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Android 6.0 Marshmallow is the latest version of the Android operating system. Google rolled out the Marshmallow update in October. Since then it has gradually been making its way onto phones. Now, HTC has confirmed that One M8 and M9 handsets are getting a Marshmallow update.
HTC initially promised to update its M9 model in December 2015 with Android 6.0. However, only the unlocked model got a Marshmallow update. Other models such as the Verizon HTC One M9 did not get any updates then.
HTC has announced an immediate Android 6.0 update for carrier variants of the One M8. Consequently, Marshmallow is now effectively available for the older version of the phone. Note that doesn’t include Sprint and T-Mobile variants of M8 and the M9. However, HTC quickly confirmed that an M9 Marshmallow update will follow shortly, which will probably be a week or two.
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1Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minute2Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errors3Fix the driver behind crashes, sound loss and screen glitchesHTC’s Mo Versi revealed the details about the latest update. He confirmed via Twitter that HTC is not leaving Canada out of the update: “Great news for our SaskTel, Rogers, Wind and Videotron HTC One M9 owners! We’ll go live on Monday for the Marshmallow OS update. Thank you!”
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- Display: 5.0-inches
- Camera: 20-MP
- Processor Speed: 2.0 GHz
- OS: Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Note that the UK M9 models have yet to get an Android 6.0 update. As alternative regions have different software requirements, the update times aren’t the same. In addition, carrier testing phases might also delay the HTC Android 6 updates by a few a weeks in the US.
So if you have a HTC One M8 or Canada M9, check out the Android 6 update. You’ll need to select Settings > About and Software Updates.
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- Display: 5.0-inches
- Camera: HTC UltraPixel
- Processor Speed: 2.3 GHz
- OS: Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
- Unlocked cell phones are compatible with GSM carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile as well as with GSM SIM cards (e.g. H20, Straight Talk, and select prepaid carriers). Unlocked cell phones will not work with CDMA Carriers like Sprint, Verizon, Boost or Virgin.
When you’ve got your Marshmallow update, you can expect longer-lasting battery. Its new Doze and Standby modes switch devices to an inactive mode to save battery. In addition, the latest Android platform includes support for fingerprint recognition, a new Assist API and new permission model for apps compiled with the software development kit.
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Quick Recap
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- 3G/4G LTE connectivity
- Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) with HTC Sense
- 2.3GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad-core
- 5.0-inch Full HD 1080p with 440ppi display
- Dual camera with UltraPixel
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- Display: 5.0-inches
- Camera: HTC UltraPixel
- Processor Speed: 2.3 GHz
- OS: Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
- Unlocked cell phones are compatible with GSM carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile as well as with GSM SIM cards (e.g. H20, Straight Talk, and select prepaid carriers). Unlocked cell phones will not work with CDMA Carriers like Sprint, Verizon, Boost or Virgin.
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