Update news: these phones receive a (security) update (week 12)

Many security patches and updates are released every week and we have listed them for you in this article. This time it’s the turn of Samsung, Poco, and OPPO phones.

OnePlus

OnePlus is currently rolling out the stable Android 12 build for the smartphones listed below, but that release is currently limited to Open Beta participants. We expect the stable version of OxygenOS 12 to be rolled out to all users within the next week, unless bugs surface.

• OnePlus 8 – Android 12
• OnePlus 8 Pro – Android 12
• OnePlus 8T -Android 12
• OnePlus 9R – Android 12
• OnePlus Nord CE – March security update (thanks hvl62)

poco

Tipsters Patrick and Willy informed us that their Poco has received an update with MIUI 13, which is based on Android 12. Here is the official list of Xiaomi smartphones that will also get this update.

• Poco X3 Pro – Android 12
• Poco F3 – Android 12

Nokia

• Nokia G21 – February security update (thanks Ben!)

OPPO

• OPPO Reno 6 Pro – Android 12

LG

The LG Velvet will receive an update, but that is not yet the promised Android 12 update, but the security update from March. LG has already started rolling out the Android 12 update for the LG Velvet in its home country of South Korea. We hope that it will also visit our country soon.

• LG Velvet – March Security Update

Samsung

We receive several tips from the editors about the One UI 4.1 update for various Samsung phones. We have put them all for you in this handy overview. New additions to that article can also be found below.

• Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE – One UI 4.1 (thanks Joost)
• Samsung Galaxy S10e – One UI 4.1
• Samsung Galaxy S10 – One UI 4.1
• Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus – One UI 4.1
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (5G)
• Samsung Galaxy A52 – March security update
• Samsung Galaxy A52s – March security update

What is a security update?

Manufacturers regularly release security updates for their phones. With this they ensure that your smartphone or tablet is always as safe as possible. Some phones get one every month and others once every quarter. In this overview how long your phone will receive security updates and when you can expect them.

• Overview: How long does each brand update its Android phones?
• Android 12 update overview: when will phones get the update?

See which security update you have

Want to know if there’s a new security update for your phone? Follow the steps to install the latest security update†

1. Open the Settings app on your phone.
2. At the bottom, tap System > System Update.
3. View your Android security update.

What is an Android version update?

Every year Google releases a software update with the new version of its operating system android† This software update is an Android version update. That update makes your smartphone or tablet faster and more secure and gives you access to new functions. That is why it is important to download such a new update as soon as it is available for your phone. Currently, Android 12 is the latest Android version and in this overview you will find out which phones will receive this update and when.

See which Android version you have

Want to know if there is a new Android version for your phone? Follow the steps to get your update android version†

1. Open the Settings app on your phone.
2. At the bottom, tap System > System Update.
3. Check your Android version.

Have you also received a (security) update? Mail this to tips@androidworld.nl including screenshot and name/model of your phone. Then we’ll add it to this article!