Google has started rolling out a new update for its Nexus range of devices with Stagefright vulnerability fix. The new Android 5.1.1 update (build LMY48I) will fix the recently discovered Stagefright vulnerability on Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 7 2013 (Wi-Fi), Nexus 9 (Wi-Fi/LTE) and Nexus 10 devices.
Google has announced the next major version of Android operating system, code-named Android M in its annual I/O conference keynote presentation. Where Lollipop was a massive overhaul of the operating system, both visually and in terms of features, Android M gives more attention on improving the stability and usability of the OS. It does not mean Android M will not have any new feature.
Google has started rolling out Android 5.1.1 Lollipop OTA (over the air) update for Nexus 4 and Nexus 5 phones. While there is no significant visual change in this update, it brings minor tweaks and bug fixes to your phone. However, the Android 5.1.1 update does not address the memory leak bug found in the previous Android 5.1 update, but may fix it in the next update.
Though Google has updated their Nexus range of phones such as Nexus 5, Nexus 4, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 to Android 5 Lollipop, some users are struggling to get grip with the new Lollipop update for various reasons. Many users want to downgrade their Nexus 5 or Nexus 4 back to the good old Android 4.4.4 KitKat.
Nexus 6’s exclusive feature Ambient Display with lift to wake function can now be replicated on Nexus 5, so you can view and interact with your notifications quickly without needing to unlock the phone. Once you enabled the Ambient Display mode, your Nexus 5 shows notification along with clock on the lockscreen when notification arrives or when you picked up the phone.
Google has rolled out the Android 5.1 Lollipop update with few new features like HD voice calling (with compatible devices), multiple SIM card support, and enhanced device theft protection. Also, this new update will improve the stability and performance of the device (more details available here). The factory image is now available for Nexus 5, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10.