Android 5.0 "L" Update Version Ported to HTC One M7

By Vincent Funaro, Christian Post Reporter Monday, July 14, 2014

Developers recently ported the preview version of the Android 5.0 "L" update to the HTC One M7.

The port is available for the flagship device, however, it is still in its alpha stages so it doesn't come without its fair share of problems. There is still some limited and reduced functionality as features such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, data, camera and sound do not work for it yet.

The HTC One M7 launched in 2013 and it features a 4.7-inch display, a Snapdragon 600 processor, 2GB RAM and BoomSound Beats audio. Android L is expected to hit smartphones in the fall of this year. The Developer Preview was officially released earlier this month. Google also released part of the source code for Android L shortly after.

The preview version was originally only made available for the Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 Wi-Fi. Google has taken the first step towards getting this software running on other devices. The company might also begin offering preview images for more Nexus devices in the near future. This includes the Nexus 4, Nexus 7 (2012) Wi-Fi and LTE, Nexus 7 LTE and Nexus 10.

XDA developers figured out a way to flash the preview version of Android 5.0 L version onto the Nexus 4.

Users can install the software using the same method that would be used to flash a custom ROM onto the device. They also released a video of Android L preview running on the Nexus 4. Full installation instructions can be found here.

The new Android software is also expected to roll out for the Moto X and Moto G sometime after it is officially launched. It is also rumored to be pre-installed in the Moto X+1 which is expected to hit stores before the end of the summer.