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Got my hands on Lollipop and I am loving it....

55 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/got-my-hands-on-lollipop-and-i-am-loving-it.188445/

furious_gamer
furious_gamer Original post #1
Nov 13, 2014 at 5:22 PM
Yay! Finally got my hands on much hyped Lollipop and I am loving it. I feel good for buying Nexus 5 and getting this update before all my friends and family.

Coming to OS, it is huge UI bump IMO and it is silky smooth even after loaded it with so many apps and games. Design is good, animations are fluid. Performance is excellent, in fact, much better than KitKat. Still exploring a lot of options, but overall I can rate this higher than KitKat.
theserpent
Nov 13, 2014 at 6:03 PM
Yay! Finally got my hands on much hyped Lollipop and I am loving it. I feel good for buying Nexus 5 and getting this update before all my friends and family.

Coming to OS, it is huge UI bump IMO and it is silky smooth even after loaded it with so many apps and games. Design is good, animations are fluid. Performance is excellent, in fact, much better than KitKat. Still exploring a lot of options, but overall I can rate this higher than KitKat.

Official OTA?
ZTR
ZTR #3
Nov 13, 2014 at 6:07 PM
Yes rolling out for nexus devices and moto x 2014
theserpent
Nov 13, 2014 at 6:16 PM
Yes rolling out for nexus devices and moto x 2014

No problem if I update via ota(UL bootloader non rooted, 4.4.3 update did show updating that now )
furious_gamer
Nov 13, 2014 at 6:43 PM
^^ No problem man. In fact, since I don't have WiFi access in my office, I downloaded the factory image and installed it.

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Yes rolling out for nexus devices and moto x 2014

Still can't believe myself how Moto X is getting updates along with Nexus device! Isn't this the USP of Nexus? If this trend going to continue, then I will better get Droid Turbo for it's awesome camera and enjoy updates along with Nexus line of devices.
theserpent
Nov 13, 2014 at 6:45 PM
^^ No problem man. In fact, since I don't have WiFi access in my office, I downloaded the factory image and installed it.

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Still can't believe myself how Moto X is getting updates along with Nexus device! Isn't this the USP of Nexus? If this trend going to continue, then I will better get Droid Turbo for it's awesome camera and enjoy updates along with Nexus line of devices.

I'll will click unroot+flash in NRT. It does the entire JOB.
I'm so disapointed that nexus 10 won't even have colored status bar What the hell -_-

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Thank god I have a moto g
furious_gamer
Nov 13, 2014 at 6:52 PM
^^ Yes you got lucky because you got Moto G (jealous). Sure my next phone is going to be Moto(Droid Turbo) rather than Nexus 6.
Vyom
Vyom #8
Nov 13, 2014 at 8:12 PM
Android Lollipop Factory images for Nexus 5, 7 available for download | Digit.in

Well, atleast now I can flash Lollipop on my Nexus 7 (2012) :D
furious_gamer
Nov 14, 2014 at 11:45 AM
^^ Yes. Try that and post your opinion Vyom.
Vyom
Vyom #11
Nov 14, 2014 at 2:17 PM
Ask furious_gamer who is already eating Lollipop.

I will try lollipop on this weekend.
theserpent
Nov 14, 2014 at 3:15 PM
Jelly, because moto din't push the update for us yet :D .
Btw, guys download battery widget reborn ,it shows you the battery % in the status bar
furious_gamer
Nov 14, 2014 at 3:31 PM
^^ I thought OTA update was already pushed for Moto G. :|
K
kkn13 #15
Nov 14, 2014 at 3:36 PM
any idea when the OTA images for Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 2012 will be out? i dont want to flash a factory image and lose data etc
furious_gamer
Nov 14, 2014 at 3:58 PM
^^ AFAIK OTA Updates were already rolled out for N5 as well as N7/N10.
K
kkn13 #17
Nov 14, 2014 at 4:25 PM
^^ AFAIK OTA Updates were already rolled out for N5 as well as N7/N10.

nope,its rolled out but im unable to get OTA,says its up to date
what about OTA image though? are they gonna release it like previous updates like 4.4.4 etc
theserpent
Nov 14, 2014 at 5:26 PM
No. no ota for Nexus 10 yet
furious_gamer
Nov 14, 2014 at 6:04 PM
nope,its rolled out but im unable to get OTA,says its up to date
what about OTA image though? are they gonna release it like previous updates like 4.4.4 etc

Go check this Link. AFAIK, they already gave factory image, so OTA should be there.
Limitless
Limitless #20
Nov 14, 2014 at 7:30 PM
can we update in future by ota if factory image is installed?
K
kkn13 #21
Nov 15, 2014 at 1:48 AM
Go check this Link. AFAIK, they already gave factory image, so OTA should be there.

