Samsung’s Galaxy Note 4 could be getting Android 5.1.1 soon

Samsung is notoriously slow in bringing firmware upgrades to even its latest devices. However, you’re in luck if you own a Galaxy Note 4, as it seems the update is going through its testing stages, according to results on AnTuTu Benchmark.

SamMobile has been told that this one of the first releases of the update, so its more than likely ridden with quirks and bugs. However, the update is in the works, and it could only be a couple of months before it comes to fruition. Then again, if Samsung’s past update releases are anything to go by, we could see Android 5.1 for the Note 4 around the time Android M is ready to launch on Nexus devices. Not mention the fact that Note 4 users on a carrier-branded device will have to wait even longer for 5.1.

There’s also been rumors that Samsung is testing a 64-bit build for the Galaxy Note 4, which would provide a lot of benefits for users on the hardware side of the spectrum. But, it likely won’t make it to launch, since only the Exynos model has the 64-bit chip, and even the 64-bit support in that is said to be disabled. Then again, if Samsung is testing a build for it, it’s highly probable that it could get enabled again.

These are all rumors being tossed around, of course. But, knowing that Android 5.1 is at least in the works for the Note 4 is at least a glimmer of hope for seeing Android M on the device sometime next year.

source: SamMobile

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