Google Nexus 5 can now be updated to Android 5.1.1 Lollipop using the custom ROM CyanogenMod 12.1 developed by XDA Developer. The Lollipop-based ROM brings solution to Stagefright attack. More details here.
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Android 6.0 Marshmallow Official OTA Update Rolls Out to Google Nexus 5 on T-Mobile
Android 6.0 Marshmallow's official over-the-air update is finally rolling out to Google Nexus 5 after the software update was approved to launch. The update will give Nexus 5 new features and improvements to their device.
Latest Android 5.1.1 Build for Nexus 5 Brings Minor Fixes; Nexus 5X Has Fingerprint Scanner?
Google has launched the new Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update for the Nexus 5 model to fix previous bugs and glitches.
Sprint Releases Security Patch for Google Nexus 5 Beginning Today
Sprint rolls out a security patch for Google Nexus 5 beginning today. Following a series of threats affecting Android phones, Sprint has been wary to its consumers to prevent inconvenience security issues will bring.
Google Nexus 5 and LG G Flex 2 on Sprint with Stagefright Fix Update Guide
Sprint has finally released to Google Nexus 5 and LG G Flex 2 a solution to the widepread Stagefright vulnerability threat. Stagefright has been widespread affecting about 95 percent of the Android population. More details here.
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Google's next flagship device will come in two. The first one of the two Nexus 5 will be released this coming October and will be the bearer of Google's newest babies, the Android M and Android Pay. The two features were carefully planned by the search engine giant in order to compete with leaders Samsung and Apple.
The next Nexus phone is expected to be released this coming September and according to Google, it will have the main features, the Google M operating system and the Android Pay. The Android Pay is expected to go head to head with the Apple Pay due to its features and benefits.
Huawei confirmed that they are "working closely with Google" to develop a new Nexus device, verifying previous rumors of a Huawei-made Google Nexus 2015.
The efficiency of Android M’s Doze mode was tested in a Nexus 5 for 4 days. The test revealed that the feature can potentially make the battery life last for 13 days.
Motorola is rumored to release two Moto X 2015 devices, with one having 5.7-inch QHD screen and the other sporting 5.2-inch QHD display. One of these versions was allegedly delivered from Canada to India, codenamed Calisto, for testing purposes.
The 2015 Google Nexus devices are expected to run Android M, featuring a native finger support. The native fingerprint support would bring two new APIs: Confirm Credential and fingerprint API.
An alleged reliable source tips that there is going to be two Google Nexus devices being worked on. Perceived to be the 2015 Nexus 5, Google is working on a 5.2-inch screen device codenamed as LG Bullhead. The 2015 Nexus 6 is codenamed as Huawei Angler, and would be coming out with a 5.7-inch display.
Google releases Android 5.1.1 OTA update for Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 7, and Nexus 9. Installation guides for factory images are given. The update will bring in features such as added interruptions settings, screen pinning, and new security measures.
Sony releases Android 5.0.2 update for Xperia Z1, Xperia Z1 Compact, and Xperia Z Ultra. Google also rolls out Android 5.1.1 OTA and factory image files for Nexus 9 (LTE), Nexus 4, and Nexus 5.
