these phones receive a (security) update (week 18)

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, Nokia and Xiaomi, among others.

Nokia

• Nokia X20 – April security update (on the way)
• Nokia X10 – April security update (on the way)
• Nokia XR20 – April security update (on the way)
• Nokia G50 5G – April security update (on the way)

google

• Pixel 3a – May security update
• Pixel 4 – May security update
• Pixel 4XL – May security update
• Pixel 4a – May security update
• May’s Pixel 4a 5G Security Update
• Pixel 5 – May security update
• Pixel 5 – May security update
• Pixel 6 – May security update
• Pixel 6 Pro – May security update

Samsung

• Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite – April security update (on the way)
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 – firmware update (on the way)
• Samsung Galaxy M31 – Android 12 + March security 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.

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

Do you 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. View your Android version.

In this article you will find a detailed explanation about where you can 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!