So, since the open source was released, Has anyone used it since release? And if not, what would you like to see in Lollipop 5.0. I expected to see a better call interface. But who knows, and a better built in browser.
Was in the dev preview tooJust flashed on my N7 (2012). Flappy Android, anyone (tap the version number repeatedly then drag your finger across the lollipop that appears, then tap the screen and a horribly familiar scene starts (requires more tapping to play obviously) )
Its referring to carrier loaded bloat. You can always disable preloaded apps...can't say i'm all that pleased with it on N7 2012. lots of stutter. moreso than on 4.4.4.
also the talk that we'd be able to uninstall bloat apparently does not pertain to google's own apps.
i do very much like the interface, and i'm hoping to see some battery benefit, but too early to tell on that.
that may be true but the Dev preview was hacked to run on the 2012 7 and probably uses ported drivers and a different kernel to maintain compatibility which doesn't utilize the optimization found in stock 5.0
If you're feeling adventurous, here are the factory images:
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
a big part of my problem appears to be launchers. apex and google now launchers seem to be NOT playing nicely. the native launcher does fine.
you folks think that maybe some apps are not yet fine tuned for L?
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