Though it's late, an Android update was recently released for Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Note 4. According to the post, official Android 5.1.1 Lollipop OS is now available for the Verizon's model of the phablet.

Comparing to other US carrier networks, Sprint pushed out Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update for Samsung Galaxy Note 4 August of 2015, Phone Arena noted. Two months later, AT&T rolled out the update for the Samsung phablet and then T-Mobile followed suit.

According to the official Verizon Wireless page, the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update brings in support for Android for Work, a feature that divides business apps from personal mobile applications.

Moreover, the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update for Samsung Galaxy Note 4 also upgrades to Samsung Knox Platform. It also takes out Amazon App store and Amazon Widgets that were pre-loaded from the phablet.

Generally, this latest Android update for Samsung's 2014 phone and tablet hybrid aims to improve the overall performance of the device and fix known issues. It further strengthens the device's security by applying the latest patches.

Verizon subscribers excited to install the latest firmware should be aware of the important things to ensure first before the update process. For instance, before downloading the official Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update, it is important to have a strong Wi-fi connection or a formidable Verizon Wireless network data connection to download the update files.

Moreover, the battery needs to be fully charged before proceeding to install Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update on Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 4.

The Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update can be accessed via OTA or Over-The-Air procedures. Users can also check manually if the firmware is already available by going to phone's Settings, look for About Phone and tap Software Update, Android Authority explained.

According to GSM Arena, the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 was initially released in 2014. It sports a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels.

The smartphone's display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4 and it is equipped with a pixel density of 551 ppi. The rear and primary camera has 16MP lens sensor while the selfie shooter comes with 3.7 MP lens sensor.

Some of the phablet's camera functionalities are OIS, LED flash and autofocus functionalities. Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 4 owners can also enjoy the phablet's other camera features such as  touch focus, HDR, face/smile detection, geo-tagging and panorama.

Below is Android Authority's comprehensive review for Samsung Galaxy Note 4, originally posted on the publication's official YouTube channel: