Android Lollipop update causes problems

Issues include the update causing Nexus 7 tablets to run slowly and repeatedly crash, with several users complaining they had become "unusable".The code also appears to remove apps built with Adobe Air and then prevent them from being reinstalled.Adobe said it had not been aware of this "critical" bug before Tuesday and had escalated it with Google.A spokesman for the search firm was unable to comment at this time.'Shockingly bad'Android 5.0 - also known as Lollipop - is described as a "quantum leap forward" by Google and has attracted several positive reviews, fuelling desire for the software.It revamps the system's user interface, offers greater control over notifications, and makes changes to the way the OS executes code, which Google said should mean fewer "temporary glitches" than before.At the moment, it is only available to a limited number of machines, because many network operators and device manufacturers have yet to complete their own tests.However, owners of Nexus-branded machines - which are sold by Google itself - can install the software by downloading it from the firm's website or, in the case of the Asus-made Nexus 7, accepting an over-the-air update.Android LollipopNvidia, LG and Motorola have also released Android Lollipop updates for some of their handsets and tablets.Dozens of messages posted to Google's own forums suggest that owners of the 2012 version of the Nexus 7, in particular, are experiencing headaches."Some apps won't work and some crash. I wish I didn't install the update," wrote Kristen Sawyer.Another user, nicknamed StretchToo said: "Chrome is dead, unusable, Firefox just about works, the keyboard takes over a minute to load, nearly works if you hunt and peck but dies if you try to swipe."Some tablet owners have, however, suggested potential solutions to such problems."Updated and the Nexus is [so] shockingly bad it is basically unusable, lags just rotating the screen, every task takes 10 seconds to perform if it does it [at all]," wrote Gary Looker."I've turned off Google Now, changed transitions to zero and limited it to two background apps maximum like the good people here suggested."I shouldn't have to do that, and many people won't know where to turn or who to listen to."Escalating the issueSeveral Android Lollipop users have also highlighted compatibility problems with Air-based apps.Air allows developers to use Adobe's Flash and Dreamweaver tools to create software, and is particularly popular with indie video game makers.Examples of titles that use the tech include Machinarium, Hero Mages and Empire Four Kingdoms, while non-gaming examples include Instaweather Pro and Conqu."We were previously unaware of this bug and contrary to other reports, were not working with Google on a fix," wrote Adobe product manager Chris Campbell in response."However, we are working with Google on another self-signed certificate issue that is impacting in-app purchases. It's possible the two are related, but we do not have enough information at this time to determine one way or the other."That said, we'll be escalating this issue with Google immediately."Bakudaily.Az