Android 5.1: Unwrapping a new Lollipop update
Posted:
Monday, March 9, 2015
Today we are rolling out Android 5.1 - an update to Lollipop that improves stability and performance and offers a few new features like support for multiple SIM cards, Device Protection and high definition (HD) voice on compatible phones.
Whether you want to share your phone with a family member or better manage your mobile costs, Android Lollipop 5.1 now lets you use more than one SIM card on a device with multiple SIM slots.
Whether you want to share your phone with a family member or better manage your mobile costs, Android Lollipop 5.1 now lets you use more than one SIM card on a device with multiple SIM slots.
With Device Protection, your lost or stolen device will remain locked until you sign in with your Google account - even if someone resets your device to factory settings. This feature will be available on most Android phones and tablets shipped with Android 5.1 in addition to Nexus 6 and Nexus 9.
High Definition voice calling is now on your mobile phone. Get crystal clear calling with HD Voice between compatible Android 5.1 devices like the Nexus 6 on T-Mobile or Verizon.
Android 5.1 Lollipop also provides enhancements such as the ability to join Wi-Fi networks and control of your paired Bluetooth devices directly from Quick Settings.
We hope you enjoy these tasty additions to Android Lollipop as you get more out of your Android phone and tablet.
Posted by Dave Burke, VP, Android Platform
Hoping to get it on my Nexus 9 soon! it's still stuck on Android 5.0.1
ReplyDeleteYes, yes we will enjoy these tasty additions, thank you.
ReplyDeleteDoes this mean Lollipop is finally stable?
DeleteFinally stable but on nexus 7 (2012) haha
DeleteOh, I know that name! Thanks for AP
Deletecue the my device hasn't received it complaints, in 5, 4, 3, ...
Delete"in 5, 4, 3, ..." months? Because I waited 7 weeks for Lollipop to hit my N5 before ultimately installing it myself.
DeleteQuiero saber si la actualización de Android lollipop saldrá ligero para el Moto E primera generación ?
DeleteFantastic! Still on 4.4.4 though.
ReplyDeleteDroid Turbo will never get Lollipop
ReplyDeleteDroid Turbo and MOTO X 1st gen. we´re in the same boat Bro!
DeleteVerizon is crap... still stuck on 4.4.4 on my Moto G :/
ReplyDeleteI won't ever see this great update.......
unlock your bootloader, install GPe, profit.
DeleteUnlock, root and install CM12? It's extremely stable now and only takes around half an hour at most. I think it supports CDMA too not.
Delete*now
DeleteTell me how can i get lollipop on Verizon MotoX...?
DeleteWhere do I find GPe for Moto G XT1032? There is such thing?
DeleteStill waiting my 5.0 on Zenfone 5
ReplyDeletethat has nothing to do with Google
DeleteStill waiting 5.0 on Moto X 1st gen.
DeleteAre you f###ing telling me while android gets more lollipop updates. The KitKat people are left behind with the SD card R/W bull$###
ReplyDeleteThis feels like a smack in the face.
DeleteI wouldn't be complaining if I could root the z667t zte
Probably because 99.999999 percent of the people on earth don't know what that is so they don't bother to care.
Delete#MemoryLeak ?
ReplyDeleteIt's over, and fixed.
DeleteIt's over, and fixed.
DeleteS5 in turkey and i still didnt get the lollipop update !!
ReplyDeletethat has nothing to do with Google, talk to Samsung
DeleteS4's still in 4.4.2. Lollipop update is nowhere to be found! Still waiting.
ReplyDeletethat has nothing to do with Google, talk to Samsung
DeleteAndroid 5.0.2 is available for GT-i9500, GT-i9502, GT-i9505, GT-i9506, GT-i9508 and som American models. You can check if it's available for tour model on sammobile :)
DeleteIs it available on morroco ?
DeleteChange log?
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Deletebest copy-paste ever, dave.
DeleteGreat!
ReplyDeleteMaybe I'll get this update sometime next year or so. Still stuck on 4.4.2 on my Galaxy S4
El Woo Hoo! Lookin to get it on my Nexus 6.
ReplyDeleteWill it get pushed out thru the Play Store and not via my carrier (Verizon)?
wait, what?
