Just about a month ago Motorola started rolling out Android 5.1 for the Moto X 2nd Gen device. The unlocked ones at least. Now we can toss Verizon branded devices in the mix as official recipients. Verizon has updated the software update page for the device to outline Android 5.1. Verizon outlines the update as adding in new interruption controls, notification volume control access, drop down controls for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi from notification panel and an increase to the minimum swipe distance to activate the ambient display.
It will also include Factory Data Reset Protection. That is the new security implementation that protects your device from a factory data reset by requiring your Google Account credentials to be logged in order to use it after the wipe. I don’t see the Chop Gesture listed in the PDF, nor do I see VoLTE or HD Voice though.
Some users may already have the update installed, while others will be waiting impatiently. Like most OTA updates, it could take a few weeks to hit every active device in the wild. If you do see it appear, make sure you have a solid Wi-Fi connection, well over 50% life and some time to kill for it to download and install.
Source: Verizon Via Droid-Life
