Huge Android 5.1 update heading to the Moto X 2014 soon, changelog available
So it looks like Motorola is prepping up the 2014 Moto X for a jump to Android 5.1 Lollipop. Sticking to the same game plan that saw the Moto X get Android 5.0 a few weeks after Nexus devices, Moto is already doing a soak test and it even published a lengthy changelog detailing changes in the update.
Notable additions include notification volume control while media is playing, removing heads-up notifications from the screen, pull-down menus on the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth toggles in Quick Settings, improved low-light camera shots and selfie cam responsiveness, Device Protection (lost or stolen devices remain locked until you sign in with your Google account), performance improvements in the ART runtime, bug fixes, and more. Click on the Press Release button below if you want to read the whole thing. It goes without saying that Moto X (2014) users will be enjoying a beastly update!
INTRODUCTION
We are excited to announce a new software update for XT1095 by Motorola. This update brings Android™ 5.1 Lollipop to your phone along with other improvements.
For more information on Motorola updates and repairs, visit us at www.motorola.com/mymotox.
ENHANCEMENTS
Android™ 5.1 Lollipop improves stability and provides better control over notifications. After installing the software update you may notice changes that include Notifications and Usability Improvements:
The official Android 5.1 update should be released OTA to unlocked devices in the coming weeks, while carrier devices will have to wait before the update is tested and approved.
Moto X (2nd Gen.) - Android™ 5.1 Lollipop Release Notes
INTRODUCTION
We are excited to announce a new software update for XT1095 by Motorola. This update brings Android™ 5.1 Lollipop to your phone along with other improvements.
For more information on Motorola updates and repairs, visit us at www.motorola.com/mymotox.
ENHANCEMENTS
Android™ 5.1 Lollipop improves stability and provides better control over notifications. After installing the software update you may notice changes that include Notifications and Usability Improvements:
- Block interruptions until your next alarm. This choice will show only when you have an alarm set within the next 12 hours. It will prevent you from missing an alarm when you choose ‘No interruptions’.
- You can choose to enter a scheduled downtime early. For example, if you are going to bed early and change your notification settings, you can choose “Until your downtime ends”. This option will be visible when within 4 hours of the scheduled start of your downtime.
- Adds icons to the volume settings panel that match those that will show in the status bar (None, Priority).
- You can now alter notification volume controls while media is playing. With the volume controls showing, a tap on the bell icon will bring up notification volume controls.
- Heads-up Notifications: in addition to dismissing a heads-up notification, you can now swipe it up to remove it from your screen. It will remain in your notifications tray and you can dismiss it later.
- Quick Settings: you can quickly select different Wi-Fi access points or different paired Bluetooth devices with a new pull-down menu on each tile. Conditional settings tiles that only show if you use the feature - like “Invert Colors” or “Hotspot” - can now be hidden via a long-press on the tile.
- Camera: reduced noise in low-light shots and improves responsiveness of the viewfinder with the front-facing camera (selfie).
- Device Protection; Lost or stolen devices will remain locked until you sign in with your Google account, even if reset to factory settings. Note that you must have a Google account on the device to automatically enable this feature and set a PIN, password or pattern screen lock.
- Performance Improvements in the Android Runtime (ART) lead to faster application launch times.
- Lockscreen; if you have enabled Ambient Display, the minimum swipe distance has increased to reduce accidental interactions.
Bug Fixes
Issues fixed in this release include:
Issues fixed in this release include:
- Clock in the status bar isn’t updating and alarms are not going off
- Can’t delete SMS messages when the SIM card is full
- No ringer audio while making an outgoing call
- Calculator floating point calculations
- Chrome crashes on launch
- Frequent restarts while watching Netflix
- Wi-Fi will not automatically reconnect to your home Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi not connecting after being idle all night
- Wi-Fi connection issues with multiple routers in one location
- Bluetooth discovery is not triggered when you refresh settings
- CPU wakelocks that contribute to heavier battery drain
- Connection and synchronization issues with MS Exchange servers
- Incorrect default APN
- Can’t unlock the SIM with a PIN/PUK code
- Can’t play ‘pinned’ content
- General stability improvements
source: Motorola via Android Police
Things that are NOT allowed: