The HTC One device (International version) has received the official Android 4.4.2 KitKat OTA update named 2.61.401.3. The new update has been released as an OTA update and not all users have received it. We will present you a manual step by step guide about how to flash the official Android 4.4.2 KitKat OTA update on the HTC One Max device.
Using a manual method to install the Official Android 4.4.2 KitKat firmware on the HTC One Max device, you can restore the warranty of your device if it was void at the time of gaining root access.
So, if you recently flashed a custom ROM firmware on your One Max device, and you want to install an official Android Operating System, read this step by step guide.
Keep in mind that this step by step guide can be completed for both rooted and un-rooted HTC One Max device. If your device has been previously rooted, you need to know that after completing the steps from here the root access will be revoked, the bootloader will be relocked and will be replaced by a stock one.
Even though you will install an official Android firmware, it is recommended to take the backup all your important data first, and then start the installation process. Use compatible applications from Google Play Store in order to save your contact list, call logs, your personal data info, SMS, Internet Settings and all your important data.
Then you can apply the following prerequisites: To complete the step by step guide, you’ll need a PC, the International model of HTC One Max device and the USB cable.
On the PC disable or uninstall the antivirus, antimalware and all other security software that might interfere with the installing process.
On your device navigate to the path: “menu –>settings > developer options” and enable the USB debugging mode.
Ensure that the device’s battery has more than 65 % power left Remember that this step by step guide is fully compatible only with the International model of the HTC One Max device. Do not perform any other operation without checking these instructions.
How to Install the Official Android 4.4.2 KitKat Firmware on International HTC One Max device.
- Download and update file from here.
- Now, save it on your PC, but do not extract the same.
- Connect the Android device with your PC by using the USB cable.
- Copy and paste the downloaded file from the PC to your HTC One Max device.
- Disconnect the USB cord after the downloaded file is completely transferred.
- Boot the device into recovery Mode.
- Next, navigate to “apply from phone storage” or “apply from sd card” depending on where you have copied the OTA files.
- Now, select the copied firmware file and install the same on your device.
- In the end of the installation process, users are recommended to choose from recovery menu “wipe cache partition” followed by “advanced” and “wipe dalvick cache”.
- If the installation process ends up in a boot loop, you can go back to the recovery mode and select the “wipe data factory reset”.
- Now, select “reboot system now” from the main menu of the recovery menu.
Congratulation, you’ve successfully installed the official Android 4.4.2 KitKat firmware on your International HTC One Max device.