Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 7 to get Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Update via OTA this May? Knowing Lollipop Features, Bugs and Fixes; Sideloading before Major Update Recommended

By Staff Writer

Apr 28 2015, 08:29 AM EDT

Another Android Lollipop update is set to arrive this May to the Nexus devices. The Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 7 are one of those devices that are set to get updated to the newest OS version, Android 5.1.1.

The Android 5.1.1 factory image has been rolled for Google's niche device, the Nexus Player, and it could arrive soon for the above mentioned Nexus devices and other Android smartphones and tablets via OTA. The current Android version will not bring new features but it is reported to address existing issues on said devices, including camera crashing issues, random reboots, and stability problems.

Below is Android 5.1 Lollipop rollout roundup for Nexus 5, Nexus 6, and Nexus 7 with the following models are enumerated below.

Nexus 5 with LMY47D (from LRX21O), LMY47I (from LRX21O), LMY47D, hammerhead LMY47D (from LRX22C), LMY47I (from LRX22C). The Nexus 5 with LMY47D appears to be the worldwide build than the LMY47I which is rolled out only in a number countries.

Nexus 7 2013 Wi-Fi with razor LMY47O from LRX22G, Nexus 7 2013 LTE with razorg LMY47O from LRX22G, Nexus 7 2012 Wi-Fi with nakasi LMY47D from LRX22G, and Nexus 7 2012 3G with nakasig LMY47D from LRX22G

Nexus 6 with shamu LMY47D from LRX21O and LRX22C, shamu LMY47I from LRX22C and shamu LMY47M from LRX22C. The second version is available only in Australia while the third from T-Mobile USA.

Google has recently discontinued selling the Nexus 7 2014 version manufactured by Asus.

To help Nexus device owners get prepared for the upcoming major Android update, here are several steps they can take which originally appeared on GottabeMobile website.

Get familiar with Android 5.0 Lillipop features (Lollipop is very different from KitKat 4.4.4); research for Android 5.1.1 update and features (to help decide whether it's necessary to get the update or not); know about existing Lollipop bugs and fixes (help deal with Android Lollipop problems); get familiar with sideloading (useful for those skipping the OTA process); clean up your Nexus device (remove outdated and no longer working apps); back up your device (make use of cloud and Google's auto backup features), charge your device (at least 50% battery is required for the updating); and update your apps. Contacting IT and third-party developers is also recommended.