Android Lollipop makes devices ‘unusable’, users say

People who rushed to download Android 5.0 have warned others not to upgrade, after reporting their devices have slowed down, and that some apps have broken or disappeared altogether thanks to the ‘unusable’ update.Google’s new look Android operating system was launched last month to favourable reviews and is designed be used on different devices, even […]

People who rushed to download Android 5.0 have warned others not to upgrade, after reporting their devices have slowed down, and that some apps have broken or disappeared altogether thanks to the ‘unusable’ update.
Google’s new look Android operating system was launched last month to favourable reviews and is designed be used on different devices, even powering smartwatches, TVs and a car.
But, since its release, owners of Android devices have taken to forums to complain that it has crippled older tablets and smartphones.
The update glitch is affecting people who own Google’s range of Nexus products, including the new Nexus 6 phablet and Nexus 9 tablet, which were unveiled last month alongside Lollipop.
Many have reported problems with Wi-Fi connectivity and sound quality, while it’s emerged that apps created with the Adobe Air tool have been removed from some Nexus devices and owners can’t reinstall them.
One user told ZDNet that they regret downloading Lollipop, saying that their Nexus 7 tablet is ‘laggy’ and crashes frequently, while others claimed it has ‘ruined’ their tablet and made devices ‘unusable’.
People have taken to Adobe’s forum  to complain that installing apps built with its Air tool show an error message that reads ‘-505’.
Adobe programme manager Chris Campbell wrote that the problem has been passed to Google, suggesting the blame lies with the search giant.
He said that Adobe wasn’t aware of a ‘critical’ bug before November 18 and is ‘not working with Google on a fix’.
The company is, however, investigating problems in-house.
‘We’re going to expand our testing and engineering will be canvassing the forum posts and bug reports for additional clues,’ Mr Campbell said.