LG mobile is expected to be on the verge of preparing the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop for release to G2 phablet. According to new reports, the update will come before this year ends. Will LG release it shortly after the Android 6.0 Marshmallow debuts this week?
Since August, LG's previous flagship device G2 has been reported to get the Android 6.0 Marshmallow but new reports told that these devices will still be seeing a glimpse of Lollipop's final software version. Although there is no final word from LG yet, the update is expected to get the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update before the year ends or shortly after the Android 6.0 Marshmallow debuts this week.
Last August, a photo has been leaked showing G2's 5.1.1 update is "in progress." However, the South Korean tech giant and partner carriers have not hinted the long overdue update since.
G2 was reported to manifest a host of bugs affecting the touchscreen, scrolls, music, keyboard, battery, Wi-Fi and some other important elements. Other problems reported are in photo rotation, photo editing, delayed screen tap's response, volume shortcuts, Google Play, delayed launcher, heat, charging and the list goes on. The update is reported the answer to LG devices' known bugs and errors.
As of the moment, global version and those under carrier run on Android 5.1 version. The update will come with new features, improvements and security patches.
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is expected to bring in new features like a Bluetooth button to the dial-pad screen. It will also come with notification scan, and priority mode for SMS and events.
Aside from LG's native features, the update will come with improved Material Design, fingerprint and USB Type-C support, device sharing, and device sync, among others.
LG has remained silent about all the rumors but it definitely has hints of the android 5.1.1 Lollipop's imminent release. If it will not come out in October then most likely it will be rolled out in December or early 2016.
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