HTC One M8 Android 5.0 Lollipop Update Goes Live for Download

HTC One M8 Android 5.0 Lollipop Update Goes Live for Download

Android 5.0 Lollipop OTA Update and HTC Sense 6 is rolling out right now for the Unlocked and Developer Editions of the HTC One M8 smartphone. The new Lollipop firmware update has been pushed worldwide and you should start checking the notifications panel or the Software Updates menu.

Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system is the biggest update that is launched for HTC One M8 devices. It brings the Material Design user interface, Priority Mode for intelligent notifications, improved battery saving mode, Recents menu, Android Smart Lock, Device Sharing capabilities, Guest User, Screen pinning, Quick Settings extra toggles have been added, and tons of other great changes that should provide one of the best Android experiences ever released for the HTC One M8 devices.

This new OTA Update is rolling out only for the Unlocked models which means that you won’t be getting any bloatware after the installation. It comes with software version 4.16.1540.8 and it measures 584 MB. Make sure to use an Wi-Fi Connection in order to download it without going over your mobile data plan. Check the ‘Software Updates’ menu under Settings and see if there are any new Android 5.0 Lollipop firmware files available for download.

The US editions of the HTC One M8 are still waiting for the Android 5.0 Lollipop roll out. That might take more than a month before it hits Verizon, AT&T or any other major US carrier.

The Android 5.0 Lollipop OTA Update is sent only for the stock unlocked and developer editions of the International HTC One M8 model. The firmware won’t be released for your device in case you’ve customized the smartphone in any way. Mo Versi has confirmed that the update has been released today, but note that the roll out is done in phases. All HTC One M8 Unlocked and Developer Edition models will surely be updated to Android 5.0 Lollipop before the end of this month. If you’ve received the new update, then head to our comments field below and make sure to list some of your favorite new features.