Android security update January 2021 brings 43 patches

The first security update of 2021 is a fact. Security update January 2021 addresses more than 40 vulnerabilities in the Android operating system. In addition, this update brings a series of improvements to Pixel devices.

Security update January 2021

For Android, Google releases a new security patch every month. This is also the case this month and this concerns the first update of the year 2021. With the security update January 2021, a total of 43 vulnerabilities in the security are addressed. Whether they are all intended for your device differs. Namely, a distinction is made between different things. Think of the Android version, type of processor and various other components in the smartphone, tablet or other device.

We see that with this update Google immediately gives the Pixel devices a number of improvements. Several fixes and improvements are waiting for the Pixel 3, 4 and 5 series. We have listed these improvements below.

Rollout

Various manufacturers will roll out the update for various devices in the near future. As soon as the security update of January 2021 is available for your device, you will receive a notification on your smartphone. If you receive it on your phone, be sure to send us an email, together with a screenshot!