android Google begins rolling out Android 5.1 update

[+Frank B. Subscriber²]

Google begins rolling out Android 5.1 update

Bug fixes, HD Voice, and a new anti-theft feature are bundled in

The first major update to Android 5.0 Lollipop is here. Google just announced that version 5.1 is rolling out now to supported devices including Motorola's Nexus 6 and HTC's Nexus 9. The software update "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," Google said in a blog post. Lollipop was a major visual overhaul for Android, but didn't come without its own set of bugs and random glitches. Hopefully the 5.1 build also resolves some of the occasional sluggish performance Nexus 6 users have dealt with; that's been partially blamed on Google's decision to encrypt the device's storage out of the box, a move meant to deter thieves.

Support for multiple SIM cards is obviously important in Android One markets, and Google also confirms that this update will enable HD Voice for the Nexus 6 on T-Mobile and Verizon. (No, Verizon still hasn't gotten around to officially releasing the phone).

Google is also debuting its answer to Apple's Activation Lock. This is basically the same exact anti-theft idea applied to Android. It's intended to make your stolen phone basically useless to whoever took it. "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." Aside from the Nexus 6 and 9, Google says that Device Protection will be an available feature on "most" Android phones and tablets that ship with Android 5.1 from now onward.

Source: The Verge

[buckaroo]

Factory images already available for Nexus 5, 7 (WiFi) and 10:

 

https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images

[V-Tech]

I really hope that this will resolved the crazy behavior of my phone.

[SecretAgentMan]

Nice, another version Verizon won't release for the G3.

[The_Decryptor Veteran]

I hope this fixes the stupid wifi behaviour on my N5 (Where it refuses to connect to wifi automatically), and the stupid memory usage I've had since I got it (Doubtful, they claimed to fix that multiple times)

[Skiver Veteran]

I hope it fixes the primary function of my phone... having Audio when trying to make a phone call....

[DKAngel]

and the rest of the phone worldis still stuck on 4.4

[DeusProto]

Another Android update I'll never get to use on my Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7" yipee. 

 

Still stuck on KitKat here... 

[oldtimefighter]

Factory images already available for Nexus 5, 7 (WiFi) and 10:

 

https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images

Proud member of the #nexusmasterrace here.

[The Dark Knight]

Any word on whether the Nexus 4 will receive this officially?

[+E.Worm Jimmy Subscriber¹]

just as i finally get 5.0.1 on my phone.

[Jason S. Global Moderator]

Not that i really need Lollipop on my Droid Turbo, but Motorola (or was it verizon?) said that it'd be out for the phone in December. Well, it's March 10th, and there's still no Lollipop..... wonder if theyre just waiting for 5.1 now.

[guitmz]

will install it tonight

Not that i really need Lollipop on my Droid Turbo, but Motorola (or was it verizon?) said that it'd be out for the phone in December. Well, it's March 10th, and there's still no Lollipop..... wonder if theyre just waiting for 5.1 now.

 

I doubt its motorola... verizon seems the culprit

[strekship]

And still no 5 on the Moto G LTE.