The new release is still based on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean

Oct 3, 2013 10:01 GMT  ·  By

A new firmware update is now available for the HTC One mini smartphones on the network of wireless carrier AT&T, namely version 1.32.502.3.

The software has already started to arrive on devices out there, providing users with a series of performance improvements, as well as with other enhancements.

“On October 1, 2013, AT&T and HTC released a software update for the HTC One mini (PO58220). This software package updates the software number to 1.32.502.3, and includes device performance enhancements,” a post on AT&T’s support website reads.

The new release is available for download for the HTC One mini as a 269 MB file, and can only be downloaded when connected to a Wi-Fi network.

Before kicking off the installation process, users should back up all data on their devices, so as to make sure that no important files are lost.

“Although there should be no impacts to settings or data, we recommend that you back up your media files to a PC prior to upgrading the software,” AT&T notes.

As soon as the update is available for their devices, owners of HTC One mini will receive a notification on it, and will be able to either allow the device to receive it, or to download it manually at a later date.

Users can go to Settings > AT&T software update > Check for updates in order to download the update manually. As soon as the software has been downloaded, the handset will prompt users to install it.

“When prompted, you can postpone the update up to 3 times, and 4 hours per occurrence. After the update this has been postponed for the maximum allowable time, your device will automatically download and install the update,” AT&T notes.

Still based on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, the new firmware arrives on devices with Sense 5.0 on top, and with kernel version 3.4.10-g517e47c. As mentioned above, the software features build number 1.32.502.3.