LONDON: Google has unveiled the Android Lollipop 5.1 update for its Nexus devices phones and tablets including Nexus 5 and Nexus 7.
At the time of writing this, Lollipop 5.1 factory image is only available for the 2012 Wi-Fi Nexus 7 (Nakasi), the GSM/LTE Nexus 5 (Hammerhead), and the Nexus 10 (Mantaray). If you happen to be the fortuitous owner of a Nexus phone or tablet, check out the Google Developer page that hosts all of the available Android images for various Nexus devices. If an update isn’t available for your device as yet, bookmark the page and continue to check back.
Note that these images need to be flashed manually, so if you’re unsure about venturing into the world of updating your device ROM, you may want to team up with a more knowledgeable mate, or read the instructions (at the top of the Google Developer page) very, very carefully before proceeding. Apart from the regular rake of stability and performance improvements, Lollipop 5.1 brings special support for multiple SIM cards, enhanced device protection and HD voice compatibility.
As always, remember to take a complete backup of your device’s data and apps using a program like Titanium Backup or Easy Backup & Restore. In case anything goes awry, you will want a fallback. And in the world of rooting, things could, and often do.
That said, if you thrive being on the bleeding edge of device updates, try out the new Lollipop 5.1. And do share your experience with us.
