HTC One M8 Developer and Unlocked Version Android 4.4.3 Update Rolls Out

By Vincent Funaro, Christian Post Reporter Thursday, July 24, 2014

The Android 4.4.3 update is now rolling out for the Developer and Unlocked versions of the HTC One M8 in the U.S.

Users have reported during the past few days that a notification for the new software arrived on their smartphones. It was confirmed to be released this week by HTC's Mo Versi a few days back on his Twitter account. He was answering a question asked by an HTC One owner and it looks like what he said was right on target.

This same update can be downloaded and installed by Sprint customers.

HTC has reportedly worked all the security fixes from the Android 4.4.4 update on the GPe into this Android 4.4.3 version so this will be the last stop for these handsets until Android L. Users on other carriers will have to wait a few more weeks to receive it.

The Android 4.4.4 update is now available for other carrier versions of the HTC One M8 and M7 Google Play Edition.

The new software brings security patches, bug fixes and some UI changes. It is rolling out slowly and users should receive a notification for it. If they don't, they can always access it through the settings menu.

Other devices such as the HTC One M8 dual-sim version, HTC One Mini 2 and the HTC One E8 will also be receiving Android 4.4.4 very soon.

The HTC One M7, HTC One Max, Butterfly S, Desire 816 and Desire 610 will remain on Android 4.4.2 with Sense 6.0. The HTC One Mini M4 will get Android 4.4.4 next month. This basically shows the company's commitment to having the latest versions of Android on its devices before its competitors.