Update news: these phones receive a (security) update (week 37)

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 smartphones from Samsung, Google and Nokia.

Samsung

• Samsung Galaxy A51 – September security update (Thanks H. Veerman!)
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 – One UI 4.1.1 (Thanks Rick!)
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 – One UI 4.1.1
• Samsung Galaxy S22 Series – One UI 4.1.1 and September Security Update (Was paused and now restarted, Ed.)
• Samsung Galaxy S21 Series – September Security Update
• Samsung Galaxy S20 Series – September Security Update
• Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Series – September Security Update
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 – One UI 4.1.1

google

• Google Pixel 6(a) series – September security update
• Google Pixel 5 – September security update (Thanks Dick!)
• Google Pixel 4(a) series – September security update

Nokia

• Nokia XR20 5G – August security update
• Nokia G20 – August security update
• Nokia 2.4 – August 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 brings google released a software update with the new version of its operating system Android. This software update is an Android version update. This 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.

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 update your 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 to find the Android version of your phone.

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!