Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Android 5.0 Lollipop: When can I download it for my device?

Google launched its latest mobile operating system, Android 5.0 Lollipop, alongside the Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 this month.

The code for the software has already been distributed to the likes of Samsung, Sony and HTC, so it could soon be winging its way to a smart device near you.

With this in mind, we have brought you everything we know so far about Android 5.0's rollout schedule.

Older Nexus devices

Google's own-brand Nexus devices are always among the first to receive the latest software updates, and the web giant has confirmed that the Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 will be given a lick of Lollipop "within weeks".

However, the rollout to the Nexus 5 is believed to be behind schedule due to a bug that is causing rapid battery drain on the previous-generation handset.

Google discovered the bug in a developer preview build of Android 5.0, but is yet to officially confirm that it is behind the apparent delays or offer a more specific launch date for the upgrade.


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