HTC One M8 GPE Marshmallow rollout delayed
HTC has made commitments in the past to quickly update their devices and the release of Android 6.0 Marshmallow has been no different with the company releasing a planned schedule that included devices in this quarter like the HTC One M9 and HTC One M8. One of the devices on that list, the HTC One M8 Google Play Edition, has suffered a delay after it was thought HTC might get the update out before the end of October.
According to Mo Versi, vice president of Product Management with HTC, the company is going to have to “re-spin” the software after some issues were identified. Versi says the delay should not last more than a few days before technical approval is received and the update can start rolling out. Of course, users with devices purchased through carriers will have to wait for the carriers to prepare their own specific updates before receiving Marshmallow.
For all Android smartphone manufacturers, a race is underway to rollout the Marshmallow update to devices old and new as quickly as possible. Manufacturers have heard from consumers that they are watching to see who can get the latest version of Android onto consumer devices the fastest and which ones lag behind. The continuing problems with carriers not being quite as keen to deliver updates is also part of the driving force resulting in manufacturers selling direct to buyers to avoid those delays.
HTC (M8) GPE – We've come across a slight delay and required to re-spin SW. I am expecting TA within next few days and will keep you posted.
— Mo Versi (@moversi) October 31, 2015
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source: Mo Versi (Twitter)
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