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Sprint has finally released to Google Nexus 5 and LG G Flex 2 units a patch to the Stagefright vulnerability. The update began last September 5 and August 31, respectively.

Sprint's Google Nexus 5 and LG G Flex 2 devices were last updated in May with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop software version with changes, improvements and a host of bug fixes. According to Google developers, the Stagefright vulnerability threat 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 "Update Now." Then follow onscreen instructions.

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 of Nexus 5 should now be LMY48I while G Flex 2shoudl now be LS996ZV8 . 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.

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Google nexus 5, LG G Flex 2