February Nexus 5 Android 6.0.1 Update: First Impressions

Google’s new Nexus 5 Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow build is rolling out now and today we want to take a look at the Nexus 5 Android 6.0.1 update and its performance this February.

The Nexus 5 Android 6.0.1 update has been around for a few weeks, but Google continues to release new versions. The latest is the February Nexus security update, which brings some important patches to the Nexus 5 and Google’s Nexus-branded smartphone and tablet stability.

Google’s latest build of Android 6.0.1, MMB29Q for Nexus 5 is a minor update but even the smallest Android updates can cause problems. That’s why today I want to take a quick look at the Nexus 5 February Android 6.0.1 update.

The new Nexus 5 Android 6.0.1 build was first made available in early February, but it looks like it’s now starting to arrive on devices in bulk. Earlier today I received a notification to install the update and have been using the new build for a few hours.

Android 6.0.1 Installation

If you haven’t manually installed it yet, you can expect Google’s latest build of Android 6.0.1 to pop up out of nowhere. I checked my phone once before work this morning and it wasn’t there. I checked after about an hour and the update was ready to be downloaded and installed.

The February update for the Nexus 5 is 8MB in size, meaning it will only take a few seconds for most of you to download and install it. If you must know, it took me three seconds over the high-speed Verizon FiOS network.

The installation took a few minutes to complete, about three, which is par for the course for these minor security updates.

I haven’t encountered any issues, haven’t heard of any major issues, and you can expect the whole process to be short and sweet.

Yield

This update doesn’t come with any new features, so I’ll focus on its performance in key areas like battery life, connectivity, and UI speed.

Before we get into these impressions, keep in mind that mileage varies when it comes to Android updates. So if you’re feeling cautious about this build, you should seek additional feedback.

apps

I’ve spent several hours poking around various apps on my Nexus 5 and haven’t encountered any glaring issues.

My Nexus 5 doesn’t have every app in the Play Store installed, but a decent amount does. My core apps include Asana, Slack, YouTube, Chrome, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Amazon, Hangouts, Spotify, Google Maps, and SoundCloud. None of them show problems, at least not yet.

If you run into problems with your apps after installing this new build, try reinstalling the app or downloading the latest bug fixes. If that doesn’t work, contact the developer and report your issue.

battery life

I can’t talk about the long battery life but in the few hours I spent with this new build I didn’t notice any major issues.

The Nexus 5’s battery is fine with the new Android 6.0.1 built in and with Doze enabled. I didn’t notice anything unusual. It holds an excellent charge and I don’t expect that to change.

If you run into a battery life issue, take a look at our list of fixes.

Wi-Fi, LTE and Bluetooth

I’m keeping a close eye on the link with this update on board. And I haven’t encountered any problems so far.

AT&T’s LTE and 4G networks are still fast and reliable. I also tested the Nexus 5 and the new build with several routers and two different connections and didn’t encounter any issues with Wi-Fi.

Similarly, I’ve successfully paired the Nexus 5 and the update with several different Bluetooth devices, including headphones and speakers.

Connection problems can occur at any time, so you want to make sure you’re familiar with possible fixes.

Bugs and Issues

this Until Next Alarm Error it’s still present in this build, and that’s the only frustrating issue I’ve encountered so far.

There may be some minor issues lurking in the software, but I have yet to encounter any bugs that spoil my experience.

I’ll keep digging as we move away from the release date. keep your eyes closed for now Google’s Nexus Help Forums for information about possible problems and errors.

Speed

The Nexus 5’s user interface is still fast and fluid in this build. I didn’t notice any lag or random slowdown during my time with the update.

Apps open quickly, animations and transitions are as they should, and the Nexus 5 still doesn’t feel like a phone approaching its third birthday.

Should You Install Now?

Google’s latest update is coming few key patches for possible security vulnerabilities. And while it doesn’t fix that until Next Alert, it doesn’t seem to bring any common issues with it either.

From now on, I think most of you will be fine with setting up this new build. And if you run into a problem, be sure to take a look at our list of resources. They should help.