Official Android 8.0 Oreo released for T-Mobile HTC U11 Life

Alex Brian December 18, 2017

Finally a carrier bonded device, T-Mobile HTC U11 Life is now receiving the Android 8.0 Oreo update from HTC and T-Mobile. Unlocked HTC U11 Life already tasted Oreo update a few weeks back now T-Mobile has started seeding the update to eligible devices. The Oreo update for T-Mobile HTC U11 Life arrives as software version 2.15.531.6, which is now live in the US. Being a major update the Oreo update for HTC U11 plus weighs more then 1.3GB so you need to manage a working internet connection download the update.

The Android 8.0 stock Oreo 2.15.531.6 update for T-Mobile HTC U11 Life brings multiple new features including Picture-in-picture, Autofill, optimized battery usage, other goodies of Oreo update includes features like Notification Dots, Notification channels, Android Instant Apps and latest security patches to enhance the security of the device.

Download Android 8.0 Oreo 2.15.531.6 RUU for T-Mobile HTC U11 Life

Before going ahead prepare for the following things:

Install latest HTC USB drivers on PC by following this guide

Charge your device to minimum 70% to avoid shut down during the installation process.

Make sure your device is not rooted with stock recovery installed on it.

The Android 8.0 Oreo firmware for HTC U11 Life is only available via OTA as the moment. If you haven’t received the OTA update yet, call it in by going to Settings > About device > System updates. Or download the firmware RUU from the link below and install it manually on your device.