The Nexus 5 Android 5.1 Lollipop Thread

[TheDroidKid]

Looks like Google has announced Android 5.1
Official Android Blog: Android 5.1: Unwrapping a new Lollipop update

So have you got it?

Let us know...

5:34PM Nothing yet in Toronto, Ontario (Yeah yeah we know it doesn't matter about your location, but where is the fun in that)

 

[humiixto]

The Nexus 5 Android 5.1.0 (LMY47D) factory image is live.

 

[systemofadown1]

Yep, + the nexus 10 & 2012 nexus 7
Getting ready to try it out as we speak

 

[fountaincap]

Quick question. I'm new to Android so I haven't dealt with an update like this before. The factory images were released last night. If I'm not comfortable updating the OS myself, how soon can I expect the 5.1 update to show up in my system updates screen? I hear some people speaking of "months" but that's for non-Nexus phones, right? (I have a Nexus 5)

 

[Bigballer]

Is there any reason why the N5 can't get VoLTE or wifi calling?

 

[whitenack]

So...what's everyone's impression?

 

[whitenack]

Quick question. I'm new to Android so I haven't dealt with an update like this before. The factory images were released last night. If I'm not comfortable updating the OS myself, how soon can I expect the 5.1 update to show up in my system updates screen? I hear some people speaking of "months" but that's for non-Nexus phones, right? (I have a Nexus 5)

It really varies. It depends on how quickly they roll out all the batches of updates, and where your device falls in the grand scheme of things. It could be today or it could be a couple of weeks from now.

 

[fountaindroid]

It really varies. It depends on how quickly they roll out all the batches of updates, and where your device falls in the grand scheme of things. It could be today or it could be a couple of weeks from now.

Thanks. Guess I'll just have to be patient.

 

[whitenack]

Thanks. Guess I'll just have to be patient.

I, like you, are a little wary of tinkering around with the dark recesses of expensive technology. However, I got impatient (after just a few days) waiting for the Lollipop update and decided to manually update. The instructions were very clear and straightforward, and I didn't have a single problem. Something to consider if you can't wait.

 

[whitenack]

I should add that I only mess with flashing the OTA updates, not the data-wiping updates. It is easier to install and it doesn't wipe all of your data.

 

[Ed Briggs]

So...what's everyone's impression?

Very smooth and responsive. No issues whatsoever. Good job Google.

 

[bleached]

It is rock solid on my Nexus 5. I haven't seen a single flaw in the 24 hours since I flashed it. Everything is fast and the little touches are really nice. Especially the WiFi/Bluetooth settings and the volume toggle. Smooth as Kit Kat. Hopefully it stays like this!

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[smoledman]

Does it have full device backup include screen shortcuts and settings?

 

[Gekko]

anyone see any legitimate reports of anyone getting it via OTA yet?

 

[whitenack]

anyone see any legitimate reports of anyone getting it via OTA yet?

I have not. Sprint is saying the OTA update is going to start rolling out to the N6 today, but that is all I have seen.

 

[drhere]

Very smooth and responsive. No issues whatsoever. Good job Google.

Same here, it fixed the slowness/bugginess memory leak issues. So far (2nd day) I have used it, it is very smooth.

 

[davinwv]

Same here, it fixed the slowness/bugginess memory leak issues. So far (2nd day) I have used it, it is very smooth.

Any improvements on the WiFi front? That and the memory leak issues are my big problems right now.

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[whitenack]

Any improvements on the WiFi front? That and the memory leak issues are my big problems right now.

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Sorry to hijack, but what is the wifi issue? Mine has a tendency to drop wifi connection for a split second on my home router several times an hour, which isn't a big deal unless I am connected to my chromecast.

 

[Gekko]

I have not. Sprint is saying the OTA update is going to start rolling out to the N6 today, but that is all I have seen.

yeah i don't think the Nexus 5 OTAs have started yet.

 

[drhere]

It improved on my end., on 5.0.1, I would connect to my wifi network, it would drop and then reconnect. Now on 5.1, the connection is smooth without the initial drop/reconnect. Also, the hand-off between cellular and wifi are very smooth to me.