While smaller brands such as Mlais, Elephone and Ulefone have been rolling out Lollipop for their devices for a while, Oppo still don’t have on their phones yet. But this will change with the release of ColorOS Oppo users are a long-suffering bunch. They pay a premium for innovative features and design, but continue to luck out with Android updates. The current version of ColorOS for the Oppo Find 7 and N3 for example is based on Android Kitkat, where as sub $200 Mlias or Elephone comes with Lollipop out of the box. Gizchina News of the week Good news is coming though with the announcement that Oppo phones will be getting an update to ColorOS is based on Android Lollipop and as well as a build update gets a visual overhaul too. Although it is great news there are still a few unknown details. We don’t know when ColorOS will roll out and we don’t know which Oppo phone models will receive the new system. Fingers crossed this will all be revealed shortly. [ ]

Google has official announced Android Lollipop OS update with build number LMY47V for Android One smartphones. The update is now available for manual download and installation on Android One running handsets including Micromax Canvas A1 AQ4501m, Spice Dream Uno, Karbonn Sparkle V, Nexian Journey One Mi438S and Symphony Roar A50. The update is available via OTA over-the-air, if your smartphone is already rooted, then you will not receive any OTA update notification from the OEM or Google. And for those who missed the OTA update notification or can't wait for the its OTA release in their region can install the update manually using this tutorial. SEE ALSO How To Install Android M Developer Preview On Nexus Devices [Disclaimer This procedure is highly technical. If the smartphone brick or damaged during the installation process, GizBot cannot be held responsible for any kind of damage for the smartphone. Hence, the user has to perform the installation on their own risk.] Points to Remember 1. This tutorial is only for installing Android Lollipop build LMY47V is only for Android One smartphones. Installing the firmware build on any other variant could brick the device. 2. Ensure your smartphone is unlocked. 3. Backup all the important data, additional files, apps and settings of handset. Installing new firmware completely wipe the memory of the smartphone. 4. Make sure the smartphone has at-least 60 percent or above battery charge to avoid power off during the installation process. 5. Ensure the drivers of the smartphone are installed on the computer. 6. Enable USB Debugging in the smartphone. SEE ALSO How To Update Samsung Galaxy Note 3 To Android With CyanogenMod Nightly Custom ROM Download Required Files Android Lollipop Stock ROM For Android One Philz Advanced Touch Recovery Complete Step-by-step Installation Guide Step 1 Backup your device using recovery mode Step 2 Connect and mount the phone's USB mass storage on the computer via USB cable. Step 3 Copy and paste the downloaded zip file Android stock ROM to the phone's SD card root and rename the folder as clockworkmode/backup. Step 4 Switch off the phone and disconnect from the computer. Step 5 Boot the smartphone into Philz Advanced Touch Recovery. Note Download Install Philz Advanced Touch Recovery using links provided above. Step 6 Once you are in the recovery mode, perform cache wipe by selecting 'wipe cache partition'. Step 7 Go back to the main menu of the recovery mode and perform dalvik cache wipe by selecting 'wipe dalvik cache' in the Advanced option. This step is optional, but it is recommended to perform dalvik cache, so that you will not get boot loops or any other errors while installing the custom ROM. Step 8 Return to main menu of the recover mode and run advanced restore function to restore only /system and /boot. Step 9 Once the restore process is complete, reboot the device from recovery mode. Now your Android One device should be running the latest Android Lollipop. To verify go to device Settings >> About Phone and verify the firmware version installed. Source XDA Developers Best Mobiles in India Best Cameras Best Selling Upcoming 1,24,999 79,999 1,39,900 89,900 84,999 82,999 59,400 74,999 94,999 79,999 65,900 13,999 6,499 13,499 11,999 1,29,900 17,990 12,999 7,332 13,999 24,867 8,799 22,999 31,840 11,440 8,150 46,340 9,694 34,880 32,696 Story first published Saturday, June 6, 2015, 1135 [IST]

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