Android Lollipop's latest software version 5.1.1 is confirmed coming very soon to Motorola 2014 Moto G and 2013 Moto G devices. The final Lollipop update will bring changes, improvements and bug fixes from preceding upgrades.
Motorola already reported previously a series of rollout schedules revealing which devices will get first the Lollipop update. As reported, there are a total of 17 smartphones Motorola is considering to update with the new Android Lollipop software, including the Motorola Moto G 2nd Gen (2014) and 1st Gen (2013).
Aside from these devices, Motorola also considers 1st and 2nd generation of Moto E, 2nd generation Moto E with 4G LTE, 1st and 2nd 1st and 2nd generation of Moto X, Moto X Pro, Moto Maxx/Turbo, DROID Turbo, DROID Ultra, DROID Maxx, and DROID Mini. Soon to be released Moto X Style and Moto X Play are expected to run on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop out of the box.
The final Lollipop update will bring changes and bug fixes such as an improved Material design, supports for Android Pay, USB-Type, and fingerprint sensor. It will also feature new device switch, device sync and some other enhancements.
In Motorola's support page, a news report underscored that beginning August 10 security patches for the Stagefright threat were released and take on with the devices' software before 5.1.1 Lollipop even releases. However, other bug fixes will also be released for the upcoming update.
The final version of Lollipop will bring improvements in icons, home launcher, Material Design, and power management.
- Changing icon size in home launcher settings is enabled.
- Pressing up and down volume bars will bring the graphic up. Tapping the button on the right expands the volume menu.
- Tapping the icon on the left side twice silences the phone.
- New icons for the settings menu.
To check the update, just head over to Settings > About phone > System update > Check for updates.
Moto G 2nd Gen and Moto G 1st Gen units under major mobile carriers AT&T, Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile, Sprint and US Cellular currently run the Android 5.0.2 update.
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