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Android 5.0.1 rollout begins for T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy Note 4

Android 5.0.1 rollout begins for T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy Note 4

Posted: 27 Apr 2015, 11:02 , posted by Alan F.

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Android 5.0.1 rollout begins for T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy Note 4

T-Mobile subscribers with the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 are beginning to receive the Android 5.0.1 update on Monday morning. The update weighs in at a hefty 1.1GB and includes Material Design animations, shadowing and looks. It also includes the 64-bit ART compiler which will help apps open faster, Project Volta for improved battery life, and Lock Screen notifications. The update to Android 5.0.1 also brings the new Recent Apps page, the Quick Settings two finger drag down from any page, and the Smart Lock which unlocks your phone automatically when it is paired to a device running Android Wear.

Because of the hefty size of the file, we would suggest being connected to a Wi-Fi signal when downloading and installing the update. You also should have your battery charged to at least 50% The entire process will probably take you more than 20 minutes to complete.

Because the update is rolling out in waves, your phablet might not receive it for a few days. Stay patient, even if everyone all around you has received Android 5.0.1 and you're still plugging away on KitKat. Your turn will come.

T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy Note 4 receives Android 5.0.1

T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy Note 4 receives Android 5.0.1

T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy Note 4 receives Android 5.0.1

source: AndroidAuthority

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posted on 27 Apr 2015, 11:13

1. mrej201 (Posts: 226; Member since: 04 Feb 2015)

yes I just did a manual check downloading it now

posted on 27 Apr 2015, 11:15

2. waddup121 (unregistered)

ah finally!

posted on 27 Apr 2015, 11:16

3. Fallen1 (Posts: 288; Member since: 14 Nov 2014)

I was expecting this article hours ago lol but my Note 4 runs so smooth now

posted on 27 Apr 2015, 11:38

4. wrm2013 (Posts: 229; Member since: 28 Mar 2013)

How buggy is it

posted on 27 Apr 2015, 12:17

6. Fallen1 (Posts: 288; Member since: 14 Nov 2014)

Its 5.0.1 so no bugs that I've noticed yet.

posted on 27 Apr 2015, 14:27 1

9. wrm2013 (Posts: 229; Member since: 28 Mar 2013)

I had the s2 ruined by an update, s3 ruined by an update, my s5 got worse with an update so I'm hesitant to update my note 4, partially because it's the best phone I've ever had and don't wanna ruin it.

posted on 27 Apr 2015, 11:38

5. nateatlarge (Posts: 28; Member since: 28 Aug 2012)

I am in washington state and i got my notification about 5 minutes ago. It is downloading now as well

A little more interesting is the T-Mobile software update site still says it is in testing phase. So I wonder if we are selected to finish the test for issues or did T-Mobile release the software update across the entire country. normally we get the update last in Washington.

posted on 27 Apr 2015, 14:59

11. HighOnAndroidFTW (Posts: 185; Member since: 26 Apr 2015)

No it was approved via Twitter by one of the higher ups. Said it passed through everything and is ready for public

posted on 27 Apr 2015, 13:27

7. JayBEE (Posts: 157; Member since: 03 Apr 2014)

It would be nice if the Note 3 also got this update as 5.0 is buggy.

posted on 27 Apr 2015, 14:15

8. Emmanuelz (Posts: 222; Member since: 01 Aug 2013)

Got the update my note 4 is crazy fast!

posted on 27 Apr 2015, 14:50

10. luis.aag90 (Posts: 246; Member since: 12 Aug 2014)

I'm finally getting the update for my Note 4, hopefully it won't get any bugs.

posted on 27 Apr 2015, 15:30

12. davenycept (Posts: 200; Member since: 03 Jul 2012)

Let us know how it's working and the battery life please

posted on 28 Apr 2015, 10:40

18. luis.aag90 (Posts: 246; Member since: 12 Aug 2014)

So far so good, my Note 4 is definitely faster after the update, I didn't perform any factory reset or backup. Battery life is about the same, my battery only drained 2% at night but I would rather share my thoughts about battery life after a couple charge-discharge cycles. I'm still missing my data toggle on the notification bar, but I'm aware it was also missing on KK

posted on 27 Apr 2015, 17:32

13. 1ceTr0n (Posts: 549; Member since: 20 May 2012)

Any peeps finding the need to do a factory reset after this? God its so annoying...

posted on 27 Apr 2015, 18:49

15. mrej201 (Posts: 226; Member since: 04 Feb 2015)

No just delete android on the SD card after I did this my phone is super fast.. also do a cache cleaner under storage

posted on 27 Apr 2015, 17:39

14. emcdonald75 (Posts: 145; Member since: 07 Nov 2012)

I received the update today. My experience has been a little different than others. My phone was faster with Android 4.4.4 Kitkat. I think the phone's speed has slowed down due to all of these new animations. Also I had a problem with Google Play Services. But I uninstalled it and reinstalled, so now the Google Play services works great. For the most part, everything works great but the phone is slower. I disabled the power save mode to help, and it did make the phone move a little faster but the battery drains more now.

posted on 27 Apr 2015, 19:52

16. mr2trce (Posts: 55; Member since: 27 Apr 2015)

Does this include the edge

posted on 27 Apr 2015, 20:13

17. mikewillz (Posts: 52; Member since: 03 May 2013)

Works great for me. No complaints.

posted on 28 Apr 2015, 22:48

19. ozgur781sen (Posts: 37; Member since: 11 Mar 2015)

My Note 4 from T mobile actually got faster with the lollipop update that I didn't even have to do a factory reset.
My father's LG G3 got so slow that even the factory reset did not help. I had to download Nova Launcher for his phone.