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    Google has begun distributing Android 5 Lollipop to Nexus device owners. In the near future, the update will be available for downloading over the air on Nexus 5, Nexus 7 2013 Wi-Fi and Nexus 10. If you want to install it already, then read the instructions on your smartphone. Installing Android 5.0 will entail deleting all user information from the device. You need to make a backup copy, transfer photos, documents, etc. to your computer. Charge the device at least 30% and connect it to the computer. To update, you need the ADB and Fastboot software, which is located in the platform-tools/ folder of the Android SDK, as well as the firmware itself for the compatible device.

    How to download Android 5.0 Lollipop update and firmware


    How to install Android 5.0 Lollipop


    Installing Android 5.0

    1. Open the folder with ours for nexus, for Nexus 7 it’s called razor.
    2. Copy the contents of the folder and paste the files into the folder \Android-L\adt-bundle\sdk\platform-tools
    3. Launch the command prompt Win+R, type Cmd and press Enter.
    4. Run the command adb reboot bootloader in the folder with the firmware.
    5. Or open the folder with the firmware file and run the flash-all script. This script will install a new bootloader and firmware.
    6. Wait until Android 5.0 Lollipop is installed.

    The market for mobile products is structured in such a way that as new versions of Android OS are released, smartphone manufacturing companies introduce their support into their own, both recently released and already proven models. How does this work? When purchasing a new mobile product, the basic version of the system installed by default is available on it. After some period of time, Google releases a new Android release. After six months or a little later, depending on the geographic region, when the new version becomes tested and stable, you can install it on your smart phone. As a result, you get a new, modern interface, support for new applications and more settings and customization. In this material we have compiled a detailed guide for you, how to update Android on your phone.

    What is a software update on Android and why is it needed?

    You need to be aware that as a result of updating or rolling back the operating system, all data stored on the phone will be irretrievably lost. Be sure to back up all the data you need (address book, notes, photos) to a reliable external storage device before taking any of the steps in this guide. This could be an external drive, a hard drive on a PC (as a last resort, a memory card, but not advisable).

    One more nuance. Since updating the operating system will take some time (from 5 to 10 minutes, and sometimes more), be sure to charge the phone to 70-80% of the total battery capacity so that the update procedure is not interrupted due to problems with the phone’s battery.

    Automatic Android update

    Here we go to the “Software Update” item. On your device, this section may be located somewhere else, so you may have to go through the settings.

    Now tap on the “Update” button, having previously set the option to download updates only via Wi-Fi, so that the update does not “eat up” all your money from your account.

    Option in the settings menu to automatically update the OS

    When all the data from the manufacturer’s server has been downloaded, in the menu that appears, tap the “Install” button and wait until the device reboots.

    Since in the manner described above you can only update your mobile device to a minor release build, you should also use a special utility from the manufacturer (for Samsung gadgets it’s Kies, for LG it’s PC Suite, etc.) or update “over the air” (most of them). companies that produce smartphones or tablets have such a proprietary feature).

    Latest Android update, if it is already available on the server, you can download it to your device at any time using just such a program.

    Manually updating Android firmware

    Almost all service centers use this method, but we can easily update ourselves, using only available means. The Odin system application is used for updating. You can download it on many web resources (for example, on the same w3bsit3-dns.com). Using this technique, you can only install a new version of the official firmware, but not a custom one.

    1. download the Odin program. We need version 1.83 (or later) - it is very popular among technicians and is suitable for the vast majority of products

    2. find and download an archive on the Internet with the firmware we need. After extracting the contents from the archive (you will first need to download the archiver for Android), you should have 3 files: PIT, PDA and CSC

    3. connect the smartphone to the PC. It is critical that the phone is detected correctly in Windows

    4. launch Odin. If the device connection was successful, the port name in the program will light up in yellow in the corresponding field

    Indication of successful connection of the device to the PC for updating in Odin

    5. turn off the mobile device and switch it to Download Mode by pressing the home, power and volume down keys at the same time

    6. Confirm activation of Download Mode by holding down the “Volume Up” key

    7. in the central Odin window, select the downloaded files so that they correspond to the PIT, PDA and CSC objects

    8. In Odin, click the Start button and wait until all files are updated.

    If the Android system update went smoothly, a field with the inscription PASS in green will appear on the application screen.

    Successful system update via Odin

    Rollback to previous version

    Perhaps you updated to one of the latest versions and were not satisfied (the phone is slow, errors appear frequently, you need to reboot, etc.). If necessary, you can roll back to any version you need. How to roll back?

