Android 5.0 Lollipop tips: 5 tricks everyone should know

If you're lucky enough to have Android 5.0 Lollipop on your device right now, you're amongst the lucky few with Nexus, Motorola or LG devices. But the Android 5.0 Lollipop update is coming for everyone, so why not get up to speed on the best Android 5.0 Lollipop tips to give you a head start on what you need to know to get the most out of Lollipop and avoid some of the biggest Android 5.0 Lollipop fails...

We've got all the Android 5.0 Lollipop tips you'll ever need. © ANDROIDPIT

• Enable silent mode

This is easily one of the biggest frustrations with Android 5.0 Lollipop: the official death of silent mode. We've shared a couple of tricks to enable silent mode on Android 5.0 Lollipop but one of our awesome Mods and all-round geniuses, Mattia from AndroidPIT.it has come up with a cool silent mode widget that'll flip your device to silent and back again – the app is getting the final touches on it right now, but we'll share it with you as soon as it's uploaded to the Play Store. In the meantime, check out the article linked above for all the current options.

The absence of silent mode on Android 5.0 Lollipop is a real pain in the ear. © Motorola

• Everything you need to know about Android 5.0 security

Lock screen security

Android 5.0 Lollipop comes with a variety of lock screen security options. From the classic pattern, PIN or password, to the more funky Lollipop options like Trusted Faces, trusted Devices or Trusted Places. Whatever lock screen method (or trusted bypass option) you choose, this should really be one of the very first thing's you do with any phone, any time. With the new Trusted options, having a complex pattern lock doesn't even have to be a pain as long as you're hanging out near home/work, have your smartwatch or Bluetooth headphones on or have your beautiful mug in view of your phone (which should always be attached to your body).

Smart Lock also gives you a Trusted Face option. And it works! Shame about the mug though. © ANDROIDPIT

• Android 5.0 Lollipop problems and solutions

Chrome tabs

This isn't a huge problem, and maybe you like having your Chrome tabs dispersed throughout your recent apps stack, but for me it's as irritating a default setting as its possible to have. Fortunately, all you need to do to get your Chrome tabs back to their rightful place (you know, in Chrome) is to go to you Chrome settings and disable ''merge tabs and apps.'' Your Chrome tabs will now be accessible via the traditional button on the URL bar in the Chrome browser.

On the left we see various Chrome tabs mixed between other apps. Why couldn't we just have tabs like in the old version? (Right) / © ANDROIDPIT

• Everything you need to know about Android 5.0 Lollipop

Priority interruptions

Priority interruptions are a key component of the Android 5.0 Lollipop feature set. Knowing that there are times and places when you don't want to be interrupted by anything except the most urgent notifications is a great addition to stock Android's functionality. It may take you a little while to set up exactly how you like it, but once you've got your priorities in order you can enjoy peace and quiet unless your mom's dog runs away or your girlfriend is texting you.

Decide what your priorities are and when you want to be interrupted by them. © ANDROIDPIT

• The absolute best Android 5.0 features

Dead Email app

For some odd reason, Google decided to keep the now useless Email app. When you launch it for the first time, you'll get a splash screen that tells you Gmail is now handling Email services and you can check the box fto launch Gmail instead. But why do that and have a hollow app sitting in your app drawer? Go to Settings > Apps > All tab and find Email and disable that useless waste of space. Your emails will still be handled by Gmail but you won't have the dead app icon cluttering up your precious app drawer. 

Great! An app that does nothing. So get rid of Email on Lollipop. © ANDROIDPIT

• Everything you need to know about Android 5.0 battery life

Battery Saver mode

Ok, I lied. I had to add a bonus sixth tip cos it's super important. As soon as you have Android 5.0 Lollipop on your phone, go to Settings > Battery and hit the action overflow button at the top right. Hit ''Battery Saver'' and enable that bad boy. Pick your default battery life point (5% or 15%) and come to terms with the odd orange status and navigation bars you're going to have to learn to live with in order to take advantage of the awesome battery saving potential of Battery Saver.

What other tips have you got for Android 5.0? When do you think you'll get the update?

Get the Android L and Material Design look with these cool apps!!!!

We have already taken a look at five cool features of the upcoming Android L release that you can get right now, but we've also come across a couple of others that do a lot of the transformation work for you. So if you want the Android L look on your device, say hello to the Moonshine Icon Pack, and the IdeaL Theme Light.

The Moonshine Icon Pack even has a Material Design-themed installer. / © AndroidPIT/Nexbit Design

Transfer contacts, photos, music and apps from Android to iPhone: How to move from Android to iPhone without losing everything

We explain how to transfer contacts from Android phone to iPhone. How to transfer apps from Android to iPhone. How to transfer photos from Android to iPhone. And, yes, how to transfer music from Android to iPhone. Basically, how to move from Android to iPhone, okay?

