Two Samsung Galaxy Note Edge and Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 LTE devices can now have Android 5.0.2 updates via OTA or Samsung Kies. For Samsung Galaxy Note 2 owners, the Lollipop upgrade for the device is currently being developed.
Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update for T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
T-Mobile announced the Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update for Samsung Galaxy Note Edge devices that will be rolled out soon. The U.S. Carrier said, "Beginning May 4, the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge will receive a software update to Android version 5.0.2/baseband version N915TUVU1COD7. This update provides the Android 5.0 'Lollipop' and enables Wi-Fi passport. This update is available to download over Wi-Fi or via Samsung Kies."
The update requires users to:
- Have their devices charged at 50% or higher.
- Ensure a stable Wi-Fi connection.
The Android 5.0.2 update for the Galaxy Note Edge will have a size of 1100 MB.
More details are provided at T-Mobile site.
Android 5.0 Lollipop update for Samsung Galaxy Note 2
While the Galaxy Note Edge is getting a Lollipop upgrade, the Android 5.0 Lollipop update for Samsung Galaxy Note 2 devices seems to be undecided. There were no Lollipop upgrades posted on Samsung's servers, sending a signal that no update is coming. Samsung Gulf also confirmed on its Facebook page that Note 2 is not going to have a Lollipop.
However, Samsung Spain reportedly said that the device is on the list of getting an Android 5.0 update on the condition that the upgrade would only be released if no issues are found during its development. Hence, there is a possibility that a Lollipop upgrade is currently "under construction."
Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update for Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 LTE
For Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 LTE owners, Google already released the Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update of the device. Units having model number SM-T705 will receive the Lollipop upgrade through OTA (over-the-air) and can also install via Samsung Kies.
The latest Android 5.02 update started in Hong Kong, and it is expected to be rolled out on other Tab S 8.4 LET devices in other regions soon. It is also anticipated that the Lollipop upgrade will speed up its pace by the end of May.
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