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August 2023 security update rolls out for Google Pixels, Galaxy S23, and more Samsung phones
No stable Android 14 yet!
We're already 7 days into August, but since today is the first Monday of the month, that means it's time for the latest batch of Android security patches. Google today published the August 2023 Android Security Bulletin, and with it, the corresponding August 2023 security update for eligible Pixel devices. Google's Pixel phones aren't the only phones getting a freshly baked build today, though, as Samsung has also pushed new security updates to the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S20 FE, and a couple of foldables.
July 2023 Android security update rolls out to Google Pixel and some Samsung Galaxy phones
Come get your security patches
In case you're thinking, "today's a Wednesday, but Pixel updates usually land on Mondays," you're right, Google is indeed a little bit behind its usual schedule. This month's release has been delayed slightly until today, as a result of 4th July's federal holiday to celebrate Independence Day in the US. Nonetheless, Google's freshly baked Pixel software updates for July are finally here.
Google's May 2023 Android security update for Pixels is ready to go
May 2023's Pixel security update is here, with some added extras in tow
It's the first Monday of a new month, which means it's time for a fresh new Android Security Update Bulletin. Thus, it’s no surprise that today, Google has published the Android Security Bulletin for May 203 and a new security update is rolling out for all the eligible Pixel phones.
April 2023 Android security update for Google Pixels finally goes live
The April 2023 Pixel security update is finally here, delivering some minor fixes to compatible Pixel devices.
Better late than never, right? Google has finally pushed out the April 2023 security update for compatible Pixel devices, delivering patches for security vulnerabilities detailed in the Android Security Update Bulletin. So if you're in possession of an eligible Pixel handset, be sure to head to the update section to get the latest updates for your device.
March 2023 security patches already rolling out for Galaxy S23, S22, S21, and S20 series
Samsung's impressive update form continues
Every month, Google rolls out a fresh update for Pixel phones with security patches and bug fixes. Typically, the update drops on the first Monday of the month, but the situation is a bit different for the third month of 2023. Although March 2023's Android Security Bulletin went live earlier this week and the second Developer Preview of Android 14 comes with the latest SPL, Google has yet to deliver the update via stable channel.
February 2023 security update is here, and it's already available for the Galaxy Note 20
No new features added, though
The shortest month of the year has just begun and Google is rolling out a new batch of security updates. The February 2023 Android security patches include the usual bevy of fixes for eligible Pixel devices. As usual, Samsung is not far behind, as the Korean OEM is also pushing the latest patches to the Galaxy Note 20 series.
Google Pixel and some Samsung Galaxy phones receive first security updates of 2023
The January 2023 security patches should be hitting your Pixel phone soon
New year, new updates. Google is making the first week of 2023 more exciting with a fresh new Android security bulletin and corresponding updates for the eligible Pixel lineup, but not exactly right on schedule.
December 2022 Android security update rolls out with a bunch of fixes for Pixel devices
The latest security patches should reach your Pixel soon.
Google publishes a new Android Security Bulletin on the first Monday of each month, highlighting all the security vulnerabilities patched with the latest security update. Barring a few delays, Google has stuck to this schedule for the last few years, so it comes as no surprise that the company has published the Android Security Bulletin for December 2022 and rolled out a new security update for supported Pixel devices.
November 2022 Android security update rolls out to Google Pixel and some Samsung Galaxy phones
The latest security patches should be hitting your Pixel phone soon.
Google consistently publishes a new Android Security Bulletin on the first Monday of every month, and they've done so for nearly every month in the last few years. Thus, it’s no surprise that today, Google published the Android Security Bulletin for November 2022 and a new security update is rolling out for supported Pixel phones. A handful of Samsung Galaxy devices have also started receiving the new set of patches.
Google traditionally publishes a new Android Security Bulletin on the first Monday of each new month. Thus, it’s no surprise that today, Google published the Android Security Bulletin for October 2022. The corresponding security update is already available for eligible Pixel phones. Notably, this is the second security update to arrive for Android 13 via stable channel.
September 2022 Android security update rolls out to supported Google Pixel phones
The September 2022 Android Security Bulletin has gone live today. Eligible Google Pixel phones are also getting the security update.
Google has a tradition of releasing new updates for its Pixel devices as well as publishing a new Android Security Bulletin on the first Monday of each month. However, given that yesterday was Labor Day in the U.S., the company delayed this month's announcement until today. The Android Security Bulletin for September 2022 has now been made public, and a new security update is rolling out for Pixel phones.
July 2022 security update rolls out for Google Pixel, Samsung Galaxy S22, and more Samsung phones
The July 2022 Android Security Bulletin has gone live today. Google Pixel phones are also getting their latest security update builds.
