Samsung to Fix Galaxy S5's Android 5.0 Lollipop Issues With Micro-Updates

Advertisement
By Ketan Pratap | Updated: 4 May 2015 14:12 IST
Samsung started pushing the Android 5.0 Lollipop update to the Galaxy S5 flagship smartphone late last year.

Soon after the update rolled out, users began reporting various bugs in the final Android 5.0 Lollipop build for the Samsung Galaxy S5. This even led the company to pause the Android Lollipop update in European regions for a major period. Samsung Norway back in March while replying a user on Facebook had confirmed that the update caused various bugs.

The company is set to fix issues with the Galaxy S5's Android 5.0 Lollipop build however, with Samsung Mobile's UK Twitter handle acknowledging the issues in Android 5.0 Lollipop will be resolved by "micro-updates" that have begun being rolled out.

Advertisement

It said, "Our engineers are currently sending out micro updates to help resolve any issues caused by the update. Thanks for your patience." The company was replying to a Galaxy S5 user who wanted to know when Samsung is releasing Android 5.0.1 update for the 2014 flagship. The Twitter user's query read, "When is the 5.0.1 update coming out for Galaxy S5, I've had nothing but problems since I bought the phone in January!!!"

Some of the issues affecting Samsung Galaxy S5 users after updating to Android 5.0 Lollipop include forced app crashes; heart rate sensor functionality issues; overheating, and battery drain.

Advertisement

A recent Android Lollipop issue reported by a Verizon Wireless consumer using the Galaxy S5 on Discussions pagenotes, "I just updated my Samsung S5 to [Android] Lollipop 5.0 two days ago. Now the heart rate monitor light comes on anytime the screen is on and something is near it or it is sitting face up on the desk. The Wi-Fi also is constantly scanning and changing networks. The phone also went into cool down mode today and the battery is draining from a complete charge in 6 hours with little use."

Despite Samsung promising micro-updates coming soon for the Galaxy S5 though the South Korean is yet to list the issues affecting various users updating to Android 5.0 Lollipop.

 
REVIEW
  • Design
  • Display
  • Software
  • Performance
  • Battery Life
  • Camera
  • Value for Money
  • Good
  • Fantastic camera
  • Great battery life and performance
  • Innovative software features
  • Compatibility with Samsung Gear accessories
  • Bad
  • Heart rate monitor feature is unreliable
  • Cluttered interface
  • Expensive
 
KEY SPECS
Display 5.10-inch
Processor Samsung Exynos 5420
Front Camera 2-megapixel
Rear Camera 16-megapixel
RAM 2GB
Storage 16GB
Battery Capacity 2800mAh
OS Android 4.4.2
Resolution 1080x1920 pixels
NEWS

Get your daily dose of tech news, reviews, and insights, in under 80 characters on Gadgets 360 Turbo. Connect with fellow tech lovers on our Forum. Follow us on X, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News for instant updates. Catch all the action on our YouTube channel.

Advertisement

Related Stories

Popular Mobile Brands
  1. OTT Releases This Week (April 13 - April 19): Toaster, Matka King, Assi, and More
  2. DJI Osmo Pocket 4 Debuts With 1-inch CMOS Sensor, Improved Stabilisation
  3. Vivo X300 Ultra, Vivo X300 FE Confirmed to Launch in India Soon
  4. Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro With 1.32-Inch AMOLED Screen Launched: See Price
  5. Some Samsung Galaxy S27 Series Models May Get This Major Storage Upgrade
  6. Google Is Reportedly Working on This Notification Feature on Android 17
  7. OnePlus Watch 4 Appears on Google Play Console With Snapdragon W5 Chip
  8. Intel Launches Core Series 3 Processors With Up to 40 TOPS AI Compute
  1. Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced Will Reportedly Release in July, Reveal Set for Next Week
  2. OnePlus Watch 4 Reportedly Listed on Google Play Console With Snapdragon W5 Chip
  3. Google's Pixel Phones Could Support Pixel Glow Notification Feature Once Again, Android 17 APK Teardown Shows
  4. Vivo Y600 Pro Confirmed to Launch Soon With Significantly Larger 10,000mAh Battery
  5. Youth (2026) Now Available for Streaming Online: Everything You Need to Know About This Romantic Drama
  6. OpenAI Upgrades Codex With Computer Use, Image Generation Capabilities
  7. PS6 Leak Suggests 'Massive' Graphics Leap With AI, 10x Ray Tracing Boost; Might Offer PS4, PS5 Compatibility
  8. Bitcoin Holds Near $74,600, Ethereum Trades Around $2,300 as ETF Flows Remain Inconsistent
  9. Pochamma Out on OTT: Know When and Where to Stream This Original Series Online
  10. Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro Launched With 1.32-Inch AMOLED Screen, Up to 20-Day Battery Life: Price, Features
Download Our Apps
Available in Hindi
© Copyright Red Pixels Ventures Limited 2026. All rights reserved.