With the myriad of bugs and issues found in almost all Nexus devices after installing the latest Android 5.0 Lollipop OS, it is only natural that Google will release an update that will bring fixes and solutions to these problems. Google hinted that it will roll out an update soon as the tech giant reportedly uploaded the Android 5.0.1 Release 1 Lollipop code to AOSPA, which is a clear indication that the update will be released soon.
To add fuel to the fire, factory images of 5.0.1 build for the Nexus 9, Nexus 7, and Nexus 10 were spotted. The changes seen based on the images include larger amount of memory for video playback on Nexus 7. The photos also show that the problem with the device suddenly resetting to factory settings has been fixed.
However, Google has not released an official list of the bug fixes that will be included in the Android 5.0.1 update and news about the new version of the software is still scarce. There is a high possibility that the update will provide solutions to the problems users complained about such as: inability to connect to Wi-Fi, losing data during update, and increased battery drain.
Just like any version of the operating system, it is most likely that the Android 5.0.1 Lollipop will be rolled out to Nexus devices in stages. This is to see if there are bugs or errors in the update before it rolls out to the general public. Also, Google wants to avoid overwhelming the system during update.
Sometimes, Google just silently rolls out the update to users without an official announcement. Users will receive notification on Over-The-Air software update. Once a user receives a notification, they can download and install the OS by tapping "Download Now." Users can also check if the update is already available by going to Settings > About phone > Software updates > Check now.
Android 5.0 is the biggest software update yet. Google remains tight-lipped about the exact release date of the new version of the OS.
