Android 5.0.1 lands on Nexus 5, T-Mobile pushes to Nexus 6 too

The circle seems to be complete and Google has finally uploaded the rather mysterious Android 5.0.1 to the Nexus 5 as well. This practically finishes the release of this rather unexpected Lollipop update, which first began with the Nexus tablets and then the Nexus smartphones, sans the Nexus 5, at least until now. In the meantime, T-Mobile has also received the update and has started pushing it to both the Nexus 5 as well as the more current Nexus 6.

The Android 5.0.1 update was first seen in the Android Open Source Project code repository early this month as build number LXR22C. As quickly as it arrived, it also quickly appeared in Factory Image form on Google's support page, at least for the Nexus 9, the Nexus 10, and the 2013 Nexus 7, WiFi-only. It took a week before that same version became available for the Nexus smartphone line, specifically the Nexus 6 and the Nexus 4. Curiously, the Nexus 5 was absent back then.

Now the Nexus 5 joins those ranks, complete with both Factory Image as well as Binaries for the device. The OTA update has also been captured and is linked below, in case you want to manually download and update your device yourself. Be aware though, that it isn't as simple as an OTA update and you will need a bit of familiarity with ADB and sideloading to proceed.

• Nexus 5 OTA

Even better news, the update has hit T-Mobile as well. The carrier has started to roll out LXR22C to both the Nexus 5 and the Nexus 6. It should be remembered that Google has practically washed its hands clean off any delays in rolling out updates to carrier-bought Nexus devices. This quick release from T-Mobile seems to prove that the carrier is up to task. Sadly, there isn't any changelog to strip the mystery off this update.

SOURCE: Google (Factory Images), (Binaries), T-Mobile (Nexus 5), (Nexus 6)

Story Timeline

• Android 5.0.1 code pushed to AOSP, coming to Nexus soon [UPDATE]


• Android 5.0.1 OTA for 2013 Nexus 7 (WiFi), Nexus 10 are here


• Android 5.0.1 images go live for Nexus 6, Nexus 4, no Nexus 5

Cell Phones : [ Wireless Charging Vehicle Dock (Qi) (w/ 2A CLA) ] Galaxy Universal Vehicle Navigation Mount

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War of Tanks: Clans brings you WWII battles and missions

There aren't that many people fascinated with tanks as, let's say planes, but those who are into these battle vehicles are a passionate lot. If you're one of them or maybe just curious about what makes them tick, then you should try out War of Tanks: Clans, the sequel to the popular War of Tanks game, previously available for the Android market as well.

But more than just firing your tank or ramming it into other tanks, this game is actually pretty complex and very customizable. There are 5 different modes of play, depending on what you're in the mood for. The Campaign mode is made up of 8 campaigns (based on actual WWII stages) with five mission types: assault, breakthrough, cover, defense and skirmish). Quick Battle mode is when you want to play with other users who are also online. You can climb the leaderboards the more points you gain. Raid mode means you have to win six battles one after the other and get prizes like modifiers or blueprints for new tanks.

Operation mode means you can join a clan and do battle with other players and clans. Clan Wars is bigger and more complicated because the war can be won by both strategy and fighting prowess. As you win more wars in the different modes, you get to unlock 30 kinds of tanks that were actual vehicles during World War II, like Tiger, Panther, Churchill, etc. You can also customize your tanks the way you want, with four modules: chassis, tank shell, top shell, and weapon. All of these can be upgraded with four modifications.

War of Tanks: Clans is especially designed for touch screen controls and so the learning curve isn't that high. You can get it for free from the Google Play Store but there are in-app purchases available.

SimplePlane lets you design and fly your own custom plane

Have you ever dreamed of designing your own plane but never really got around to studying all the math stuff involved? Did you plan to become a pilot but maybe your eyesight or lack of hand eye coordination prevent you from becoming one? You can live out your aviator dreams through a new Android game called SimplePlane, but it's anything but actually simple.

