Motorola Moto X and Moto X 2nd Gen now getting Android 5.1 (Lollipop) update

Motorola is now rolling out the Android 5.1 (Lollipop) update for the original Moto X and the Moto X 2nd Gen.

Motorola announced:

INTRODUCTION

We are excited to announce a new software update for Moto X (2nd Gen.) by Motorola. This update brings Android™ 5.1  Lollipop to your phone along with other improvements.
For more information on Motorola updates and repairs, visit us at www.motorola.com/mymotox.

ENHANCEMENTS

Android™ 5.1 Lollipop improves stability and provides better control over notifications.

After installing the software update you may notice changes that include:

Notifications & Interruptions	Usability improvements include: Block interruptions until your next alarm. This choice will show only when you have an alarm set within the next 12 hours. It will prevent you from missing an alarm when you choose ‘No interruptions’. You can choose to enter a scheduled downtime early. For example, if you are going to bed early and change your notification settings, you can choose “Until your downtime ends”. This option will be visible when within 4 hours of the scheduled start of your downtime. Adds icons to the volume settings panel that match those that will show in the status bar (None, Priority). You can now alter notification volume controls while media is playing. With the volume controls showing, a tap on the bell icon will bring up notification volume controls.
Heads-up Notifications	In addition to dismissing a heads-up notification, you can now swipe it up to remove it from your screen. It will remain in your notifications tray and you can dismiss it later.
Quick Settings	You can quickly select different Wi-Fi access points or different paired Bluetooth devices with a new pull-down menu on each tile. Conditional settings tiles that only show if you use the feature – like “Invert Colors” or “Hotspot” – can now be hidden via a long-press on the tile.
Chop Twice for Flashlight	Moto Actions let you turn the flashlight on or off with two chopping motions – without waking or unlocking your phone.
Device Protection	Lost or stolen devices will remain locked until you sign in with your Google account, even if reset to factory settings. Note that you must have a Google account on the device to automatically enable this feature and set a PIN, password or pattern screen lock.
Performance	Improvements in the Android Runtime (ART) lead to faster application launch times.
Lockscreen	If you have enabled Ambient Display, the minimum swipe distance has increased to reduce accidental interactions.
Bug Fixes	Issues fixed in this release include: Clock in the status bar isn’t updating and alarms are not going off Can’t delete SMS messages when the SIM card is full No ringer audio while making an outgoing call Calculator floating point calculations Chrome crashes on launch Frequent restarts while watching Netflix Wi-Fi will not automatically reconnect to your home Wi-Fi Wi-Fi not connecting after being idle all night Wi-Fi connection issues with multiple routers in one location Bluetooth discovery is not triggered when you refresh settings CPU wakelocks that contribute to heavier battery drain Connection and synchronization issues with MS Exchange servers Incorrect default APN Can’t unlock the SIM with a PIN/PUK code Can’t play ‘pinned’ content General stability improvements

INSTRUCTIONS

For a successful installation, we recommend installing this update when the battery in your phone is at least 50% charged and you are connected to a Wi-Fi network.
If you have received a notification message for this update:

1. Select “Yes, I’m in”.
2. After the software is downloaded, select “Install now”.
3. After the software is installed, your phone will re-start automatically.
4. Your phone is now updated with 23.1.38.

If you have not received a notification message for this update, follow the steps below to manually update your phone:

1. Select the Settings icon in the apps menu.
2. Select “About phone”.
3. Select “System updates”.
4. Select “Yes, I’m in”. After the software is downloaded, select “Install now”.
5. After the software is installed, your phone will re-start automatically.
6. Your phone is now updated to 23.1.38.

Additional Information

If you have difficulty with this upgrade, visit us at www.motorola.com/mymotox.

Is your Motorola Moto X or Motorola Moto X 2nd Gen now running Android 5.1 (Lollipop)? Let us know through a comment on our Phones LTD Facebook page.