LG G2 Android Update: LG and Mobile Carriers Prepping Android 6.0 Marshmallow
By Staff Writer
Sep 11, 2015 10:19 AM EDT
Sep 11, 2015 10:19 AM EDT
LG is reportedly skipping the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update for one of its flagship smartphones G2. Reports surround the tech department that LG seems to be ironing the Android 6.0 Marshmallow rollout for G2 while mid-range LG devices have already received the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop version.
AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, US Cellular and Verizon units of LG G2 are now Marshmallow-bound as reported. Rumors have it that the major mobile carriers in the US are now preparing in the lab their own updates to add to the Android 6.0 Marshmallow software as it nears release later this month.
Marshmallow software shall come over come through over-the-air update using a Wi-Fi connection. If prompted for the update, make sure battery life is at least 50% before proceeding with the download.
Storage should have an extra memory space depending on the download's file size. The update will come in stages which means it will come to other units on a later time.
Current software version status of LG G2 are as follows:
Phone |
Current Software Version |
Last Updated |
Android 5.0 Lollipop (D80030f) |
April 14, 2015 |
|
Android 5.0 Lollipop (ZVG) |
August 27, 2015 |
|
Android 5.0.2 Lollipop (D80130b) |
July 9, 2015 |
|
Android 5.1 Lollipop (US99022a) |
August 3, 2015 |
To check the software version of the phone, just go to Home > Settings > About device. Read the software version.
Android 6.0 Marshmallow will bring new features and improvements. Here's a peek of what to come for Marshmallow.
Android 6.0 Marshmallow will also features a RAM manager, network settings reset option, storage overhaul, personalized Chrome tabs, supports for Android Pay and USB Type-C, app links, and a lot more.
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