HTC One Android 4.4 KitKat Update Rolls Out for Unlocked and Developer Editions

By Vincent Funaro, Christian Post Reporter Monday, December 02, 2013

The HTC One Android 4.4 KitKat update rolled out for the unlocked and developer edition last week.

HTC USA confirmed the message via Twitter.

"HTC One Unlocked and Developer Edition owners-- your Kit Kat roll out starts today! Let us know your favorite new additions," wrote the company.

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The Android 4.4, KitKat update also started rolling out for the HTC One Google Play Edition recently.

That upgrade is now available OTA (over-the-air) and brings the software version to Android 4.4 KRT16S. It includes fixes that Google applied last week to quash bugs pertaining to radio connectivity and encryption.

The file weighs 305MB and can be sideloaded using ADB. It can also be downloaded directly to the device by using the "update from the phone storage" option.

The new update does not give this version of the HTC One the Google Experience Launcher from the Nexus 5. Users who want it can sideload its .apk file or use Nova or another launcher that mimics the functionality of GEL.

The HTC One Android 4.4 KitKat update for Verizon will begin rolling out by the end of January. The company confirmed these plans through its Twitter account last week.

"HTC One VZW customers: delay with 4.3 update does not impact delivery of 4.4 by end of January-still on track," tweeted HTC USA.

In order to receive KitKat, the device must first be upgraded to Android 4.3, JellyBean. HTC promises to have that version of the software fully rolled out by the end of December.

"Delivering 4.3 on VZW will be a two-step process," tweeted the company. "First update for compatibility happening this week, followed by Android OS update in Dec."

International HTC One owners will receive KitKat sometime in January, according to a statement made by HTC U.K. This would mean that the rest of Europe won't be too far behind. HTC USA also confirmed that the Droid DNA will receive KitKat by the end of Q1 pending certification from Verizon.