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- Alternatively, you can follow HTC's instructions to manually download the full RUU file (1.26GB) and flash it to your phone. The detailed steps are linked below.
The Desire 626s is a midrange device that HTC announced about a year ago and released a month later in the US. By today's standards, it's even quite low-end with its Snapdragon 210, 1.5GB of RAM, 5" 720p display, and 8MP/2MP camera setup. But it's still a capable device and a popular one at that thanks to an affordable price and the decent build quality that HTC is known for.
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- Here's the full 2.14GB RUU for the One M9 6.0 update v3.35.617.12: RUU HIMA UL M60 SENSE70 ATT MR NA Gen Unlock 3.35.617.12.exe. Do note that unlike OTAs, a RUU will likely wipe your data.
It was merely a couple of weeks ago that Mo Versi announced on Twitter that some Marshmallow goodies were on track for December release on HTC's latest flagships, the One A9 and One M9. Now according to him, the updates are ready to roll out on both devices, just in time for Christmas. I think HTC likes the idea of being the Santa of OTA updates.
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The Nexus Factory Images are out and the OTAs are scheduled to begin distribution sometime today. That means it's time for a huge AOSP code drop. Google is in the process of uploading Android 6.0 Marshmallow and its first official build MRA58K to the Android Open Source Project. Coincidentally, there are a handful of Android 5.1.1 updates (r19 through r24) making an appearance, no doubt to fulfill the monthly security update for October.
Floating apps have become emblematic of Android's unique flexibility and range. No other mobile OS allows non-system apps to directly interact with users and overtake the screen while another app is supposed to be in the foreground. This capability allows for a powerful and customizable user experience, but it can also quickly become a problem if an app is poorly implemented or its developer abuses this privilege for malicious purposes.
The (presumably) final preview release of Android 6.0 Marshmallow made its grand entrance last week, followed by the usual code drop to the Android Open Source Project on Friday. The changelogs have been generated, and we've got them available for the close examination they deserve.
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The next version number for Android is 6.0! We've confirmed the new version number in the official Android SDK, which was just updated moments ago to add the new platform. As for the name, we know it's Marshmallow, as per the statue which was just unveiled at Google HQ in Mountain View.