While Google has yet to complete the roll out of Android 5.0 Lollipop, its latest mobile operating system, on mobile devices following the system's official launch on November 13, the company has unveiled its first update on the Lollipop.
The Registrar reports that the first update to Android 5.0 Lollipop is now available to a number of Nexus devices including Nexus 7 (2013 model), Nexus 9 and Nexus 10 mobile devices. Click here to download the update from Google.
The Android Open Source Project version meanwhile can be downloaded here.
"Installing images from the Android Open Source Project site does require the flashing of devices in order to update them, and does not carry user data across in the process, unless backed up and restored by the user," explains ZDNet.
Google has not made any announcement on the major changes that the first update to the Lollipop will be bringing but it is likely fixes on some bugs and issues that hounded the early users of the latest Android mobile operating system, notes The Registrar.
Some of the problems that plagued those who first availed of Android 5.0 Lollipop include poor wi-fi connectivity, slow performance, short battery life, and video playback failures, adds the report.
"Problems with the initial release of an operating system are nothing new, especially on existing hardware, and an early update should be welcome news," cites The Registrar.
ZDnet says that one other issue or problem that was fixed by the first Lollipop patch is avoiding accidentally factory resetting a device configured to wipe itself after a number of failed access attempts.
"Enough accidental taps on the lock screen could trigger an incorrect pattern, thereby causing the device to inadvertently reset itself. Though the bug itself would have to meet a rare set of conditions to be triggered, Google apparently would rather err on the side of caution by fixing it," details C/Net.
"Android 5.0.1 Lollipop now does not count password or patterns with less than four elements as attempts to access the device," ZDNet said.
C/Net also mentions that the Android 5.0.1 Lollipop is currently available only as image files. Those who will update their devices with the new version will actually risk losing all their personal files and data.
"Unless you're in a rush to grab this new fix, you're better off waiting until Google or your device's manufacturer releases the update over the air, which automatically sends it to your device," cautions C/Net.
Google considers the patch a minor release and it is part of company policy not to comment on such, according to a spokesman.
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