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The Android 5.1 Lollipop update has been rolling out beyond those early-release Android One devices for a few weeks now. Got mine last night on my Nexus 5.
So, some of, what's in it?
Better WiFi and Bluetooth controls
with Android 5.1, you can now choose a wireless network or Bluetooth profile right from within the drop-down panel. All you have to do is tap an arrow to expand the listing.
Better Sound profiles
Android 5.1 now lets you set your phone to silent ... or the "None" setting ... until your next alarm, so you don’t have to worry about missing a meeting the next morning. The only caveat is that the alarm has to be set for no more than 12 hours ahead of time, otherwise Lollipop won’t offer the option.
Better device protection
Android 5.1 has a few new device protection features. The most powerful of the bunch prevents a thief from factory-resetting the phone without the password for the Google profile used previously on the device.
Note that this feature is available only on the Nexus 6, Nexus 9, and new Android 5.1 devices.
Notifications can be flicked away
at last!
Better, more intelligent, Wi-Fi connections
if your device connects to a Wi-Fi network with poor or no Internet access, it'll remember that and forget that connect instead of trying to re-connect.
What is your favorite?
So, some of, what's in it?
Better WiFi and Bluetooth controls
with Android 5.1, you can now choose a wireless network or Bluetooth profile right from within the drop-down panel. All you have to do is tap an arrow to expand the listing.
Better Sound profiles
Android 5.1 now lets you set your phone to silent ... or the "None" setting ... until your next alarm, so you don’t have to worry about missing a meeting the next morning. The only caveat is that the alarm has to be set for no more than 12 hours ahead of time, otherwise Lollipop won’t offer the option.
Better device protection
Android 5.1 has a few new device protection features. The most powerful of the bunch prevents a thief from factory-resetting the phone without the password for the Google profile used previously on the device.
Note that this feature is available only on the Nexus 6, Nexus 9, and new Android 5.1 devices.
Notifications can be flicked away
at last!
Better, more intelligent, Wi-Fi connections
if your device connects to a Wi-Fi network with poor or no Internet access, it'll remember that and forget that connect instead of trying to re-connect.
What is your favorite?