Android 5.0 Lollipop thread

[tangerinedream]

Did a factory reset. Have been quite strict about what I reinstall on the phone. I don't need four different social network apps I never use....

so far so good, feels slicker but time will tell if I need to go back to 4.4

First factory reset made the phone crash the WiFi every time it connected. Spent hours fiddling with settings and WiFi channels but gave up and did another one which solved that random problem.

Now its working really well again and I feel like I've got a new phone

 

[Throbbing Angel]

Bollocks - wish I'd read this thread before clicking 'Yes, I'm in' on the Lollipop upgrade that came my way earlier today.

It has turned my useful and quick Moto E into a right fucking pain to use. I would prefer to go back to the version of Android that was on it before the update (4.4.4 I think). Is this possible without a truckload of pain?

The most useful widget has disappeared, the OS must be massive in comparison to what was on there before as I now get 'short of space' message every time I try and update an app. I've had to lose quite a few apps to make space and still seem to have cock all space left. I have approx .5gig free before the update - under 150mb now, with fewer apps on the device. Turning on/off mobile data now takes about 5 screen presses whereas before it was 1 - but that app won't work in Lollipop for some reason.

Absolute shite so far. Don't care if it looks nice if it doesn't function. (it looks meh imho)

So, Android rollback - how much pain and is it possible? I assume a factory reset will just bring it back to Lollipop with no apps installed?

 

[dlx1]

My phone can or want take screenshot. Have YouTube what buttons to press still don't work.

Phone has been rooted.

 

[Throbbing Angel]

Which phone is it dlx1?

Google says this for Android phones:

"Press the Power button and Volume down key at the same time.

1. Press the Power button and Volume down key at the same time.
2. Remember to hold them until you hear a click or a screenshot sound."

 

[dlx1]

Throbbing Angel
I looked at video I pressed them buttions but no screenshot.
Ta

Got my phone came in five days from China
elephone P8000 nicer then my Galaxy S3

Big screen fast too 3gb ram and 4g
With lollypop.

Down side phone is rooted so banking app not work.

 

[Throbbing Angel]

dlx1 Hmm, I just watched a couple of vids too on youtube - those buttons should work.

You could try a screenshot app, there are lots of them about. I don't use one so can't recommend any.

 

[Throbbing Angel]

Bollocks - wish I'd read this thread before clicking 'Yes, I'm in' on the Lollipop upgrade that came my way earlier today.

It has turned my useful and quick Moto E into a right fucking pain to use. I would prefer to go back to the version of Android that was on it before the update (4.4.4 I think). Is this possible without a truckload of pain?

The most useful widget has disappeared, the OS must be massive in comparison to what was on there before as I now get 'short of space' message every time I try and update an app. I've had to lose quite a few apps to make space and still seem to have cock all space left. I have approx .5gig free before the update - under 150mb now, with fewer apps on the device. Turning on/off mobile data now takes about 5 screen presses whereas before it was 1 - but that app won't work in Lollipop for some reason.

Absolute shite so far. Don't care if it looks nice if it doesn't function. (it looks meh imho)

So, Android rollback - how much pain and is it possible? I assume a factory reset will just bring it back to Lollipop with no apps installed?

Double Bollocks - can someone answer me this, please...

Upgraded to Lollipop on a Moto E from 4.4.x
Now I can't get my favoured podcast app to save podcasts onto the SD card
Lollipop states something about only saving to where the app resides
Yet the app doesn't have the 'Move to SD card' button (greyed out) under app info

Does this mean I can't now do anything except save to the phone?

#AmFeckingLoathingLollipopAtTheMoment

 

[dervish]

Yeah, IIRC Lollypop doesn't allow access to the sd card for any unapproved (ie not google) apps.

It's shit, but all in the name of security. I think marshmallow improves this dramatically and actually allows you to combine the sd card with your internal storage.

 

[Tankus]

Just been unexpectedly marshmallowed

Got a " do not disturb " thingy in the settings swipe .....and "cast "....seems about it ?

 

[Throbbing Angel]

Yeah, IIRC Lollypop doesn't allow access to the sd card for any unapproved (ie not google) apps. It's shit, but all in the name of security. I think marshmallow improves this dramatically and actually allows you to combine the sd card with your internal storage.

Aye it is. The main problems for me are that I now can't download any podcasts as the Moto E ponly has 4gb of internal storage to start off with. After lollipop is installed and the preinstalled apps update over the next few hours, you're left with next to bugger all space to use.

 

[MBV]

One thing MM doesn't do is close the music app when headphones are removed as Lolipop did. Has anyone found a workaround?

 

[Throbbing Angel]

Aye it is. The main problems for me are that I now can't download any podcasts as the Moto E ponly has 4gb of internal storage to start off with. After lollipop is installed and the preinstalled apps update over the next few hours, you're left with next to bugger all space to use.

Have disabled a load of preinstalled apps and now have a whopping 450mb free on the internal storage
The device really isn't suitable for Lollipop - I have no idea why it'd be offered on the device - it has hobbled it.

Seems the 2015 LTE version of the phone has more or less been abandoned at 5.1 which is causing a furore as the handset is less than a year old and won't get MM. I assume this means that mine won't either, which is a shame as I was hopeful the next OS update might have put this shite to bed.

New phone it is then

 

[Mojofilter]

Just been unexpectedly marshmallowed

Got a " do not disturb " thingy in the settings swipe .....and "cast "....seems about it ?

The Doze feature will probably quite significantly improve your battery life.

 

[Mojofilter]

The device really isn't suitable for Lollipop - I have no idea why it'd be offered on the device - it has hobbled it.

...

New phone it is then

I think that's your answer...

 

[Throbbing Angel]

I think that's your answer...

It is, but I am fucking annoyed about it

 

[dlx1]

Looking at a new phone it has Android 4.4.2 KitKat if I get and click on update will it update to Lollipop?

Thanks

 

[Throbbing Angel]

Depends on the phone I think

 

[dlx1]

I got a S5 Mini then took it back after one day.

Not got a S6.