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Android Lollipop (versions 5.0 and 5.1) was a significant version of Google's mobile OS that was prevalent on many smartphones in the Philippine market throughout 2015 and 2016. This page consolidates YugaTech's coverage of Lollipop, from device updates and reviews to its position in the fragmented Android ecosystem. We've covered phones from local brands like Cherry Mobile and Starmobile receiving updates, as well as new devices launching with Lollipop out of the box.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which local smartphone brands released Android Lollipop updates for their devices?

Based on our coverage, Cherry Mobile released a manual update to Android 5.1 Lollipop for the Flare X in November 2015. Starmobile also rolled out an OTA update to Lollipop for the KNIGHT Luxe and UP Neo in September 2016, accessible via the Starmobile Care App.

What were some budget smartphones launched in the Philippines with Android Lollipop?

Several budget phones launched with Android Lollipop pre-installed. These included the Cherry Mobile Flare XL Plus and Flare Selfie (Android 5.1), the CloudFone Excite Prime (Android 5.1), the Hyundai Aero (Android 5.0.2), the ZTE Blade L5 Plus (Android 5.1), and the Alcatel Flash 2 (Android 5.1).

How prevalent was Android Lollipop compared to other versions in early 2016?

According to Google's data from April 2016, Android Lollipop (combined 5.0/5.1) had the largest share among Android versions at 35.8%. It was ahead of KitKat (33.4%) and the newer Marshmallow, which only had a 4.6% share at the time.