    1 way

    Suitable for those who want to return the basic official factory firmware installed in the device at the time of its purchase in the store. This is quite easy to do. Go to the device settings and select the item responsible for resetting the settings (this can be “Privacy” or “Backup and reset”). On the test phone, this function was available in the “Backup and reset” menu in the “Personal data” category.

    Section in the options menu designed to reset the device to its factory state

    1. We go to this section of the menu and stop at the “Reset settings” item.
    2. A form pops up warning you that all data from the gadget will be deleted. If the backups are already saved in a safe place, feel free to click “Reset phone settings”.
    3. The phone begins to reboot. After 5-10 minutes it will boot again, with a clean base system on board.

    Method 2 - reset to factory settings (hard reset)

    1. turn off the phone/tablet
    2. simultaneously press and hold down the “Volume Up”, “Home” (bottom center) and “Power” buttons. The Recovery menu opens.
    3. Using the volume keys, select the “wipe data/factory reset” item.
    4. press the power key to confirm your choice
    5. in the next menu you need to confirm your decision. Select “Yes – Delete all user data” using the keys designed to adjust the volume
    6. Press the power button again. The main menu appears in front of you again
    7. Using the power key, select “reboot system now”

    Everything is ready. Next time the factory version of the OS will boot.

    How to rollback if a custom version of Android is installed (Cyanogenmod, MIUI, Paranoid Android)?

    If you installed a custom ROM, you can return the official firmware in the same way as performing a manual update - using the Odin program already mentioned in the review. First, you will have to search the Internet for files with the firmware you need, individually suitable for your smart model. Perhaps the best resource for searching is the mobile portal 4PDA; here you can find any firmware for almost every phone model.

    1. connect the mobile device to the PC
    2. launch Odin
    3. turn off the phone and enter it into Download Mode. To do this, press the home key, power key and volume down key.
    4. when the phone is booted, press the volume up key to activate Download Mode
    5. on the main Odin form, select the downloaded files as a match for PIT, PDA and CSC
    6. in Odin, click the Start button and wait until all the files are updated.

    The successful completion of the rollback procedure will be indicated by a green field with the inscription PASS at the top.

    Information about a successful rollback to a previous version via Odin

    How to update Play Market on Android

    The first time you boot a fresh system, you have to configure everything again: account, language, mail, time zone, network, etc. The same applies to the Google Play Market store. An update to this module will become available immediately after setting up a Google account on your mobile device.

    Proposal to connect your Google account to the system

    As soon as you enter your Google account authentication information, Play Store components will appear in the notification panel, which can be updated just like any other application.

    Updates for Play Market components

    If you are using custom firmware, you need to go to the store itself at least once to update. After this, an update for the service will appear on the display.

    Answers to readers' questions

    When will the new Android update be available?

    Answer. Since a certain time passes between the immediate release of a new version of Android and the physical possibility of installing it on a gadget (from 2-3 to 6-8 months), you need to be patient and follow the announcements of companies. Among the first products with marshmallow support are devices from the Nexus and Android One lines. As for the Samsung brand, this month they promise updates to 6.0 for the following models of mobile devices: Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6 edge+; in January 2016 – Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge; in February – Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note Edge.

    Now about other brands. Sony announced an update for all current devices in the Xperia line, starting from the Xperia Z Ultra GPE released in 2013 and ending with all models of the Z5 series (both Premium and budget). The range of devices from LG is limited to the G4, G3 and G Flex2. HTC, in turn, limited itself to only the last two generations of devices of its own production: One M9/E9 and One M8/E8. In addition, companies such as Motorola, Xiaomi, Huawei, Asus, OnePlus and ZUK promise to equip their flagship devices and mid-level devices with Android 6.0. This list is not yet final. Subsequently, we will keep you updated on the latest announcements.

    I have a Huawei U9500 phone, and I did not know or did not understand that I needed to update the version. Now I have Android 4.0.3, how can I update the firmware to the new version, please help!

    Answer. The Huawei firmware update process is described. In short, there are two ways to update the Huawei U9500 firmware.

    1. We take out the battery and hold down the volume buttons on the phone. After this, the Android update process will begin.
    2. Go to Settings -> Storage -> Software Update -> SD Card Update, launch the Android OS update.

    I have a MFLogin3T tablet and until now I didn’t know that it was possible to update the system. I read it on different sites, tried it, but it doesn’t work. I have Android 4.4.4. How to update the Android version?

