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That was the first time Google debuted a newer version of Android on a device other than a Nexus. However, it is worth noting that Android One devices which were launched in South East Asia recently also come with Android 5.1 Lollipop out of the box.


It adds new emoji characters with full support for Unicode 7.0 and 8.0 emojis.That makes it three devices which have their Android 5.1 Lollipop update released. The OS version brings support for the new set of emojis and can be used on Google's Keyboard app that ships with the Nexus devices. The latest OS version Google has made available to OEMs is Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, and few manufacturers have started rolling out that update to users of their smartphones. Other features include ability to join Wi-Fi networks and Bluetooth paired device option directly available from Quick Settings. The HD voice calling will be available only on compatible Android 5.1 devices. The Android 5.1 Lollipop update also brings high definition voice calling on the mobile phone. With the new OS version, Google added new features such as support for multiple SIM cards, Device Protection and HD voice on compatible devices.Īnother highlight is built-in Device Protection, which makes sure the device is locked when lost or stolen, until signed-in using a Google account. The OS version brings stability and performance improvements. The Android 5.1 Lollipop update started rolling out in March last year, starting with Nexus devices. Users can check for OTA updates by navigating to Settings> About Phone> Software update. The two smartphones can also be updated manually via the Sony PC Companion tool. It is worth mentioning that since the updates are heavy, Sony recommends users to download them over Wi-Fi. The update is also available for the dual-SIM versions of the smartphones. Both smartphones until now ran Android 5.0 Lollipop out-of-the-box. The Sony Xperia C4 and Xperia C5 Ultra smartphones, which were launched in May and August respectively last year, have started receiving their Android 5.1 Lollipop update.
