HTC's software update roadmap leaked on the Internet - HTCOne getting Android 4.4.4 soon

The Google Play Editions of the HTCOne (M7 and M8) already have access to Android 4.4.4 and according to the leaked plans HTCwill be rolling out Android 4.4.4 with Sense 6.0 for the HTCOne sometime in July or August. HTCare actually already testing 4.4.3 with Sense 6 on both devices, however the quick release of 4.4.4 following the release of 4.4.3 means that HTCmay jump over 4.4.3 and go straight to the latest version of KitKat. Other HTCdevices which will get Android 4.4.4 with Sense 6.0 are the HTCOne (M8) dual-sim version, the HTCOne Mini 2, and the HTCOne (E8). The E8, codenamed M8 Ace, is the plastic variant of the HTCOne (M8) with a 13MP camera.

Most of HTC’s other currently supported device will likely remain on Android 4.4.2 with Sense 6.0. These include the HTCOne (M7) dual-sim version, the HTCOne Max (T6),  the HTCButterfly S, the HTCDesire 816, and the HTCDesire 610. The HTCOne Mini (M4) should receive an update  for Sense 6.0, from Sense 5.5, some time in the next month.

As you would expect, there are plans to bring Android L to HTC’s devices and the first handsets to get the update will likely be the Google Play Edition of the HTCOne. The leaked roadmap suggests that HTCwill be evaluating Android L for multiple devices including the Butterfly S, the Desire 816,  and the Desire 610. There is no final word yet on which devices will actually support Android L. However HTChas previously announced that it will update all of its HTC One (M8) and HTCOne (M7) smartphones to Android L within 90 days of receiving final software from Google.

HTC’s “advantage pledge” means that it will provide software updates for all of its devices for up to two years after their launch date, and it looks like it is keeping to that pledge.