T-Mobile's Galaxy Note 4 finally gets Lollipop update too

T-Mobile is the last of the 'big four' carriers in the US to push out the Lollipop update for its Galaxy Note 4 units, but it's finally done so today. This follows similar rollouts already commenced by Sprint,AT&T, as well as Verizon - many weeks ago.

Yet if you bought your Samsung Galaxy Note 4 from the magenta carrier you've been patiently waiting to get a taste of Lollipop, until now that is.

The update comes over-the-air in the form of a 1.1GB download, so you'll have to get it via Wi-Fi. Other prerequisites to perform the update are at least 50% battery life at the start of the procedure, and 3GB of free storage.

Once it gets going, the download should take around half an hour to complete, while the installation itself may take up to an hour, depending on the number of apps you have. After everything's finished, you'll be running Android 5.0.1, software version N910TUVU1COD6.

If you haven't yet received the update notification, you can manually check through the About phone Settings menu, or use Kies, Samsung's desktop PC software, to install the new bits.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Duos gets Android Lollipop update

The standard Samsung Galaxy Note 4 model got the Android Lollipop treatment two weeks ago. Users across Brazil, Europe, India, UAE and USA got the new firmware recently and others will follow suit very soon.

Today Samsung launched the same update for the dual-SIM version of the flagship phablet - the Galaxy Note 4 Duos. The device is available exclusively in China and Hong Kong and the OTA firmware is available on both regional models.

The OTA update is about 1GB big and requires about 3GB of free space in order to install properly (it won't take most of it, don't worry). It brings your Android OS to version 5.0.1 Lollipop and introduces the latest TouchWiz launcher and optimizations.

If you live in China and own the dual-SIM Note 4, then the update should already await your approval in the Settings menu.

Thank you, Zaroy Din, for the tip!

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 gets a firmware update, not Lollipop 5.1

Samsung has apparently released a new software update for the international version of its Galaxy Note 4 flagship, as evidenced by a tip we got from one of our readers. But don't get your hopes up, it's not Android 5.1, instead it's a different build based on Android 5.0.1.

The build carries an internal designation LRX22C.N910FXXU1BOC3 and so far was only spotted in The Netherlands a couple of weeks ago. Today's tip comes from Germany, so it's safe to assume a continent-wide availability in the weeks to come.

What our reader reports is that the new update brings overall improvements in stability and fluidity of the user interface. What's more immediately noticeable is the return of Silent mode, a feature lost with the earlier Samsung Lollipop builds.

Thanks to Daniel Ciocoiu for the tip!

Android 5.0 Lollipop hits Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Note 4

After having been received by both AT&T's and Sprint's respective versions of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 already, the update to Android 5.0 Lollipop is now on its way to Verizon's model.

The carrier nicknamed Big Red has published the update documentation on its website, which means the rollout of the new software is imminent (if it hasn't started already).

As usual with these things, keep in mind that the over-the-air rollout will be staged, so it might be a few days (or more) before your Note 4 tells you about the update. If you don't want to wait, you can try to manually check by going to Settings > About phone > Software updates.

Your battery will need to be at least half full to initiate the procedure, and you are required to have at least 1.7GB of free space available. After applying the update, you'll be on build LRX22C.N910VVRU1BOAF.

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Android 5.1 might bring new TouchWiz to Galaxy Note 4

According to a new report, an update to Android 5.1 Lollipop will bring updated TouchWiz UX toSamsung Galaxy Note 4. The latest TouchWiz debuted alongside Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge.

Most global versions of the Korean giant’s flagship phablet are currently running Android 5.0.2. Should it arrive alongside Android 5.1, the new user interface will surely be a welcome addition to the Galaxy Note 4.

Unsurprisingly, Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge will be the first to receive Android 5.1. There is no timeline on the update for the Note 4.

You can find out all about the latest TouchWiz UX by Samsung in our Galaxy S6 review.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 for AT&T gets Android 5.0 Lollipop

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 for AT&T isn’t alone in getting Android Lollipop today. The carrier version of the phablet’s predecessor, Samsung Galaxy Note 3 also began receiving Android 5.0.

With a size of 1.2GB, the Android 5.0 update for Galaxy Note 3 SM-N900A s available over-the-air and carries the build number LRX21V.N900AUCUEOC1.

Android 5.0 brings a host of changes and improvements to Samsung’s 2013 flagship phablet. They include refreshed TouchWiz user interface and brand new ART runtime among others.

If you are an owner of Samsung Galaxy Note 3 for AT&T, head over to its settings to check for the new firmware. Keep in mind that you can only download the update over Wi-Fi.

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AT&T's Samsung Galaxy Note 4 receives Lollipop update

Following a few previous rollouts across the world, AT&T's version of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is now in the process of receiving its update to Android 5.0 Lollipop.

The carrier has posted the relevant documentation on its website, and the official rollout start has happened today. The update comes in at around 1.2GB, so it may take a while to fully download. That's also why you can only grab it via Wi-Fi.

Aside from the Android system version bump, and all the features that Lollipop brings with it, the new software features some stability improvements, and two service additions - Find My Mobile and Reactivation lock.

Otherwise, we're looking at the same Samsung TouchWiz-infused Lollipop interface that we've seen in the company's other updates recently. After applying the update, you'll be on Android 5.0.1 and build number LRX22C.N910AUCU1COC2.

As always, keep in mind that the rollout is probably staggered, so it might take a few days until it reaches your particular device. If you're feeling impatient, you can always manually check for it by going to Settings > About device > Software update.

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