Samsung Galaxy users won't be seeing an Android 5.1 released any time soon for them.
Right now Android 5.0 is still new, and Samsung Galaxy users will have to go with the Android 5.0.1 or Android 5.0.2 update if they experience any technical issues. These are currently downloadable via Samsung Kies, Over-the-Air or WiFi connection. There are no indications that Android 5.1 will be available for Samsung users in the near future.
The Android 5.1 was announced last month, and will officially roll out with the latest Nexus smartphones and tablets (like the Google Nexus 6 and Nexus 9) as well as with Android One devices.
A number of new features are seen on the new devices that come shipped with Android 5.1. Device Protection will provide security to users, where it will keep the device locked (if security methods such as PIN code or pattern are on) even after a factory reset unless the Google password used to configure it initially is entered.
HD Audio is also supported on the newest Lollipop, and can be utilized as long as compatible devices are used and a strong enough signal is present.
The priority mode, a feature in 5.0 that allows users to set which notifications can use audible sounds, can be set to turn off automatically when the alarm goes off (as this mode is often used when users are asleep). It does not have to be manually turned off any more.
In Android 5.1, users can drag down the top of the screen to open the quick settings even if the phone is locked by a PIN code thereby allowing them to access the flashlight, bluetooth, WiFi, and other functions quickly.
Speaking of WiFi, the newest Android OS will be able to remember which connection signals are strong and will prioritize those connections when looking for one.
Right now, these new features are just some good-to-know stuff for Galaxy users, who will have to be satisfied for now with fixes and updates from Samsung developers.
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