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January security patch now available for Nexus/Pixel devices, Android 7.1.1 for Nexus 6

Avatar for Abner Li Jan 3 2017 - 10:33 am PT
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Update 1/5: After a last minute bug, Android 7.1.1 is now available for the Nexus 6, with the corresponding factory image and OTA available on the developer site.

With last month’s update coinciding with the release of Android 7.1.1, January’s is a more straightforward security patch. Slightly delayed to account for the first Monday of the month falling on a holiday, there are fixes for 95 vulnerabilities.


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August security patch for Nexus devices rolling out, factory images and OTAs now available

Avatar for Abner Li Aug 1 2016 - 11:19 am PT
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Several leaks over the weekend suggested that the Android Security Bulletin would be released on August 5th this month. While the patch date may be set to this Friday, the Nexus factory images and OTAs are already rolling out. Like in July, there are two sets of security bugs as part of the August security bulletin.


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July security patch for Nexus devices rolling out, factory images and OTAs now available

Avatar for Abner Li Jul 6 2016 - 11:53 am PT
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Update 7/11: July’s security patch for the Pixel C is now available. Download the factory image and OTA now.

The Android Security Bulletin is usually released the first Monday of every month. With July 4th being a holiday, it was assumed that the patches would be available next week. However, Nexus factory images and OTAs with patches for a large number of vulnerabilities are actually available today.


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Linux kernel root vulnerability affects many Android devices, Google working on mid-cycle patch

Avatar for Abner Li Mar 22 2016 - 3:05 pm PT
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Android usually maintains a monthly security patch schedule, but Google has released an out-of-cycle fix for a serious vulnerability that affects a majority of devices. The company is working on a security update for Nexus devices and has released the patch for other OEMs to implement.


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