Android 5.1 is now rolling over to Nexus 5, 6, and 9.
Nexus 5 users are now able to bring the newest Android OS update, Lollipop 5.1, to their phones via a 220.7MB update. Pictures of the update push specifying the details are posted there as well.
Meanwhile, Android 5.1 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, as announced in February.
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.
There is also better support for dual-SIM functionality as well.
With the latest Android Lollipop 5.1 OS update on the Nexus 5, 6, and 9, the Google-owned phones and tablet are expected to get a lead over in the tight smartphone industry competition.
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