Android Lollipop Still Experiencing Problems on Some Handsets, Apps Installed With Adobe Air Tool Cannot be Reinstalled
Android Lollipop first came out with the Nexus 6 and the Nexus 9, a pure Android experience on a pure Android phone but recently, the mobile OS has been causing problems for most other devices. Being a new software, people went out and upgraded the first chance they got but now, they are warning others not to upgrade as problems have been surfacing here and there.
While not all phones are experiencing problems with the Lollipop, some have been reporting that their devices have been slowing down, while others claim that some of their apps have become broken or vanished altogether due to the update.
The Nexus 5 earlier on was one of the first devices to get the update but was immediately bogged down by a bug where the battery life was mysteriously drained. Upon closer inspection, the drain was caused by "miscellaneous" use.
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While the other manufacturers like Motorola and LG have rushed to bring Lollipop to its own devices, users have only been complaining that the update is crippling older devices. Such problems include Wi-Fi connectivity, sound quality, and just overall slow down.
Other users have reported that installing apps built with the Adobe Air tool show an error message which reads "-505." Adobe is aware of the situation but places the blame on Google's software and won't be working with Google for a fix. They are however, investigating things on their own end.
"We're going to expand our testing and engineering will be canvassing the forum posts and bug reports for additional clues," said Adobe program manager, Chris Campbell.
In the meantime, Google has made a statement regarding the issue with Lollipop.
"We're aware of reports that some Android users are facing issues and are looking into what might be the cause," a spokesman for Google said. "If users have downloaded the Lollipop update, having been prompted to do so from their device, and it has rendered the device unusable, our customer services team is standing by to help, and we recommend they contact them on 0800-328-6081."
