Despite the collective groan earlier this week by HTC One X and One X+ owners about not receiving updates past Android 4.2.2, one group of owners, those with AT&T branded handsets, have still not received the “final” firmware already enjoyed worldwide.

The silver lining in this rain cloud is that Android 4.2.2 and Sense 5.0 should finally roll out to the AT&T HTC One X+, and the One X is soon to follow. HTC’s Mohammed Versi, Executive Director, Product Management, announced the HTC One X+ firmware passed AT&T’s technical acceptance and is scheduled for release this week.

AT&T One X+ users – We have received technical acceptance from AT&T today. Expect the OTA update to OS 4.2.2 + Sense 5 later this week.

— Mo (@moversi) January 14, 2014

In a reply to his Tweet regarding the HTC One X+, Versi also assured the One X is still targeted for next week. We’ll keep and eye open and let you know when we see it.

Sound off below in the comments: do you think the HTC One X+ would benefit from a further bump to Android 4.3 and Sense 5.5, or would that leave owners with a horrible, lag filled, experience?

Source: Mohammed Versi

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HTC confirms that it will no longer update HTC One X and One X+. Both of these devices are currently running Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, with Sense 5 UI, and HTC says they will not receive any further Android OS updates.

HTC One X, released in April 2012 was HTC’s Android flagship device for 2012. It came in two variants,  One featuring Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 dual core processor and other with NVIDA Tegra 3 processor. HTC One X+ was later released in October 2012 featuring faster Tegra 3 processor, increased battery and storage capacities.

@HTC UK has responded to an user who inquired on rumors on HTC One X + not getting Android 4.4 KitKat update, despite being just 14 months old.

@davidjorourke Hi. We can confirm that the One X+ will not receive further Android updates & will remain on the current version of Android.

— HTC UK (@HTC_UK) January 9, 2014

Later, in a statement to The Verge, HTC confirmed that both One X and One X + will not receive any further updates.

We can confirm that the HTC One X and One X+ will not receive further Android OS updates beyond Android 4.2.2 with Sense 5. We realize this news will be met with disappointment by some, but our customers should feel confident that we have designed both devices to be optimized with our amazing camera and audio experiences.

Though no specific reason was detailed by HTC, I believe it is a bad decision considering One X + is just 14 months old and these devices are capable of running latest Android Software.

Source : @HTC UK via TheVerge

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HTC just tweeted out that they’ve got the HTC One 32GB models on sale at Best Buy for only $29 with a 2-year agreement through Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint. It’s available in Blue and Silver from Verizon. AT&T offers the HTC One in Black, Blue, and Silver. Sprint rounds it out with Black, Blue, Red, and Silver offerings. Head on over to Best Buy’s website and grab ‘One’ before they’re all sold out!

Get the #HTCOne at @BestBuy for only $29.99 with upgrade. Hurry, as this ends tonight! http://t.co/LyqCPE9BR0

— HTC USA (@HTCUSA) January 4, 2014

Source

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According to Engadget China, HTC has just launched a very striking red version of its popular One Max. This version is following closely behind the recent black version which launched recently in Hong Kong. This red variant of the Max sports a full on red anodized coating to the aluminum body with a red plastic trim. Personally, I find this to be much more appealing than the red HTC One, with its black trim. Aside from the color change, there is no change in specs from its silver sibling. There is currently no word on availability outside the Taiwanese market.

Source: Engadget China via Android Central

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Have you ever thought what the number of software update for your HTC device mean? Here is a simple explanation given posted by @mike1986, well-known for his Android Revolution HD series of ROMs for HTC devices.

HTC uses different build numbers, even for the same device, based on country and model. Settings like time-zone, network and GPS, and carrier customizations differ by country. The same device might be also available in various hardware configurations with some having GSM and HSPA on one set of radio bands while others include LTE support specific to the region or carrier.

Updates for any HTC device follow below numbering structure:

a.bb.ccc.d

where

• a – the first number of the software. Normally it doesn’t increase very often, but when it does, it usually means newer Android version.
• bb – this number is also a software number. Increasing bb number means some more or less major update based on the same Android version, but sometimes it might even bring newer version of the HTC Sense.
• ccc (also cc or cccc) – this is the number of the region/carrier. It has nothing to do with the software itself being newer or older. More details below.
• d (sometimes dd) – the third part of the software version (the fourth one in the RUU name). Usually indicates some minor update with some hot fixes.

