Android 5.0 Lollipop Update: Samsung Galaxy S5 Gets New Software In UK; HTC And Motorola Coming Soon

The Samsung Galaxy S5 in the U.K. is updating to Android 5.0 Lollipop. Reuters

It looks like that Samsung employee on Reddit was accurate with his leak, detailing that the Galaxy S5 would get an update to Android 5.0 Lollipop starting in January. Samsung Galaxy S5 handsets in the U.K. are now receiving the new Google software.

A few Galaxy S5 models have previously received the update, including those in Poland, Russia, Malaysia and Spain, but most markets are still waiting for the software. Android 5.0 updates for the Galaxy S5 in the U.K. could indicate that other large markets (such as the U.S.) may soon begin seeing updates on the Galaxy S5 and other Samsung smartphones -- that is, if the manufacturer adheres to its usual schedules.

Samsung has sent out the Android 5.0 update over the air, meaning it should reach the smartphones wirelessly. Users should be prompted to update their devices automatically once the software hits, but they can also access Settings > More > About Device > Software Update to see if an update is available. Savvy users can also download the Android 5.0 software, which is available for those who want to install the update manually.

The system build or exact system version is called LRX21T, which includes Samsung-specific enhancements to Android 5.0 such as heads-up notifications, a feature that makes notifications show up as a tile on top of an application and updates to the devices’ fingerprint scanner.

In late December, a Reddit user claiming to be a Samsung employee shared a document that indicated Samsung was preparing for a mass rollout of Android 5.0. The user said that Galaxy S5 handsets would begin to update first followed by the Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note Edge. Samsung also reportedly has plans to update older smartphones and tablets, including the Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Tab S, to Android 5.0.

Samsung isn’t the only manufacturer expected to start sending out Android 5.0 to its devices. Updates for various Motorola devices should also be near. Software engineer Luciano Carvalho announced via Google Plus Monday that a number of 2013 and 2014 devices are scheduled to receive Android 5.0 “soon.” There have also been several leaks of Android 5.0 software updates for HTC devices such as the One (M7) and the One (M8), suggesting an update is near. HTC has promised users a speedy Android 5.0 update for all of its flagship devices.

Android 5.0 Lollipop Update Leaked For Samsung Galaxy Note 3; How To Install It

The installation is only meant for Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005. Samsung

Owners of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 with the model number SM-N9005 can now update their devices to Android 5.0 Lollipop, thanks to a leaked version of the latest mobile operating system, which is available for download from the XDA Developers forum.

Samsung Galaxy S6 With Android 5.0 Lollipop Appears On AnTuTu Benchmark

AnTuTu benchmark has the details of the Galaxy S6, which is said to be a European variant with the model number SM-G925F. Reuters

Samsung’s next-generation Galaxy S smartphone, dubbed the “Galaxy S6,” has made an appearance on the database of AnTuTu benchmark application, which leaks out details about its specifications and features. AnTuTu is a benchmark app for Android devices that tests various parts of a device and assigns an overall score to it. 

Android 5.0.1 Lollipop Incremental Update Brings Bug Fixes To Nexus 7, Nexus 9 And Nexus 10

Google is addressing issues that arose with the launch of its new operating system Android 5.0. The tech giant has not commented on the many bugs that came with Android 5.0, but did make the Android 5.0.1 Lollipop available for the Nexus 7, Nexus 9 and Nexus 10 tablets over-the-air on Thursday. Google is now sending the update to these devices wirelessly and users should be prompted to update their devices automatically once the new software hits.

Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F) gets Android 5.0 Lollipop update

The new Android 5.0 Lollipop firmware is 1.4 GB in size, and includes Samsung’s additional improvements. Reuters

Samsung began rolling out the Android 5.0 Lollipop firmware update to its Galaxy S5 smartphone with model number SM-G900F on Wednesday. The update was released a month after Google released the final Lollipop code to Android Open Source Project (AOSP) on Nov. 4.

Nexus 5 Owners Are Running Into Problems With Android L

Nexus 5 owners looking to install Android L are encountering irritating bugs during and after the process, including a "missing system.img" error message that cancels it. Google Inc

No software rollout would be complete without a few early bugs, and Android L is no exception -- especially on the Nexus 5. The latest version of Google’s operating system has an issue connecting to Wi-Fi networks following the Android 5.0 (Lollipop) update, if you can get it to install correctly.

Android 5.0 Lollipop Now Available For Most Nexus Devices; OTA Updates Available

An engineering program manager at Android has announced that Android 5.0 Lollipop with the build LRX21T is “locked and loaded” for the Nexus 4. Android

The latest Android 5.0 Lollipop is currently available for most Nexus devices through over-the-air, or OTA, updates. Although all users of supported Nexus devices may not get the new firmware

Android 5.0 Lollipop factory images for Nexus 5, 7 and 10 are now live, here's how to update

Behold Nexus earthlings, the Android 5.0 Lollipop factory images are finally here, just as speculated. After releasing the Nexus 6 officially yesterday, and announcing that Android L will grace the Nexus 5, 7 and 10 in the coming days, the folks from Mountain View uploaded the actual factory images for these devices for everyone to get their hands on, and start experimenting.

Google releases four new ads for Android 5.0

With Android 5.0 arguably the most important release of Android ever, Google has been taking to prime time television to run a series of ads for its open source OS. Four new spots have been released. The first spot is called Android: Garage Band, and shows a band playing a number while being recorded. A little bit of Pete Townsend lives inside one of the band members, who knocks over a camera by mistake. The ad's tag line? "awesome cams for awesome jams."

Android 5.0 Lollipop is now seeding to the Nexus family

Android 5.0 Lollipop is now seeding to the Nexus family

Android 5.0 Lollipop is now seeding to members of the Nexus product family. The latest firmware is available over-the-air or through factory image available for download.