 

If you're an Android user thinking about switching to iPhone, you may be concerned about the transfer process. The good news is that transferring contacts from Android phone to iPhone really couldn't be more simple. Turns out Google is good at this stuff. And files are much the same. The basic principle is to back up to either the cloud or a desktop machine, and then sync to iPhone. So let's get into it.

What Is Firmware And ROM flashing in Android

You might have heard about some or all of the following:
Custom ROMs, Stock ROMs, AOSP, CyanogenMod/ CM, Paranoid Android/ PA, SlimROM, MIUI, HTC Sense, TouchWiz, Rooting etc. You might wonder what are these terms or maybe you are little familier with them. This article is only for the android fans and who wants the most out of their smartphone. Here is the description about all.
We will cover these information in following sections:

1. Operating System
2. ROM
3. Firmware
4. Flashing

We are going to start from the very basics for those of us who are entirely new to the smartphone world and do not have any idea on how things go in it. What Is Firmware And ROM? You can skip the sections if you already know.

What Is Firmware And ROM flashing in Android

1. Operating System

The base is the operating system. As we know that, computers require certain system software called an operating system to operate. Most common examples of desktop, laptop & server operating systems are Windows, Mac OS X and Linux, while popular mobile operating systems are Android, Windows 8, Apple iOS, Symbian OS, BlackBerry OS etc. Most modern consumer electronics such as digital TVs, microwave ovens, set-top boxes etc. also need operating systems to function but usually, that only involves loading the operating system and running it in a predefined manner. That brings us to ROM.

2. What is ROM?

It stands for Read-Only Memory. It refers to the internal storage of a device, which is supposed to contain the operating system instructions that needn’t be modified at all during the device’s normal operation. For this reason, such instructions are stored in read-only memory, much like on a non-rewriteable CD or DVD. This makes sure that no changes are made to them that could possibly make the device malfunction

3. What is Firmware

Firmware are the read-only operating systems that we just discussed above. The users of the device doesn’t have the modification access of firmware. However modification of firmware is still possible. Many devices require specialized hardware to be used for the firmware. While other devices have the storage set as read-only through software protection only. It can be removed or overridden without the need for any specialized hardware, often just by using software written for the purpose. Rooting do the same thing. It need not always requiring connection to a computer. Firmware and Operating Syatem refer to the same thing and these words can be interchanged in these devices.

4. What is Flashing

The ROM memory used in smartphones and tablets etc. is often same as flash memory found in SD cards and USB flash drives, simply optimized for better speed and performance while running the operating system. As explained above, it is read-only under normal usage and requires a special procedure for any modifications to be made to its contents. The procedure of modifying or replacing the contents of such flash memory is known as flashing. Thus, in layman’s terms, flashing is essentially the same as installing or modifying the firmware of a device that is stored on its protected flash memory.

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Get Android 5.0 Lollipop on the LG G3 now

The LG G3 is another device in line for the Android 5.0 Lollipop update, but the question in everyone’s minds is when? Thankfully, an LG representative recently put our minds at ease when he disclosed that the official Lollipop update will be coming to LG’s flagship by the end of 2014.Update: It's now possible for you to get hands on the Android Lollipop update for an non-rooted LG G3 thanks to htcmania.com. Go to the new "how to get Lollipop on the LG G3" header for the tutorial. 

Android 5.0 Lollipop is set for December for most LG G3 modelsANDROIDPIT

Android 5.0 Lollipop now available on the Galaxy S3!

Everybody wants to know when their device is going to get the Android 5.0 Lollipop update, and one device in particular is being mentioned above all others. We are receiving constant emails, questions and comments on whether the Galaxy S3 is going to receive the latest version of Google's OS. With Android 4.4.4. KitKat being possible on the Galaxy S3, Android 5.0 Lollipop may not be out of the question. Update: Well it seems it wasn't out of the question, and now there is a version of Lollipop available for the popular Galaxy S3 (GT-I9300). Read on for all the details and our tutorial.

Is Android 5.0 Lollipop officially coming to the Galaxy S3?

These are the phones and tablets that can update to version Android Lollipop 5.0

Google is seeking to put an end to the great dispersion of the Android system, but even the new updates still lacks adequate support for a huge range of devices, at least for the new version it is possible to reach the largest number of phones and tablets in the months after its release.  Of course, everyone is asking Whether his phone from the phone Within That can update to version 5.0 Android Lollipop, so I Suggested That I collect a list of all manufacturers have phones That confirmed. hwy Commitment to the provision a of version 5.0 of its Android system.

Google:

Nexus 4: the end of November 2014 

Nexus 5: end of November 2014 

Nexus 7: early November 2014 

Nexus 7 HD: early November 2014 

Nexus 10: early November 2014

HTC:

Butterfly 2: January / March 2015

Butterfly S: March / April 2015

Desire 816: March / April 2015

Desire 820: March / April 2015

Desire EYE: January / March 2015

One (E8): January / March 2015

One (E8) Dual SIM: January / March 2015

One (M7): January / February 2015

One (M7) Dual SIM: January / March 2015

One (M8): January / February 2015

One (M8) Dual SIM: January / March 2015

Max One: May 2015

One Mini: May 2015

2 One Mini: March / April 2015

Motorola:

Maxx Droid: January 2015

Droid Mini: January 2015

Ultra Droid: January 2015

Moto E: end of 2014

Moto G: late 2014

Moto G LTE 4G: the end of 2014

Moto G (2014): late 2014

Moto X: late 2014

Moto X (2014): late 2014

OnePlus:

OnePlus One: February / March 2015

Samsung:

Alpha Galaxy: early 2015

Galaxy K zoom: first half 2015

Galaxy Note 3: early 2015

Galaxy Note 4: the end of 2014

Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014): first half 2015

Galaxy NotePro: first half 2015

Galaxy TabPRO (12.2): first half 2015

Galaxy TabPRO (10.1): first half 2015

Galaxy TabPRO (8.4): first half 2015

Galaxy S5: late 2014

Galaxy mini S5: first half 2015

Active Galaxy Tab: first half 2015

Galaxy TAB4 (7.0): first half 2015

Galaxy TAB4 (8.0): first half 2015

Galaxy TAB4 (10.1): first half 2015

Galaxy S Tab (10.5): first half 2015

Galaxy Tab S (8.4): first half 2015

Nvidia  :

Shield Tablet: January 2015

sony:

Xperia Z: first half 2015

Xperia ZL: first half 2015

Xperia ZR: first half 2015

Xperia Z Ultra: first quarter 2015

Xperia Play Google Ultra Edition Z: late 2014

Xperia Z1: first quarter 2015

Xperia Z1S: first quarter 2015

Xperia Z1 Compact: first quarter 2015

Xperia Z2: January / February 2015

Z2 Xperia Tablet: January / February 2015

Xperia Z3: January / February 2015

Xperia Z3 Compact: January / February 2015

Xperia Tablet Z3 Compact: January / February 2015

Android KitKat Vs Lollipop: The most important key differences that you should know

Google Android 5.0 has gained a great deal of popularity among the technicians, even before the formal issuance and the reason may be the secret name "L", who preferred not to disclose Google him, and this is certainly Njges it until the official launch of the new version of Android. It was found that the name of this system is only "Lollipop" or "Lollipop," which would be given to the next generation of this system. While many of the devices are still waiting to get updated Kit Kat, Google raced everyone poses "Lollipop" to the rest of the hardware manufacturers Niczs.oma the matter seems to take a long time to reach this new version of some of their devices. While others will not be able to get a taste of popsicle at all in their :). But the question we ask all of us, do you differ from Popsicle Kit Kat? That's what Sankchwh now.

1 Performance   

ART is an abbreviation for Android RunTime, which comes as an option by default in "Lollipop" aim is to speed up the system and run applications faster and more Slash.tava We got to know all about this technique for the first time in a Kit Kat, who was a choice Bdel.ba applications in Google's store PlayStation compatible with ART. Google claims that Popsicle is less energy consumption for the operating system, compared with Kit Kat.Therefore, users will notice a significant difference in battery life. Also in this new version offers multiple cards for the same application so that users can open multiple windows of the same application. It is certainly important and renovation of a large multi-tasking on the smartphone. You can also open a picture of the type of RAW, and this is beautiful as well as a great benefit for photographers, and this will allow them to edit and upload photos on the cloud of their device.

2. Notifications 

We know that Google has integrated notifications in Kit Kat, has been improved and the development of this feature in the popsicle. Oxchrin was to enable the user to view the notifications in the Kit Kat, but now with popsicle can interact with it in a very beautiful, Kalrd messages directly from the lock screen, for example. "No-hassle" are also features that have been added to the sucker, so that users can customize and identify certain hours of the activation of these, known as the "DND" feature. It also has been improved many other elements and add new in this version.

3.Contact and API

3.Google did not forget also the lifeblood of the system developers where they provided many advantages to them as well, including more than 5,000 application programming interface, or API in popsicle. As well as the added consistency in sync applications and data in this version Aljdid.hma addition to property control your smartphone using voice commands through smart clock that will make the experience of using Android will be more consistent and synchronization via a smartphone or tablet or TV, clock Alzkih..alkh Kit Kat. On the reverse, Popsicle has a Wi-Fi connection where only intelligent device in case there is an Internet connection investigator on Wi-Fi networks.

4. Design Article

Based on the language version popsicle design or material Material Design. This new design brings more uniform and clean and rich in design as well as to the user interface on the smartphone. Popsicle has a clean and bold lines, as well as in color. The user interface looks more flat design and smooth now. Notifications and tape media is inspired largely by Material Design.

5. Security

Is enabled and activate data encryption by default in popsicle. There is an option to hide the sensitive information even are not displayed on the phone. There is also a further guarantee for the protection and security of user data. Users can pair the smartphone with smart Popsicle system using Bluetooth watches and use it to open the phone. Of course there are a number of important improvements in terms of security and protection of data in this system, unlike the Kit Kat.