Verizon HTC One M8 Android 4.4.3 KitKat OTA Update Roll Out Starts Today

Verizon HTC One M8 Android 4.4.3 KitKat OTA Update Roll Out Starts Today

Verizon is on a roll as the Android 4.4.3 KitKat Official OTA Update for HTC One M8 will begin today. Last week, the original HTC One (M7) was updated to Android 4.4.3 and that’s when we also got confirmation that the One M8 device will get the new firmware files by the end of this week.

This KitKat software update only brings several tweaks and improvements, it isn’t a major release, but you should still install it on your smartphone as it comes with Extreme Power Saving Mode feature. This new tweak can be enabled right after the Android 4.4.3 firmware is installed, it should be welcomed with open arms as it will offer you the possibility of getting way longer battery life out of your HTC One M8.

However, the battery charge will last longer after your enable EPS Mode, but it will come with a price as you will only be able to initiate and receive calls as well as send and receive SMS text messages. This roll out news has been confirmed by Mo Versi, HTC’s President of Product Management and you should keep an eye on your smartphone’s notification screen and be one of the first Verizon users to update their HTC One M8 with the latest KitKat firmware build.

The Android 4.4.3 KitKat Update for HTC One M8 is rolling OTA (over-the-air) in phases and it will should hit all devices by the end of next week. Also, note that this update will only be pushed out for One M8 users that didn’t apply any changes to their phone’s system. If you’ve installed any custom ROMs or performed any other changes, then the new Android 4.4.3 KitKat update will not arrive for your Verizon HTC One M8.

This Android 4.4.3 build will be the last KitKat version that you will see released for your device because Google is getting the Android L (5.0?) OS ready for release. The future OS upgrade from Google should be available later this month or in October, we will know more in the coming weeks.

If the official Android 4.4.3 update notification is sent to your HTC One M8 Verizon then you should simply confirm the download and installation. Your phone will take care of the rest of the process and complete the update automatically. Tell us below if you’ve found any major changes besides the Extreme Power Saving Mode and the Security fixes that were added in this new KitKat release.

Besides the HTC One M8 getting a new KitKat update we have seen another smartphone getting an update from Verizon Wireless today. The Samsung Galaxy S5 on Verizon has received the Android 4.4.4 KitKat firmware update.