With a little bit of physics, some design sensibility, and your vivid imagination, you can make the airplane of your dreams come true, well, virtually. The game gives you the tools and the parts, all you have to do is string them together and build planes like warbirds from World War II, civilian aircraft, fighter jets, and basically anything you can think of that flies (yes, you can even make a dragon plane hybrid if you want to). Just remember that all the changes and features you make will actually affect how the plane flies, and that is pretty important.

It is crucual because not only do you get to build your dream plane, you get to pilot it as well. You can choose to fly it in Sandbox Mode where there are no restrictions. If one of your engines blows up, you can still go full throttle, well as full as you can go with just one engine. There are also challenges you can take up, like landing on aircraft carriers, avoiding surface-to-air missiles, obstacle courses for planes, etc.

In terms of design, there are pre-built themes available, but of course you can go as crazy as you can on your own. You can buy SimplePlanes from the Google Play Store for only $1.99. There are no in-app purchases necessary, and you can access the planes that other users have created, even if they made it on a different platform. Just go to SimplePlanes.com to browse and download them.

EDMT app turns your Android into an audio visual instrument

EDMT is a new app that is described as an interactive visual music app. The app was designed by media artist Fader and allows users to play with their phone or tablet to generate EDM inspired sounds. The app offers users several "scenes" to choose from.

Once a scene is chosen the user can explore and discover exciting audio visual environments. The app synchronizes sight and sound into one performance. There are multiple interactive scenes in the app. The app also features real-time generative 3D graphics with dynamic sound.

The app uses gestures and the accelerometer to interact with sound and the visuals on screen. The audio is reactive to the scenes and the app can output what you see on the screen to a TV or projector.

EDMT is on Kickstarter right now seeking $18,000 and has raised a bit more than $5,400 so far with only 9 days to go. A pledge of $8 or more will get you a copy of the app expected by May 2015. Pledge $25 or more and get in on the beta starting next month.

SOURCE: Kickstarter

Restore Your Softbricked Moto G after Lollipop Update

Being one of the handful of devices released by when Motorola was still owned by Google, the Moto G has finally been updated to Android 5.0 in the past week through an OTA update and an update leak. As Moto G users are installing and experiencing Lollipop, it’s inevitable that some issues would occur, such as a softbrick, especially with the different variants of the device. So, if you’ve managed to get your Moto G softbricked after updating it, a tutorial written by XDA Senior Member GI0\/\NNI may help.

Consisting of 10 steps, the tutorial teaches users how to unbrick and restore their softbricked device after updating it to Android 5.0. It essentially consists of using ADB and Fastboot with CMD and flashing a fresh firmware onto your device, and if you wish, installing the Android 5.0 OTA update again. If however this process is a bit complicated, GI0\/\NNI has also provided another method which involves downloading an Android 4.4.4 firmware, and making a .bat file with the provided code, and using this file to install the firmware. It must be noted that this tutorial is only for softbricked devices, as there is currently no remedy for users who have hardbricked their Moto G.

So, if you’ve gotten your Moto G softbricked after the Lollipop update and want to check this tutorial out, head over to the Moto G Softbrick restore thread for more information.

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Xperia E4 pictures and specs hit the web

The first images of an unreleased Sony Xperia smartphone have leaked on the internet. The device is said to be the Xperia E4 and a handful of images show some details of the smartphone. The device in the image is model number E2105, tipped to be a single SIM version of the smartphone.

A dual SIM version will also reportedly be offered with model number E2115. Rumored specs come with the images include a 5-inch qHD screen with native resolution of 540 x 960. The chipset in the device is the Media Tek MT6582 using a 1.3GHz quad-core processor and Mali-400 GPU.

Screenshots indicate the smartphone scored 17857 on the Antutu benchmark. The specs read like a decent budget phone. The back panel of the device is textured plastic for grip.

The OS at launch is said to be Android 4.4.4 KitKat with an upgrade to Android 5.0 coming in the first half of 2015. The source of the leaked images claims that the E4 will launch at MWC in March at around $200.

SOURCE: XperiaBlog