Today Verizon started rolling it’s official Android 7.0 Nougat update for HTC Desire 530. The update comes with build number 2.11.605.4 and comes with all Android Nougat features with HTC apps installed in it. This update comes with few bug fix and minor improvements along with August Security Patch update.

The update has started rolling out via OTA for Verizon Carrier users in the USA. As we know this new update is one of the sweetest updates from Google up till now with its latest features like Multitasking, Split screen, Vulcan API, Notification redesign, Quick Reply etc. The latest updated Firmware for Verizon HTC Desire 530 will receive the latest build 2.11.605.4 based on Android 7.0 Nougat.

The new Stock Android Nougat Firmware comes with all Android Nougat features. The latest OTA update of Android Nougat for Verizon HTC Desire 530 brings the latest security patch of August month. The 2.11.605.4 OTA weighs about (Not yet known). Now you can enjoy Nougat Firmware on Verizon HTC Desire 530 by following the below step by step guide to flash Android 7.0 Nougat Stock ROM on Verizon HTC Desire 530.

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Now you can update the HTC Desire 530 via OTA. If you didn’t receive any OTA update then Go manually check for the update by below simple step on your phone.

To Check for latest Update, Go to Settings -> About Phone -> System Updates.

If you have the update then press download and upgrade the OTA to Android 7.0 Nougat. If you didn’t receive and you still want the update, then don’t worry. You can Update HTC Desire 530 to Android Nougat manually by following the below steps. So read the steps carefully to Update HTC Desire 530 to Nougat ROM.

What’s In Android 7.0 Nougat And Features?

Android 7.0 Nougat comes with handful of features such as  App Shortcuts, Multi Window support, restart setting to power menu, Launch the camera by pressing the power button twice, Image Keyboard support, 100 emoji added, GIF Support, Quick Reply via Notification, Notification Redesigned panel, Notifications prioritization, Enhanced Doze Mode, System UI Tuner, Customizable Quick Settings, Don Not Disturb, New Settings Panel Redesigned, Data Saver per App, seamless updates and New Emoji Support.

How To Manually Update Verizon HTC Desire 530 to Android Nougat ROM (2.11.605.4)

If you didn’t receive the official Stock ROM based nougat OTA on HTC Desire 530, then either you can wait for the update notification to hit your phone or you can update manually. As OTA may take a few days or a week to be available for all, you can try to update manually by Going into

Settings —> About —> System Update and check for the update manually to upgrade HTC Desire 530 with 2.11.605.4 Android Nougat build.

If you have the RUU Zip file of the latest 2.11.605.4 OTA, then follow below guide to flash the OTA build using below guide.

Pre-Requisite : 

  • Remember: This guide is to Install Stock ROM OTA Manually on Verizon HTC Desire 530
  • Supported only on Verizon HTC Desire 530, Don’t try on any other devices.
  • Your device must have 70% Of battery.
  • You need a Laptop or PC to perform this Action.
  • You should be using Stock Firmware and not Custom ROM.
  • Back Up your Data to make sure you have data’s in case if something Wrong (This Process won’t lose your data).
  • Make sure you have followed the steps properly. Don’t Skip and Read! – We are not responsible for any damage that you make to your Phone.

What Do You Need ?

  • Download Minimal ADB Tool – CLICK HERE or Download the Full ADB setup for Windows / Mac here
  • Download HTC Drivers – Click Here

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Steps To Manually Update Verizon HTC Desire 530 to Nougat Firmware via ADB Fastboot (2.11.605.4)

To update manually Verizon HTC Desire 530 to January Security update via ADB Fastboot, you must be running locked bootloader and stock ROM. If you have already rooted then make sure to unroot and then follow this step to 2.11.605.4 update Verizon HTC Desire 530 to January Security patch manually.

  • First of all, enable the Developer Option.
  • Go back to settings -> Now you need to enable the OEM Unlock and USB Debug by going to Settings -> Developer Option and Enable OEM Unlock and USB Debugging
  • Download ADB and Fastboot tool and Install on your PC/Computer
  • Download the OTA RUU zip and copy or move to ADB Folder.
  • Now connect your phone to Computer using USB Cable.
  • When you connect your Phone to Computer, please wait until all the drivers get installed.
  • In your ADB fastboot folder open a command prompt window by pressing Shift Key + Right Mouse Click
  • Now type the following command in your command window to reboot the HTC Desire 530 into download mode
  • adb reboot download
  • Your Phone will boot into download mode if not, you boot into download mode manually by following step below
  • —-> Power Off your phone.
  • —-> Press and hold Power + Vol Down at the same time
  • —-> Once you see the download mode, now you can use the volume down and power button to navigate and select
  • Now type the command below on your ADB command window to Boot your device to RUUMode
  • fastboot oem rebootRUU
  • Now flash the RUU zip file by following command below (File_name is the name of the file.)
  • fastboot flash zip File_name.zip
  • Wait for the ROM or OTA to get installed. Once installation completes, you can reboot your phone.
  • That’s it! DONE !!!! You have upgraded your HTC Desire 530 to Android Nougat.

I Hope you successfully updated Verizon HTC Desire 530 to Android Nougat from our guide. Please comment your queries and feedbacks.

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