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DROID DNA Android 4.4.2 KitKat and Sense 5.5 Update Rolling Out

April 24, 2014 by Ian Kersey - 1 Comment

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Just a few days ago, HTC let DROID DNA owners know that they’re not getting left in the dust, announcing an update which brings Android 4.4.2 and Sense 5.5 to the almost two-year old device. The update would begin its rollout today according to HTC, and it looks like they were right on the money. The update has begun rolling out and will be landing on DROID DNA devices momentarily. According to Droid-Life, the update comes in two parts; a small, 18.3MB file with a huge 618MB file hot on its heels. You’ll want to be connected to WiFi before downloading this one!

The changelog for the update looks something like this:

BLINKFEED

  • New menu delivers quicker access to search and content sources
    • Access by swiping from left side of the screen
  • Easily turn BlinkFeed on or off
    • Perform a pinch-in gesture on the home screen > Then access the Edit screen > Simply tap BlinkFeed ON and BlinkFeed OFF

LOCATION SETTINGS

  • Redesigned for ease of use and battery conservation
  • Shows estimated battery use of each app
  • Offers a master switch that turns all location settings on or off
  • Lists which apps are using location services
  • New setting enables you to choose between these location profiles:
    • High accuracy (most battery use)
    • Battery saving (least battery use)
    • Device sensors (GPS only)

GALLERY APPLICATION

  • Redesigned for easier viewing of different content configurations
    • Panels for each configuration (folders, highlights) have replaced the drop-down menu
    • Swipe left or right to switch between panels
  • Quickly access photos from the cloud and social networks
  • Manage and edit Video Highlights easily
    • From Events panel, tap desired event, then switch to Video Highlights
    • Select desired pictures, themes and music

DO NOT DISTURB

  • Cut down on phone distractions during important events
  • Block incoming calls: turn off sound, vibration and LED notifications
  • Can be set to resume ¿normal mode¿ at a certain time
    • To access this feature, go to Settings > Sound > Do not disturb
  • Tap on an Event to view all the pictures and videos from a particular occasion

LOCK SCREEN

  • The process to lock screen widgets has been simplified
    • Swipe left from the lock screen
    • Tap the + icon to choose a widget to add to the Lock Screen

MUSIC APPLICATION

  • Redesigned for easier viewing of different content configurations
    • Panels for each configuration (artist, albums) have replaced the drop-down menu
    • Swipe left or right to switch between panels
Be on the lookout for the update to hit your device soon.
via: Verizon , Droid-Life
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