Google has launched the new Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update for the Nexus 5 model to fix previous bugs and glitches. An alleged fingerprint scanner is also speculated to be on the works.
One of the main reasons why the Android 5.1.1 update was made is because of the messy bugs the original Android 5.0 update left. However, another main reason is the "Stagefright" vulnerability that left more than a billion of Android devices at risk.
The Android 5.1.1 update aims to fix the vulnerability not only for the Nexus 5, but also for other supported devices. Google has launched yet another build of the update for the device this month.
Nexus 5 users should be able to download the latest Android 5.1.1 build as it is only 16MB in size, according to Neurogadget. However, some users are reporting that the update decreased the performance of their devices.
Google's newest Android 5.1.1 build for Nexus 5 can be downloaded over-the-air (OTA) on the handsets. It still has bugs, but at least it takes care of the Stagefright situation.
Users that run into app crashes should try to uninstall and reinstall the apps. However, if the app still crashes or a bug is still present, it would be wise to inform the developer as the new Android 5.1.1 update could be the problem.
In terms of battery life, the latest Android 5.1.1 build for the Nexus 5 has no effect, according to Gotta Be Mobile. There aren't any prevailing bugs either.
Other Android fans are excited for the new LG Nexus 5X. Google will launch the new devices on September 29, but there is really no confirmation from the companies.
It's not known whether the Nexus 5X will run Android 5.1.1 like the Nexus 5, but it would most likely run Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Leaked photos have shown that it has a fingerprint reader, according to TMO News.
Google's latest Android 5.1.1 build for the Nexus 5 is fairly small, but it is still worth to download for the minor security fixes.
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