14 DAY TRIAL // Samsung Galaxy S4 Active made its debut on the market back in June 2013 with Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean on board right out of the box.
However, a few years later, the South Korean company confirmed that its rugged smartphone would be upgraded to the Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system.
Even though Samsung is mostly referring to unlocked versions of its smartphones, more often than not the carrier-branded ones are getting these updates sooner or later as well.
Today is a good day for AT&T customers who own the Galaxy S4 Active, as the carrier has just announced that beginning April 21 it has started to roll out the long-awaited Android 5.0 Lollipop update.
According to AT&T, Android 5.0 Lollipop is available for download via FOTA (firmware over the air). If you own the Galaxy S4 Active, then you will need a Wi-Fi connection in order to download the update.
Make sure you have enough free storage on your smartphone
It's also worth mentioning that, depending on the customer's current Android version, the file size of the update may be between 975MB and 1GB, so make sure you have enough storage on your smartphone before attempting to upgrade to Lollipop.
Along with the announcement about the availability of the update, AT&T also released a changelog that highlights some of the most important changes included in Lollipop.
So, the new Android 5.0 Lollipop build will bring a new UI look and feel with more fluid motions. The highly-acclaimed Material Design and a brand new priority mode that allows users to let only certain notifications to get through are also included.
Some battery saving features and remaining time left to charge or deplete indications have been implemented as well, along with the Smart Lock feature to secure the phone or tablet by paring it with a trusted device like a wearable or a car.
Even though the update should have no impact on settings or data, it's recommended that you back up your media files to an SD card or PC prior to upgrading to Lollipop.