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  • Google rolls out July 2019 Android security patch to fix multiple flaws

    Google rolls out July 2019 Android security patch to fix multiple flaws

    Google today released July 2019’s Android security patch for all supported Pixel devices. The latest patch address several security isssues, bug fixes, and multiple improvements. The Android security patch for July 2019 includes 2019-07-01 and 2019-07-05 security patch levels.

    The latest security patch addresses a total of 33 security vulenrabilties affecting Android devices. These issues were found in the Android systrem, framework, library, media framework, along with Qualcomm componnets. According to Google, the most critical flaw was discovered in Android Media framework.

    “The most severe of these issues is a critical security vulnerability in Media framework that could enable a remote attacker using a specially crafted file to execute arbitrary code within the context of a privileged process. The severity assessment is based on the effect that exploiting the vulnerability would possibly have on an affected device,” explained Google in the security bulletin.

    Apart from multiple security fixes, July 2019’s Android security patch also fixes sveral bugs for supported Pixel handsets. For instance, it improves ‘OK Google’ and music detection on the Pixel 2, Pixel 2XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3XL, Pixel 3a, and Pixel 3a XL. Besides, it also fixes an issue for some Pixel 3 and Pixel 3XL devices that get stuck while a reboot is performed.

    Elsewhere, Google has also fixed an issue on the Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3a, and Pixel 3a XL handsets that get stuck in the ELD mode. Besides, the latest security patch also improves Unicode language support for Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3a, and Pixel 3a XL.

    The July 2019 Android security patch is now rollong out on all supported Pixel handsets. These include the Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3XL, Pixel 3a, and Pixel 3a XL devices. The rollout is taking places in phases, and is likely to arrive in a few days for all users. The patch should also arrive soon for other Android devices such as the likes of Essential, HTC, Sony, and more.

  • Nokia 5 gets updated to Android 9 Pie

    Nokia 5 gets updated to Android 9 Pie

    HMD Global starts rolling out the latest Android 9 Pie update for its mid-range Nokia 5 handset. The news was confirmed via a Twitter post by HMD’s Chief Product Officer Juho Sarvikas.

    Being an OTA update, Android 9 Pie update for the Nokia 5 will be rolled out in phases. Some users would have started receiving the new update , while a broader rollout is expected to begin shortly. In the meantime, you can manually check for the update by heading over to Settings> System> System Updates.

    The update brings new features such as the navigation gestures, app switcher, adaptive battery and brightness, UI changes, as well as updated notifications. It also brings a new feature called digital wellbeing. The feature allows users to monitor how much time they spend with their phones. It also allows them to set App Timers to set limits on app usage.

    Elsewhere, Android 9 Pie also brings several new features such as standardized biometric authentication prompt, revamped settings drawer, adaptive battery and display, extend battery life, and more. Besides, Android 9 Pie also brings features that offer private wen browsing and enables encryption of Android backups for greater security.

    HMD Global has been impressive when it comes to delivering timely roll-out of Android updates. The company has also announced the roadmap of Android Pie update for other devices as well. In the coming weeks, the company promises that the Nokia 6, Nokia 5.1, Nokia 3.1, as well as Nokia 2.1 will get updated to Android 9 Pie.

  • Moto Z3 and Moto G6+ get Android Pie update

    Moto Z3 and Moto G6+ get Android Pie update

    Motorola has now started rolling out Android 9 Pie update for the Moto Z3 and Moto G6+. The Moto Z3 runs a near stock vrson of Android 9 Pie. The update brings new features such as the latest navigation gestures, app switcher, adaptive battery and brightness, UI changes, as well as updated notifications. The update also includes the January 2019 security patch for the Moto Z3. You can read the complete changelog here.

    Besides, Motorola has also added support for 5G MotoMod for the Moto Z3 on Verizon network. This would allow Motorola to bring 5G support to a smartphone without releasing a standalone phone with built-in 5G. That said, Motorola hasn’t released the mod yet.

    Elsewhere, a post on Reddit also suggests that the Moto G6+ has also been updated to Android 9 Pie. However, it gets the older December 1 security patch.

    Being an OTA update, Android 9 Pie for the Moto Z3 and Moto G6+ is being rolled out in phases. Some users would have got the new update on Tuesday, while a broader rollout is expected to begin shortly. In the meantime, you can manually check for the update by heading over to Settings> System> System Updates.

  • Samsung Galaxy Note 9 starts receiving Android 9 Pie

    Samsung Galaxy Note 9 starts receiving Android 9 Pie

    Samsung has officially started rolling out the latest Android 9 Pie update for the Galaxy Note 9. Reports suggest that the rollout has kicked off in Germany, and there’s a good chance that more Galaxy Note 9 devices in other parts of the globe would follow suit.
    The Android 9 Pie update for the Galaxy Note 9 comes as N960FXXU2CRLT. Besides, installing the update also brings the handset to the January 2019 security patch.

    For now, Android 9 Pie update for the Galaxy Note 9 doesn’t seem to be available anywhere besides Germany. It’s also worth noting that the availabilty of Android 9 Piw update for the Note 9 could take longer than usual, as Samsung typically takes a long time to make the update available for everyone.

    As something similar happened with the Galaxy S9 Android 9 Pie update also. The rollout started in late 2018, however, only limited countries across the world received the Android 9 Pie on the Galaxy S9. The rollout will liley continue throughout 2019.

    Samsung is also busy planning the release of the next-gen Galaxy S10 series, which is expected to go official next month with Android 9 Pie out-of-the-box. Besides, Samsung is reportedly prepping Android Pie beta program for the Galaxy S8 as well, but details about that remain slim for the moment.

  • Android 9 Pie arrives on the OnePlus 5 and 5T

    Android 9 Pie arrives on the OnePlus 5 and 5T

    Android 9 Pie has finally started rolling out for the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T. The latest version of Google’s mobile OS is now being distributed via an over-the-air update. According to OnePlus, OxygenOS 9.0.0 OTA update started rolling out this morning and should be available for all OnePlus 5 and 5T owners over the next few days.

    The latest Android 9 Pie update comes shortly after OnePlus announced an open beta to test the update for the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T. The changelog for the update is largely similar to what we saw with the open beta. You can find the complete changelog below:

    System

    • Updated system to Android 9 Pie
    • Brand new UI for Android Pie
    • Brand new navigation gestures (Available for OnePlus 5T only)
    • Updated Android security patch to 2018.12
    • Other new features and system improvements

    New Gaming mode 3.0

    • Added text notification mode
    • Added notification for 3rd party calls

    Do Not Disturb mode

    • New Do Not Disturb (DND) mode with adjustable settings

    Camera

    • Integrated Google Lens mode

    The OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T now joins the OnePlus 6 to get the latest Android 9 Pie update. That said, it’s still unclear whether the rest of the company’s lineup will be getting the upate in the near future. It’s a pretty significant update and users are advised to download it as soon as possible. Though as is usually the case with OTA updates, OxygenOS 9.0.0 for the OnePlus 5 and 5T is being rolloed out in phases. A small percentage of users will shortly get the update, while a broader rollout is expected to begin in the next few days. Users can also manually check for the update by heading over to Settings> System Updates.