Android 5.0 Lollipop begins OTA rollout to Nexus devices

Android Lollipop has finally begun its rollout to existing Android devices, with owners of Google Nexus 5, 10, and the WiFi-only version of the 2012 and 2013 Nexus 7 set to be among the first users to receive the over-the-air update.

The official Android twitter account posted a tweet earlier today that said the update would soon be available on most Nexus devices. As in the manner of Android updates past, Lollipop will be rolled out over a number of weeks to users.

#AndroidLollipop rollout has started and will soon be available on most #Nexus devices. Dessert is served. pic.twitter.com/XVFX2tEbHv
— Android (@Android) November 12, 2014

Android Lollipop is also expected to soon arrive on the first of the Android One phones - Micromax Canvas A1, Karbonn Sparkle V, Spice Dream Uno. One of the USPs of the Android One phones was that they are assured on updates to the newer versions of the Android operating system.

Nexus users who don’t want to wait for the non-destructive Lollipop OTA update can install the factory image of Lollipop on their devices right now. Factory images are available for Nexus 10, Nexus 7 [2013] (Wi-Fi), Nexus 7 [2012] (Wi-Fi) and Nexus 5. It is advised that users back-up before installing device-wiping factory images.

The Nexus facility is not the only product range to receive Android 5.0 Lollipop.  Motorola has also announced that the new OS is seeding the Moto G (2014) and the Moto X (2014) Pure Edition. The LG G3 has also begun receiving a heavily customized Lollipop build.