Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is now live rolling out to Samsung Galaxy Note 4 units of Sprint. The update brings a long-term solution to the notorious Stagefright vulnerability threat.
Sprint began rolling out since last September 3 the official update of Android Lollipop's latest and final software version. Last updated with security patch last August 24, the Galaxy Note 4 units of Sprint is the second units to be updated with 5.1.1 Lollipop. Verizon Wireless just released the update too to its Galaxy Note 4 last week.
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop OS version brings the solution to the widespread Stagefright threat. According to Google developers, this vulnerability has affected around 95 percent of the Android population.
The update will come in stages, which means other units across the United States will get it on a later date. If notified by the carrier for the update, just click "Install Now." Then follow onscreen instructions.
Sprint will bring its native features with the update.
- Security Enhancements
- Device stability improvements, bug fixes
- New and / or enhanced features
- Further improvements to performance
- Patch for critical security vulnerability ('Stagefright')
Meanwhile, the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop features improvements in Material Design, notification controls, device sharing, and device syncing.
- Material Design. Enjoy a more colorful and fresh new look and feel. Lollipop brings in more fluid animations along with improved apps and personalization options like colors, widgets and themes.
- Notification controls. Worry less because with the new notification controls, users can now adjust settings to sift people and notifications go get through. Users can also directly respond from lock screen when it is important.
- Device sharing. Sharing device can now be done more securely through guest user mode. Create multiple user accounts to allow friends to access device to prevent them from accessing owner's private files. With Android Smart Lock, secure device by pairing it with trusted device like any wearable or even car.
- Device syncing. Apps, song, photos and even recent searches from one Android device can be accessed fully across all other Android devices.
The update comes in stages, which means it will come to some units on a later time. If Google has not released the latest Android Lollipop version yet, go for manual downloading. Here's a quick guide for manual download of Android 5.1.1 Lollipop.
1. Go to Settings from app tray or pull down menu.
2. Select More.
3. Select About Device.
4. Select Software Update.
5. Follow onscreen instructions.
Make sure that the device is registered to a Google account and is connected to a Wi-Fi.
Other option for download is to use Samsung Kies and USB cable. Here's a quick guide:
1. Connect device to PC using the USB cable.
2. Open Samsung Kies.
3. Click Firmware upgrade to begin installation of Android 5.1.1 Lollipop.
4. Follow onscreen instructions to back up data.
When verifying the update, the software version should now be N910PVPU4COG5.
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