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Android 5.0 Lollipop thread

Its even a bit unstable on my N9, which would have been developed around this OS. I've been getting mad, dial up/stutter type noises sometimes when playing media and some unexpected shutdowns.
 
Don't know if this has been in this thread already but here's how to clear the cache on a Nexus 7...

Nexus 7 2012 users have been complaining about poor performance after the Android 5.0 Lollipop update and it looks like a fix could help to remedy the situation. We’ve passed the fix along several times in the past but we want to pass it along again. Here’s how to potentially fix performance issues on the Nexus 7 2012:

  • Press and hold Power and Volume Down buttons simultaneously until you see something other than Google on the screen.
  • You should see a large arrow at the top of the screen.
  • Tap Volume Down repeatedly until you see Recovery in the arrow. Then tap the Power button
  • You should see an android on his back, chest open with a red triangle and exclamation mark.
  • While holding Power button tap Volume Up once then release Power.
  • You should now see a list of items at top of screen.
  • Tap Volume Down until the item to erase or wipe the cache partition is highlighted. Then tap Power button to initiate.
  • Status messages will appear at the bottom of the screen. Be patient – it can take 10-15 minutes to complete. When done restart the nexus.
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emanymton said:
It's more stuff in apps I was thinking of, there are some books and stuff but I could back then up. Thinking about I don't think there is anything I am too bothered about really. I think it needs doing, but now I am worrying it won't work and will screw it up altogether.
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Any apps from the play store will automatically be installed when you sign in to Google. Most apps you sign in to like Skype or imdb will be fine. Games with non network play may be a problem.
 
tommers said:
Don't know if this has been in this thread already but here's how to clear the cache on a Nexus 7...
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Just tried to this, 10-15 minuts? Mine took about a second? Let's see if it helps, I am doubtfully though.
 
Yeah there are a few games where I guess I will lose all my progress, plus all by Internet favourites.
I will see how it goes after trying the cache cleaning. But since it was so quick I don't think that was my issue.
 
emanymton said:
Just tried to this, 10-15 minuts? Mine took about a second? Let's see if it helps, I am doubtfully though.
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It was quick for me too but does seem to have made things smoother. Unless I'm just imagining it. It does seem much quicker though.
 
Gave up trying to get my 2012 Nexus 7 to work again and bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab S.
Shiny and fast :cool::thumbs:
 
I've found one more thing, other than the calendar, that I don't like.

If I open GMail and then dictate a message, it works fine. Or as fine as voice-to-text can on a phone. (which is surprisingly well!)

If I use voice commands to email someone, it opens some weird sort of mini-GMail card and dictation fucks up big time. Like it will only do one sentence and then erase it if I dare to add another one.

Strange one, that.
 
emanymton said:
Yeah there are a few games where I guess I will lose all my progress, plus all by Internet favourites.
I will see how it goes after trying the cache cleaning. But since it was so quick I don't think that was my issue.
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Your internet favourites will be restored if you are signed in to Google.

My tablet is now on 5.0.1 and seems fine
 
I installed cyanogenmod 12 5.0 lollipop on my Moto G 4G last night and it is wonderfully smooth.
Apps do seem to start faster and I've got rid of a lot of the bloat from motorola and google so more space on the internal storage.
Also I can still put part of the apps on sd card which is a relief.
There are a few bugs to work out on this unofficial version and I don't love the whole new lollipop notification or app swapper thingy, but overall it is nice and I'll get used to those things.
 
tommers said:
It was quick for me too but does seem to have made things smoother. Unless I'm just imagining it. It does seem much quicker though.
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I haven't used it much the last few days, but it does seem a little better. No really any faster but fewer crashes and random shut downs, than before.
 
My blank screen problem (ie. bottom navigation buttons not working properly) seems to have resolved itself. Not sure what I did to make it work though
 
It's available now for my Nexus 7 2nd generation tablet. Worth it? Have they ironed out the bugs yet?
 
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