Unlocked HTC One A9 handsets get Android Nougat

Back in August, HTC unveiled that, in addition to the HTC 10 flagship, the One M9 and One A9 would also get updated to Android 7.0 Nougat. The first two handsets mentioned above received the update last month, and now the time has finally arrived for HTC One A9 to receive the Nougat-based firmware. 

According to a Twitter message posted yesterday by HTC's Mo Versi, "We have received technical approval on the Nougat OS update, and OTA will begin tonight!" While the details are not public yet, the update should include the usual Nougat goodies - quick app switching, improved Doze mode, split-screen mode, improved notifications, customizable Quick Settings, improved multi-language support, and more. As usual, a lot of bug fixes, tweaks, and security patches should be included as well.

HTC One A9 arrived back in November 2015, when it launched with Android 6.0 Marshmallow on board. Its specs include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor, next to 2 GB or 3 GB RAM and 16 GB or 32 GB internal storage, a 13 MP primary shooter, all powered by a non-removable 2,150 mAh battery.

Since the update only targets unlocked variants of this handset, it seems that owners of models tied with a carrier still have to wait for some time until their handsets get Nougat as well.