nope no OTA :(
looks like ill have to wait

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can we update in future by ota if factory image is installed?

yeah it erases all your data etc though so i suggest waiting for OTA
ZTR
ZTR #22
Nov 15, 2014 at 7:44 AM
nope no OTA :(
looks like ill have to wait

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yeah it erases all your data etc though so i suggest waiting for OTA
Not if you don't flash userdata
U
ubergeek #23
Nov 15, 2014 at 11:28 AM
So ehe will nexus 7 2012 get the ota
Limitless
Limitless #25
Nov 15, 2014 at 1:35 PM
Indian Nexus 5 users can get Lollipop update right now : Tech Tips, News - India Today
Superayush
Nov 15, 2014 at 3:54 PM
Moto x 1st gen....still waiting :)
harshilsharma63
Nov 15, 2014 at 4:26 PM
What? Is second gen moto G getting Lolipop updates in Inda already? I don't see any update in my phone. Are there any particular steps involved?
$hadow
$hadow #28
Nov 15, 2014 at 6:34 PM
What? Is second gen moto G getting Lolipop updates in Inda already? I don't see any update in my phone. Are there any particular steps involved?

It is a rumored soak test. I have already signed up for the soak test but no luck still getting the update,
B
Nov 15, 2014 at 7:08 PM
Installed the factory image on my Nexus 4 today. Silky smooth, loving it so far. :)
RohanM
RohanM #30
Nov 15, 2014 at 9:13 PM
how do i do that? is there a guide or something?

Well when you download a factory image inside that zip you will find flash all script. open that in notepad & remove -w [w = wipe]
OR simply while manually flashing through ADB do not flash userdata.img

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^^ Yes you got lucky because you got Moto G (jealous). Sure my next phone is going to be Moto(Droid Turbo) rather than Nexus 6.

DROID Turbo is for Verizon only device..
You can get Moto Maxx which will be the international ver of turbo..
Moto Maxx: Meet the real flagship killer Slideshow - Slide 1

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Yay! Finally got my hands on much hyped Lollipop and I am loving it. I feel good for buying Nexus 5 and getting this update before all my friends and family.

Coming to OS, it is huge UI bump IMO and it is silky smooth even after loaded it with so many apps and games. Design is good, animations are fluid. Performance is excellent, in fact, much better than KitKat. Still exploring a lot of options, but overall I can rate this higher than KitKat.

I was using developer preview since long though.. but now got factory images for N4 & 5 as well.
Huge UI changes from KK to LP
furious_gamer
Nov 15, 2014 at 11:44 PM
^^ Yes. UI gets a huge bump and experience so far is good. With my usage, I used to get one day with KK but with LP, with same usage, I am getting more than a day and yet to charge. Will try with multiple cycles to confirm this.
Vyom
Vyom #32
Nov 16, 2014 at 12:05 AM
Here's my Lollipop on Nexus 7:

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*i.minus.com/irTSqoNLzhhIz.png

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*i.minus.com/ibaTT8niZC2lJS.png

More: *minus.com/mQjQNTOaB1Ls4 :D
RohanM
RohanM #33
Nov 16, 2014 at 8:02 AM
^^ Yes. UI gets a huge bump and experience so far is good. With my usage, I used to get one day with KK but with LP, with same usage, I am getting more than a day and yet to charge. Will try with multiple cycles to confirm this.
Still this cant match my G2.. which is on KK.. so whrn G2 will get LP then think what kind if SOT will be there.. ;)
K
kkn13 #34
Nov 16, 2014 at 12:25 PM
thanks for your help,is the wifi bug and battery bug still there?
ankush28
ankush28 #35
Nov 16, 2014 at 2:35 PM
thanks for your help,is the wifi bug and battery bug still there?
NO - *code.google.com/p/android-developer-preview/issues/detail?id=189#c112
U
ubergeek #36
Nov 16, 2014 at 4:45 PM
Here's my Lollipop on Nexus 7:

*i.minus.com/iJ9utitYX7jgJ.png

*i.minus.com/irTSqoNLzhhIz.png

*i.minus.com/ibyQgG915x3NyN.png

*i.minus.com/ibaTT8niZC2lJS.png

More: *minus.com/mQjQNTOaB1Ls4 :D
2012or 2013
ankush28
ankush28 #37
Nov 16, 2014 at 5:53 PM
^^ 2012
K
kkn13 #38
Nov 17, 2014 at 12:09 AM
NO - *code.google.com/p/android-developer-preview/issues/detail?id=189#c112

oh not that bug though
these ones
Nexus 5 Owners Are Running Into Problems With Android L [Updated]
Gollum
Gollum #39
Nov 17, 2014 at 3:03 AM
I have nexus 7 2012 but I don't see any update. Why is that?
Vyom
Vyom #40
Nov 17, 2014 at 7:52 AM
I have nexus 7 2012 but I don't see any update. Why is that?

