Update: Asus has started rolling out Android 5.0 Lollipop update for its Zenfone 4, 5, and 6. Last week a new rumor emerged that Asus might have delayed Android 5.0 Lollipop for these three Zenfone smartphones for around three or four months.As it turns out, these rumors weren’t accurate at all.
Android 5.0 Lollipop for Asus Zenfone 4
Android 5.0 Lollipop for Asus Zenfone 5
Android 5.0 Lollipop for Asus Zenfone 6
The update is pushed OTA (over the air) in stages, but those who own these smartphones can also download it manually from Asus’ official website. Asus has also stated that Android 5.0 Lollipop does not support some pre-installed applications. So, once you upgrade to this version of Android, the following apps will be removed from your Zenfone smartphone: Battery widget, PhotoFrame widget, Movie Studio, Cloud Print, CMClient, and Magic Smoke Wallpapers.
Another thing that you should be aware is the fact that this upgrade is likely to cause some problems to Asus Contacts widget. According to Asus, those who upgrade will see that the Asus Contacts widget will always show as “loading” on the home screen. In order to fix this issue you will have to remove the old 4 x 1 Asus Contacts widget and re-add it.
Earlier: Lollipop update for Asus PadFone and ZenFone devices Delayed
In October 2014, Asus revealed the timeline for Lollipop update for Zenfone 4, Zenfone 5, Zenfone 6 and Padfone S, saying that the Lollipop update will be starting to roll-out from April 2015. The latest Android update release is still not rolled-out for the devices.
Today the company confirmed the delay in releasing the Android 5.0 Lollipop update citing the issues in verification. Padfone S, which will be getting the Lollipop update by the end of May, is also delayed further. Zenfone 5 LTE variant is the only device to receive the Android 5.0 Lollipop update. How ever the devices will be receiving the update based on Android 4.4 Kitkat.
Asus on its Zentalk forum said, “Asus was scheduled to provide ZenFone 4, ZenFone 5, ZenFone 6, and PadFone S with Android L upgrade in the mid of May. However, Asus team has found some issues during verification. We decided to delay the Android L upgrade schedule in order to provide better user experience. We are currently working on the related issues and will release the upgrade as soon as possible.”
Earlier: Asus Padfone and Zenfone devices to get Android Lollipop in 2015 – Details
(OCTOBER 28, 2014)
The Taiwan-based company Asus has revealed the timeline of Android Lollipop OS update release to flagship Zenfone series smartphones and other devices. The company on their official blog has confirmed that the Google’s latest mobile OS update roll out process will begin in April 2015. The rollout will start with Zenfone series 4, 5, 6, and Padfone S (PF500KL). Padfone Infinity (A89) will get an update later in June.
Recently a report has indicated that Samsung’s Galaxy S5 will get updated to Android 5.0 Lollipop sometime in December. LG through a Facebook post has confirmed that the G3 and G2 will be at some point getting the update. The G3 will supposedly be getting the update faster than most of its competitors.
Sony has already announced that its entire Xperia Z lineup will get the Android 5.0 Lollypop update. Along with the Xperia Z line-up, Sony will be releasing Android 5.0 for Z Ultra Google Play edition smartphone.
Few weeks back in a blog post, Motorola’s SVP for software engineering Steve Horowitz has confirmed that the following devices are in line for an Android 5.0 update. Moto X (1st and 2nd Gen), Moto G (1st and 2nd Gen), Moto G with 4G LTE, Moto E, Droid Ultra, Droid Maxx, and Droid Mini.
Android 5.0 will come preloaded on the Nexus 6 and Nexus 9. Google revealed that several previous-generation Nexus devices will be receiving the updates. Specifically the Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 7, the Nexus 10, and Google Play Edition devices will get updates in the coming weeks.
Earlier this month Google has announced a new Android 5.0 Lollipop. It brings a new “Material Design” language for the UI and accompanying apps along with 5,000 new APIs for developers. Lollipop includes a new battery save mode that will supposedly boost battery life by 90 minutes when users find themselves close to running out of battery. Lollipop also includes Factor Reset Protection, which lets device owners disable their phone remotely. Android 5.0 also brings new features such as lock screen notifications, multi-user support for phones, and support for 64-bit processor, file sharing through Android Beam, etc.
