these phones receive a (security) update (week 26)

Many security patches and updates are released every week and we list them for you in this article. This time include smartphones from Samsung and Xiaomi.

Xiaomi

Xiaomi Mi 11 – software update to MIUI 13 – Android 12 (Thanks Peter!)

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A72 – security update (Thanks Sjoerd!)

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 – Security Update (Thanks Raoul!)

Samsung A52 – security update (Thanks Bas!)

OnePlus

OnePlus Nord – software update to Android 12 (Thanks Bas!)

oppo

Oppo FindX Pro – Security Update (Thanks Erik!)

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. This 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 update your 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!