Google has started the rollout of Android 7.1.2 for Nexus and Pixel devices

Google is now rolling out a new version of Android to Nexus and Pixel devices in the market. The new version of Android is not Android O as you may think but Android Nougat 7.1.2. The company initially released a beta version for Android 7.1.2 back in January along with the second beta back in March.

The new update is nothing significant and does not add any additional functionality to the operating system except the fingerprint scanner gesture.

The fingerprint scanner gesture is coming to Nexus 6P and 5X along with Pixel launcher for Pixel C tablet. The update also added the option to choose where you want to set the live wallpapers along with a new battery usage list as detailed by Android Police.

The option to choose where you want to set the live wallpapers gives you the option to choose if you want to only apply the current live wallpaper to the homescreen or the lockscreen also. The new battery usage list presents a ‘Usage alerts’ list where Android can list that apps that are draining more battery than usual.

The new update seems more focused on fixing bugs and issues in the operating system rather than introducing any ground breaking features that will improve the functionality the the Android O update. The update is rolling out gradually to all the devices. Nexus Player and Google Pixel C users have started receiving the update.

Publish date: April 3, 2017 1:48 pm| Modified date: April 3, 2017 1:48 pm

Android 7.1.1 Nougat update for Nexus 6P could release on 6 December

Android 7.1.1 Nougat update

By tech2 News Staff / 27 Nov 2016 , 13:55

According to a telecom operator, Google could be looking to release Android 7.1.1 in early December. Vodafone Australia has put out a page on its website to help Nexus 6P owners prepare their smartphones for the upcoming update. The same webpage also mentions a date for the Android 7.1.1’s arrival and so far, it has been set for 6 December.

Yes, owners of the Nexus 6P can rejoice considering that this is indeed concrete information coming from a worldwide telecom operator. It specifically mentions the Android version and the exact date along with details as to how Nexus 6P owners can prepare their smartphones, download and install the update. But there are some more details about how the update will be rolled out.

Like with all things Google, the update will be rolled out progressively. From days 1-3 only 10,000 phones are selected at random to be eligible for the update and their owners will be alerted via FOTA Push Message or will need to manually check for the same from the Settings menu.

From day 4-13, an additional 10 percent of owners will qualify for the update and this would depend upon users as they would need to manually check to receive the same.

From day 14 all devices will become eligible to receive the update. So for those who cannot wait, it is wise to keep checking so that your handset qualifies for the limited selection.

The update packs in Android security patch level for 5 December 2016. The build number as per the website is NMF26F. The update is said to be approximately 650MB in size.

Back in October, Google had made official in its developer blog that its Android 7.1.1 update for Nexus devices will be rolled out in the month of December.