Memory Leak Plaguing Google Lollipop Software Prompts Possible Release of Android 5.1.1

Google's Android has been plagued with issues of memory leak. The problem originated from the Android 5.0.1 series which affected a number of Nexus devices. However, it did not seem fixed with the Android 5.1 upgrade that there are now talks about the possible release of the Android 5.1.1. Will Google provide another software upgrade? Can it solve the relentless issue?

According to ASOP Website's Issue Tracker, Google has supposedly addressed the issue internally. This also implies that the company may soon be ready to roll out another update most likely through the Android 5.1.1 upgrade.

Previously, the mobile OS came under fire after complaints started piling up regarding Google's apps particularly Google+. According to users, the apps restart without being prompted to while some active apps disappear while being used. Another issue is the free RAM dropping after a few hours. Some set the range from 1.1GB-1.3GB to 750MB-800MB. Majority of the complaints came from Nexus 5 users with a number of other Nexus unit owners citing problems as well. Even if people tried closing apps, the amount of RAM usage still will not drop. Fortunately, people can expect a fix soon as Google closed the "Memory leak still present on Android 5.1" or Issue 159738 in the previous week.

According to the page: "This has been fixed internally. We do not currently have a timeline for public release." With this in mind, people should wait until the official release guidelines have been released. However, knowing Google's timeline of release in relation to manufacturers may require a lot of user's patience. Nexus users should first in line to receive the newest fix but for those experiencing the problem under other brands - it is best to wait for announcements from the manufacturer.

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