HTC One Update Release Date: Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and Sense 5.5 Roll Out in Select Regions

HTC began rolling out Android 4.3 Jelly Bean for a certain few HTC One models a few weeks ago, but did not include the highly-anticipated Sense 5.5 update alongside the firmware upgrade. Now, however, HTC is rolling out Android 4.3 in select parts of Europe with Sense 5.5 included.

According to several reports, including one from well-known HTC modder and insider @LlabTooFeR, HTC One software update 3.62.401.1 (Android 4.3 + Sense 5.5) is currently being pushed out over the air in Russia, some Eastern European countries, and some Nordic countries.

Update 3.62.401.1 weighs in at a hefty 675MB, so for those whom the download is available for, remember to have the battery charged and the phone tethered to a Wi-Fi connection. HTC One owners can manually check for the update by going to Settings > General > About device > Software update.

Android 4.3 Jelly Bean brings a few improvements under the hood to the HTC One, but it won't change the over aesthetic much. Instead, it's Sense 5.5 that will have most HTC users excited.

BlinkFeed has been improved in Sense 5.5, including more custom feeds and sources for content than before. Sense 5.5 also brings an updated interface and the ability to add soundtracks to movies in Video Highlights. There's even more in it for HTC One users who don't enjoy BlinkFeed and the like - after realizing that 30 percent of users don't employ BlinkFeed, HTC has finally included the option to turn it off, allowing for a more traditional home screen experience.

Let us know if you've had the chance to download the HTC One Android 4.3 and Sense 5.5 update and what you think of it in the comments section below.