Probably the OTA isn't released yet. I updated through factory image of Lollipop.
U
ubergeek #41
Nov 17, 2014 at 8:03 AM
Probably the OTA isn't released yet. I updated through factory image of Lollipop.
Did you see any major bugs?
Vyom
Vyom #42
Nov 17, 2014 at 8:11 AM
Not in my minutes of using it. Will post my experiences after experimenting with it.
But I also experienced a minor lag in the launcher. Like it didn't feel responsive enough. More on this later.
$hadow
$hadow #43
Nov 17, 2014 at 9:22 AM
Launcher response time has increased as far as I can see in the 2012 N7 which my friend is having. May be an update is on the way to fix this issue.
Gollum
Gollum #44
Nov 17, 2014 at 9:28 AM
Probably the OTA isn't released yet. I updated through factory image of Lollipop.

Oh okay, So I guess, I will wait for OTA as I don't wanna brick my tab.
Its the only tab that I have
Vyom
Vyom #45
Nov 17, 2014 at 10:06 AM
Oh okay, So I guess, I will wait for OTA as I don't wanna brick my tab.
Its the only tab that I have

Lol. I didn't brick my tab. :lol:
But it's a good decision to wait for OTA nevertheless. However you can't use an Android device to its true potential unless you root it and stuff. :)
Gollum
Gollum #46
Nov 17, 2014 at 11:34 AM
Lol. I didn't brick my tab. :lol:
But it's a good decision to wait for OTA nevertheless. However you can't use an Android device to its true potential unless you root it and stuff. :)

Naah, I use it for basic stuff and it works just fine.
My rule, done mess with it unless its broken.
K
kkn13 #47
Nov 17, 2014 at 12:09 PM
OTA images did release but im holding back because im scared of random bugs etc
furious_gamer
Nov 17, 2014 at 12:35 PM
OTA images did release but im holding back because im scared of random bugs etc

:|

What random bugs? Wi-Fi or battery issue? I flashed the factory image and I have no such issues.
thetechfreak
Nov 17, 2014 at 12:45 PM
I have nexus 7 2012 but I don't see any update. Why is that?
It'll be a while to everyone gets an ota update. Flash from the factory image if you can't wait.
K
kkn13 #50
Nov 17, 2014 at 2:58 PM
:|

What random bugs? Wi-Fi or battery issue? I flashed the factory image and I have no such issues.

ok so i can update safely?ill do it tonight then
furious_gamer
Nov 17, 2014 at 2:59 PM
^^ Just make sure you have backed up your images/videos/any-app-data(if you didn't synced them with Google) before flashing.
ratul
ratul #52
Nov 17, 2014 at 4:13 PM
i also clean flashed my nexus 5 with factory images this weekend, wifi bug still present, GSam Battery Monitor showed 9% Wifi battery use overnight while wifi was disabled, had to turn off "Scanning always available" to fix that, flashed TWRP 2.8.1.0 with SuperSU 2.16 and ElementalX 2.03, though while adb pushing all my data back to sd card from recovery, permissions messed up and data wasn't readable in the OS, known bug in TWRP i suppose, fixed it by flashing a permission fix zip, rest is good, seldom app crashes and some app incompatibility issues, although Google Fit seems to be a battery hog.. :p

My overall opinion, same as it was when first developer preview was launched, didn't liked the app drawer on white, battery isn't that much improved compared to KK as it was described in Google I/O (same for me), Camera is slow (takes a split second after it focusses to click the pic, bug was not there on KK), and overall UI seems much slower than KK due to longer animations (have reduced every animation to .5 in developer options, still feels less fluid than KK), the best thing for me, notifications on lock screen. :razz: (though i miss the lock screen widgets), still feels more like an unfinished product.
$hadow
$hadow #53
Nov 17, 2014 at 4:28 PM
Looks like nexus 5 is still not able to keep up with Lollipop
furious_gamer
Nov 17, 2014 at 7:04 PM
^^ That's not true. I am using LP for last couple of days and I am not having any such issues mentioned by [MENTION=122731]ratul[/MENTION]. One more thing, battery last a little bit longer than KK. charged it yesterday morning and now it is standing at 19%. With occasional calls, frequent mails/messages and some videos, I am getting such battery life. May be something was messed up during flashing for [MENTION=122731]ratul[/MENTION].
$hadow
$hadow #55
Nov 17, 2014 at 7:45 PM
^^ yeah may be true. Damm I am not having my Nexus 5 it is sucking big time since the moment I saw it running on my friend N5