Update news: these phones receive a (security) update (week 39)

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 OPPO.

Samsung

• Samsung Galaxy S22 Series – October Security Update (Thanks, Eus and Eric!)
• Samsung Galaxy A53 – September security update
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 – September security update
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 – September security update
• Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 – One UI 4.1 based on Android 12
• Samsung Galaxy S21 Series – October Security Update

OPPO

• OPPO Reno 6 Series – September Security Update (Thanks, Bernardo)

What is a 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!