    Answer. The easiest way to update your phone is through Settings - Options - About device - Software update. The location of the partition may vary in different versions of Android OS. In this way, a standard update on Android is performed and the official software is downloaded. This is the safest and easiest way.

    I have a Samsung Duos, version 4.1.2, I can’t update the operating system to a higher version. Please help me update Android on my phone!

    Answer. First you need to find out if it is possible to update Android on your phone to version 5.x. It turns out not. The fact is that the technical characteristics of your phone do not allow you to install newer versions of Android.

    On the other hand, you can download the update for Android from the 4pda forum, where modified firmware is posted. But we would not recommend installing such updates on a fairly old phone unless you have the necessary skills and are not prepared for a drop in the performance of your mobile device.

    Lenovo A1000, Android is not updated. I'm trying to update version 5.0 to the newest one. At first everything goes well, but then he writes “Error” and shows an opened Android with a red triangle with an exclamation mark hanging above it. What should I do? How to update the OS to the latest version?

    Answer. Why isn't Android updated? The fact is that Android 5.0 is the latest version of the OS to which you can officially update the firmware on your phone. At least that's what users of the 4pda forum say. Of course, you can update your phone by installing custom firmware, but no one guarantees stability after such an update.

    I purchased NTS one m7. I can't update Android 4.4.2. The device does not find the software update, how to solve this problem? How to update it?

    Answer. NTS one m7 can be updated to at least Android 5.1. If you can't install the official update, try downloading custom firmware on the 4pda forum. Instructions for updating on this device are also collected there (see). In this topic you will find solutions to the problem if the Android OS is not updated.

    I have a Moto x play, I don’t want to update the system, the message “Android 6.0.1 software available” constantly appears, which is wildly annoying. Please tell me how to remove this message so that it doesn’t appear again. I even contacted the support service of the smartphone manufacturer itself, All the instructions they gave me did not bring any results.

    Answer. To disable firmware updates, go to Android settings, section About phone - Software update and disable updates by unchecking the corresponding item.

    A year ago, the memory on my device died (the phone stopped turning on), it was replaced, but the firmware was not the original one (it’s no different, only the yellow Kernel inscription appears in the corner on the startup screen). Naturally, there are no updates for this firmware. Can I use Kies to roll back Android (install the native one) and update it?

    Answer. In order to roll back the update, you need to reboot the phone in Recovery mode, select wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache partition and reinstall the firmware from the zip archive previously downloaded to the memory card. You can find the official firmware both on the manufacturer’s official website and on the 4pda forum, in the section with the corresponding name of your mobile device.

    Acer Iconia A1-810 tablet. I don't have firmware updates... I click system update and it says "your device requires an update." How can I “force” it (forcefully update the Android system) or update it myself?

    Answer. This tablet model was released about 5 years ago; it does not support new versions of Android, so the manufacturer does not provide firmware updates. You can look for custom (unofficial) firmware on the 4pda forum, but we do not recommend installing them - it is better to buy a new tablet than experiment with firmware at the expense of the stability and speed of the device.

    The build number does not open on Android. I called for a long time. What should I do?

    Answer. The Android build number is initially available for viewing in the “About smartphone” (“About tablet”) section. If you want to enable hidden settings (section “For Developers”), you can activate them by clicking on the build number, just 4-7 clicks on this line.

    Android is progressing before our eyes and is quietly tearing iOS to pieces. IN Android Lollipop the interface has become smooth like an English Jaguar, functionality has become wider, energy saving is better.

    Lock screen changes

    The new notification system provides quick access to SMS/Whatsapp/Wi-FI/GPS and other features. Improved usability according to the three-click rule – this can now be said about Android 5.0!

    New application menu

    Displaying applications on a white background makes navigation much easier; the application menu has been pleasantly updated and makes navigation easier.

    Accounts

    You can now create users with different settings and switch between them, for example when roaming or while relaxing in the forest.

    Alert menu or notification panel

    The drop-down notification menu in Lollipop has become translucent and does not cover the main screen information.

    Settings in Lollipop

    The settings menu has now acquired the “Contactless payment” section.

    Calendar changes

    The calendar application has been modified to include a schedule section that shows the event feed and calendar at the same time.

    Watch

    A night mode function has appeared that displays the time when the display is turned off.

    Keyboard in Android Lollipop

    The keyboard has undergone very big changes in key press animation, design and vibration. Visually it has become better, but from a practicality point of view nothing has changed.

