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AT&T’s Galaxy Alpha and Galaxy S5 Active are Getting Lollipop

Android version: 5.0
Baseband version: G870AUCU1BOC5
Kernel version: 3.4.0-4443965 dpi@SWDD6217 #1 Sat Mar 21 14:51:12 KST 2015
Build number: LRX21T.G870AUCU1BOC5
File Size: 1.4GB

AT&T is on a roll this week with the Lollipop updates. Just yesterday, they began pushing Android 5.0 to the LG G2, and are now following that up with Lollipop updates for the Samsung Galaxy Alpha and Galaxy S5 Active.

The Galaxy Alpha is seeing one of the most recent versions of Lollipop, with an upgrade to Android 5.0.2. The Galaxy S5 Active, on the other hand, seems to only be getting Android 5.0.

Below you will find a changelog for the Alpha that should provide owners of both phones with a solid list of what to expect:

Upgrade to Android 5.0.2 Lollipop OS (additional details available from Google)
Improved OS software design: Bold colors and bright contrast; New complex views and fluid animations
Better visibility for Recents and Calendar: New schedule view; New event with promoted action; Calendar picker view has new dropdown capabilities
Enhanced notifications: Notifications are more visible and accessible; Set notification priority and privacy for each application; Dismiss notification once across all Android devices
New recent apps: New Overview space (formerly called Recents); Includes both apps and separate activities within those apps
Improved settings: Use a finger swipe to access drop down notifications and quick settings
Screen Pinning: Pin a specific app or screen to keep it in view
Share your device: Set up multiple user accounts on your phone
New battery settings panel
Removed SoftCard app (existing users can only remove with a hard reset of the device)
Other planned fixes, updates, and enhancements