. Samsung has decided not to roll-out the KitKat upgrade to Galaxy S3 and S3 mini 3G versions, and the KitKat upgrade will be available to the Galaxy S3 LTE version as the device’s 2GB RAM is enough to support the platform upgrade.”
– Samsung Mobile UK
因 1GB RAM
在 Samsung Mobile UK 在回应中指出，Galaxy S III 和 S III mini 3G 版本只有 1GB RAM，由于硬件规格所限，所以 Samsung 决定不会为 Galaxy S III 和 S III mini 3G 版本推出 Android 4.4 KitKat 升级。而 4G LTE 由于配备有 2GB RAM，所以不受影响，会有 Android 4.4 KitKat 升级。
虽然话 Android 4.4 KitKat 可以在 512MB RAM 手机上运行，但这都只限原装无添加的 Stock Android，Samsung 手机加添了大量自家 Apps，对于内存需求大得多，结果就导致手机升级也成问题。厂商应该要想想，不要让手机加添太多自家 Apps，反而影响了系统本身。
Source: SamMobile