Update news: these phones receive a (security) update (week 9)

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 Google phones, among others.

OPPO

• OPPO Find X3 Lite – January security update

OnePlus

• OnePlus Nord – January security update

Xiaomi

• Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro – January security update
• Xiaomi Mi 10 – January security update (thanks Jaap!)
• Xiaomi 11T – January security update
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro – Android 12

LG

• LG G8S ThinQ – January Security Update

Samsung

Samsung is currently rolling out the February security update to various devices, but there are also phones that will receive the January patch.

• Samsung Galaxy A32 – February security update
• Samsung Galaxy A71 – January security update
• Samsung Galaxy S21 FE – February security update
• Samsung Galaxy Note 9 – February security update
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 – February security update
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 – February security update (thanks, ejbasket!)

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.

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!