Android manufacturers rolling throughout the year by updates, but not to all devices. That is why we have the smartphones that are updated regularly in a row.
The Android security overview of week 40
Android on the Planet, we pay regular attention to updates that devices receive. Many of the new Android versions, when phones, for example, be updated to Android 9.0 (Pie). We have also the Android 8.0 update-overview and Android 9.0 update-summary, where you can see exactly if and when your phone receive an update.
But manufacturers also bring throughout the year by updates, and which are often just as important. Although they are not major new features contain, will you still be protected against all of the (critical) security vulnerabilities on a monthly basis appear. Every week we put, therefore, at a glance which devices a update have received in the past seven days, so you are always aware.
GoogleA new month also means a new security update. Google gave this week’s patch October free. This time, there are 26 vulnerabilities addressed in the operating system. According to Google there are no attackers who misuse it, but it never hurts to be well-protected. The update is already available for Google’s own devices.
Google Pixel 2 – security update October 2018 Google Pixel 2 XL – security update October 2018 Google Pixel – security update October 2018 Google Pixel XL – security update October 2018 LG Nexus, 5X – security update October 2018 Huawei Nexus 6P – security update October 2018Nokia
Good news for owners of Nokia 7 Plus this week: they are allowed to start working with Android Pie. It is the first Nokia smartphone that is updated. The update is already being gradually implemented globally. In addition, there is also a security update ready for Nokia 3. Unfortunately still that of september, but even that is still pretty adequate protection.
Nokia 7 Plus – Android Pie-update Nokia 3 security update september 2018 SonyFinally, another noteworthy update from Sony. The Xperia XA2 and Xperia XA2 Ultra received this week an update with version number 50.1.A.13.83 that support for better sound, add. Both devices can now high-resolution audio playback. From the settings you can go to the audio options “DSEE HX” activate. That stands for Digital Sound Enhancement Engine, and ensures that your sound sharper sound, and less noise. This is a wired headphones requires, by the way.
Sony Xperia XA2 – geluidsupdate Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra – geluidsupdateHold your smartphone in the holes
If your device is not in the list? No need to panic, because some manufacturers bring updates as possible until later. And even if your phone is in the list, it is sometimes just a matter of waiting. Often it takes a few days before an update all copies of a smartphone reached. Keep Android Planet in the holes for the following list of security patches, or see our overview with (expected) Android 8.0 updates and Android 9.0 updates.
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