The Android 5.1.1 update has been making headline rounds after it showed up in one of Android's pages. Specifically, the firmware surfaced over at Android SDK Manager and Developer Portal supporting claims that it should be live any time soon. According to recent information, Google may be ready to roll out the software as it becomes available to The Nexus Player with other devices like the Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 7 and Nexus 9 in tow.

Google confirmed the release of the Android 5.1.1 update by publishing the Nexus Player factory image. Nexus Player is the company's streaming set-top box. On top of the factory image, Google has also revealed the updated source code bringing to light more details about what people can expect from the Android 5.1.1 update.

Nonetheless, users may have to wait a bit more until the final schedule of the over-the-air release is confirmed. For those who want to try out the firmware, they can already download the factory image from Google's Nexus designated page. According to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), the Android 5.1.1 source code is based on the build LMY47V. As with other Google Android releases, Nexus users should be first in line to receive access. These should include devices like Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 7 and Nexus 9. However, schedules may vary depending on the model as well as region.

For those contemplating on whether the Android 5.1.1 is worth the wait, the changelog details specifc a nunber of fixes for some persistent Android problems. These include:

· Fix for a camera timeout on the Nexus 5 (5e1dad8) and Nexus 6 (2512496, 8766777)

· Fix/improvement for a recent remote passthrough feature on Chromecast (32dcf56)

· Several fixes for security issues (7be36a0, 36c9013, ac9da77)

For full details of the changelog, click here. To report problems or leave feedback on this article, email: p.silva@ibtimes.com.au.

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