    New Google Fit

    The system now has a pre-installed pedometer application. Google Fit Google Fit. In the future, the application will be able to provide any information about the user’s health, pulse, blood pressure, etc., provided the necessary additional accessories are available, of course.

    What's the result?

    The Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system is rapidly developing, leaving its competitors behind. What innovations appeared on Android 6 Marshmallow, 7.0 Nougat, 8.0 Oreo - read the links.

    Video review of Android 5.0 Lollipop

    How to install Android 5.0 Lollipop firmware

    To update the firmware to version 5.0 Lollipop, download the files from the link below, launch the PC application, select your smartphone model in it and follow the instructions.

    In terms of the quality of hardware and assembly, Chinese manufacturers are already keeping pace with the world's giants. Yes, sometimes plastic is cheaper, the design is nothing impressive, but there are no more crumbling panels, just as there are no millimeter gaps between body parts and terrible backlashes. But the software is still not always pleasing with its elaboration. Even the pure Android that manufacturers install is sometimes a little crooked. In such a situation, the question of how to install Android firmware on a smartphone without turning the device into a brick becomes very relevant.

    Why you may need to install Android on your smartphone from scratch

    Before you start installing Android on your smartphone from scratch, you need to decide for yourself why you need it. If none of the reasons on the list apply, then it’s better not to. Practice shows that the lion's share of problems in topics on specialized forums comes from those who, just out of interest or boredom, decided to “tinker” with the firmware. If you want to experiment, you need to be aware that the consequences can be very different. So, in what cases may you need to reinstall Android:

    What you need to install Android

    Before you start installing Android on your smartphone, you need to have a theoretical minimum of knowledge and basic equipment for this. Otherwise, you can “brick” the device to such an extent that the SC cannot be revived (for example, accidentally destroying a low-level bootloader). If you are determined, then check out the items in the list below.

    1. To install the firmware, you need a stable PC or laptop running Windows (preferably x64).
    2. To connect to a PC, you need a good USB cable, the contacts of which will probably not come off during the process.
    3. To correctly connect your smartphone to install Android firmware, you need to download and install the driver for it on your computer. Find out what chipset your smartphone has and download the driver for it.
    4. There are no universal instructions for installing Android on all smartphones. Depending on the device manufacturer, as well as the chipset model, different firmware programs are used. For MediaTek chips this is SP Flash Tool, for Sony – just Flashtool, for Samsung – Odin, Xiaomi – XiaoMi Flash. Check which program is needed for your model on a specialized resource (like XDA or 4PDA).
    5. If you need to install an alternative firmware build on your smartphone, check on the specialized forums that such a thing even exists. Not all devices have high-quality alternative versions of Android.
    6. If possible, make a complete backup (backup copy) of the entire contents of the smartphone’s system memory (completely copy the current version of Android). How to do this via a computer depends on the specific model. There is no universal advice here either.
    7. Think again: are you ready to take risks? After all, problems that suddenly arise will have to be solved yourself, and it is impossible to foresee all the unfortunate turns of events.

    Universal method: installing Android on a smartphone using TWRP

    TWRP Recovery is a special add-on to the OS bootloader that replaces the standard service recovery menu. After installing it, functions such as firmware backup (a copy of the current version of Android), resetting the system to factory state, deleting the application cache, installing patches and full builds of Android become available. There are two ways to install TWRP:

    1. Through native Recovery

    To do this, you need to download the TWRP build for your smartphone model, save it to the device’s memory or to a MicroSD flash drive. After this, you need to turn off the device and turn it on by simultaneously holding down the “power” and “volume +” keys to call up the recovery menu (depending on the smartphone model, sometimes you need to also hold down “volume -” or the “home” key under the screen). A menu of several items should appear on the screen. Using the “volume +” and “volume -” buttons, you need to select the “install” item and select the saved archive file with TWRP in memory. The selection is made by pressing the power button.

    In this menu, you must select the "install zip from sdcard" item, having previously dropped the installation file archive into the root folder of the memory card

    When the patch installation is complete, when you turn it on while holding down “volume +”, the TWRP menu will open with convenient touch controls.

    Not all smartphones have a recovery menu that looks like this. There are such options:

    In this case, instead of "instal" the word "update"

    Well, a similar case:

    2. Through the TWRP Manager program

    To install recovery using the program, the phone must meet two conditions: turn on normally and have Root access. Root rights for each smartphone model are opened individually. After downloading TWRP Manager from PlayMarket, you need to launch the program, give it root rights and select the name of the smartphone (device name). In the proposed list, you should find your model and download TVRP for it. Then you need to click Install recovery. You can further work with patches and firmware, as well as make backups, directly from the program interface.

