Android: Monthly security update
Here you can find out about the current state of the Android security. What are the current vulnerabilities, who provides patches and what are the dangers? Update: HTC perplexed again with high development speed and delivers the June update for the HTC 10 earlier than Google.
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Operating system updates have been a major problem with Android Smartphones: HTC, Samsung, LG and other manufacturer provided the updates very late. Some providers even further, delay the release with their additional software. HTC has illustrated the entire process in an infographic.
Google assumes more responsibility since end of 2015 and provides monthly security updates. Many Smartphone manufacturers pass on Google's work on the Android source code to their customers and deliver timely patches. Learn here what gaps have been closed and which manufacturers provide the patches.
June update already arrived at HTC and Samsung
The HTC 10 and the Galaxy S7 June 2016 have already received the update with the patch level. It is based on Android 6.0.1 and thus provides no new features. However, the update for the HTC 10 is almost 500 MB big. There are also first bug fixes in it.
HTC so adhering to its new software strategy. The branding-free HTC 10 in the editorial office receives the update sooner than our nexus 6 p. The patch is distributed through the OTA interface, so you can download it easily via Wi-Fi and install. With our test device, the installation took about twenty minutes.
HTC 10 update june 2016
Less than 500 MB is quite much for a patch. / © ANDROIDPIT
The June patch was sighted already late may on Samsung's Galaxy S7. But until now there is official documentation about it, what gaps have been specifically. The Android securiy bulletin just listed the closed security holes.
In addition to the gaps a number of new vulnerabilities inside the often disputed components of media server and webm in the drivers for camera, Wi-Fi, or sound. The patches for many of them were shipped 4.4 KitKat also in the Android source code for Android. Theoretically Smartphone manufacturer can play just the security patch also on older devices, that happens only rarely.
Why are security updates important?
About our smartphones, attacker can get a very intimate glimpse into our life. You can create a motion profile of us and follow us at every step. A look at the Google dashboard says you know Google about you. No unauthorized third party may collect same information through you.
The harsh reality: That's why Android will be never sure
The best known security vulnerability called stagefright in 2015. Thanks to her hackers could send an MMS you and your Smartphone has turned into a bug. If you have installed update since August 2015, you are affected.
How do I test my device for security vulnerabilities?
You need to consult no hackers to discover vulnerabilities in your Smartphone software. The new test app Android vulnerability test suite (short VTS), comes of course from a security company, and checks your Android Smartphone for all currently exploited vulnerabilities.
APK download from Android VTS
The app is free and open source is developed (here is the source code).
Immediately install updates on nexus devices
Because Google provides the installation files for the monthly security update download to users of its nexus devices, you can immediately install the update without any hassles. To download the zip files on Google and followed the instructions on the website.
Who's with me?
While Google presents its monthly security updates in a new blog, only some of the remaining producers to word register. According to current knowledge, the following Smartphone manufacturers provide monthly security updates available for new devices:
BlackBerry
Honor
HTC
Huawei
LG
Motorola
Samsung
Sony
Also devices running cyanogen OS get monthly safe and stable updates. You are serviced by software service provider cyanogen Inc. and thus bring a high standard of safety devices low price ranges.
Is my device what now, not sure?
If your device is more than two years old, the manufacturer and the Distributor will refuse probably you service. A vulnerability can be regarded in principle as damage to the device, you have not caused. Thus, she would actually be a case for the warranty.
Because the warranty period in most cases ends 24 months after the purchase, the me stop
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