DeleteOhh godess of noobs.
DeleteAnd if you're on a stock Nexus, be prepared to wait for months. Google's staged rollouts are the best reason to root and rom these days.
ReplyDeleteAnd if you're on a stock Nexus, be prepared to wait for months. Google's staged rollouts are the best reason to root and rom these days.
ReplyDeletenot true. once the updates start, expect everyone to get it within 3 weeks
DeleteWhat about tablets like the Samsung galaxy?
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DeleteI really hope that it will fix camera/flashlight bug on Nexus 6
ReplyDeleteYes... if I EVER get lollipop on my S4... before I need to use a stick to walk maybe? Sick of waiting really! !!!
ReplyDeleteWhen and where?!!
ReplyDeletehopefully sometime this week if nothing goes wrong
Deletei'm hoping for better battery life, Wifi/Bluetooth fixes/improvements, performance fixes and overall system fixes
Deleteoh ya i almost forgot SILENT MODE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! as i hate when it vibrates in my pocket at work as i'm not supposed to pull out my phone while at work
Para cuando esta actualización?
ReplyDeleteWhen will we see the factory images posted to https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images ?
ReplyDeletetime to wait and see as it took them a month just to confirm it exists
Deletebut i would assume it may take a few days to get everything finished up and uploaded to ASOP then to upload the factory images
It says that it will be available for devices shipped with android 5.1. How aboit other devices like for example the One m9 which will be shipped with 5.0?
ReplyDeleteIt depends on how fast htc manage to adapt their software to the 5.1 update, and then start the rollout to their supported devices.
DeleteCool, I am waiting for the update for my nexus 5.
ReplyDeleteSilent mode?
ReplyDeleteWhat about my Lenovo S898t+?
ReplyDeleteAs long as I don't have complete control of my MICRO SD card, I won't be updating any time soon. Must I root the thing to have control of MY phone?
ReplyDeleteThat's pretty much the deal. Root = control
ReplyDeleteSilent mode is HIGHLY needed also!!! Pleeeeeeeese!!!!
ReplyDeleteso, no device protection for nexus 4 and nexus 5 ?
ReplyDeleteNexus 7 2013 better get this!!
ReplyDeletei want lollipop
ReplyDeleteI can't get this update for my Nexus 5 fast enough. Love Lollipop but the initial release... was well.. not good. Battery draining, phone slowing down horribly and what not.
ReplyDeletecould not have said it better myself
Deletecan't believe they finally confirmed that android 5.1 existed and is close to being released
Will this be coming to the Nexus 10?
ReplyDelete#FACTORYIMAGEPLZ
ReplyDeleteOh please let there be silent mode!
ReplyDeleteDoes this fix the horrendous battery life issues on the nexus 5 phones?
ReplyDeleteSo is HD Voice = Wifi calling for Tmobile??
ReplyDeleteHope this comes to me and my wife's Nexus 4 we bought on the Google Play Store. It's like getting a new device each time we get a new update we enjoy it. :-)
ReplyDeleteWill the Galaxy S4 GPe see this update or am I stuck on 5.0 with a overpriced gadget?
ReplyDeleteWill this roll out to the galaxy mega2 from att
ReplyDeletethat would depend on what Samsung decides not google
Deleteif only google took a similar route like apple where they push it out at the same time for a set of devices like say maybe two phones and a tablet at a time
Waiting for Nexus 5 factory images
ReplyDeleteSame here
Deletehopefully they fix the wifi issues as well as the horrible battery life
Wifi calling with T-Mobile?
ReplyDeleteAfter use lollipo 5.1 from android one Indonesia (mito impact a10)
ReplyDelete-bad battery life only stand 3 hours or 4 hours.
-Bad detect signal not strong.
-many force close apk switch sim, foto, settings, email, hangouts, etc.
-bad flash camera stock rom really bad
-not move apk to sdcard
-bug brightness
shit lollipop 5.1 !!!!!
What about silent mode?
DeleteNot use silent mode for lollipop 5.1
DeleteGoogle cheated us saying free updates for android one. :-(
ReplyDeleteGoogle cheated us saying free updates for android one. :-(
ReplyDeleteAny Nexus 6 owners in the UK seen this update yet? No sign of it on mine so far.
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