October security patch for Nexus devices rolling out, factory images and OTAs now available
It’s the first Monday of the month, and that means it’s time for Google’s monthly slew of security patches.
First Nougat security patch rolling out with September update, factory images and OTAs now available
The first Android security patches for Nougat devices are rolling out now as part of the September security update. With Google having yet to upload the Android 7.0 factory images for some Nexus devices, there are several patches for Marshmallow.
August security patch for Nexus devices rolling out, factory images and OTAs now available
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.
July security patch for Nexus devices rolling out, factory images and OTAs now available
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.
Linux kernel root vulnerability affects many Android devices, Google working on mid-cycle patch
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.