Install Official Android 4.4.4 KitKat Update On HTC One M7 And M8 GPE; Other HTC Smartphones To Get The Latest Firmware Soon

Owners of the Google Play Edition (GPE) of HTC One M7 and HTC One M8 can now install official Android 4.4.4 KitKat update.

According to a report from Christian Post, the official Android 4.4.4 KitKat update for HTC One M7 and M8 GPE has started to roll out. The latest firmware brings in security patches, UI changes and bug fixes.

Those who wish to install official Android 4.4.4 KitKat update on their HTC One M7 or M8 GPE can go to the settings menu to check if the firmware is already available. The Android 4.4.4 KitKat update rolls out slowly so it may take a while before the official firmware arrives in various regions.

The official changelog for the official Android 4.4.4 KitKat update for HTC One M7 and M8 GPE are posted below, grabbed from GSM Arena:

CTS test for OpenSSL's early CCS issue (CVE-2014-0224)

Fix a concurrency bug in OpenSSLHeartbleedTest.

CTS test for Heartbleed vulnerability in SSLSocket

Block access to java.lang.Object.getClass in injected Java objects

Meanwhile, owners of the HTC One M8 dual-sim version, HTC One Mini 2 and the HTC One E8 should expect the official Android 4.4.4 KitKat very soon. Also, owners of HTC One Mini M4 should expect to get the official Android 4.4.4 KitKat update next month. 

Furthermore, Google's upcoming Android 5.0 or the "L" version is also expected to roll out for the HTC One M7 and M8 in the next 90 days. HTC's statement reads:

"HTC Customers and Enthusiasts, HTC is excited about the new features in Android L release and we can't wait to share them with you. We are committed to updating our flagship HTC One family as fast as possible as part of our HTC Advantage program."