While LG's flagship devices have been reported to skip Lollipop's final software update, its tablets have yet to receive Google's first maintenance release for Android Lollipop dubbed the most ambitious update in history. G Pad 10.1 and G Pad 10.1 LTE tablets are two of LG tablets slated to receive the Android 5.1 Lollipop update.
Currently running on Android 5.0.2 Lollipop version, LG's G Pad 10.1 and G Pad 10.1 LTE tablets are now bound to get Google's first maintenance release (MR) for Android Lollipop. Android 5.1 has been considered by the industry the most ambitious software upgrade in Android's history bringing new features and improvements. This includes the device protection, smarter Wi-Fi, improved priority mode, changing the volume, an easier way to connect to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, easier way to change the alarm volume, new icons, and more animations, among others.
Device protection is an anti-theft feature. Whenever a device gets lost or stolen, it will remain unlocked until the owner signs in with his registered Google account or safe lock screen, like pin or pattern. Factory resetting the device would not unlock it.
Wi-Fi becomes smarter. Devices will be enabled to recall Wi-Fi connections that have limited or no Internet access and won't automatically reconnect to them in the future. This is conducive in malls, restaurants, hotels, and other establishments that have poor connections due to massive traffic.
Meanwhile, priority mode can now be set until next alarm. This is convenient when setting an alarm before hitting bed.
On the other hand, changing the volume becomes easier. Unlike before, by just clicking the volume + and - will increase and decrease volumes while music is playing.
Current software status of LG Pad 10.1 and G Pad 10.1 LTE unlocked versions and under Verizon are as follows:
Phone | Unlocked Version | |
LG G Pad 10.1 | Android 5.0.2 Lollipop | Android 5.0.2 Lollipop |
LG G Pad 10.1 LTE | Android 5.0.2 Lollipop | Android 5.0.2 Lollipop |
To check for updates, here's a quick guide:
1. Go to Settings.
2. Go to "About device."
3. Tap "System updates."
4. Tap "Check for updates."
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