Android update roundup: T-Mobile Nexus 6 gets Marshmallow, AT&T Galaxy S6 Active jumps to 5.1.1

If you bought a Nexus 6 from T-Mobile, get ready for your taste of Marshmallow. It’s the highlight in the latest round of Android updates, which also includes the AT&T Galaxy S6 Active, Verizon Moto G, a couple of Oneus phones.

Each week, we compile all the major software updates to hit the Android 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 security holes.

T-Mobile

Nexus 6: According to T-Mobile’s Des, the magenta network has certified Marshmallow is beginning to roll it out.

Great News! The @TMobile #Nexus6 Marshmallow SMRA58X has been approved & should start rolling out soon! pic.twitter.com/oiyZ5mO9MC

— Des (@askdes) November 20, 2015

sold some versions of the Nexus 6 through carriers, which means they were subject to the usual rounds of network testing. But since T-Mobile is finished with that go-around, you should see the update soon.

AT&T

Galaxy S6 Active: ll it isn’t Marshmallow, but at least you’re getting Android 5.1.1 the ability to start using Samsung y. According to a Samsung support page you’ll need at least 50 percent battery life to install the update, so be sure you’re powered up before you trigger the download.

Verizon

Moto G: If you have the original Verizon-bred Moto G, then the latest version of llipop is on its way. According to Verizon, you should see an over-the-air update soon since the push began a few days ago. However, don’t hold your breath for Marshmallow, considering that Motorola dumped the 2015 Moto E from the list.

Oneus

Oneus 2: An over-the-air update is here with Oxygen OS 2.1.2, which has a number of performance fixes. According to a blog post, you’ll see the following:

Improved UX for preview in Camera
rformance improvements on app install launch
Individual icon customization support
Fixes for RAformat on 3rd party camera apps
Russian & Turkish language support
ckscreen wallpaper support
Security patches
Bug fixes to System Update to improve OTA stability
General bug fixes performance improvements

Oneus X: New software is also coming to this device. Oneus says the update includes:

UX bug fixes in the Camera app
Improvement to color offset in HDR mode
Bug fixes to System Update to improve OTA stability
System optimizations in low battery state
General bug fixes performance improvements