It's time to unwrap: Android 5.0, Lollipop is here

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Get ready for something sweet! AndroidTM 5.0, Lollipop is officially here for some of our Motorola devices!

We’ve started to roll out Lollipop in phases just a week after the public release of the software to the following devices in the US:
  • Moto X (2nd Gen.) Pure Edition
  • Moto G (2nd Gen.) US GSM
  • Moto G (2nd Gen.) Global GSM retail versions sold in the US
The most ambitious release yet, Lollipop brings a number of tasty enhancements, including:
  • A new look and feel. Google brings its all-new Material Design to life with a bold, new visual style. The new user interface is designed to enable better, more natural touch screen interactions and introduces vivid new colors, typography, and edge-to-edge imagery to make using your phone more fluid.
  • Your device, your rules. Catch up with notifications on your lock screen and even dismiss them without unlocking. New "Downtime" and "Interruption" settings also allow you to decide what people and what notifications get through at times that you choose.
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  • Share your device. You know that moment when your kid plays with your phone or a friend needs to borrow it? Use "Guest" mode or another account you’ve set up to share your device. You can also pin a view to limit the user to a particular application.
  • Let there be light. Shine a light by using the new flashlight in Quick Settings. Just swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to see it.
  • Battery saver. The Battery settings panel now shows an estimated projection for how much time you have left even while you're charging. You can also enable a new battery saver mode that will save power by reducing performance and most background data operations to extend your battery life.
For more about these new features, find details at our Lollipop support page and on Google’s official Lollipoppage. We’re working hard with our carrier partners to bring this update to more of our devices as soon as we can. You can always check out the latest upgrade status for your phone by visiting our software updates page.

Source: http://motorola-blog.blogspot.in/2014/11/its-time-to-unwrap-android-5-lollipop.html
 
pepps3484 said:
Yes


Because I heard there were some battery drain issues after upgrade.
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That was the preview. Fixed for the final release. Go ahead and enjoy Lollipop :)[DOUBLEPOST=1415876211][/DOUBLEPOST]
Blackend said:
Also that upgrading now will wipe your phone whereas an OTA won't :)
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True but IMO, it's better to wipe once when going through a major update like 4.x to 5.x

Sometimes (rarely) things get wonky when you don't wipe.
 
I did complete wipe and installed factory images posted by Google. Must say, impressive upgrade. Still exploring a lot, but so far, it is good and easy too.
 
Just flashed my Nexus 5 to Android Lollipop. The much hyped material design is uber cool and very fluidic.
Things noticed so far
1. I guess the battery issue is not sorted out. The battery is draining for like 50% for on screen use of 2 hours. I used to get 3 hours on Kit kat. Will have to wait and make my conclusions.
2. The dialler app looks simiar to that of iOS 7.1 and onwards.
3. There is no more gallery. Yeah, there is no more Gallery. It is replaced by Google+ Photos. I am not able to access the photos in the app. But I am to access through third party apps like EZ File manager.
Meantime
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rajkumar_pb said:
I did complete wipe and installed factory images posted by Google. Must say, impressive upgrade. Still exploring a lot, but so far, it is good and easy too.
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Do you experience Google+ Photos issue as highlighted above.[DOUBLEPOST=1415901864][/DOUBLEPOST]
pepps3484 said:
It is available for my Nexus 5 also....in dilemma should upgrade or wait ?
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Is the OTA available?
 
Rockfella said:
Holy shit! Nothing for the legendary E??? :mad:
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It's coming, don't worry. Probably along with the older Moto X and G updates.[DOUBLEPOST=1415917073][/DOUBLEPOST]
Chaoseater said:
3. There is no more gallery. Yeah, there is no more Gallery. It is replaced by Google+ Photos. I am not able to access the photos in the app. But I am to access through third party apps like EZ File manager.
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Eh, what do you mean? Try opening the sidebar in Google+ Photos and choosing "On Device" at the bottom. Should be there.
 
Am still on final developer preview that was posted 2weeks back :p which is almost perfect I think having very few issues.
Will flash this in few days. :)
 
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