For a specific device, field ccc remains same across builds. Bump in fields a or bb indicates that it is a major update where as bump in d indicates a minor update.

Below this image shows the Android 4.4 KikKat update notification for HTC One U.S. Developer Edition.

The ROM build number is 4.06.1540.2 where

• 4 (a) indicates bump in Android version ( earlier build numbers had 3 here )
• 1540 (cccc) denotes that it is for HTC One Developer Edition
• 06 (bb) indicates this is sixth build with same Android version
• 2 (d) indicates minor changes in the build (a bump in this field indicates build has only minor changes)

Here is the list of possible build number variants based on country and model. (collected by @mike1986)

a.bb.61.d – Orange UK (United Kingdom)
a.bb.65.d – Orange CH (Switzerland)
a.bb.69.d – Orange PL (Poland)
a.bb.73.d – Orange FR (France)
a.bb.75.d – Orange ES (Spain)
a.bb.110.d – T-Mobile UK (United Kingdom)
a.bb.111.d – T-Mobile DE (Germany)
a.bb.112.d – T-Mobile AT (Austria)
a.bb.113.d – T-Mobile CZ (Czech Republic)
a.bb.118.d – T-Mobile PL (Poland)
a.bb.161.d – Vodafone UK (United Kingdom)
a.bb.163.d – Vodafone FR (France)
a.bb.165.d – Vodafone IT (Italy)
a.bb.166.d – Vodafone CH-DE (Switzerland – Germany)
a.bb.168.d – Vodafone GR (Greece)
a.bb.169.d – Vodafone AT (Austria)
a.bb.206.d – O2 UK (United Kingdom)
a.bb.207.d – O2 DE (Germany)
a.bb.401.d – World Wide English (WWE)
a.bb.415.d – Arabic (UAE/Middle East)
a.bb.468.d – Turkey
a.bb.497.d – Morocco
a.bb.498.d – WWE Brightpoint US (United States)
a.bb.502.d – Cingular US (United States)
a.bb.531.d – T-Mobile US (United States)
a.bb.631.d – Rogers Canada (WWE)
a.bb.651.d – Sprint US (United States)
a.bb.661.d – Telus WWE (Canada)
a.bb.666.d – Bell Canada
a.bb.707.d – Asia (WWE)
a.bb.708.d – Asia HK (Hong Kong)
a.bb.709.d – Asia TW (Taiwan)
a.bb.720.d – Asia (India)
a.bb.728.d – Virgin AU (Australia)
a.bb.751.d – Chunghwa Telecom (Taiwan)
a.bb.771.d – Hutchison 3G UK (United Kingdom)
a.bb.777.d – ?
a.bb.841.d – Telsra WWE (World Wide English)
a.bb.862.d – Voda-Hutch AU (Australia)
a.bb.901.d – TIM IT (Italy)
a.bb.911.d – SK Telecom (South Korea)
a.bb.980.d – Optus AU (Australia)
a.bb.999.d – HTC Test RUU
a.bb.1400.d – China
a.bb.1401.d – ?
a.bb.1403.d – HTC China CMCC (China Mobile Communications Corporation)
a.bb.1540.d – HTC One U.S. Developer Edition
a.bb.1600.d – ?
a.bb.1700.d – HTC One Google Edition

So to wrap up, the same device can have several builds based on a number of factors such as hardware, region and customization by the carrier. Also, if you need a rock solid ROM for your HTC One, check out @mike1986‘s work on Android Revolution HD. You will not be disappointed.

Source : Android Revolution HD Blog

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The HTC One Google Play edition is getting the over the air Android version 4.4 KitKat update this morning. Pretty simple to get this update on that beauty of yours. Simply go into settings, about phone, system update and hit the update button and your GE HTC One will be rocking KitKat (make sure you have a charged battery).

If you’re anything like me and my 2013 Nexus 7 and haven’t received the OTA update this morning we have a source code OTA download link available for you impatient HTC One Google Edition maniacs. Simply download the zip package, go in to your recovery and hit “update from phone storage” and you’ll be rocking the same 4.4 KitKat the lucky ones got over the air this morning.

Android 4.4 is going out a lot more quickly this update go around than past updates and that sure makes me a happy camper.

