HTC One & Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition Goes Live and Receiving Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Update via OTA
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update is officially rolling out to both HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition which are found in the United States. Both smartphones have the regular version of Android 4.3 without the HTC Sense for One and TouchWiz for Galaxy S4.
Android 4.3 for HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Edition
Google is now pushing the Android 4.3 update via Over-the-Air service to HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition in the United States. Owners can simply use the built-in software updates found in their mobile phones to receive update - "Settings > About phone > Software updates."
HTC One Android 4.3 update will consume 185.5MB of the internal storage while Samsung Galaxy S4 update has a size of 150.7MB only. Rooted users shouldn't worry for developers are soon going to see the system dumps for both smartphones running Android 4.3 Jelly Bean to create root access tool kit.
United Kingdom owners of HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4 are still waiting for the update and hopefully be pushed very soon.
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Features
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean adds several changes and improvements, including bug fixes found in Android 4.1 and 4.2. Here are the new features offered by Android 4.3:
- Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) support for file sharing using Bluetooth
- BLE tethering support
- Restricted profiles for content access control regarding files and applications
- Wi-Fi location access whether offline or online
- OpenGL ES 3.0 for better graphics
- Improved text input
- Updated keyboard
- Google Play Game Centre
- New sensor and location capabilities
- Faster, smoother UI
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update for LG Nexus received reports of bricking the smartphone and for others, causing the device to overheat. Google is currently addressing this issue and hopefully both HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition owners will not suffer any similar problems.