LG G3 on AT&T has started getting the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update today through the official over-the-air (OTA) release of the carrier in collaboration with the manufacturer. Before hitting the Android 6.0, LG G3 smartphones will be geting new features and improvements.

Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is officially rolling out to LG G3 on AT&T, the first carrier in the US to release the update to the device. Other major mobile carriers like T-Mobile, US Cellular, Sprint and Verizon Wireless have neither released the same update nor hinted when it should come to their versions of LG G3.

LG G3 on AT&T made a jump from Android 5.0.1 to 5.1.1, skipping Lollipop's first maintenance release 5.1. Alongside new features and improvements, Android 5.1.1 Lollipop will bring device security enhancements as well.

If prompted that update is already available, make sure to back up media files via an SD card, PC or any backup app to prevent losing files although the update will not wipe out data. Device shall be notified when connected to a Wi-Fi. Before proceeding with the installation, make sure the battery is charged up to at least 50% while storage has enough memory space.

To manually check for the update, go to Settings > Systems Update > Check for new system update. Then follow onscreen instructions.

Current software status of LG G3:

Mobile Carrier Software Version AT&T Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Sprint Android 5.1 Lollipop T-Mobile Android 5.0.1 Lollipop US Cellular Android 5.0.1 Lollipop Verizon Android 5.0.1 Lollipop

Android 5.1.1 Lollipop will bring in Galaxy Apps auto install, reactivation lock, new Material Design, and Android security patches.