Motorola has posted Moto X Android 4.1 update Release notes. It showcases all the upcoming that Motorola is going to give to the Moto X 2nd Generation smartphone.
Per the Android 5.1 Lollipop update release notes posted by Motorola, the Moto X (2nd gen) is set to benefit from several improvements and performance enhancements. “We are excited to announce a new software update for XT1095 by Motorola. This update brings Android 5.1 Lollipop to your phone along with other improvements,” revealed Motorola.
The official Android 5.1 update should be released OTA to unlocked devices in the coming weeks, while carrier devices will have to wait before the update is tested and approved.
Here’s the changelog:
| Notifications & Interruptions | Usability improvements include:
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| Heads-up Notifications | In addition to dismissing a heads-up notification, you can now swipe it up to remove it from your screen. It will remain in your notifications tray and you can dismiss it later. |
| Quick Settings | You can quickly select different Wi-Fi access points or different paired Bluetooth devices with a new pull-down menu on each tile. Conditional settings tiles that only show if you use the feature – like “Invert Colors” or “Hotspot” – can now be hidden via a long-press on the tile. |
| Camera | Reduces noise in low-light shots and improves responsiveness of the viewfinder with the front-facing camera (selfie). |
| Device Protection | Lost or stolen devices will remain locked until you sign in with your Google account, even if reset to factory settings. Note that you must have a Google account on the device to automatically enable this feature and set a PIN, password or pattern screen lock. |
| Performance | Improvements in the Android Runtime (ART) lead to faster application launch times. |
| Lockscreen | If you have enabled Ambient Display, the minimum swipe distance has increased to reduce accidental interactions. |
| Bug Fixes | Issues fixed in this release include:
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