Android 5.1 clocks in for Moto 360, leading a busy week of Android updates

BY GreenBot Staff

Published 19 Jun 2015

Despite being arguably the flagship Android ar smartwatch, the Moto 360 is dead last in getting the update to 5.1 software update.

At least it’s finally here. The update is rolling out now, though there’s no telling when exactly it will hit your device—it can take a few days.

There were some other key devices to get updates for a variety of devices, so let’s get to the them.

Each week we compile all the major software updates to hit the ecosystem, including phones tablets on U.S. carriers, unlocked phones, Android ar smartwatches, Android TV devices. 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.

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Moto 360: There were reports that performance issues were behind the holdup for Android ar 5.1.1 on the Moto 360. They must be fixed, as the update is finally on its way to the Moto 360. Android lice has the files if you want to flash it yourself, but make sure you know how to perform ADB comms. Otherwise, you’re best waiting for it to come to you.

Android TV

Nvidia Shield TV: The software gets a bump to version 1.2 brings a lot of improvements. It enables 4K video support for photos videos improves streaming with Netflix ay Movies. so, MG-2 support better hling of Nvidia’s gamestream service should be the norm after you get the update.

T-Mobile

Galaxy S6, S6 ge: Android 5.1.1 is here for Samsung’s latest flagships. ok for a 630MB download that brings dialed back heads-up notifications, Samsung’s anti-theft features, the usual round of bug fixes.

AT&T

Galaxy Tab S 8.4: Samsung has a lot of different tablets. That’s why several months after llipop’s release it’s finally just now showing up for some models. AT&T says you’re getting Android 5.0.2, so you finally get all that Material Design, new animations, updated notification styles you’ve watched all your llipop-carrying friends get.

Oneus

Oneus One: The latest Cyanogen OS 12 release is supposed to fix touchscreen sensitivity (an ongoing issue with this phone), Bluetooth connection, problems with MMS messages. Android lice posted a couple of zip files, but the right one depends on the specific build for your device. If you’re running OxygenOS, then you’ll want this version 1.01 update that addresses, you guessed it, touchscreen performance.