HTC One Google edition 4.4 KitKat OTA download link

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S-off for HTC One Max in the works

beaups, recognized developer at XDA, famous for rumrunner,moonshine and facepalm s-off methods for various HTC devices has started porting his rumrunner s-off method to HTC One Max.  HTC One and One Max share same internals ( SoC ) and porting rumrunner s-off method should be successful.  beaups has already got all the information needed like storage partition mapping etc to start working on this port.

Unlocking the bootloader will break fingerprint scanner functionality on HTC One Max. Relocking the bootloader won’t even fix that. Let’s hope we get s-off and a workaround for this issue on HTC One Max soon.

Stay tuned to AndroidFanNetwork , We’ll update you as soon as s-off gets released for HTC One Max.

Source : HTC One Max   Image Credit : GSMArena

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Rogers offering HTC One Mini for C$99.99 on a 2-year contract

HTC One Mini is now available through Rogers Canada. You can get it for C$99.99 on a 2 year contract or for $399.99 on a monthly plan.  One Mini is little brother of  HTC One with similar design and software features ( Blinkfeed, UltraPixel camera, Dual front speakers, Boom Sound etc ) but criticized for plastic band around the outer frame of the device.

Here are main specs of HTC One mini if you are not aware already.

• 4.3″ 720p LCD2 display
• Qualcomm Snapdrag0n 400 - 1.4GHz dual-core 400 processor
• 1GB of RAM
• 16GB of internal storage ( no microSD card slot )
• 4MP “ultrapixel” rear & 1.6 MP  front cameras
• 1,800 mAh battery
• LTE support
• Android 4.2.2 JellyBean with HTC Sense 5 UI ( Blinkfeed, Zoe etc )

Source : Rogers via AndroidCentral

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Former HTC executives launch Kazam smartphones featuring Stock Android and free cracked screen replacement

Michael Coombes and James Atkins, Former HTC executives based out of UK started Kazam, a new firm in June 2013 and they announced Kazam’s smartphone product portfolio today.

Kazam is offering 7 smartphones based on stock Android ( Android 4.2 JellyBean at the moment ) divided to two two product lines – THUNDER ( mid end ) and TROOPER ( low end ). Kazam is also offering free replacement of cracked screen within one year of the purchase.

KAZAM THUNDER Series

Thunder series offers two mid end smartphones Thunder Q5.0 and Q4.5. There is no word on specs of Thunder Q5.0 but it should have  5” FWVGA display as the names suggests where as Thunder Q4.5  sports 1.3 GHz Quad Core Processor, 4.5” FWVGA (480 x 854) screen, 8 MP rear and 2 MP front camera, 1800mAh battery, 1GB RAM, 4 GB internal storage and micro SD card slot.

KAZAM TROOPER Series

Trooper Series offers below 5 low to mid end smartphones

Trooper Q3.5 , Q4.0, Q4.5, Q5.0, Q5.5.

They are named after the screen size. other specs include  Dual Core Processor ( 1GHz n Q3.5 and Q4.0 and 1.2 GHz on others), 512 MB RAM, 4 GB internal storage with microSD card slot, 5 MP rear camera ( 3.2 MP on Q3.5) and VGA front camera and battery capacity ranging from 1300 mAh to 2500 mAh depending on the screen size.

From the product offering it can be inferred that they are concentrating on mid and low level smartphones running stock Android. There is no word yet on pricing or availability yet.  Hope Kazam launches these devices globally.

Source : KAZAM via engadget

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Fingerprint scanner on HTC One Max not working after bootloader unlock?

Have you bought an HTC One Max, new phablet with 5.9 inch screen from HTC and getting ready to unlock the bootloader for rooting or flashing custom ROMs? If yes-  then don’t unlock it yet. Several HTC One Max users at XDA are complaining that finger print scanner is not working after unlocking the bootloader.

XDA member hectorz321 reported when tried to set a finger print to unlock the phone again, after wiping my finger for the final time it says “finger print not recorded, please try again”.  He also tried relocking the bootloader but it did not fixed the issue.  Another senior member clubtech also confirmed that unlocking the bootloader kills the finger print scanner functionality.

So guys, It’s better to wait until HTC comes up with some solution to resolve this issue.

Source : XDA-Developers

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