Motorola Moto X Start to Update to New Android 5.1 Lollipop

Motorola has been pushing forward the release of the new Android 5.0 Lollipop for the Moto X 2014 version. This is despite the fact that the Moto X 2013 model has already started to receive the updates for this new Android OS.
However, now that the company has finished rolling out the new Android 5.1 Lollipop update for Google Nexus 6 users, it seems the stage is all set for the launch of this very same operating system on the Motorola Moto X 2014 model.

This news comes after Motorola released a post on its support page detailing the change log for the new Android 5.1 Lollipop update. According to this post, the Android 5.1 update seems to be equipped with quite a number of features that are very significant to the Moto X 2nd Generation with respect to control of notifications and so on.

Features of Android 5.1 Lollipop for Moto X (2nd Gen)

The latest Android 5.1 Lollipop update for Motorola Moto X 2014 model comes with a new feature, where you will be able to block notifications until the next alarm triggers. In this way, you can easily manage your notifications in a way that is more efficient. Furthermore, the latest Android 5.1 update comes with improvements to the settings menu and a fix to the noise that comes from the low-light shots of the camera. Furthermore, there is improved responsiveness of the viewfinder when using the front snapper, among many other fixes to bugs.

Unlike before, you can also get some very essential features in the Quick Settings menu; for instance, Wi-Fi hotspots, Device Protection and Bluetooth devices. Even though Motorola has not said a word about the release date of this new operating system for the 2nd Generation Moto X, it is expected that the Moto X Pure Edition models will be the first ones to receive the update.

The latest Android 5.1 Lollipop will also bring further improvements in the ART (Android Runtime), which in turn leads to faster and better launch times, for all the installed applications. The device protection feature enables users to lock their devices and the device remains locked when lost or stolen until you sign in using your initial Google account. It is mandatory to have a Google account in order for this feature to be enabled automatically so that you can set a password, a PIN or a pattern screen lock.

How to update Moto X (2nd Gen) with Android 5.1 Lollipop

In order for this installation to be successful, it is recommended that you charge your phone’s battery up to at least 80%. Furthermore, connect to the internet using a Wi-Fi network. If you have received the notification about the update:

Tap on “Yes, I’m in” to download the update
Post the download, tap on “Install now” to install the new update
Your phone will automatically restart after successful installation of the update
You now have installed the new Android 5.1 Lollipop update.
If you haven’t received the notification message yet, you can still check for the updates manually via “Settings>About phone>System updates” and if the updates are available, follow the above steps. Remember to create a backup of your files just in case something goes wrong, but don’t expect anything to go wrong.

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