Android 5.1.1 update for Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 Edge to bring RAW image support and more: Report


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Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge will reportedly get camera improvements like RAW image support, shutter speed controls, and more with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update.

According to a report by Sammobile on Tuesday, Samsung is currently working on an important update for the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge cameras, which will be shipped with latest Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update roll out, whenever it comes.

It is claimed that the update is codenamed as Samsung Zen/ Samsung Noble and will add support for the full Google camera API on Lollipop, including support for features like RAW support, shutter speed controls.

Samsung Zen codename is said to be for the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, whereas the Samsung Noble codename is for the Galaxy Note 5. As yet, the camera update for the Galaxy Note 5 is at a very nascent stage, and is only expected to ship in Q2, 2015.

Reportedly, Samsung had accidentally pushed an Android 5.1.1 OTA update for the T-Mobile version of Galaxy S6, and later pulled it back last week. It was also noted that the update did not include these alleged camera enhancements.


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