Samsung security patch for January is ready

The January security patch for the Samsung Android fleet is ready and its contents have been detailed on the company"s official Security Blog.
The software update for the month addresses 67 CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) in Android as well as 28 more patches, which are specific to Samsung smartphones. This includes security fixes for the Exynos 8895 and Snapdragon 835 chipsets. Those are expected to be the heart and soul of the upcoming Galaxy S8.
As usual, the security updates will likely come as part of a regular OS update from Samsung. That said, expect the security patch update to come sooner rather than later.
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January security patch rolling out to Nexus and Pixel devices

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Google has released the January security patch for supported Nexus and Pixel devices. A previous report suggested the search giant could start the rollout of the security update in early January, and today we"ve got confirmation directly from Google.
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LG"s January security patch fixes several flaws and exploits exclusive to LG phones

LG is working diligently to bring its major Android devices up to date with Google"s monthly security patches and fixes of its own. The company has published its January Security Bulletin, describing several vulnerabilities and exposures which have been addressed in its G (G3, G4, G4 Stylus, G ..

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LeEco Le Pro3 receives new update, adds December security patch and many improvements

Chinese company LeEco might not make any profit from selling its flagship smartphone, the Le Pro3 in the United States, but that doesn"t get in the way of offering new updates.
If you happen to be the owner of a LeEco Le Pro3, which was launched in the US back in November and sold for just $400..

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New LeEco Le Pro3 update brings December security patch, other changes

The LeEco Le Pro3 has started receiving a new update. Arriving as firmware version EUI 5.8.020S and weighing in at around 345MB, the update brings along Android security fixes for the month of December.
Several other changes are included as well. For example, the GMS package has been updated for better stability and security and Bluetooth discovery time has been reduced to 20sec in order to save resources. In addition, there are also changes related to launcher, messaging, camera, app permissions, and more.
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Sony Xperia XZ and X Performance updated with December"s security patch

The Sony Xperia X Performance and Xperia XZ were both recently updated with Android Nougat (1,2). Despite being updated right at the cusp between November and December, neither of these smartphones’ updates were released late enough to get the December security patches from Google.
Well, now both the Xperia XZ and Xperia X Performance are getting a new update that rolls up the build number from 39.2.A.0.237 to 39.2.A.0.361. The update also brings the Sony handsets to the latest security bulletin from Google for the month of December.
Currently, the update is rolling out in some European markets and Latin America and is only arriving to singleSIM versions of the Xperia XZ (F8331) and Xperia X Performance (F8131). If you already installed the update, leave a comment and let us know if you see anything else different.
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Huawei Mate 9 update brings December security patch, 10x digital zoom

Huawei has started rolling out a new update to its Mate 9 smartphone. Arriving as build version MHA-AL00C00B153 and weighing in at 278MB, the update brings along the Android security fixes for December.
Aside from the latest security patch, the update also includes several other changes, including 10x digital zoom option in the camera as well as some performance related improvements.
As is usually the case with OTA roll outs, it may take some time for the update to hit your device.If you feel impatient, you can manually check by heading to your handset"s Settings menu.
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The Samsung Galaxy S7 edge is now receiving the Android security patch for December

Updates for Android are always great. Whether a new update brings substantial new features or small improvements here and there, there"s always something rewarding about getting the notification that there"s new software to download for your handset. The Galaxy S7 edge is one of the most r..

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November security patch rolling out for Xperia Z5 and Xperia Z3+

Sony is now pushing out an update for the Xperia Z3+ (infamously known as the Z4), Z5, and Z4 tablets with a new update. The new version carries the firmware number 32.2A.5.11 and replaces the firmware number: 32.2.A.0.305.
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The update is now rolling out to all the aforementioned model lineups and their respective variants, including dualSIM versions across many regions. This Android update brings security patches up to Google’s November bulletin. Side note: the December security bulletin was just released today by Google along with new OTAs for Nexus devices.
Has anyone else gotten this update on their Xperia device? Let us know!
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