Moto X 2014 Android 5.0 Lollipop Update Now Being Pushed to Verizon Users

Moto X 2014 Android 5.0 Lollipop Update Now Being Pushed to Verizon Users

The 2nd gen Moto X Android 5.0 Lollipop update is now being rolled out for the Verizon variant of the smartphone. Or at least that’s what a tweet by @droidlife is indicating. The same Tweet also includes a screenshot of the Moto X Android 5.0 Lollipop update as proof.

The Verizon users were invited to participated in the Android 5.0 Lollipop soak tests for Moto X 2014 late last week and it looks like everything went as planned as the update is now being rolled out. As you may know, the users who signed up for Motorola’s Feedback Network are asked to test and give feedback on new software versions before they are released for the public. Unless anything unexpected occurs, the firmware is rolled out only days after the soak test invites are sent in.

As usual, the Android 5.0 Lollipop update for Verizon Moto X 2014 will be rolled out in phases, which means that some of you might not be able to download and install it right away. Once your unit is ready to get updated with the new firmware, you should be able to see a system update message in the notifications bar. Tap on it, then follow the on-screen instructions. In case the system update notification failed to appear, you would also want to perform a manual check under Settings > About phone > Software update > Check now.

It’s also worth noting that the Moto X 2014 Android 5.0 Lollipop update file has a weight of around 680 MB. Therefore, we are recommending you to download the update using a stable WiFi network in order to avoid unwanted data charges.

Since Moto X 2014 is running an almost-stock version of Android, then the changes brought by the Lollipop update should be similar to those for stock Android. Expect the new Material Design philosophy, revamped notifications bar and quick settings, lock screen notifications, Priority Mode, new Recent Apps screen, multi-user support for phones, Screen pinning, better battery statistic and battery saver, smart lock and overall better system performance. Of course, the update will also bring some Motorola-specific improvements.