The original Moto X is the last of its kindred to get the Android 5.0 Lollipop — that is, after several delays and soak tests.
Those who have chosen to stick with the 2013 Motorola offering always seem to be at the end of the line when it comes to the sweet new update, but it is not like Motorola to ditch the device. The tech firm is reportedly working around the clock to keep its handset offerings up to date. It also laid out its plans on sending out updates for the Moto X 2013 until the end of the year.
It is the handset's age that gets in the way. With a processor a bit more square than most handsets (it has Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro) and the fact that it is already two years old, developers need to do some special tweaking to be able to run Android Lollipop on the device's system.
Thankfully, Moto X 2013 users were finally able to jump to Android 5.0 Lollipop last month. But it won't be long before they make another big move. Android 5.1 Lollipop, the newer build of the operating system, is being tested in Brazil on the said handset. The soak test reportedly started on Tuesday.
Should the soak test go buttery smooth all throughout, users can expect the new Android 5.1 Lollipop as early as next month. This build bears big fixes as well as tweaks that stabilize the handset's performance. The smartphone will enjoy quick settings and more manageable notifications as well as improvements on the device's battery life and Android operation on the whole. An Interruptions setting has also been added as well as several other features that promise optimal user experience.
Motorola should be dropping more details about the Android 5.1 Lollipop makeover for the Moto X 2013 in the days to come.
