The Android 5.0.1 Lollipop roll out release for Samsung Galaxy S4 is scheduled for Verizon users sometime this week. While many of the device users are anticipating for the exact arrival date, it's also worth asking whether to upgrade or not.

Updates include Material Design-inspired TouchWiz interface which provides fluid animations and 3-D views as well as vivid colored-themes, the floating action button that serves as short-cut key to commonly used apps like messenger and phonebook. With the Android update, Camera and Phone apps can now also be accessed via the new Lock Screen. Notifications can also be adjusted for added privacy and according to priority in the Lock Screen.

No other notable updates that can be expected from Android 5.0 Lollipop rollout release for Samsung Galaxy S4 aside from those mentioned above. This lack of major update in place for the device shows that the device is not Samsung's priority, despite it being a widely adopted device worldwide.

Samsung's lack of willingness to go beyond the Galaxy S4's 2 plus year mark can be forgivable, but this Android 5.0.1 Lollipop  update for Samsung Galaxy S4 may be not. The update is said to feel more like a downgrade after users experienced problems with battery, bluetooth, Wi-Fi, app and overall performance. Thankfully, these have corresponding fixes and most of them require common troubleshooting approaches.

For instance, battery problems caused by third-party apps as well as Wi-Fi issues can be resolved by booting the Samsung Galaxy S4 into Safe Mode. Getting apps updated with the most recent enhancements and bug fixes and restarting the device are also recommended. Trying another router can also help identify if the problem is related to the Android  5.0.1 Lollipopupdate.

Features that may no longer be available after upgrading to Android 5.0 Lollipop include the ability to skip straight from the lock-screen, the A-Z feature is now missing from the music player when listening to playlists, can no longer send group text messages.

The Android 5.0.1 Lollipop rollout release for Samsung Galaxy S4 via Verizon will also be made in a phased manner. Hence, it may not arrive on the same date for all devices from the mobile carrier. That also holds true for other regions waiting for the update.