With Android 5.0 Lollipop finally making its debut on the Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 on November 3, its time to know whether your android phone will be getting the same or not.
One thing is sure, Google’s nexus range of android devices will be the first ones to get the much anticipated Android 5.0 Lollipop update alongside the newly introduced Android One range of low cost and affordable smartphones.
As for other smartphone manufacturers, HTC has promised to deliver the Android 5.0 Lollipop update for the HTC ONE M7 and HTC ONE M8 within 90 days of receiving the final software from Google. Android 5.0 Lollipop is expected to be an major update which will bring in many new feature on the Android OS. The following are some of the features that will be new on Android 5.0 Lollipop.
Android 5.0 Lollipop Features
- Project Volta battery tracker and power optimizer
- Android Runtime for smoother app performance
- Compatibility with Android Wear
- Syncing of data files across Android 5.0 devices
- Material Design user interface revamp
- Improved notifications on the lock and home screens
- Android Smart Locker for pairing purposes
- SELinux implementation for increased protection against malware and vulnerabilities
- Default user account modes with security for limited viewing
- OpenGL ES 3.1 for improved mobile graphics
List of Devices Confirmed to Receive the Android 5.0 Lollipop Update
Here is the list of Android phones and tablets confirmed to receive the Android 5.0 Lollipop update and of course we will be adding more names to the list as the manufacturers officially announce the android android 5.0 lollipop update for their phone.
While the following phones have been confirmed to get the android 5.0 Lollipop update, but there’s no information regarding the exact release date. Rest assured they are definitely going to receive the Android 5.0 Lollipop update somewhere in the near future.
GOOGLE
- Nexus 4
- Nexus 5
- Nexus 7 (2012)
- Nexus 7 (2013)
- Nexus 10
GOOGLE PLAY EDITION
- HTC One (M7)
- HTC One (M8)
- Samsung Galaxy S4
- Moto G
- Sony Z Ultra
- LG G Pad 8.3
ANDROID ONE
- Micromax Canvas A1
- Spice Dream UNO
- Karbonn Sparkle V
SONY
- Xperia Z
- Xperia ZL
- Xperia ZR
- Xperia Z1
- Xperia Z1s
- Xperia Z Ultra
- Xperia Z1 Compact
- Xperia Z2
- Xperia Z2 Tablet
- Xperia Z3
- Xperia Z3 Compact
- Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact
MOTOROLA
- Moto X
- Moto X 2nd Gen.
- Moto G
- Moto G 4G LTE
- Moto G 2nd Gen
- Moto E
- Droid Ultra
- Droid Maxx
- Droid Mini
HTC
- One (M7)
- One (M8)
- One mini
- One mini 2
NVIDIA
- SHIELD Tablet
XOLO
- Xolo One
ONEPLUS
- OnePlus One
ASUS
- ZenFone 4
- ZenFone 5
- ZenFone 6
- Padfone S
- Padfone Infinity (second gen)
