these phones receive a (security) update (week 15)

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, Nokia and Sony phones, among others.

realme

HMD Global has begun the global rollout of the March security update.

• Realme 8 – Realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12
• Realme 8 Pro – Realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12

Samsung

• Samsung phones that receive One UI 4.1 in the Netherlands: the complete overview
• Samsung Galaxy M31 – One UI 4.1 (on the go)
• Samsung Galaxy S21 – April security update (thanks cowboyspeedy)
• Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus – April security update
• Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra – April security update
• Samsung Galaxy A52 5G – April security update
• Samsung Galaxy S10e – April security update on the way (on the way)
• Samsung Galaxy S10 – April security update on the way (on the way)
• Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus – April security update on the way (on the way)
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 – April security update on the way (on the way)
• Samsung Galaxy S20 FE – April security update on the way (on the way)
• Samsung Galaxy Note 20 – April security update on the way (on the way)
• Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra – April security update on the way (on the way)

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.

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!