Why trust GreenbotA couple of Samsung phones lead the pack in this week’s collection of Android updates.
No, you won’t get Marshmallow, but you’ll at least have the latest version of llipop if you have last year’s Galaxy S5. The Note 5 also gets some security updates, which should squash Stagefright other nasty exploits.
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 gaping security holes.
Samsung
Galaxy Note 5: Samsung pushed out an update that improves call stability, battery life, security. The software is 176MB, is available as an over-the-air download.
It’s not a huge update, but beefed-up security is always a good thing.
I went to the Software Updates section of the settings in order to trigger the update. I have an unlocked version, however, so it may be worth checking with your carrier if you don’t see the update yourself.
AT&T
Galaxy S5: No, you aren’t getting Marshmallow. But at least you’ll be up to Android 5.1.1, the most recent build of llipop. According to AT&T, this update also includes Android for rk, security fixes, a patch for the Ultra wer Saver mode.
Sony
Xperia M4: Sometimes, a good update is one that removes software from your phone. That’s the case with Sony’s Xperia M4 Aqua, which eliminates several preinstalled apps with the latest software update. Since the phone only has 8GB of space (some models as low as 4GB) that storage is quite the premium.
Oneus
Oneus One: This is a pretty minor update to the Cyanogen OS build to the Oneus One. There’s an ZI/a> fresh for the taking, though make sure you’re running a stock build in order for the download to install properly.
