Android 5.0.2 For Nexus 7 Spotted With Factory Image Available

Google's Android 5.0 Lollipop update launched with its flagship devices this October. However, numerous complaints from users about plaguing issues forced the company to release another update, 5.0.1, a few weeks after. While it fixes the number of bugs, including motion video recording, it does not seem enough as a new Google update has been spotted. The recent 5.0.2 update goes by build version LRX22G.

According to report by XDA Developers, whereas the 5.0.1 version can be generally considered as a minor update, the 5.0.2 update appears to be a more promising or bigger firmware. It may not be as huge as other Android rollouts but it offers considerable fixes.

The 5.0.2 version is Google's way of addressing MountService-related issues. The MountService bug was reported under the issue tracker in the original Google Android Lollipop update. XDA notes that with the update, MountService should now start prior to the performBootDexOpt.

For more info, an XDA-recognised developer cybojenix provided a detailed log of the changes to be expected. Some of these addresses the fstrim problems related to turning off the device at night. Google has also tackled the slow NAND issues with considerable performance boost.

However, people may have to wait for further details about rollout to other devices. According to Android Authority, the update remains accessible to Nexus 7 (2012) Wi-Fi version at the moment with Google pulling the 5.0.1 patch for the device.

Android Authority further notes that the 5.0 Lollipop update is fast becoming the most unconventional mobile OS overhaul from Google. For instance, the tech giant released a Developer Preview of the Android L earlier for the first time. Likewise, the company was able to release two new patches in just a short period of time. However, the more pressing issue is the number of complaints arising from the releases. While bugs and performance issues are normal for mobile OS firmware releases, many users have complained about major problems when updating.

For instance, older models have to deal with poor power management. Google may be working fast on releasing patches but this meant more work for OEMs to cope up with the schedule. Android manufacturers have not finished with the original Lollipop releases yet. New versions could mean additional tweaking and further delays. Apart from the Nexus 7, there are no additional details about other devices or manufacturers receiving the 5.0.2 patch soon.

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