5.1 update coming q1 2015

[Ian B]

From android pit.com

Our source has informed us that Android 5.1 will be launched by the end of February 2015, and a second, completely separate source that is also privy to important information regarding Android updates, confirmed it. Not only that, this is allegedly a rather large update with many interesting new features! See the changelog below:

Silent mode added after missing on Android 5.0
General improvements in system stability
Improved RAM management
Fixes for sudden app closures
Improved battery management
Excessive consumption of network devices when used Wi-Fi fixed
Issues with wireless connections fixed
Problems with Okay Google function solved
Notifications problems solved
Some sound problems experience by certain devices fixed
Other improvements and changes
Changes in the Material Design color palette (after users complaints, possibly for a higher version though)
So far there is no information about functions that it might bring, but we'll be sure to report on those as soon as we hear it.

Android 5.0 was a fantastic update, however it did bring its own list of issues, which we covered how to fix in our Android 5.0 Lollipop common problems and solutions article. That being said, Android 5.1 could get rid of many of the problems we saw here!

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[VW Maverick]

Good info.
Hope we can get the LED notification officially activated.

Mav.

 

[Hasbrobot]

Good info.
Hope we can get the LED notification officially activated.

Mav.

One can only hope. Although I've grown attached to the ambient display I miss an LED.

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[Benjamin_NYC]

Random reboots?

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[Mooem]

Random reboots?

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That could fall under "General improvements in system stability".

 

[Benjamin_NYC]

That could fall under "General improvements in system stability".

Or hopefully fixed long before this release.

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[Robbie317]

Good info.
Hope we can get the LED notification officially activated.

Mav.

Yeah don't know why you can't turn the LED notification on... I ended up turning Ambient display off... I'd keep it on if it only came on when you received a notification and not every time you pick the device up or move it slightly....

 

[88 FLUX]

Good info. Thanks for sharing. But everyone needs to remember that a rumor will always be a rumor until officially announced. If February comes and goes without 5.1, no one has the right to get upset at Google over it.

 

[CHILLYWILL_95831]

Yeah don't know why you can't turn the LED notification on... I ended up turning Ambient display off... I'd keep it on if it only came on when you received a notification and not every time you pick the device up or move it slightly....

Mine works as advertised, it only come on when I have a new notification. When I pick my device up at any other time it doesn't come on

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[VW Maverick]

Mine works as advertised, it only come on when I have a new notification. When I pick my device up at any other time it doesn't come on

I assume yous is rooted.
Otherwise, stock does not have that option.

Mav.

 

[Robbie317]

I assume yous is rooted.
Otherwise, stock does not have that option.

Mav.

Yeah exactly.. I am not rooted.. have not seen the true need to root.... but I wish there were more options for ambient display... Would like it work ONLY when a notification comes in....

 

[CHILLYWILL_95831]

I assume yous is rooted.
Otherwise, stock does not have that option.

Mav.

I'm not rooted.... Just not interested! But, I received 5.0.1 and my phone seems snappier and the Wi-Fi connection seems to be working better!

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[Just a Guy]

Yeah don't know why you can't turn the LED notification on... I ended up turning Ambient display off... I'd keep it on if it only came on when you received a notification and not every time you pick the device up or move it slightly....

While I miss the way my droid maxx worked with notifications I kind of like the fact that I can "bump" my phone, or the table it's on during meetings to see if I have any notifications. Which is how I do the same with my n6. Once I get my smart watch for Christmas this will be a mute point though lol.

 

[Robbie317]

While I miss the way my droid maxx worked with notifications I kind of like the fact that I can "bump" my phone, or the table it's on during meetings to see if I have any notifications. Which is how I do the same with my n6. Once I get my smart watch for Christmas this will be a mute point though lol.

I keep THINKING about a watch.. I have not worn one in probably 20+ years.... I liked when a notification hit and it would vibrate and light up real quick.. I thought that was awesome for meetings or at my desk... but at least with my phone it's SUPER sensitive... Just brush my desk with my knee and it would light up...

 

[Just a Guy]

I keep THINKING about a watch.. I have not worn one in probably 20+ years.... I liked when a notification hit and it would vibrate and light up real quick.. I thought that was awesome for meetings or at my desk... but at least with my phone it's SUPER sensitive... Just brush my desk with my knee and it would light up...

I haven't wore a watch in years either, but have been thinking about a smart watch since the pebble came out. I got my wife the gear fit back in the summer when amazon had it for $100 on a one day deal and she loves it. With my job it will be nice to have when I'm in meetings or giving presentations. I was going to get the moto 360, but couldn't bring myself to spend $250 when I could get the lg g watch for $100.

 

[Robbie317]

I haven't wore a watch in years either, but have been thinking about a smart watch since the pebble came out. I got my wife the gear fit back in the summer when amazon had it for $100 on a one day deal and she loves it. With my job it will be nice to have when I'm in meetings or giving presentations. I was going to get the moto 360, but couldn't bring myself to spend $250 when I could get the lg g watch for $100.

I really like the 360.... I am just 99.999999999% sure I'll wear it a lot for a couple of weeks and then not any more....

 

[VW Maverick]

Just saw this rumor again in a new article.
Feb release, same list.

Silent mode added after missing on Android 5.0
General improvements in system stability
Improved RAM management
Fixes for sudden app closures
Improved battery management
Excessive consumption of network devices when used Wi-Fi fixed
Issues with wireless connections fixed
Problems with Okay Google function solved
Notifications problems solved
Some sound problems experience by certain devices fixed
Other improvements and changes
Changes in the Material Design color palette (after users complaints, possibly for a higher version though)

Hope it is true. The clock is ticking...

Mav.

Sent from my Sprint Tri-Band Nexus 6.

 

[CHILLYWILL_95831]

I assume yous is rooted.
Otherwise, stock does not have that option.

Mav.

I think I was a little ambiguous, I meant my ambient display not my notification LED. Sorry for the confusion!

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[SeigaGen]

I'm hoping for WiFi calling on that. Friggen home is ray shielded and no phone service works here until I exit my home.

 

[Benjamin_NYC]

Mine works as advertised, it only come on when I have a new notification. When I pick my device up at any other time it doesn't come on

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When I pick up my device from bring face down, it always comes on. But I use BBM, which has a persistent notification.

I like it though. Easy to check the time.

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