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HTC One M9's next major software update to bring color temperature control and Guest Mode

posted by Florin T. / May 25, 2015, 9:10 PM

HTC One M9's next major software update to bring color temperature control and Guest Mode

Although the HTC One M9 runs Android 5.0 Lollipop since launch, it doesn't have all the features that other Lollipop-based handsets are offering. For example, just like Samsung's Galaxy S6 and S6 edge, the One M9 doesn't include Lollipop's Guest Mode. Fortunately, it looks like this will be added in the "next major software update", which will likely bring Android 5.1 Lollipop to the M9.

According to HTC ROM developer LlabTooFeR, the update will actually bring not just Guest Mode, but also the ability to control the One M9's screen color temperature (of course, you can already do this, but only if you're using third-party apps).

There's no word on exactly when the M9 should get this update. However, we're expecting HTC to start its rollout in the next several months. We assume that the One M9 won't be the only HTC smartphone to receive the update, but we just have to wait and see if we're right on this one.

Do you have an HTC One M9? If yes, do you think Guest Mode and color temperature control are two features that are worth adding to its next software update?

HTC One M9 will reportedly get some interesting new features with the next major software update

source: Twitter

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11 Comments

1. sun0066

Posts: 270; Member since: Feb 12, 2011

What really needs it is a better camera can it get it from an update?

posted on May 25, 2015, 9:24 PM 0

2. nwright94

Posts: 211; Member since: Oct 14, 2014

The hardware should be there if the sensor being used isn't totally subpar. Maybe some better image processing algorithms would help a lot. I know the M8 got a pretty significant image quality upgrade with the Eye update. Still can't make 4MP be enough but the images looked good at face value.

posted on May 25, 2015, 9:38 PM 0

8. EcoCare

Posts: 444; Member since: Jul 30, 2014

Toshiba sensor seems awful. Both M9 and Zenfone 2 gets poor images from it.

posted on May 26, 2015, 2:07 AM 0

10. SuperPotato

Posts: 13; Member since: May 26, 2015

Actually RAW photos even on auto are not that bad at all by day, by night, I'd need to check the tips posted below but it's not that bad either.

posted on May 26, 2015, 1:48 PM 0

9. darkskoliro

Posts: 1092; Member since: May 07, 2012

If you have the One m9, I suggest you read this article to help youhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59821245&postcount=274

posted on May 26, 2015, 4:12 AM 3

3. Taters

Posts: 6474; Member since: Jan 28, 2013

They need to blow HTC up and start from ground up with a completely new staff and new vision. Lol

posted on May 25, 2015, 9:56 PM 1

11. amats69

Posts: 1527; Member since: Nov 12, 2012

Even if HTC will do what u said in this comment and come up with a perfect phone, you will still visit on every HTC article and post your hatred towards htc.lol..coz your hatred towards htc is on the highest level and that's what sammy told u to do...ur check is waiting now on sammys office..lol