The monthly Android Security Bulletin is typically posted on the first Monday of each month. However, the first Monday of this month — ie. July 4th — was the USA’s Independence Day holiday. Thus, Google moved the release of the July 2022 ASB to today. The search giant has now published the latest Android Security Bulletin and Pixel Update Bulletin for this month. The update is now rolling out to the eligible Google Pixel devices. Furthermore, several Samsung phones, including the Samsung Galaxy S22, have also already started receiving the new set of patches.
June 2022 security update rolls out alongside stable Android 12L QPR3 to supported Pixel phones
The June 2022 Android security update is here, and it's rolling out alongside Android 12L QPR3 to supported Pixel devices. Check it out!
Today’s the first Monday of this month, which means it’s time for a new Android Security Bulletin to go live. Right on schedule, Google published the Android Security Bulletin for June 2022. They’ve also started rolling out new updates to the whole range of currently supported Pixel smartphones. Furthermore, as a bonus, the latest update to Pixel phones also brings the latest Pixel Feature Drop in the form of Quarterly Platform Release (QPR) 3's first stable build.
May 2022 Android security update rolls out to Google Pixel and some Samsung Galaxy phones
Google has published the Android Security Bulletin for May 2022, and they've also started rolling out the security update to Pixel phones.
It’s the first Monday of the month, which means it’s time for another security update. Google today published the May 2022 Android Security Bulletin, and with it, the May 2022 security update for eligible Pixel smartphones. Google’s Pixel lineup aren’t the only devices getting the update today, though, as Samsung also followed in Google’s footsteps by pushing new updates to its Galaxy S21, Galaxy Z Flip 3, Galaxy Z Fold 3, and Galaxy Note 20 series devices.
April 2022 Android security update now available, rolling out to Pixel phones
Google has released the April 2022 Android security update, and it's already starting to roll out to Pixel phones and third-party devices.
Google releases a batch of security patches and bug fixes for the Android operating system on a monthly basis, usually on the first Monday of each month. Sure enough, it's the first Monday of April, and now a new security update is starting to roll out to Google Pixel phones and a few third-party devices.
March 2022 Android security update rolls out alongside Android 12L to supported Pixel phones
The March 2022 Android security update is here, and it's rolling out alongside Android 12L to supported Pixel devices. Check it out!
Another month, another security patch. Like clockwork on the first Monday of each month, the latest Android security patch is now available. It should start arriving on third-party devices soon, and it’s rolling out now to all supported Pixel devices. The Google Pixel 6 series is yet again behind the rest of the pack, after a couple of months of inconsistent releases for Google's latest flagship series. What's more, this is also a Pixel feature drop update and brings with it the final stable release of Android 12L.
December 2021 Android security updates now rolling out to select Pixel phones
Google has released the December 2021 Android security update, and it's available now for select Pixel devices.
We're now in the final stretch of 2021, with the holiday season in full swing, and now Google has a gift for anyone using an Android device. The latest Android security patch is now available, and while it should start arriving on third-party devices soon, it's rolling out now to select Pixel phones. This is the second security update to arrive for Android 12, and the Google Pixel 6 series will be getting it a week later alongside this month's Pixel feature drop.
November 2021 Android security update rolls out to supported Pixel phones
The November 2021 Android security update is rolling out for supported Pixel smartphones, and you can download factory images here.
Google traditionally publishes a new Android Security Bulletin on the first Monday of each new month. Thus, it’s no surprise that today, Google published the Android Security Bulletin for November 2021 and a new security update is rolling out for Pixel phones. This is the first security update to hit Android 12, and the Google Pixel 6 series already received it as a day-1 OTA.
October 2021 security update rolls out for Pixel phones, but it doesn't bring Android 12
The Android Security Bulletin for October 2021 has gone live, detailing all the new patched vulnerabilities, ahead of the Android 12 launch.
Today is the day that Google is releasing Android 12 to the public. No, not the update to Pixel phones — instead they're only releasing the source code today. Since today is also the first Monday of the month, though, it's still the day that Google is publishing the Android Security Bulletin. Right on time, Google has published the October 2021 Android Security Bulletin, detailing all the vulnerabilities they and their partners have identified and made patches for. In addition, the company has started rolling out an update to Pixel phones containing these patches, but that update doesn't bring with it a bump to the underlying OS.
September 2021 Android security update rolls out for Pixel phones
Google has published the Android Security Bulletin for the month of September 2021 and a new update is rolling out for supported Pixel phones.
Google traditionally publishes a new Android Security Bulletin on the first Monday of each new month, but given that yesterday was Labor Day in the U.S., the company delayed its announcement until today. The Android Security Bulletin for September 2021 has been made public, and a new security update is rolling out for Pixel phones.