HTC has started rolling out Android 5.0 Lollipop update for One M8 unlocked and developer edition models. The update was confirmed by HTC’s VP of Product Management Mo Versi’s on his Twitter account.
As promised by HTC, the update did roll out to the One M8 within the 90 days time period that was announced in October last year. The software version 4.16.1540.8 is expected to be 584 MB and is expected to start hitting the One M8 devices soon. The Android 5.0 Lollipop update will add the Material Design features which will bring bold colors and revamped UI with small animations. In addition other features like update for lock screen and notifications, support for multiple pages of recent apps, enhanced privacy features and a search function within settings, etc will be included.
Other carrier customized HTC One M8 devices like Verizon, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile might soon follow and receive the Lollipop update. The Lollipop update will also bring a new version of Sense 6 UI for the HTC One M8 device.