Update: Looks like first up is a 4.49MB application update that is "a bugfix to let you install the latest system update successfully."
HTC is planning to roll out Marshmallow updates to the unlocked versions of the One A9 and One M9 within the next 24 hours. The company is certainly in the festive spirit, aiming to deliver some new features to consumers just in time for the public holiday. The former will be receiving Android 6.0.1, while 6.0 Marshmallow will be hitting the One M9.
Happy Holidays! Updates to the Unlocked A9 6.0.1 and Unlocked M9 6.0 will be able to be downloaded within next 24 hours! Enjoy :-)
— Mo Versi (@moversi) December 23, 2015It's positive to see the company stick to its guns and roll out Marshmallow to M9 owners before we head into 2016. Be sure to keep an eye out for the update to hit your smartphone and do let us know in the comments if you receive it.
Source: Twitter (Mo Versi)
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HTC will push Android 6.0.1 to the One A9, Android 6.0 to the One M9 in the next 24 hours
I got my update, its pretty much the same look. I haven't played with it enough to see how I like the new features.
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I really don't mind if I update my m8 or not. It's a great device and I enjoy it more since it was crushed by a car. Surprisingly there are only a few small dents. Screen did not Crack or come loose.
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No update for my m8 or m9 in UK. Yeah, happy holidays
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Received build 1.55.617.4 late last night on my A9.
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All the doubters and smack talkers about HTC's timely updates are silently embarrassed as they should be.
Just to not allow it to be overlooked in this thread, I'll say it. The unlocked American version of the HTC One A9 is getting MM 6.0.1 update as promised.
While it's nice to have the current Android release, keep in mind 96% of Android users are currently doing just fine with older versions.
Just received the Android Marshmallow on my Tbaytel/Rogers HTC One M8 today! Thanks HTC and Rogers for this early Christmas present! :)It's definitely running faster and smoother than when I was on Lollipop (5.0.1) so far. I'll have to use this phone for at least a week to help solidify my overall opinion of the upgrade just to make sure.
So glad I went 6P...
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As much as I like that phone, I couldn't see myself trading my M9 for it. Sense is just the cream of the crop when it comes to software. I can't wait to see what the future holds for HTC.
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Running an unlocked A9. No download yet.
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M8 unlocked European still doesn't have it and they announced its being pushed to handsets at the start of the year!! Be waiting a long time for the other phones I imagine
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This just happened.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/sb2t3khb4u6107y/Screenshot_2015-12-23-15-12-11...
Went to setting>about>software information>more and tapped build number. I've never signed up for anything but it says I'm already a developer.
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That just means that you have unlocked "developer settings," which is possible on all Android devices. That just allows you to do a few extra things that the average consumer isn't likely to have a use for, most notably enabling USB debugging. It doesn't mean that your phone is a developer edition.
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Ah. This is my first Android phone. I was on windows for 5 years and would have been now if T-Mobile had any new ones when I upgraded.
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I see it :-)
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I'm on T-Mobile and nowhere on my M9 is it branded as such. While I'm sure what the answer is, could it be possible that it is unlocked? Does the fact that I have been able to get into developer settings mean anything?
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My tmobile m9 is not branded either. If you ordered off tmobile it's the tmobile version. Did you order from htc?
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Got it in the store.
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You're SOL, for the moment anyways.
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If your a little bit tech savvy, you can go to xda and convert your T-Mobile M9 into a developer edition M9. I did it a few weeks ago, and I was installing the 6.0 update has I left for the gym. Supposedly it was gonna take an hour lol. Anyways its really easy to convert just read up and take your time
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Downloading the update right now
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Excited much? Lol
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Downloading the update right now
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Downloading the update right now
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Downloading the update right now
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"Soo good" that the european unlocked m8 still is on lollipop and the phone is 'up to date' make work htc, be more global with the updates and don't just focus first on the U.S. unlocked and carrier. They just keep saying; we're working hard on it for the past 2 weeks, the big question is WILL THE EUROPEAN M8 GET THE UPDATE BEFORE THE YEAR?
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Ah, just push it. Push it real good!
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Is m8 still expected to get marshmallow?
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Yes :)
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I hope the M9+ isn't too far behind, though I'd be satisfied with mid-January if it's bug-free
How is the M9+ performance and battery wise? And is the display good?
Believe it when I see it!
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Here hoping for Samsung and LG to sell unbranded/unlocked versions directly to us. I will definitely buy the galaxy phones if they are sold unbranded without any carrier involvement just like how HTC, Motorola, Apple, Google and many other companies sell.
I have an unlocked G4 on Marshmallow.
There's a reason why all my phones are unlocked.
How's Marshmallow on the G4 working? I have the T-Mobile variant, so I don't anticipate seeing it for a few months at least.
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Pretty good.
It runs really well, even more so when you consider that I didn't do a factory reset.
Soft and sweet Marshmallow
Wow, that is surprising. I'll definitely be doing a factory reset after updating. I'm glad it's working out well so far!
My unlocked M9 is in the process of updating now. Good work HTC! I have MM on my N9 and I am really looking forward to Doze and the new way of addressing the microSD as system memory.
Good work HTC. May Samsung learn something
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Hopefully "The Next Big Thing" will be a current version software update...
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I hope that the "Next Big Thing" is the ability to buy unlocked phones in the US.
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So if you buy an unlocked phone. Can u take it to any carrier u want??
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You need to do some research on what bands the phones come with. Only a handful of phones work on all carriers in the US. Most unlocked phones only work with GSM carriers.
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Yes, provided the phone supports the carrier's radio bands. I can take my M9 from at&t to most carriers.
I think I'll do the same and buy my own unlocked phone as well!!!
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If the M10 is a half decent phone and not overpriced, I'm definitely buying HTC going forward.
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Spec wise, it looks to be very good. One of the first phones with the 820, which Samsung seems to be planning using as well. We know the camera will be better than any of the previous One series cameras, but whether it will be as good as the stellar cameras we are getting now remains to be seen. If the camera is at least in the same neighborhood, it will be very good. If they shock us and the camera comes out really fantastic, I think the M10 will easily surpass the M8 which sold about 9 million units. No word on the pricing, but it should be similar to the M8 and M9.
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Still waiting for unlocked M8 in Europe....
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Just waiting on the carrier variants...
The next phone I buy won't be from a carrier, it'll be unlocked. I can't stand the carriers getting in the way of updates anymore.
All the way
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Developer edition M9 included? It seems on the update page that this model is still at stage one?
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Yes that includes developer edition M9.
These companies are letting customers know that it's best to buy unlocked. (Well to Smart Tech-Savvy customers anyway.)
Note 4 {Sprint 5.1.1}, with nothing enticing to upgrade too.
My next purchase will indeed be an unlocked variant. I was once ignorant, but now I see the perks of going unlocked.
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You will never look back. Freedom is priceless.
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I have Google Play Edition M8 and while it is great to get updates fairly fast, it also is sometimes too fast. I have a lot of problems every time they do a major update. I'm still having a lot of issues with a number of apps that apparently still haven't been updated for Marshmallow compatibility.
Blame the developers
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