The G3 is a pretty great device, but the Verizon model had been left out of the Android llipop parade.
The wait is finally over, with this device joining several Sony phones in finally seeing the most recent version of Android. They join a list that includes most flagship devices in getting their taste of all those new Android 5.0 features.
But on to the rest of the updates details. They’re part of our weekly roundup of major software updates for the biggest devices, including phones tablets on U.S. carriers, unlocked phones, even wearables. Making sure your device is running the latest available software is a good housekeeping practice, ensuring you have the latest features with fewer bugs gaping security holes.
Verizon
G3: Your llipop update is finally here. You’ll get smart lock, the new lock screen notifications, revamped navigation buttons with your update to Android 5.0. This Verizon walkthrough covers more of the details about how has tinkered with the software.
AT&T
Galaxy Note 4: Fresh off scoring llipop, AT&T has another update that does some under-the-hood maintenance work. AT&T says the 142MB download updates private mode settings, fixes the emergency dial mode, includes security patches. It also gets rid of the Softcard app, as it is defunct after being acquired by .
Galaxy S5 Active: The more rugged version of Samsung’s last-generation flagship is finally getting llipop. Hit the update button on your phone, but make sure you’re on -Fi as the AT&T update is 1.4GB.
Galaxy pha: Same thing here, with a hefty llipop update coming for the posh Galaxy pha.
G2: The llipop update hit the Verizon model first, but now it’s your turn if you’re still holding on to this last-generation flagship. AT&T says you’ll need to be on -Fi for the update, which bumps you up to Android 5.0.2.
Sony
Xperia: Sony tends to send out its updates to batches of phones all at once. So if you have one of the following devices, you can expect an upgrade to Android llipop. Next on the list, according to Sony, is the Xperia Z, Z ZR, Tablet Z.
Sprint
HTC One M9: The newest flagship from HTC shipped with an underperforming camera, so HTC shipped up a software update to try fix that. If you want the full file yourself, head to this HTC page.
Cellular
Galaxy Note 4: The larger-network cousins already got their update a few weeks ago, but it’s better late than never, right? You should be able to check for receive the software update now over the air.
Galaxy Note ge: The curvaceous sibling to the Note 4 is also getting its taste of llipop. Check for the over-the-air update now.
Nexus
Nexus 7: Both the -Fi E models of ’s tablet are finally getting the boost to Android 5.1. An over-the-air update should be hitting you at any moment, but you can always grab the factory images to get it right now.
Nexus 4: released this phone in 2012, but it’s still being graced with Android updates. Factory images are now here, which bring you up to Android 5.1.
