After getting a notable memo feature from Samsung's new release Galaxy Note 5 smartphone, the Galaxy Note Edge is expected to receive the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update. Reports have it that Lollipop's latest software version will hit unlocked versions and across carriers in the US.
Following the release of Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update to some older and mid-range Galaxy phones, reports now have it that Galaxy Note Edge units will also receive the same update across all carriers. Lollipop's final software version is expected to be rolled out by mobile carriers amid the Marshmallow fuss.
According to some sources, Samsung has already rolled out the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop instructions to mobile carriers. Networks like AT&T, Sprint, US Cellular, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless have not let out the latest Lollipop version for now but without explanation since Samsung has already finished the testing.
Mobile carriers cannot push the blame to Samsung or any unqualified issue of the phone since the update has finished already with the rollout to other Note phones. Consumers are turning to community forums to vent out their concerns regarding the overdue release of the update.
Some other Samsung phones updated with Android 5.1.1 are the mid-range ones, including Galaxy Tab 4 8.0, Galaxy Tab 10.1, Galaxy S6 Edge, Galaxy S6, Galaxy Grand Prime, Galaxy Core Prime, Galaxy Mega 2, Galaxy J1, Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Note 4.
The Galaxy Note Edge's current software status are as follows:
Mobile Carrier | Software Version |
AT&T | Android 5.0.1 Lollipop |
Sprint | Android 5.0.1 Lollipop |
US Cellular | Android 5.1 Lollipop |
T-Mobile | Android 5.0.1 Lollipop |
Verizon | Android 5.1 Lollipop |
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop brings notable new features and needed improvements. The Material Design has been improved with more animations, while notification has more options. Android 5.1.1 also features device sharing and device syncing, plus security patches.
If notified for the update over the air, just click "Install Now" and follow onscreen instructions. Endure that the device is Wi-Fi connected and has enough memory space. To manually check for the update, go to Settings > About phone > Software update > Check for updates.
Meanwhile, Galaxy Note Edge alongside Note 4 and Note 3 received the memo feature of Note 5. This enables owners to write something on the screen using the S Pen even when the device is turned off.
The app was developed by an XDA member.
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