Update news: these phones receive a (security) update (week 38)

Many security patches and updates are released every week and we have listed them for you in this article. This time we have information about smartphones from Samsung and Nokia.

Samsung

• Samsung Galaxy A40 – September security update
• Samsung Galaxy S6 – GPS fix
• Samsung Galaxy S10 Series – September Security Update
• Samsung Galaxy S21 FE – September security update
• Samsung Galaxy A52 Series – September Security Update
• Samsung Galaxy A32 4G – September security update
• Samsung Galaxy A52s – September security update
• Samsung Galaxy M21 – August security update
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Series – One UI 4.1.1 and September Security Update
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 – September security update
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 – September security update

Nokia

• Nokia 5.3 – September 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!