Nexus 5 Android 6.0.1 Update: First Impressions 1

Nexus 5 Android 6.0.1 Update: First Impressions

Earlier this week, Google released a surprise Nexus 5 Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update that brings new features and fixes to the aging legacy flagship. The update is minor, but even the smallest Android updates can have a profound impact on performance. Now that it’s out, we’d like to take a look at the Nexus 5 Android 6.0.1 update and its performance.

In October, Google released Android 6.0 Marshmallow, the successor to Android Lollipop and a major update for the company’s stable Nexus smartphones and tablets.

Android 6.0 Marshmallow brought many improvements, including Doze, but it also brought some issues to Nexus users. Nexus 5 owners have been particularly vocal about issues with their smartphones and Marshmallow.

Earlier this week, Google released a Nexus 5 Android 6.0.1 update that brought some new features and fixes to device. It also brings some security patches to help protect users and device from harm.

Slowly but surely, the Nexus 5 Android 6.0.1 update is rolling out to users and I got the call today. The update just popped up and my guess is Google is ramping up the pace now. If you can’t see it today, you should see it this week or in the coming days.

Once the Nexus 5 Android 6.0.1 update starts making progress, I’d like to take a look at the update and its early performance.

Nexus 5 Android 6.0.1 Installation

From a feature and bug fix standpoint, the Android 6.0.1 update is the first major update to Marshmallow. In terms of size, the Nexus 5’s Android 6.0.1 update is actually quite small. Less than 100MB is small.

When the prompt appears, you need to download and install the update. The 96MB (I’m coming from stock Android 6.0) download over a fast connection will only take a few seconds but the installation will take much longer.

After rebooting, the phone will need to optimize apps on the Nexus 5. I currently have about 50 apps on the Nexus 5 and it took about 10 minutes to load. It was slow.

I haven’t heard of any major installation issues, but if you run into an issue, take a look at our list of fixes. Fixing Android installation issues can be a little tricky, but if you’re coming from a pure stock version of Android, you should be able to fix your issues pretty quickly.

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Nexus 5 Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Performance

Nexus-5-Android-6-0-1I won’t go into the features that Android 6.0.1 brings to the Nexus 5. There are a few more, including new camera features, over 200 new emoji characters for the keyboard, and more. If you want to know more about the features of the Android 6.0.1 update, take a look at our step-by-step.

Instead, these impressions focus on performance, which I think is in five key areas. I’ll do my best to point you in the right direction, but before you upgrade to Android 6.0.

Apps

In the weeks since Android 6.0 Marshmallow was released, I’ve reduced my app count. Instead of 100+ apps now I have about 50 apps on my Nexus 5.

My core suite of apps includes Asana, Slack, Facebook, YouTube, Chrome, Twitter, Instagram, Amazon, Hangouts, Spotify, Google Maps, and SoundCloud. These are the apps I use the most and the ones I’ve used in hours since Android 6.0.1.

No problems with any of them so far. I didn’t notice any crashes or weird bugs with Android 6.0.1 on board. I’ve had loads of issues with Chrome, Twitter and Facebook but they all behave.

Of course, I only got updates on my Nexus 5 for a few hours, so there’s a chance that performance will start to deteriorate over the weekend. Fingers crossed.

battery life

I’ve only been using the Android 6.0.1 update for a few hours, so I can’t speak for long-term battery performance frankly.

What I can tell you though is that my Nexus 5 battery is doing pretty well with Android 6.0. I didn’t notice any weird discharge while the phone was in use and the phone was still holding a perfect charge in standby mode. Doze dong is just what it looks like.

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If you’re feeling nervous or noticing a strange discharge already in Android 6.0.1, you have a few options.

One option is to wait a few days. Battery life usually improves after a few days. If you get impatient, you can check out our fix list.

Wi-Fi, LTE and Bluetooth

Connectivity is strong with Android 6.0.1 available on the Nexus 5. At least for now it is.

I’m using the Nexus 5 with an AT&T SIM card and haven’t seen any issues with LTE or 4G. Speeds are normal.

I’ve successfully paired the Nexus 5 with Bluetooth speakers and headphones, and sound quality and performance are solid. I haven’t been able to test the bluetooth in the car yet.

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I was also able to test the Nexus 5 with several different router models, including the TP-Link Archer C9 and Belkin AC 1200. My connection is fast and reliable. It’s okay to talk.

Bugs and Issues

Nexus 5 users already complaining A number if any visible bugs and issues, but during my short time with Android 6.0.

Nothing has spoiled my experience and the update feels very stable. Smaller bugs can be hard to spot, while larger issues are often skipped from the page.

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I’ll dig some more in the coming days, meanwhile, keep your eyes open and watch the situation. Nexus 5 Help Forum for problems and errors.

Speed

The Nexus 5 is still fast with Android 6.0. I did not experience any lag or slowdown in the hours after installation. Everything is smooth and as with Android 6.0 on board.

Should You Install the Nexus 5 Android 6.0.1 Update?

The Nexus 5 has Android 6.0.1 issues but they seem isolated at this point. I don’t see any major issues with the software. Its performance is excellent so far.

For most people, I think Android 6.0. If not for new emojis, for the major bug fixes it has on board.

If you’re feeling wary, wait a few days for the smoke to subside. I’ll be back next week with a more detailed review.

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