Android 5.0 Lollipop, Google's latest version of its all-conquering mobile operating system hasn't been out for long, but an update, Android 5.0.1, has already been pushed to AOSP (Android Open Source Project) and the Nexus image page. If you have a Nexus 7 (2013) Wi-Fi, Nexus 9 or Nexus 10, you can download the flash update now. owners of other devices can also download the update as source code, however for most people it would be best to wait until your device manufacturer releases the update themselves.The Android 5.0.1 update isn't expected to offer a huge amount of changes, but we're hearing that it's does fix the pesky factory reset bug that was affecting a small number of users.
In November, Google finally released the Android 5.0 Lollipop update that it introduced earlier this year at Google I/O. As expected, the Android 5.0 Lollipop update delivered a number of new features, tweaks and enhancements to owners of Google’s Nexus devices including the company’s new Material Design. Android 5.0 is Google’s biggest Android update in years and an update that’s been installed by countless Nexus smartphone and tablet owners over the past few weeks.
Excellent Performance
The Nexus 7 Android 5.0.1 update, from a performance standpoint, has been outstanding. We’re still able to get a full day of use, if not more, out of Google’s aging slate. We’re still able to get great Wi-Fi speeds, something that is essential given that we've been watching a lot of movies and playing games that require a Wi-Fi connection. Bluetooth is also extremely stable after the update. We've had Bluetooth issues in the past but we aren't seeing any after about a week with this update.
The speed of the software might just be the most impressive thing about the Nexus 7 2013 Lollipop update. Often times major updates, particularly updates for older devices, wreck havoc on the speed and fluidity of an operating system. Not the case with the Nexus 7 2013. It’s fast, silky smooth and downright impressive.
Very Stable
So how about bugs and issues? So far, so good. We haven’t run into any problems in the week after the update’s release which is an extremely good sign. Typically, Android bugs will jump out after about a week or so of use. The fact that we haven’t run into any noticeable issues means that this is an update of quality.
We could see problems emerge down the road but for now, Android 5.0.1 is extremely stable on the Nexus 7 2013. You cannot ask for much more out of an incremental bug fix update. These updates are supposed to keep performance intact while delivering fixes for major problems and the Android 5.0.1 Lollipop update does just that.
It’s Definitely Worth Installing
This is an update that is, in our eyes, an absolute must for Nexus 7 2013 users. If you haven’t installed Android 5.0 at all, we should note that we love all of its features including the Material Design. For those of you already on Android 5.0, note that the performance is extremely solid after about a week. That’s pretty huge.
The Android 5.0.1 Lollipop update is also a must for Nexus 7 2013 users running into video playback problems. Android 5.0.1 delivers a fix for those. So if you watch a ton of video on your Nexus 7 and you’ve been running into issues with Android 5.0, Android 5.0.1 is going to be worth a download.
Solid Performance
Nexus 5 users on Android 5.0 Lollipop complained about lag in the aftermath of the Android 5.0 release. We did not encounter those issues ourselves though we believe those who did stumble into problems. Mileage varies quite a bit when it comes to software updates, especially on Android devices that are highly customizable like the Nexus series.While we can’t say if Android 5.0.1 is going to improve your performance, we can tell you that Android 5.0.1’s performance on our versions of the Nexus 5 has been nothing short of stellar. Battery life still isn’t amazing but it’s good. Wi-Fi and LTE both are working properly. Even Bluetooth is working right after the jump to Google’s new software.
Like the Nexus 7 2013 update, the Nexus 5’s Android 5.0.1 update is fast. Animations and transitions are fast and fluid and this update feels right at home on a device that’s now more than a year old. Again, that’s exactly what you want from a small update for an aging device. No complaints about performance here.
It’s Stable, So Far
We’ve been searching far and wide for major Android 5.0.1 bugs on the Nexus 5 and thus far, we’ve come up empty-handed. That’s not to say that there aren’t bugs on board, we just haven’t run into any in our travels. Granted, we’ve only have the Nexus 5 Android 5.0.1 on our device for a few days now but it’s still a good sign, especially when you consider how much time we’ve spent, collectively, with the update. If you do happen to run into problems, and this goes for all of you Nexus users, take a look at our list of bug fixes. They aren’t guaranteed to fix your Android 5.0.1 issues but they’re a good starting point.
It’s Probably Worth Installing
The update seems to be a solid successor to the device’s Android 5.0.1 update but because we’ve only spent a few days with it, we can’t say for sure. We need at least a week or so before we can recommend it outright.
If you are having problems on Android 5.0 Lollipop, it’s almost certainly worth an upgrade. And if you use your lockscreen a lot, you also might want to think about updating. Android 5.0.1 fixes a lockscreen bugthat has the potential to wipe your device. For many of you, that fix is going to outweigh any potential problems you might encounter.
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