Motorola is one of the better Android manufacturers when it comes to steady software updates. So in keeping with that distinction, it’s the Moto X re ition that’s up next with the most recent major Android release, 5.1.
There are a few other minor updates, as hardware makers focus on software tweaks now that most flagship phones have already moved ahead to llipop.
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.
Motorola
Moto X (re ition): Motorola’s David Schuster announced on his + page the deployment of Android 5.1. The software has a lot of nice tweaks, so look for an over-the-air update to hit your device soon.
Moto X 2013: The original Moto X isn’t left out of the Android 5.1 party. Motorola says you should see an update soon for Android 5.1, which brings improved -Fi connectivity Bluetooth controls.
T-Mobile
Galaxy S5: Add another Samsung phone to the Android 5.1.1 list. This time it’s the Galaxy S5, which will get the over-the-air update directly from T-Mobile. If you don’t want to wait, you can download it yourself from SamMobile, but be sure you know how to use Samsung’s Kies software.
Sprint
G3: A rather minor update here. Sprint says this enables factory reset protection, which should have come with Android llipop 5.0 but for some reason got skipped.
U.S. Cellular
Galaxy S6, S6 ge: st like on T-Mobile, you’re going all the way up to the latest build of Android. See the product pages from U.S. Cellular for the Galaxy S6 S6 ge for details.
Moto X 2014: A soak test is underway for Android 5.1, which means it won’t be too much longer before it catches up to the re ition. Motorola’s David Schuster made this announcement also, so he may be one to follow if you want the latest about Motorola updates.
