The android ecosystem is inevitably moving forward to the 6.0 marshmallow, yet that hasn’t stopped Samsung from releasing the 5.1.1 lollipop update to its lesser known galaxy s5 mini.
The updates can be installed via two methods. By using the over the air(OTA) update system or by connecting the phone to Samsung own kies pc suite.
To check for OTA updates on your device, go to:
Settings’ >> ‘About phone’ >> ‘System update’ >> ‘Check Now’;
How to Install Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update on Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini:
Via Kies:
Step 1: Connect your phone [Galaxy S5] to PC via USB cable [Note: Before connecting the device, ensure you have installed Kies software in PC. If not, download it from Samsung official website
Step 2: Your phone will get recognised on the computer. Click on the phone image (with model number: SM-G800R4) to the left of the screen. You will find memory capacity and below that section, you can see - ‘Firmware information’. If you go down further below, you will find the ‘new firmware is available’ notification; click the ‘Firmware upgrade’ button.
Step 3: Once done with selecting ‘Firmware upgrade’, you will be asked to save or do backup of files stored in the phone to PC, after which the update download process will take off.
Step 4: ‘Download update’ step is followed by installation of software.
Step 5: Once the installation process is done, device will re-start.
Step 6: Disconnect the phone and again re-connect the handset to PC to confirm the device has been upgraded to the latest firmware.
Those who are not tech savvy should wait for the OTA notifications or you can install the custom rom if you are feeling so adventurous.
