Nexus Android 5.1 Update: 10 Things You Should Know This Week

Google’s Nexus Android 5.1 release continues to make progress for select smartphones and tablets. This week we’ve seen a number of new details emerge for Nexus smartphone and tablet owners, and we want to take a look at what we think you should know now about Google’s Nexus Android 5.1 update for devices like the Nexus 5, Nexus. 7 and more.

Earlier in March, Google announced the brand new Android 5.1 Lollipop update for Nexus smartphones and tablets. Android 5.1 Lollipop is bigger than your standard Android bug fix update. Android 5.0 brings a number of big time fixes for Lollipop issues, while also bringing some nice tweaks to existing features. This is an update that many Nexus users have been eyeing for the past month.

Unfortunately, Google’s version of Android 5.1 was unpredictable and erratic, making it a very difficult release to follow, even for those in tune with Google’s Nexus Android release protocol.

With that in mind, we want to take a look at the most important things to know about Google’s Android 5.1 Lollipop release this week. This summary covers all the latest details and takes a look at what might come next for devices like the Nexus 5, Nexus 7, Nexus 6 and more.

Nexus 5 Finally Moving to Android 5.1 Update

The Nexus 5 Android 5.1 Lollipop update was one of the first updates rolled out. Unfortunately, while many Nexus 5 users complained about missing updates, the update was initially slow.

This week though, the Nexus 5 Android 5.1 update is finally starting to pick up speed, and it looks like Google’s new Android 5.1 LMY47I build was indeed the catalyst Nexus 5 users were looking for.

Google’s build of Android 5.1 LMY47I is not firmware that started rolling out to some Nexus 5 users in early March. Instead, it’s an updated build with minor fixes, including one for SIM cards.

This week, two of our Nexus 5 models received Google’s new Nexus 5 Android 5.1 Lollipop build; This is a sign that the update is finally starting to make the progress Nexus 5 users have been hoping for. We’ve also heard from several other Nexus 5 users who have received their upgrades, and it’s clear this rollout will reach all Nexus 5 users soon.

New Nexus 7 Android 5.1 Update Released

Earlier this week, Google’s posted factory pictures For Nexus 7 (3G) Android 5.1 Lollipop update on Android Open Source Project. The appearance at AOSP meant an OTA launch was imminent. Google usually doesn’t announce the start of individual OTA rollouts, so it shouldn’t be surprising to learn that the OTA file has been made available without announcement. Here is the file:

The arrival of this file means the OTA presentation is here. Those unfamiliar with sideloading should not download this file. Instead, we recommend waiting for the OTA version to arrive.

PSA for all Nexus 7 3G Users

Here are a few things we think Nexus 7 3G users should keep in mind as the Android 5.1 Lollipop update begins rolling out:

Nexus 9, Nexus 7 2013 Android 5.1 Update

The Android 5.1 updates for the Nexus 7 2012 and Nexus 7 3G are surprising given that the Nexus 7 2013 and Nexus 9 are yet to be updated to Android 5.1 Lollipop. As a reminder, all of these Android 5.1 updates will arrive at some point. Maybe in Android 5.1.1 form.

The Nexus 9 is still on Android 5.0.2 but that will change at some point. Nexus 9 Android 5.1 Lollipop update Hidden on Google’s website and while this doesn’t confirm an upcoming release, it hints at a future release. It’s unclear how long Google will take, so Nexus 9 users will need to be patient as they work behind the scenes.

Google has yet to announce a Nexus 7 Android 5.1 version for the 2013 model, but the device appears to be in their plans. Eagle-eyed Reddit users lately Android 5.1 saw Lollipop update For the codename “flo” for the Nexus 7 2013 Wi-Fi. redditors also detected Nexus 7 LTE Android 5.1 Lollipop update, it looks like Google will release a new update for this device as well. It’s just a matter of time at this point.

Nexus 4 Android 5.1 Update

The Nexus 4 still sits on Android 5.0. It doesn’t matter much if Nexus 4 users aren’t complaining of a problem. Kinds of Android 5.0 and Android 5.0.1 Lollipop issues.

We still believe a Nexus 4 Android 5.1 update or something similar is coming. Last month, myce An Android 5.1 Lollipop build has been detected It works on Nexus 4. What this means is that Google has the Nexus 4 Android 5.1 Lollipop update in testing phase.

Sascha Prüter from Google essentially Nexus 4 confirms Android 5.1 but declined to give any details about the release date. Updated too Seen on Google’s site.

Our Thoughts on Android 5.1 So Far

If you’re undecided about whether to install Android 5.1 or not, you should take a look at our recent reviews for the Nexus 5, Nexus 6, and Nexus 7. Branch out for some more feedback before making a final decision one way or another.

Android 5.1 Issues Continue

Android 5.1 issues continue to plague Nexus users in the weeks after Android 5.1 Lollipop release. Google’s Nexus Help Forums full of complaints about reboots, battery life, connection issues and more. These issues are found on all Nexus smartphones and tablets from Google. They are not limited to a single device.

In response, we’ve put together a list of possible fixes for the most common Android 5.1 Lollipop issues. If you’re experiencing battery life issues or connectivity issues, be sure to take a look at them before hitting a device against a wall.

Major Android Lollipop Issue Discovered

Looks like some Nexus 7 and Nexus 5 users discovered a major problem With Android 5.0.2 and in some cases Android 5.1 Lollipop. Some Nexus 7 and Nexus 5 users reporting That the Android 5.1 update bricked their device. It’s still unclear what’s going on here, but it’s an issue that seems to have affected more than a few Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 users.

What makes things worse is that it seems like it took a few weeks for the problem to appear. Some users are reporting that the issue appeared a few weeks after the update. At least not yet, none of our Nexus devices have been bricked.

Nexus Android 5.1.1 Update MIA

On April 1, an Android 5.1.1 update was spotted in an update for the Android SDK. The listing confirms the arrival of Nexus devices down the road. Android 5.1.1 is still inactive after over a week and we haven’t seen any new developments for Nexus users.

It’s still not clear what this update might bring to Nexus users, but many assume it will fix the Android 5.1 memory leak issue that has plagued several Nexus users. We ran into the issue on the Nexus 5, so we’re hoping that Google’s new update will offer a fix.

Android 5.1.1: What to Expect?

Finally, let’s take a quick look at what we can expect from the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update:

1. We are waiting for the Android 5.1.1 update. We doubt that the listing is an April Fools’ Fool.
2. We expect the update to be minor and include a few bug fixes, unless Google decides to delay the release to add more fixes.
3. We would expect it to be released in the next few weeks. Appearing in the Android SDK means the update is nearing general release.
4. Especially if there is a fix for the memory leak issue, we would expect a few, if not all Nexus devices to be updated to Android 5.1.1.
5. Expect Android 5.1.1 issues. New and ongoing Android 5.0 issues.
6. We expect Google to remain silent on Android 5.1.1 and its release. It seems to be a minor bug fixer and Google usually doesn’t make any big deal out of them.