While Sprint is getting ahead of the pack, Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T and US Cellular are now reported to release the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update to Samsung Galaxy Note 4. The update will bring in new features, more notification controls and security patches.

Mobile carriers Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T and US Cellular are scratching to update their own versions of Galaxy Note 4 as the Android 6.0 Marshmallow is coming to its near release which is pegged later this month. The latest Android Lollipop software version will come through over-the-air using a Wi-Fi connection.

If prompted for the download, make sure the battery is charged up to at least 50 percent before heading to the download. Storage should have an extra memory space depending on the download's file size. The update shall come in stages.

Current status of software version of Samsung Galaxy Note 4 are as follows:

To check the software version of the phone, just go to Home > Settings > About device. Read the software version.

Verizon last updated its Galaxy Note 4 device last month with an Android security patch.

Here's a quick rundown to Lollipop features and improvements in Material Design, notification controls, device sharing, and device syncing.

• Material Design. Enjoy a more colorful and fresh new look and feel. Lollipop brings in more fluid animations along with improved apps and personalization options like colors, widgets and themes.
• Notification controls. Worry less because with the new notification controls, users can now adjust settings to sift people and notifications go get through. Users can also directly respond from lock screen when it is important.
• Device sharing. Sharing device can now be done more securely through guest user mode. Create multiple user accounts to allow friends to access device to prevent them from accessing owner's private files. With Android Smart Lock, secure device by pairing it with trusted device like any wearable or even car.
• Device syncing. Apps, song, photos and even recent searches from one Android device can be accessed fully across all other Android devices.