Yesterday we reported that the global version of the HTC One S had begun to receive the Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean update, and we’re sure that many of you guys stateside are wondering when will the update be arriving for the T-Mobile version of the device. Well the good news is that according to an email sent to a reader at TmoNews, it seems that HTC has begun selecting users who will be taking part in a testing phase for the Android Jelly Bean update for T-Mobile HTC One S devices. The update is said to be in its beta phase although there is no word on how long it will be staying that way, or when T-Mobile HTC One S owners can expect to receive it, but either way it’s still good news because it’s still a sign of progress as opposed to being left in the dark. For the sake of T-Mobile HTC One S owners, we’ll be keeping our fingers crossed and hoping that the update will be released to you guys in the near future. In the meantime you can check back with us at a later date for more news regarding the update if there are any to be had.
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Good news HTC One S owners, if you own the global variant of the handset, you might be pleased to learn that the Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean update is reportedly making its way onto your handset. The update was said to be pegged for a release sometime in October, but given that it’s only rolling out now, we guess it was late. Then again we guess better late than never, plus it seems like a great way to end 2012, doesn’t it? Unfortunately this update appears to be available only for the global version of the One S, which means that those of you who own a carrier-locked version of the HTC One S in the US, well you guys might have to wait since updates will need to be carrier-approved before being pushed out. If you own the global HTC One S but have yet to receive the notification, be patient as we’re sure the update is being rolled out in batches, but in the mean time you can always try pulling it manually by checking your phone for updates in the Settings menu. If you have received it, let us know in the comments below.
Working for Verizon sure has its perks, and one of them it would seem is the ability to get their hands on limited edition devices designed for Verizon employees. What this means is that for us regular folks, it is possible that enterprising Verizon employees might buy those phones and then put them up on eBay or Craigslist to sell for higher, targeting customers who don’t mind paying extra to own a relatively unique device. The good news is that if you were hoping for a limited edition Windows Phone, it seems that Verizon has an “employee edition” of the HTC Windows Phone 8X, and as you can see above comes in a grey finish with lime highlights, which we have to admit is pretty cool. If anything it’s certainly a departure from the bright and funky colors that Windows Phone 8 devices seem to sport these days. As usual these devices are individually numbered to showcase their limited availability, and perhaps to keep tabs on who bought what. We’re not sure if all employees are able to get their hands on HTC 8X, but if this is a phone you don’t mind owning, be sure to keep an eye out for eBay or Craigslist listings!
Hmmm, it did not take too long for the viperboy to take a look at the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update that was released for the HTC EVO 4G LTE before tinkering with it, and as a result of his modifications and programming wizardry, he has managed to roll out two flashable stock, rooted Jelly Bean ROMs in bot odex and deodex flavors. Needless to say, there are changes made to it compared to the stock Jelly Bean ROM, including the installation of SuperSU that enables the system to be mounted R/W, while introducing init.d support alongside BusyBox. Apart from that, most of the other stuff remained the same.