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Like G Pad 10.1 and G Pad 10.1 LTE, LG has now been reported to release the official over-the-air (OTA) update of Android 5.1 Lollipop to a new batch of tablets. This includes the G Pad F 8.0 and G Pad X 8.3 both under mobile carriers and unlocked versions.

LG G Pad F 8.0 and G Pad X 8.3 tablets are slated to receive the Android 5.1 Lollipop update. However, there is no final word from the South Korean tech giant as to when the tablets would receive Google's first maintenance release for Android 5.0 or Lollipop.

G Pad F 8.0 under AT&T and T-Mobile as well as unlocked versions are currently running on Android 5.0.2 Lollipop. US Cellular's unit still has Android 5.0. While G Pad X 8.3 on Verizon and unlocked versions are currently running on Android 5.0.2 Lollipop too.

While LG tablets are still bound for another Lollipop version, it was reported previously that the company will be skipping Lollipop's latest software version Android 5.1.1 in favor of Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

Android 5.1 Lollipop has been considered the most ambitious update in Android history with its 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.

Connecting to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth can now be done through the Quick Settings menu for easy access. Tapping the on and off toggles of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth will launch a new screen within the Quick Settings that lets a user connect easily.

Change Alarm's volume bar by going to Clock app and press the volume key. This is made more convenient than going to Settings > Sound & notification > Alarm.

Meanwhile, new icons have been added like the volume adjustment icons. A new SIM card icon can be found in the status bar. Taking off the SIM card will display a no SIM icon.

Android 5.1 also brings more animations throughout the system. Tapping the top row of icons in the clock app and icons in the Quick Settings menu now move.

Current software status of LG G Pad F 8.0 and G Pad X 8.3 unlocked versions and under Verizon are as follows:

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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