Nexus 7 2013 Android 5.1.1: Impressions and Performance

Google is finally rolling out a new Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update to the Nexus 7. We’d like to share an early Android 5.1.1 review to help you decide if it’s worth installing on your Nexus 7 after spending a day with the Nexus 7 Android 5.1.1 update.

The Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update is coming to the Nexus 7 2012 and Nexus 7 2013, but this review will focus on the newer model and we’ll take another look at the Nexus 7 2012 when this update arrives.

Along with this update comes a host of fixes for Android 5.1 issues like battery life issues and random reboots. You can check if your Nexus 7 2013 sees the update and if so you can download and install it pretty quickly, but before you do – here’s a look at our first Nexus 7 2013 Android 5.1.1 review.

After spending the evening checking how this update works on the Nexus 7 2013, here is a breakdown of the key areas where the update has impacted the Nexus 7 2013. positive updates

Nexus 7 Android 5.1.1 Installation

The Nexus 7 2013 Android 5.1.1 update came in surprise yesterday afternoon as an OTA (over-the-air) update. I say surprise because my devices are among the last to receive notifications about an update. The 18MB update downloaded quickly and I installed it after charging my Nexus 7.

Overall the installation was smooth, but in the section with a black screen, the apps took some time to update and the Nexus 7 shows Upgrade Apps showing the number of apps installed on the device. I thought it was stuck, but this part of the process took a long time.

If you do not see the OTA update, you can use this guide to install Android 5.1.1 Lollipop immediately. It’s also a good idea to take steps to prepare your Nexus 7 before installing Android 5.1.1.

Nexus 7 Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Performance

The Android 5.1.1 update brings bug fixes for a memory leak that could cause reboots and apps crashes on the Nexus 7 2013; this is one of the reasons why we are excited to test Android 5.1.1 Lollipop performance on this device. So far overall Nexus 7 2013 Android 5.1.1 performance is good. This is an early observation that includes a day of testing, so things may change after more intense use.

One thing to remember when reading this review and other Nexus 7 2013 Android 5.1.1 reviews is that the experience can migrate from one device to another as users run different apps and use the tablet for different purposes. It’s primarily an entertainment tablet with streaming, music, web and email apps – but it’s not a tablet I use for heavy gaming.

Applications

App performance is good on Nexus 7 after installing Android 5.1.1.

After installing Android 5.1.1 on Nexus 7 2013, I tested my most frequently used apps on this tablet. One of the first things I tried was Netflix, which worked just fine and streamed The Big Lebowski quickly and smoothly. Gmail and Facebook work well, as do Instagram and a host of other small but useful apps.

App issues may occur after prolonged use, but so far everything has been working smoothly. If you encounter any problems with apps crashing on Android 5.1.1, you should make sure you are using the latest version of the app.

battery life

It’s hard to judge Nexus 7 Android 5.1.1 battery life after a day of use. The good news is that the tablet didn’t drain right away and still charges quickly and seems to pop in and out of standby at the right times.

No abnormal Nexus 7 battery life issues on Android 5.1.1 on this device so far. There is a chance that some will come up after prolonged use or after more users have tested the Nexus 7 2013 Android 5.1.1 update.

WiFi and Bluetooth

This is not an LTE model so I can only test the connectivity of WiFi and Bluetooth connections. The WiFi is solid so far, working smoothly throughout the house and on a home connection on multiple floors. The Nexus 7 also connects to a personal hotspot easily and reliably.

Bluetooth headphones connect quickly to Nexus 7 2013 after Android 5.1.1 update and work as expected. I haven’t had a chance to try a Bluetooth keyboard yet.

Connection is solid on Nexus 7 with Android 5.1.1.

Bugs and Issues

Even though Android 5.1.1 is a bug fix update, there may be other issues and bugs hidden inside the update. At this point, I haven’t observed any new Android 5.1.1 bugs or issues on the Nexus 7 2013. It’s still early and often times these don’t show up until after a few days of fiddling with apps or areas we don’t. Do not use every day.

So far I don’t see apps crashing or restarting randomly which could be caused by fixing memory leak bug in Android 5.1. I am optimistic about this update and overall performance.

you can check Google Nexus Help forum for more information and to see if other users have reported issues with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop.

Speed

The Nexus 7 is surprisingly fast after almost two years of use, and Android 5.1.1 speed is just as good as it was last week’s Android 5.1. Apps open quickly and switching between apps is fluid and easy. I am currently not experiencing any lag on Nexus 7 2013 Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update.

Should You Install the Nexus 7 Android 5.1.1 Update?

Many users may want to wait before installing Nexus 7 2013 Android 5.1.1.

If you own a Nexus 7 2013 and suffer from random reboots, app crashes, and other Android 5.1 issues, this is an update you might want to install right away. There are no major downsides to the experience yet, and the pros are fixes for some very annoying Android 5.1 issues.

If you’re using Android 5.0.2 or are not experiencing any issues, it might be worth waiting a week for us to dig deeper into this update to see if there are any issues that might affect the way you use the device. This should help you get a better idea of ​​performance and what to expect from the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update.