HTC One M8 Android L 5.0 Lollipop Update Release Date: OTA Rollout In Progress
Looks like HTC has kept to its promise and certain owners of the flagship One M8 handset can now download Android 5.0.1 Lollipop.
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HTC confirmed that unlocked and developer editions of the HTC One M8 would be receiving Android 5.0.1 Lollipop starting Tuesday night. Confirmations from users around the technosphere show the manufacturer did not disappoint. HTC has made it a habit as of late to promise a new Android version soon after Google releases the new firmware. The upgrade runs HTC's in-house interface Sense, version 6.
Android 5.0.1 is a step up from the November release of Android 5.0, which created many problems with the Nexus devices it was originally released through. It's not Android 5.0.2 (but then again, only the 2012 Wi-Fi Nexus 7 has that), but it's certainly better than getting Android 5.0, which is what rival Samsung is now rolling out to its flagship Galaxy S5 smartphone.
Sadly, it is important to note that this only applies to unlocked and developer editions. Those who purchased their HTC One M8 through a carrier such as Verizon or AT&T will have to wait. The reason for this lies in the Android development process, which results in industry-wide fragmentation.
Looks like HTC has kept to its promise and certain owners of the flagship One M8 handset can now download Android 5.0.1 Lollipop.
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HTC confirmed that unlocked and developer editions of the HTC One M8 would be receiving Android 5.0.1 Lollipop starting Tuesday night. Confirmations from users around the technosphere show the manufacturer did not disappoint. HTC has made it a habit as of late to promise a new Android version soon after Google releases the new firmware. The upgrade runs HTC's in-house interface Sense, version 6.
Android 5.0.1 is a step up from the November release of Android 5.0, which created many problems with the Nexus devices it was originally released through. It's not Android 5.0.2 (but then again, only the 2012 Wi-Fi Nexus 7 has that), but it's certainly better than getting Android 5.0, which is what rival Samsung is now rolling out to its flagship Galaxy S5 smartphone.
Sadly, it is important to note that this only applies to unlocked and developer editions. Those who purchased their HTC One M8 through a carrier such as Verizon or AT&T will have to wait. The reason for this lies in the Android development process, which results in industry-wide fragmentation.
