Android 5.0 Lolipop announced - Update in coming weeks [Screenshots from new developer preview]

[jj14x]

Screenshots incoming

Do you see any signs of universal data controls as vaguely described at [I/O 2014] Privacy Controls Are Coming In Android "L" As 'Universal Data Controls,' Though Details Are Scarce in this release?

 

[CafeKampuchia]

Well, it's booted and my most common apps are installed. I'm going to mess with it for a few minutes and go to bed. I expect that Chainfire will have it rooted by the morning

 

[Rxpert83]

Do you see any signs of universal data controls as vaguely described at [I/O 2014] Privacy Controls Are Coming In Android "L" As 'Universal Data Controls,' Though Details Are Scarce in this release?

Could be one of these new settings in security (apps with usage access), or the hard data cap

 

[jj14x]

It if I were to install the developer version of 5.0 Lollipop, will I still receive the 5.0 Lollipop OTA update when it is rolled out?

No, you'll need to flash the OTA

Actually, I'm not sure that will work either. The OTA usually "updates" the latest release build, which would be 4.4.4 for the Nexus 5.
If you update to the preview version, you are no longer on 4.4.4 and the OTA, even if flashed, would most likely fail.

 

[jj14x]

Could be one of these new settings in security (apps with usage access), or the hard data cap

I know you just flashed this, so if you get a chance to play around with this, could you please share some more details? I'm out of town for this weekend, and can't install the preview

 

[Rxpert83]

Actually, I'm not sure that will work either. The OTA usually "updates" the latest release build, which would be 4.4.4 for the Nexus 5.
If you update to the preview version, you are no longer on 4.4.4 and the OTA, even if flashed, would most likely fail.

You are correct. I meant flash the factory image for the OTA - I need to use my words better

 

[Rxpert83]

I know you just flashed this, so if you get a chance to play around with this, could you please share some more details? I'm out of town for this weekend, and can't install the preview

Absolutely! It didn't have anything populated when I clicked it so I'll have to play around

 

[Rxpert83]

The all important easter egg

Oh my lord its FLAPPY BIRD!!!!

 

[xdrc45]

Saweet...Getting ready to download and install as soon as I have the chance. (Figures it would get released while I was at work and have no WiFi to download it with) I see it comes with very minimal Google apps pre-installed and that MMS is not working. (Not just on Sprint only but other carriers as well)
Anyone tried installing Hangouts on it yet and see if that works and/or resolves the MMS issue?

 

[xdrc45]

Vomer is already working on a flashable zip through recovery and one for MultiBoot as well... Should see one very soon! - [ROM] N5 L Developer Preview LPX13D + IMG &a… | Google Nexus 5 | XDA Forums

 

[nx1977]

Really looking forward to this.

As encryption is default in Lollipop, is there any merit in enabling it ahead of the OTA landing?

 

[Rxpert83]

Interesting point- the dev preview is not encrypted by default.

Maybe because its a preview, but could mean devices shipping with it will be on by default, but those getting the OTA will not.

 

[xdrc45]

Looks like there is No new Radio in this version... It has the same Radio/modem version as the LPV79 L preview. Maybe the official build/factory image will include a new radio/modem.

 

[GuitarG20]

Interesting point- the dev preview is not encrypted by default.

Maybe because its a preview, but could mean devices shipping with it will be on by default, but those getting the OTA will not.

From what I read, that is my understanding. It's default for new devices, but people that don't already have it set up will need to enable it to have it turned on.

 

[xdrc45]

Vomer is still working on his flashable zip and Multirom of LPX13D L Preview... Although it looks like dekefake has already got a flashable recovery version and Mutirom version all ready to go - Android Lollipop Stock Factory Image and mor

 

[xdrc45]

Vomer is still working on his flashable zip and Multirom of LPX13D L Preview... Although it looks like dekefake has already got a flashable recovery version and Mutirom version all ready to go - Android Lollipop Stock Factory Image and mor… | Google Nexus 5 | XDA Forums

Edit: I guess he (dekefake) took Vomers flashable zip and uploaded it into his own thread (Not Cool at All :thumbdown Vomer has pulled the flashable zip due to some bug (google play services) issues as of the current state an he will re-upload it when it's ready... Its still recommended as of now to Fastboot flash the LPX13D preview until further notice from Vomer.

 

[CafeKampuchia]

Root should be available with the modified boot.img and the newest version of SuperSU v2.14, thanks to ChainFire!!

Yes, but root still won't work for certain apps until they are modified to work with Lollipop. ES File Explorer still doesn't work.

 

[Incakola]

Yes, but root still won't work for certain apps until they are modified to work with Lollipop. ES File Explorer still doesn't work.

Did you try clockwork mod superuser? Supposedly that worked well with rooted apps in the old l preview and it may work with lollipop.

 

[BRAINZ2013]

Yes, but root still won't work for certain apps until they are modified to work with Lollipop. ES File Explorer still doesn't work.

Make sure your runtime is at dalvik and not art . Es has a problem with art on some devices.

 

[sherlock5545]

Make sure your runtime is at dalvik and not art . Es has a problem with art on some devices.

Isn't Dalvik completely removed from Android Lollipop?

 

[Rxpert83]

Isn't Dalvik completely removed from Android Lollipop?

Yup, lollipop is the official death of dalvik on android

 

[CafeKampuchia]

I'm actually waiting to see how this pans out. I know I can root with the modified boot image floating around XDA, but I'd like to see what Chainfire does. And for the incompatible apps its a matter if time.

Edit:
Ok, a modified kernel is what Chainfire did.

Spoiler

Quick SuperSU fix for Nexus5/7 on LPX13D

Edit:
I couldn't get it to flash with CWM recovery, and Chainfire recommends TWRP. So, if you are a CWM guy, just extract the boot.img from the zip file and flash it with fastboot.

 

[rhray]

The most significant improvement so far seen for Lollipop is the battery. Everything else looks and feels great but I am in awe of the battery life improvement.

The actionable notifications and ease of operation through settings and quicksettings are amazing. Biggest example was I got a text earlier today and stopped short of pulling down from the top of the screen, realizing that the text was sitting there waiting for me on the lockscreen. Double-tap it and bam, I'm in hangouts.

 

[steveu694]

So I've seen 3 different SMS icons for Lollipop now. Can anyone confirm the real logo?

 

[rhray]

So I've seen 3 different SMS icons for Lollipop now. Can anyone confirm the real logo?

Screenshot shows the old Messaging icon (this app comes with the developer preview) and hangouts (had to download seperately). I have yet to find the Messaging icon that the promotional media shows on the homescreen in Lollipop, which I believe you are referring to in your question. That promotional version of the icon is what will probably come with the final release.