Android 5.1.1 Lollipop to Samsung Galaxy J1 on Verizon Update Guide
By Staff Writer
Sep 09, 2015 02:21 PM EDT
Sep 09, 2015 02:21 PM EDT
Android Lollipop's 5.1.1 software version is officially rolling out to Samsung Galaxy J1 units of Verizon Wireless. The update comes via firmware over-the-air (FOTA) which began September 2.
Verizon's versions of Samsung Galaxy J1 with model number LMY48B will get both Android's and the carrier's changes and new features, plus security enhancements. Verizon brings in its own improvements alongside the Lollipop update.
The Android 5.1.1 Lollipop features improvements in Material Design, notification controls, device sharing, and device syncing.
When notified by Verizon that the update is already available, just click "Install Now." Then follow onscreen instructions.
The update comes in stages, which means it will come to some units on a later time. If Google has not released the latest Android Lollipop version yet, go for manual downloading. Here's a quick guide for manual download of Android 5.1.1 Lollipop.
1. Go to Settings from app tray or pull down menu.
2. Select More.
3. Select About Device.
4. Select Software Update.
5. Follow onscreen instructions.
Make sure that the device is registered to a Google account and is connected to a Wi-Fi.
Other option for download is to use Samsung Kies and USB cable. Here's a quick guide:
1. Connect device to PC using the USB cable.
2. Open Samsung Kies.
3. Click Firmware upgrade to begin installation of Android 5.1.1 Lollipop.
4. Follow onscreen instructions to back up data.
When verifying the update, the software version should now be LMY48B.J100VPPVRU3AOH1.
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