Update news: these phones receive a (security) update (week 17)

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 Motorola, Samsung, Nokia and Xiaomi, among others.

Motorola

• Motorola Edge 20 Pro – March security update

Xiaomi

• Xiaomi 11T – April security update

Nokia

• Nokia 8.3 – Android 12 and the April security update
• Nokia 7.2 – April Security Update (Thanks Katty!)

Samsung

• Samsung Galaxy S22 – stabilization update
• Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus – stabilization update
• Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra – stabilization update
• Samsung Galaxy M31s – Android 12 (on the go)
• Samsung Galaxy A52 – April security update
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 – May security update
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Plus – May security update
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra – May 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

Do you 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. View your Android version.

In this article you will find a detailed explanation about where you can find the Android version of your phone.

Did you also receive 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!