    Unfortunately, both options are not truly universal. Smartphones with a locked bootloader (for example, all Xiaomi released in 2016) do not have native recovery for protection. Only official firmware and patches can be installed on them. To unlock the bootloader, you need to submit an application on the manufacturer's website and wait until you are allowed to do so. In some cases (for example, on the Samsung Galaxy S7) it is enough to simply enable OEM unlocking in the “developer options” menu.

    The use of TWRP is also limited on smartphones running Android 6 or later. Many manufacturers use memory encryption to protect data. In such cases, TVRP will not be able to read the data to remove the backup, which increases the risk of getting bricked if the firmware is unsuccessful (there will either be nothing to roll back to, or it will be very difficult). All that is possible in such conditions is to install Android entirely, at your own peril and risk.

    In order to install Android on a smartphone using TWRP, you need to download compatible firmware to a flash drive, turn it off and on by holding down “power” and “volume +” at the same time. In the selected menu you need to find the “install” or “install” item, select it, confirm the seriousness of your intentions and wait for the process to complete. Sometimes before installing Android, you need to select the “wipe cache and data” option. After installation, the smartphone can be rebooted, and it will start with the new firmware.

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    The next global Android update caused not only joy among some, but also indignation among many. And it’s not at all because people don’t want something new: it’s just that the disadvantages of the Google platform far outweighed the advantages.

    It's easy to criticize something. And it’s even easier to scold something that really deserves it. And the fifth Android now bears the proud and contemptuous nickname “bucketroid” with honor, according to Cnews.

    1. “Slowness” and rapid discharge

    Remember: once upon a time, even half a gigabyte of RAM was more than enough, but today 3 GB is in trend, and we’re not even talking about sophisticated games - 3 GB of “frame” is considered good form, because “the OS itself wants it.” But doesn't she want too much?

    “Five” sets itself 2 GB of RAM as the minimum standard. This can be seen from the fact that on devices with 1–1.5 gigabytes, ungodly lags and slowdowns begin. It is, that is, impossible to work at all. And with KitKat (4.4) things weren’t going smoothly, but at least you could go about your business quite calmly.

    Hence the conclusion: if you have a device older than two years and offers you to install Android 5.x, politely send it to hell with such requests. Although this will be problematic - for example, on the Nexus 2013 tablet, the author has been repelling the unsuccessful attacks of the “five” for a year, because, having installed it and talked with it for some time, the author was horrified, remembered his mother and demolished everything.

    Actually, this flaw has long been promised to be corrected in Android 5.1.1. However, this was promised before, we have been promised this for the last few years, and, by the way, 5.1.1 was going to be rolled out in the spring... and where is it?

    Not to mention the rapid discharge of the battery, which can also be classified as “gluttony”.

    2. Confusing interface

    No one will argue with the statement that the interface should be convenient and friendly. Therefore, for example, Apple changes its interface slightly from version to version (and we are talking about both “adult” Macs and iPhones). Microsoft also once tried to move away from everyone’s favorite Start button and desktop - but all this, invented 20 years ago, is still alive and, having been rejected, is returning under the yoke of user dissatisfaction. And even when Microsoft tried to impose a “tiled” interface on everyone, programs immediately multiplied on the Internet, returning the old “Start” button. Microsoft thought about it, reconciled itself a little, pretended to return Start to Windows 8.1, but in fact these were “Potemkin villages”, and programs like Classic Shell are still held in high esteem because they return the old interface. Because it's convenient!

    All this cannot be said about Android. From version to version (if we take the major ones - 2, 3, 4, 5), the developers honestly tried to improve the standard interface, although in fact few people needed this, since the “main manufacturers” developed their own shells for their smartphones (for example, Samsung or LG). But Google didn't let up. And if everyone has already gotten used to the interface of the “four”, although at first they criticized the lack of buttons (and still many gadget manufacturers leave touch buttons on the body, not paying attention to Google’s carrots), then even more new nonsense has appeared in the five. And the “whiteness and blueness” of the new interface cannot be said to be to the taste of users. Well, the jumble in the list of notifications is just terrible.

    3. You understand everything wrong!

    And developers all over the world love to simplify everything. But usually only they think so. Many claim, of course, that they care about users, but the result is nonsense. And Lollipop has simplified a lot of things that can simply be listed with a minus sign.

