Just a couple of days when we sent word which the Galaxy S6 — plus some other popular phones are not working properly with Android Auto, a fix has arrived. It's not a large shock which the latest version of Google Play Services (which manages a range of Google apps with your phone) rolling out now enables Android Auto on these popular devices, and we're willing to say that indeed the GS6 is working.
So position th These days everybody has their eyes and ears devoted to the gap that's the pending launch with the Galaxy S6 Active. Will it truly recreate the removable battery and microSD card support? Will it employ a QHD display? Will it work with a trio of physical buttons again? And what with the camera? Rumors are abound, but nothing solid has not yet been sold by Samsung. On the other hand, people that owned the older Galaxy Active products are no doubt wondering when their past purchase will probably be laced with Lollipop. For those that purchased the AT&T variant on the Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-I537), the time is actually.
Clocking in about 1GB, Android 5.0.1 is coming via OTA as well as a Wifi connection. If your device is defined to automatically pay attention to updates, it is going to inevitably show up in the foreseeable future. For those of any slightly less patient nature, you'll be able to manually check using the Settings/About Device/Software Update screen. Full details and instructions are available at the end with the piece inside the official update information from AT&T.
The changelog includes this:
- Songs, photos, apps, and in many cases recent searches from a single Android device may be immediately enjoyed across all of your current Android devices.
- New User Interface appearance and feel, more fluid motions
- Priority mode to merely allow certain notifications to have through
- Battery saving features and remaining time left to charge or deplete indicators
- Smart Lock to secure phone or tablet by pairing it that has a trusted device such as a wearable or car
- Most used often settings provided by just two swipes down on the top screen
Interestingly enough, in the dozens of variants of Galaxy S4 Active devices released all over the world, only some others get it. This makes AT&T actually one in the first and shows some true carrier commitment. Just don’t hold your breath for Android 5.1.e GS6 from the good column, together with the HTC One M8 and M9, the Moto X, Nexus phones among others.
The version numbering in the Play Services app (which really mustn't be user-facing inside the first place) varies by device, so there is not a whole lot you can use here — just wait for update that's pushing now, once it arrives you will end up all good for just a friendly in-car experience on the shiny new phone. A good number of folks inside our forums are locating what's working currently.