Samsung Galaxy S5 on Sprint gets December security update

Sprint has started rolling out a new update to Samsung Galaxy S5 units on its network. Arriving as build version G900PVPU3CPL2 and weighing in at around 237MB, the update includes Android security fixes for the month of December.
The carrier is yet to update the Galaxy S5 software update page on its website, so it"s currently difficult to say what else (if at all) is included in the update, although going by its size, it"d be reasonable to say that some other improvements and usual bug fixes are included as well.
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Samsung introduces enterprise security features for smartwatches

Smartwatches are still a niche as they are a bit expensive, yet don"t have features that stick. Users rarely see the benefit of having what appears to be a glorified fitness tracker that needs daily recharging strapped to their wrist. But Samsung believes that there are professionals out there ..

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Motorola Moto Z Force Droid starts getting December security update

A new update has started hitting Motorola Moto Z Force Droid Edition smartphones in the United States. It"s a monthly security update that brings Android security fixes for the month of December.
A quick look at the release notes posted by Motorola on its website reveals that nothing else is included in the update.
Given that the roll out has just begin, it may take time for the update notification to pop up on your device"s screen. Meanwhile, if you feel impatient, you can manually check for the update by heading to your handset"s Settings menu.
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Samsung releases January security update for its Android flagship models

Shortly after Google started rolling out software updates including a January security patch for its Nexus and Pixel series, today, Samsung released a similar update for its “major flagship models” (a proper list of devices hasn"t been provided).
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BlackBerry starts rolling out January Android security update

It looks like BlackBerry is among the first non-Google OEMs to push the newest security update for Android devices. The Canadian company has just announced the January security patch released early this month is available for all BlackBerry smartphones purchased through its online store.
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December security update starts hitting Samsung Galaxy S7 active

A new update has started hitting the Samsung Galaxy S7 active smartphone in the US. The update – which weighs in at around 45MB and carries a build number of MMB29M.G891AUCS2APL1 – is being rolled out by AT&T, which exclusively sells the handset.
The update includes the security update that brings along Android security fixes for December. For those waiting for Nougat, sadly, the update is still based on Android Marshmallow.
The Nougat update for the device is in the pipeline at least, but there"s no information on exactly when it will be rolled out.
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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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ASUS updates ZenWatch 2 and 3 with new tweaks and security fixes

ASUS has delivered updates for its ZenWatch 2 and ZenWatch 3 wearables. The ZenWatch 2 features Android security fixes from December, and that"s about it, while the ZenWatch 3 comes with that and some significant changes.
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Samsung Galaxy Note5 starts getting December security patch

Samsung has started pushing out a new update to its Galaxy Note5 smartphone. Weighing in at around 295MB and currently hitting units in India, the update brings along Android security fixes for the month of December.
It isn"t yet known what other changes (if at all) are included in the update. Given that the update has just started rolling out, it may take some time to hit your device. Meanwhile, if you feel impatient, you can manually check for it by heading to your phone"s Settings menu.
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January security update is now being sent out by Google for Pixel and Nexus devices

Another month has just begun, so it"s time to welcome it with a new monthly Android security update. Google usually outs these on the first Monday of each month, but it"s made an exception this time around, probably having to do with the New Year or something.
Anyway, the security bulletin is up and it lists all of the vulnerabilities that have been fixed. As always, there are two security patch level strings – one will make your phone show the January 1 security update level, the other uses January 5. The latter is the more complete of the two, and it"s what devices supported by Google are getting.
Speaking of which, the company has already made factory images and OTA zip files of the new update available for the Pixel and Pixel XL (two for each, in fact, with build numbers NMF26U and NMF26V), Huawei Nexus 6P (N4F26I and N4F26J), LG Nexus 5X (N4F26I), Pixel C (N4F26I), HTC Nexus 9 (N4F26M), and Asus Nexus Player (NMF26R). If you feel like something"s missing from..

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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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December security update starts hitting Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)

Samsung has started pushing out a new security update to its Galaxy A5 (2016) smartphone. Weighing in at under 11MB and arriving as firmware version XXS3BPLA, the update brings along Android security patches for the month of December.
The update is currently hitting units in Europe, although other regions should get it soon as well.
If you are a Galaxy A5 (2016) user in Europe, and haven"t received the update yet, be patient, as OTA toll outs are usually staged. Alternatively, you can also check for the update by heading to your handset"s Settings menu.
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KitKat-powered ZTE ZMAX on T-Mobile gets November security update

The ZTE ZMAX was made official for T-Mobile way back in 2014. The phone launched with Android KitKat and never got updated to even Lollipop – yes, it still runs KitKat. However, that hasn"t stopped ZTE and T-Mobile from pushing out security updates to the device.
After receiving an Android security update in May, the ZMAX has now started getting November"s security patch. Weighing in at over 17MB, the update arrives as software version Z970V1.0.0B35. Going by the size of the update as well as the description on T-Mobile"s website, it"s safe to assume that nothing else is included in the update.
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Verizon is now sending security updates to 11 Android smartphones

Lately more and more device makers have started taking Android security patches seriously, deploying them only a few weeks after Google releases them, and making them available for at least their high-end handsets. To drive that point home, today Verizon has started sending out over-the-air updates for a whopping 11 Android smartphones.
All of the updates contain nothing more than the latest security patches, but this is quite a feat – owners of these 11 devices will be up to date in terms of security fixes after installing the new software.
The phones in question are the HTC 10, Moto Z Droid, Moto Z Force Droid, Moto Z Play, Samsung Galaxy Note 4, Note5, Note Edge, S5, S6, S6 edge, and S6 edge+. As always, receiving the update notification on your handset may take a few days, since the over-the-air rollout is staged.
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Verizon rolls out security updates to 11 Android flavored handsets

The nation"s largest carrier, Verizon Wireless, is sending out security updates to 11 Android handsets. The range of handsets receiving the security update starts with current top shelf flagship phones like the HTC 10 and the Motorola Moto Z Force Droid, to older generation models like the Sams..

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Android"s security update for January is coming next week?

Feeling a little insecure? You have no need to be. Android"s security update for January will be rolling out as soon as next week. In fact, Verizon"s support page shows that the Pixel and Pixel XL could be receiving the update as soon as January 3rd. The build number for it is NMF26U. Unli..

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Google Pixel and Pixel XL will get the January security patches next week, according to Verizon

Last week we heard that the Android January security patch would be released for the Huawei Nexus 6P in Australia on January 4. And today Verizon has basically confirmed that the rollout of the next update for the mobile devices supported by Google will take place next week.
Verizon says the Google Pixel and Pixel XL will both be graced with a new update starting on January 3, which is next Tuesday. There"s no changelog, just a line of text saying that it brings “the most up to date Android security patch”, so there are no new features to talk about this time around.
The build number for this upcoming release will be NMF26U. This information isn"t surprising in the slightest, since Google likes to put out new security updates on the first Monday of each month. Since the first Monday of January 2017 is a holiday, it makes sense that the push would start one day late in this instance. Also note that the Motorola Nexus 6 will probably receive its first build of Android 7.1.1 N..

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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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