    There's too much real estate left over on larger screens because the information panels are cluttered together, ruining the handy individual mini-bars at the top of the screen. Information about the battery charge was simplified so much that it was completely removed: only the charge that remains is shown. “Gallery” was replaced with a simplified “Photo”, with an emphasis on working on the Internet. If there is no Internet, you will be faced with chaotically organized pictures not in albums. By the way, it can be solved by forcing a replacement with the old “Gallery” via a third-party APK.

    What else? Messages in the top tray were replaced with icons: guess what they wanted. There are no more convenient lock button functionality items. In version 5.0, the “silent” mode also disappeared, which was returned in 5.1 (Google probably decided that users did not need to mute the sound). The notification panel was combined with settings: in the “four” they functioned separately, and it was very convenient. By the way, in 5.1 it was partially returned: in particular, the ability to connect via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth without going to the main settings was added. At least it's something.

    Well, purely aesthetically: the new three buttons at the bottom of the screen were turned into three simple geometric shapes. Minimalism, yes, but you won’t immediately understand which one should mean what. Well, okay, with the “back” triangle and the “home” circle (a reference to the round button on the iPhone?) it’s even more or less clear. But how can you guess what should happen after you click on the square?

    By the way, in 5.1 there is finally support for smartphones with two SIM cards. It didn't exist in 5.0. In 4.x - it was. Why they did this is a rhetorical question.

    In general, the “five” is replete with a whole ocean of minor inconveniences, about which Google developers claim that, on the contrary, it is extremely convenient. Probably convenient for Android developers themselves. Of course, you can get used to both the conveniences and the inconveniences. But is it necessary?

    Moreover, if you go around the forums and read angry user reviews, you become completely sad. “Some huge icons, the theme colors are simply killer, primitive lower function buttons, like for children!”, “Before, without turning off mobile data and Wi-Fi, the phone worked for at least two days, now in less than a day, is running low!”, “The established calls of contacts have changed to standard ones: in order to make a call you need to perform a number of manipulations and all this is very slow”, “I used to have the last five calls on the screen, and I could immediately dial them by pressing one button - now I I can’t”, “The design is terrible. An alarm clock in the form of a round clock is terribly inconvenient!” The spelling has been retained by the author, except in very egregious cases.

    And there are thousands of such reviews.

    4. Incompatibility

    If you have many third-party applications installed, it is not a fact that they will work correctly in the new OS. Because how does it usually happen? A new major version of the operating system is being rolled out, which in some places is incompatible with applications. Not with everyone, but with some, and these few will be very important to you.

    And although six months have passed since the release of the “five”, this problem is still relevant. Because there are hundreds and hundreds of thousands of applications for Android, some of the necessary ones are completely abandoned (but are vital for you!), so the transition to a new OS can end very badly, even if you have a super new gadget that doesn’t care about RAM leaks at all.

    Therefore, before you rush to install Lollipop, it is worth going through all the vital applications and finding out when they were updated and whether the update log says something like “Android 5 Lollipop support”. Most of the app incompatibility is due to the new ART runtime and developers really need to get their hands dirty and do something about it.

    The question of what to do with the necessary applications that have not been updated for many years, and which have outlived even Ice Cream Sandwich and its followers, remains open and sad.

    5. Lollipop just isn't needed?

    On the one hand, the question is philosophical, on the other hand, it is quite obvious if you ask it: why, in principle, is an operating system that has become so inconvenient needed? If the conveniences that people have become accustomed to over the past five years have been replaced with something new and absolutely inconvenient, and six months have already passed since the release, and the convenience has not increased... Why is it?

    The same cannot be said about the previous, fourth version, which turned out to be much more successful. Incomprehensible on-screen buttons are being successfully replaced with touch-sensitive analogues (and still are, it must be said), the inconvenience in 4.x was many times less, and the design was quite strict and convenient compared to the “two” - yes, also unusual, but acceptable. And everyone is already used to it.

    All this cannot be said about Lollipop. If, six months after the release, the indignant cries do not subside, but only become louder, this is a failure on all fronts (the above reviews dated from March-April of this year). And there are more fronts, as more and more manufacturers are releasing mandatory updates for their smartphones and tablets, integrating Android Lollipop as the basis (well, perhaps, except for the new Lenovo P90).

    But remember: you can always refuse to upgrade to this version and wait for a more stable release. If there ever is one.

    Because if 5.1.1 comes out, fixing the Most Important Disadvantage of Android OS, this will be a really serious reason to install the update even on devices older than two years.

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