these phones receive a (security) update (week 16)

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 Motorola, Samsung, OnePlus and Poco, among others.

Motorola

Motorola has started rolling out Android 12 for its 2021 Edge 20 flagships, the Edge+ and Moto G50.

• Motorola Edge 20 – Android 12, March security update
• Motorola Edge 20 Lite – April security update
• Motorola Edge+ – Android 12, March security update (Thanks, Jeffrey)
• Motorola Moto G100 – March security update
• Motorola Moto G50 – Android 12, March security update
• Motorola Moto G31 – March security update
• Motorola Moto G10 – March security update
• Motorola Moto G9 Play – March security update
• Motorola Moto G Pro – March security update
• Motorola Moto G 5G Plus – March security update
• Motorola Moto E40 – March security update
• Motorola Moto E20 – March security update

OnePlus

• OnePlus 8 – Android 12 (Thanks, Hans)

poco

Poco has rolled out Android 12 to its top model from 2021.

• Poco F3 – Android 12, January security update (Thanks, Kris)

Samsung

• Samsung Galaxy A53 – April security update
• Samsung Galaxy S20 Series – April Security Update
• Samsung Galaxy S21 Series – Stability 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.

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.

In this article you will find the detailed explanation about where to find the Android version of your phone.

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.

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!