Android OEMs lie about security patches on software updates

In some cases, Security Research Labs says that manufacturers simply just moved the date of the patch level forward without executing the patches themselves.

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No Android Oreo for Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge after all, and no more security updates either

Not only will Samsung's Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge stay on Nougat for all eternity after all, but the two spring 2015 flagships have had their security updates terminated as well.

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Google crushes all hopes of future OS updates and security patches for ancient Nexus Player

It was easy to predict but that doesn't make it any less sad. Discontinued way back in 2016, Google's Nexus Player is officially reaching the end of the road in terms of software support as well.

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Meltdown and Spectre security bugs put all ‘modern’ computers at risk, but partial fixes are out

Regardless of your operating system, web browser or "modern" computer of choice, including smartphones, Meltdown and Spectre security threats are real and really scary.

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Business-friendly Galaxy Note 8 Enterprise Edition comes with three-year security patch promise

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There’s a Galaxy Note 8 Enterprise Edition out in the US now for small and medium-sized businesses, with Samsung promising unusual security.

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Huawei commits to blazing fast Oreo update for Mate 9, also aiming for frequent security patches

The Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro run Android 8.0 Oreo, and so should the Huawei Mate 9 in a matter of weeks. Monthly security updates are also a possibility.

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Essential Phone scores security update with ‘improved performance’ in time for Sprint retail launch

Smoother and faster than ever thanks to a software update focused on security and performance, the Essential Phone is now also available in Sprint stores.

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Wild Android 7.1.2 update message pops up on Google Pixels, but it’s just a mislabeled security patch

There's likely nothing wrong with your Google Pixel or Pixel XL phone recently upgraded to Android Oreo, and you don't need to downgrade to Nougat.

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Nokia 5 beats Google’s Pixel and Nexus devices to the September security update punch

Once again, HMD Global shows all other Android device manufacturers how it's done, rolling out September security patches to the Nokia 5 already.

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Android Nougat continues to elude unlocked US Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge after March security patch

How ridiculous is it that officially unlocked Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge models stateside are now receiving OTA March security patches applied over Marshmallow?

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Samsung resolves ‘challenges’, promising monthly security updates for unlocked US Galaxy S7

It's unclear what are the "challenges" holding back unlocked US Galaxy S7 versions, but "soon" enough, you should start receiving monthly security patches.

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Motorola commits to Moto Z security patches, leaving out ‘monthly’ promise

Wondering whether or not the modular Moto Z is more convenient and versatile than that other, conceptually different modular smartphone out and about? There’s a video comparison to help you find the answer.What if you’re hesitating between this and the Galaxy S7? Not to worry, as we have a clip for that too. And one to explain and inspect

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