HTC One SV Gets Official Android 4.2.2 and Sense 5 with 10 New Features; HTC Droid DNA, Droid Incredible and EVO 4G LTE Getting Update, Too?
Owners of the HTC One SV are now receiving official Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS and Sense 5 update on their devices which was confirmed by a leak from a tipster and developer. The same leakster also believes Android 4.2.2 update is coming to other devices such as Droid DNA and EVO 4G LTE.
HTC One SV Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Tipped Out
HTC leakster and developer @LlabTooFeR leaked inside information that the HTC One SV will be receiving an official Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean with HTC Sense 5.0 UI. He also believes that the Android 4.2.2 isn't limited to HTC One SV only but also includes other HTC devices such as Droid DNA, Droid Incredible 4G LTE and EVO 4G LTE.
"Good news for K2 (HTC One SV) users, you will get Android 4.2.2 with Sense 5.0," tweeted @LlabTooFeR.
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Push Update
European owners of the HTC One SV is getting pumped with Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean firmware, as their area is the initial recipient of the latest update. Croatia is the starting zone and will continue to spread among other European nations.
The Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update for HTC One SV has all new features and Sense 5.0 UI with version number v3.11.401.1 that brings important enhancements and bug fixes. Although there is no list yet of exact changes provided by the major update, expect the obvious ones such as BlinkFeed and Quick Settings from Android 4.2.2.
Notable Features Included
Here are possible changes included in the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean firmware for HTC One SV:
1. Updated HTC Sense 5.0 user interface
2. BlinkFeed feature added from HTC Sense 5.0
3. Google Now and Project Butter retained from Android 4.1
4. Daydream feature which works as a screensaver and booster of performance, CPU and memory
5. Better performance for animations and HTML5
6. Expandable and actionable notifications
7. Android Beam using NFC connectivity
8. Swipe gesture typing on the virtual keyboard
9. Lock screen widgets
10. Extended quick settings on the notifications shade
How to Get the Latest Firmware?
The Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean for HTC One SV is pushing via FOTA or Firmware Over-the-Air procedure with file size of 431.05 MB that requires users to free some internal storage space, if necessary on their smartphones.
LTE and non-LTE variant owners can check for the OTA update, as HTC designed the firmware to all variants of HTC One SV. Go to "Settings > About phone > Software updates > Check now."
Remember that once an update is available for your smartphone, you should not forget to back up all personal information, settings and data files as a precautionary measure, connect the smartphone to its AC power and download the firmware via stable Wi-Fi Internet connection. Do not interrupt the installation while in progress to avoid any possible corruptions or errors.