latest
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.
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.
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.
Samsung has vastly improved its software update game in recent years, going from one of the worst OEMs for updates to one of the best. Not only the South Korean tech giant has boosted the speed at which it delivers major Android updates to its portfolio, but it’s also become one of the fastest to deliver monthly security patches. Keeping up with this trend, Samsung has now started rolling out the October 2022 security patches to the Galaxy S22 and the Galaxy S21 series.
Google Pixel 6a finally starts to get the delayed September 2022 security update
After a slight delay, Google Pixel 6a owners today are starting to see the September 2022 Android security update roll out.
Google announced the September 2022 security bulletin a few days ago, which almost immediately landed for the Pixel phones. However, notably absent from the list of eligible devices were the Google Pixel 6a. Now, nearly one week later, the update for the newest Google mid-ranger has started rolling out.
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.
The Google Pixel 6a is getting its very first OTA update
The Google Pixel 6a is already receiving its first software update, packed with the June 2022 security patches. Read on to know more!
For anyone who has pre-ordered or already has a hold of the Google Pixel 6a, you should expect an update not long after you turn on the device. According to Google, both the unlocked and the carrier variants of the device are eligible for a day-one patch, but the build numbers vary across the models.
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 security patches are now available for these Samsung devices
Over the last few days, Samsung has rolled out the May 2022 security patches to a bunch of its devices. Here's a quick overview of all devices that have received the update so far.
Over the last few days, Samsung has rolled out the Android security patches for May 2022 for quite a few of its devices. It started with its flagship Galaxy S22 series towards the end of last month, followed by the Galaxy Tab S8 series, the Galaxy Watch 4 series, and the Galaxy S21 series. Since our previous coverage, Samsung has rolled out the May 2022 security patches to a bunch of other devices. Here's a quick rundown of all the Galaxy smartphones that have received the update in the last few days.
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.
OnePlus rolls out April 2022 security patches to the OnePlus 7 series, OnePlus 7T series, and Nord N100
OnePlus has started rolling out the April 2022 security patches to the OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T, OnePlus 7T Pro, and the Nord N100.
After rolling out the April 2022 security patches to the OnePlus 9 series and OnePlus Nord 2 last week, OnePlus is now rolling out a similar update for the OnePlus 7 series, OnePlus 7T series, and the Nord N100. The latest update for these devices has started rolling out to users in various regions, and it brings the April 2022 security patches along with a couple of system stability improvements.
OnePlus rolls out April 2022 security patches to its flagship OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro
OnePlus has started rolling out a fresh OxygenOS update for the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro, bringing the April 2022 security patches to the devices.
OnePlus has started rolling out a fresh OxygenOS 12 update for its flagship OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro. The update brings the Android security patches for April 2022 to the devices, along with some system stability improvements.
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.
Phh’s custom Android 12 GSI gets updated with February 2022 security patches, OTA update support, and more
The custom AOSP GSI by XDA Recognized Developer phhusson for use on Project Treble-enabled devices now features a dedicated OTA updater. Read on!
Android 12 has been here a while now. Although some OEMs got the update out the door straight away, others have taken their time to roll out the stable build. Besides the official updates, the aftermarket development community has also helped us experience all the new features of the latest iteration of Android through custom ROMs across a growing list of devices. Unless youâve been living under a rock, you should also have heard about the Android 12-based custom Generic System Image (GSI) release from XDA Recognized Developer phhusson that can be installed on any device that supports Project Treble. The developer has now refreshed his Phh-Treble AOSP 12 GSI project (code-name "Squeak") with the February 2022 security patches, a number of platform-specific patches, and more.
February 2022 patches already rolling out to Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy A50s
Samsung has started rolling out the February 2022 security update to the Galaxy Note 20 series and Galaxy A50s.
While many Android flagships haven’t even received the January 2022 security update, Samsung is already marching ahead. Rolling out security patches even before the new month begins is something that Samsung has been doing for a while now. And in keeping up with that trend, the company is now rolling out February 2022 patches to some of its devices.
January 2022 Android security update now rolling out, fixes bug that prevented emergency calls
Google has now published the January 2022 Android security update, but the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will have to wait a bit longer.
There's a lot happening this week, thanks to the flurry of CES 2022 events and announcements, but that hasn't prevented Google from releasing its security patches on time -- so long as you don't have a Google Pixel 6. The company just released the January 2022 Android Security Update Bulletin, though the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will have to wait a bit longer.
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.