these phones receive a (security) update (week 34)

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 smartphones from Samsung and Oppo.

Samsung

• Samsung Galaxy S22 – August Update (Thanks Kelvin!)
• Samsung Galaxy S22+ – August Update (Thanks Frostbite!)
• Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra – August Update(Thanks Raoul!)
• Samsung Galaxy S6 Lite – July Update (Thanks Sander!)

oppo

• Oppo 10x Zoom Reno – Android 12 update (Thanks Sander!)

Xiaomi

• Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro – August Update (Thanks Willem!)

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. Check 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 to 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!