HTC Android 5.0 Lollipop Update Timeframe: List Of Devices Getting Android 5.0 From November 2014 To May 2015
HTC did commit on the 90-day period for Android 5.0 Lollipop release among HTC One devices and other selected models after Google officially launch the new firmware. A source unveiled the list of HTC devices receiving Android 5.0 update from December 2014 to May 2015.
HTC Android 5.0 Lollipop Update Timeframe Revealed By LlabTooFeR
LlabTooFeR revealed the timeframe of HTC Android 5.0 Lollipop update for HTC One Series which will start on December 2014. Moreover, the source also unveiled other selected HTC devices such as under the Desire Series receiving the newest Android version. Below is the list of estimated release dates of more than ten HTC smartphones starting from late 2014 up to the first quarter of 2015:
HTC Device Model | Estimated Release Date |
HTC One M8 Google Play Edition | Late November to December 2014 |
HTC One M7 Google Play Edition | Late November to December 2014 |
HTC One M8 with Sense UI | January to February 2015 |
HTC One M7 with Sense UI | January to February 2015 |
HTC One M8 Dual | January to March 2015 |
HTC One M7 Dual | January to March 2015 |
HTC One E8 | January to March 2015 |
HTC One E8 Dual | January to March 2015 |
HTC Butterfly 2 | January to March 2015 |
HTC Desire EYE | January to March 2015 |
HTC One Mini 2 | March to April 2015 |
HTC Desire 816 | March to April 2015 |
HTC One Max | March to May 2015 |
HTC One Mini | March to May 2015 |
HTC Butterfly S | March to May 2015 |
Other HTC Desire models based on MediaTek or MTK processors are currently under evaluation claimed by LlabTooFeR and there is no specific information known at this time. Current listing presented by the source is not final as HTC remarked Android 5.0 Lollipop for HTC One M8 under evaluation stage which subject to any changes from to the company.
Android 5.0 Lollipop Features
Android 5.0 Lollipop brings several new features to all eligible smartphones and tablets across the globe. It includes a new power saving feature from Project Volta to provide accurate battery information and extended usage, a smoother new user interface, the new Android Runtime engine for better performance of apps and multitasking, OpenGL ES 3.1 for improved mobile graphics and updated notifications centre that can be modified by the user.
