What does Upwards Button look like on HTC?

On HTC it is the design shipped in Sense 8, shown above at full size. Older revisions are listed beneath it.

When did HTC add Upwards Button?

HTC first drew Upwards Button in Sense 7, released March 30, 2015.

HTC Corporation has shipped 2 versions of Upwards Button. Each is dated, so you can see when the design changed.

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HTC Corporation has drawn Upwards Button 2 times. Every revision HTC has shipped is below, newest first.

What does Upwards Button look like on HTC?: On HTC it is the design shipped in Sense 8, shown above at full size. Older revisions are listed beneath it.
When did HTC add Upwards Button?: HTC first drew Upwards Button in Sense 7, released March 30, 2015.
How many times has HTC redrawn Upwards Button?: HTC Corporation has shipped 2 versions of Upwards Button. Each is dated, so you can see when the design changed.

HTC artwork for this emoji spans 2015 to 2016.