Just asked my carrier about 4.2 for the HTC One and this was there reply...

[EverNap]

Small things like the expandable notifications do help sometimes

Does the One get expandable notifications too? I thought HTC might've removed those things too.

 

[hodan]

You didn't answer the question.....

So I can only assume that getting 4.2.2 is nothing more than a status symbol in Android for you. Our phones run amazing. And 4.2.2 doesn't add anything ground breaking. So what's the point in stressing over it...other than to say you have it?

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Maybe it's not "stress" but "excitement"!

 

[downhillrider]

I'm kinda bummed because I bought my One from HTC unlocked so I can get the latest updates from them. It seems like its ready but for some reason we havent recieved it here (US) yet.

 

[jlongrc]

I would trade the 4.2.2 update for a very timely 4.3 one.

 

[ne0ne]

Does the One get expandable notifications too? I thought HTC might've removed those things too.

Its present in the sense 5 4.2.2 ROMs I've used including the modaco switch dual boot ROM I'm on now... And loving.

HTC One - MoDaCo.switch /ARHD 12.1 & GE 2.0 + Bulletproof
Nexus 7 - Cyanogenmod
Tab 2 7 - Cyanogenmod

 

[roflwaffleton]

Does the One get expandable notifications too? I thought HTC might've removed those things too.

Pretty sure those are present in 4.1.2. Just pinch to expand or swipe down with two fingers.

 

[EverNap]

Pretty sure those are present in 4.1.2. Just pinch to expand or swipe down with two fingers.

Crap.. I didn't even know about this. I remember reading about it somewhere and trying the two-finger-swipe, but I think it didn't work so I thought I just didn't have that feature.

Thanks

 

[ajua]

This, if true, is somewhat of a bummer for me. I can't wait a little longer for the 4.2.2 OTA to arrive in my US unlocked One but I don't like the notion of skipping this update.

The one single thing I'm waiting for in 4.2.2 is the ability to remove the option bar. Features like quick toggles or the battery percentage are easily solved with other apps but only a few mention the new 1-file per Zoe and the AF/AE lock enhancements in the camera as something they are waiting. These make the overall One experience better and I see no reason to skip 4.2.2 and go to 4.3 when we can't be sure there will be a timely release.

 

[Gator352]

This, if true, is somewhat of a bummer for me. I can't wait a little longer for the 4.2.2 OTA to arrive in my US unlocked One but I don't like the notion of skipping this update.

The one single thing I'm waiting for in 4.2.2 is the ability to remove the option bar. Features like quick toggles or the battery percentage are easily solved with other apps but only a few mention the new 1-file per Zoe and the AF/AE lock enhancements in the camera as something they are waiting. These make the overall One experience better and I see no reason to skip 4.2.2 and go to 4.3 when we can't be sure there will be a timely release.

I'm sure ALL those features will/would be present in 4.3

 

[Gator352]

WOW!
A lot of you guys made some real great points and I went on a liking spree!!

Well, to be honest, I think my ONE runs great the way it is. I bought it for its features but mainly because it's a phone. It's fast. It's sleek. It makes calls. It gets on the internet. Apps work. But most important, it lasts all day while making those calls, checking email, and surfing. Sure! I want 4.2.2 and 4.3 would be better! I paid for it so I do want the update as soon as it can be released but it's not a requirement as the phone is phenominal as it is.

 

[Gangrel]

The fixing of the Zoe's is worth the update alone, well, that and the removal of the menu bar.

My G+ album is full of too many pictures from the Zoes i've tried out!

 

[Rule9]

An "early fall" release might not be so bad of a wait for those who bought the One GE, but the rest will likely be waiting until 2014, after the carriers get through messing with it. Personally I'd find being placed on an upgrade cycle that was based on a version released in October 2012 (v. 4.1.2) all the way to 2014 for the next version totally unacceptable. Unpleasant surprises like these are the very reason why I'm so leery of carrier locked smartphones. Custom ROM's in today's world of more advanced and refined official android software should be a hobby, not a fix or solution.

 

[ffejjj]

anyone take the new update for the Sprint version of the HTC One its 238 megabytes so it seems pretty substantial

 

[Philip Pearl]

I have an unlocked One that I bought a few weeks ago direct from HTC. Here's the reply I received yesterday to my inquiry regarding 4.2.2, a classic "lawyer's answer" if I ever saw one:

I understand why you would like to know the release date of Android OS 4.2.2; I will gladly bring some clarity to the situation at hand.

HTC no longer announces dates for release of software due to the nature of the software development process. At any point in the software development cycle a situation may be encountered that requires anything from some minor additional rework, to complete rewrites of the software base. Only after the final acceptance testing has been successfully completed will HTC release software.

Philip, do not hesitate to email us back if you have further inquiries or concerns.

Remember you can also contact us through HTC - Mobile Phones, Smartphones, Cell Phones, Tablets or call us at +1-866-449-8358 from 8AM to 1AM, 7 days a week.

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[fletch007]

I did a couple nights ago. No problems with it, but at the same time I haven't seen any improvements.

anyone take the new update for the Sprint version of the HTC One its 238 megabytes so it seems pretty substantial

 

[Kilroy13]

My sprint one is awesome as is! But I sure wish they would hurry up and release the 4.2 update so we can have the 4.3 when will we get it threads ad-nauseum!

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[ffejjj]

I'm getting better reception. Call's seem to be much clearer. My bedroom is a no call zone lol where no one can hear me on the phone, until this update

 

[downhillrider]

just a small update to my post. I contacted htc about a timeframe for 4.2 on my factory unlocked One. They told me that despite buying it unlocked from htc.com I was still at the mercy of my carrier, which is att. being fairly new to android I thought buying the phone upfront and unlocked from htc would get me updates from htc when they were done. so I was pretty bummed to get that news from them. it doesn't make sense to me but it is what it is. I guess ill turn to maybe rooting my phone to get 4.2, ive never done it and it seems a lot more difficult than jailbreaking a iphone.

 

[Armeniandave]

It's really not too difficult. Definitely harder than iPhone though. I have 4.2.2 installed right now and there's definitely some great improvements. Google qbking77, he's got some great videos showing you step by step how to do it.

 

[Raptor007]

I am converting my 64GB DE to a 64GB GPe this weekend, root, twrp and when 4.3 GPe rolls out I will flash the stock recovery for GPe and upgrade that day. Easy.