HTC One S for T-Mobile USA getting Android 4.0.4

• Quentyn Kennemer
• 12 years ago

T-Mobile users who own the HTC One S have woken up to a software upgrade today as the US carrier is reportedly pushing out an upgrade to Android 4.0.4. There is a very long list of improvements and bug fixes to be had that no one should have qualms with. Take a look:

Improvements

• Helps with data connection delay
• Helps with signal fluctuations
• Helps with Wi-Fi dropping connection or not connecting
• Helps with Wi-Fi stays connected when out of range
• Helps with device crashes or restarts
• Helps with email links do not open
• Helps with loading screens or lag when returning to home screen
• Helps with streaming music skips
• Improved Wi-Fi stability
• User interface improvements
• Improvements to Bluetooth connectivity

According to T-Mobile the update is 150MB large, and you’ll have to be on an unrooted, stock build of 1.53.531.76 710RD or 1.84.531.2 710RD to receive it. As always, you’ll want to charge your phone until it’s above 50% before you decide to accept the upgrade, and it’s always a good idea to turn WiFi on. Read on for the full update instructions.

Download update from HTC

You may request the update from the update servers, even if you have not received the Over the Air (OTA) update. To download or check for updates, follow these steps:

 

1. From the Home screen, press the Application key.
2. Touch Settings.
3. Touch About phone.
4. Touch Software updates.
5. Touch Check now.
6. Follow the on-screen prompts.
7. Wait as your phone restarts and updates.

 

Download Over the Air (OTA) software update

After receiving a notification that you received the OTA update, you may download it. To download, follow these steps:

 

1. You will receive this notification message when the update is available for you:

   “This software update includes devices improvements for your HTC One S. It won’t delete any of your content and the download is expected to take 10 to 15 minutes, but could take longer.

   “You will not be able to use your phone or make emergency calls during the upgrade. Please do not turn off your phone during the upgrade.”

2. From the message Notification Screen, touch Download.
3. Touch Install Now.
4. Wait as your phone restarts and updates.