these phones receive a (security) update (week 7)

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, Poco and Google phones, among others.

Motorola

• Motorola Edge 20 Pro – January security update

OnePlus

• OnePlus Nord 2 – February security update (on the way)

Samsung

Samsung is currently rolling out the February security update to various devices. In this update, the manufacturer has fixed 60 issues related to security.

• Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus – February security update
• Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite – February security update (on the way)
• Samsung Galaxy S20 FE – February security update (on the way)
• Samsung Galaxy S21 – February security update
• Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus – February security update
• Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra – February security update
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip – February security update
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip – February security update
• Samsung Galaxy A51 – January 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

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!