Unlike most Android OEMs, their commitment to
fast security updates continues, although this time they've been moved to a separate app instead of the usual place inside the settings area.
Android One also promises
fast security updates and support for Play Protect, which is basically Google's antivirus software running on the phone.
The Stagefright vulnerability that plagued Android users over the summer was awful, but it ultimately lead to more cooperation and
faster security updates from both Google and device manufacturers.
«In 2017, we improved Android security in a variety of ways,» the report reads, «such as reducing the number of PHAs on devices and in Google Play, improving security visibility and control for users with Google Play Protect, and reducing vulnerability exploitation with
faster security updates.
The report claims that Google managed to improve Android's security over the past year by minimizing the number of Potentially Harmful Applications (PHAs) on Android - powered devices and in Google Play store, reducing vulnerability exploitation through
faster security updates, and improving security visibility and control.
Not exact matches
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean OTA
Update for Galaxy S4 LTE I9505 brings the following changes: support for OpenGL 3.0, support for Galaxy GEAR, TRIM support that should make your phone even
faster, ANT + support, SAMSUNG KNOX
security which will install the KNOX Bootloader and dedicated app, Samsung Wallet pre-loaded, better RAM management, better Display color reproduction, tweaked TouchWiz launcher, new Samsung Keyboard, Browse, Reading Mode, new camera firmware.
Six months to roll out a relatively critical software
update is simply ridiculous in this
fast changing
security scene... Thankfully the PlayBook QNX based OS has been consistently pushing out
security updates within 2 weeks or so.
Mozilla's shift to a rapid release development cycle delivers cutting edge Firefox features, performance enhancements,
security updates and stability improvements to users
faster.
Nokia promises
faster updates and the latest
security patches thanks to minimal customizations on Google's source.
Unlike with most Android phones, you'll get
fast version and
security updates with the iPhone X.
If you're on the
Fast ring, you can grab the
update by heading to Settings - > Update & security - > Windows Update - > Check for up
update by heading to Settings - >
Update & security - > Windows Update - > Check for up
Update &
security - > Windows
Update - > Check for up
Update - > Check for
updates.
If you want the
fastest security or version
updates, buy a Pixel 2 or an iPhone.
Updates are important to us, and if you think so too, getting the Pixel means you'll get fast security and version u
Updates are important to us, and if you think so too, getting the Pixel means you'll get
fast security and version
updatesupdates.
These devices offer more premium hardware, with Nexus and Pixel aspects like
fast software and
security updates.
The Windows 10 Anniversary
Update is full of new features and innovations that bring Windows Ink and Cortana ** to life; a
faster, more accessible and more power - efficient Microsoft Edge browser; advanced
security features; new gaming experiences and more.
Business customers will be able to opt - in to the
fast - moving consumer
update pace, or lock - down mission critical environments to receive only
security and critical
updates to their systems.
Even more important that customer service, the Pixel smartphones, like the Nexus line, also gets
fast security and Android version
updates from Google.
However, while
security updates arrived remarkably
fast (the February
update appeared before it did on my Pixel 2), Oreo is nowhere to be seen.
If you're on the
Fast ring, you can install build 17107 by going to Settings - >
Update &
security - > Windows
Update - > Check for
updates.
That doesn't just mean you get stock Android with no bloatware apps — you also get access to
fast security and Android version
updates.
If you're on the
Fast ring, you can get today's build by heading over to Settings - >
Update &
security - > Windows
Update - > Check for
updates.
Updated Apple devices perform better and
faster, giving you higher
security.
When combined with
fast updates to the latest versions of Android,
security patches every month, and full support for three years, it's clear the software experience on the Pixel 2 is unmatched.
A strong partnership with Google means these phones run a pure version of Android straight from Google and it also gets version and
security updates much
faster than any other manufacturer.
You would have barebones software that runs well on the device,
updates for two years (three years for
security patches) and
fast updates to hotfix all the messy ways people find to hack into it.
However, Samsung is one of the
fastest and most consistent at releasing the monthly Android
security updates.
«This
update provides
faster display response from a sleep state, and the latest Android
security updates.»
If you are on one of these unsupported devices and in the
Fast or Slow ring, you will need to switch to the Release Preview ring via Settings >
Update &
security > Windows Insider Program.
Even these devices don't get
security updates as
fast as they should, but they're better than the alternative.
The
update weighs in at 1.8 GB, and includes picture - in - picture mode, systemwide autofill, notification dots,
faster boot up times, Play Protect branding, and the January 1, 2018
security patch.
If you're on the
Fast ring, you can grab build 14393 by heading to Settings - >
Update &
security - > Windows
Update - > Check for
updates.
It's the first Android phone that, in my opinion, is comparable to the iPhone in terms of what I was looking for in a device (
fastest possible
security / OS
updates, good build quality, good display, good battery life, and ability to use overseas when I travel without a hassle).
The
update in question seems to be the October
security patch, and many users are reporting that the
update has caused their Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus units to either no longer
fast - charge, or no longer charge via the USB Type - C port at all.
The
fast release cadence of MIUI
updates allows the manufacturer to bundle
security patches with maintenance fixes.
Huawei is never the
fastest to send out
updates, unfortunately, so if you care about
security and timely
updates, you need not apply.
If you do want build 14905, make sure you're on the
Fast ring by heading to Settings - >
Update &
security - > Windows Insider Program, and make sure that your PC is set to the
Fast ring.
If you're on the
Fast ring, you can get 15025 by heading over to Settings - >
Update & security - > Phone u
Update &
security - > Phone
updateupdate.
Samsung, despite its extensive skinning, is normally pretty
fast about
security patches and provides beta
updates for it's major releases.
This time around, Nokia is going to go the «pure Android» route, promising timely
security updates and
fast updates to major new Android releases.
It means the phone will have no bloatware — just Google apps — the software experience will be stock Android 8.0 Oreo, and you will get access to
fast version and
security updates.
In addition, the
update encompasses
faster startup, app sign - in and Google Play Protect
security scans.
The main reason is that this means you can almost be assured that you will get
updates to your phone, especially critical
security patches,
faster than the other two.
In order to help you get the latest defense - in - depth
security protections that come in the Fall Creators
Update, we've improved the experience to allow you to update your device faster and with greater confi
Update, we've improved the experience to allow you to
update your device faster and with greater confi
update your device
faster and with greater confidence.
Once booted, the phone is constantly scanning installed apps for traces of malware, and a
fast rollout of Google's monthly
security updates put it on the same footing as the Nexus and Pixel line.
At the start of this month, it began recruiting beta testers for the
update, and it finalized the new firmware two weeks ago, which brought with it Google's December 2017
security patch, a fix for the KRACK exploit, and support for
fast charging via the OnePlus Dash Charger.
If you're already on the
Fast ring, you can install 15014 by heading over to Settings - >
Updates & security - > Phone update - > Check for u
Updates &
security - > Phone
update - > Check for
updatesupdates.
If you're on the
Fast ring, you can grab the new build by heading over to Settings - >
Update &
security - > Windows
Update - > Check for
updates.
Samsung Electronics will implement a new Android
security update process that
fast tracks the
security patches over the air when
security vulnerabilities are uncovered.
Samsung has really improved when it comes to rolling out monthly
security updates, but with the Galaxy S9 set to debut with Android Oreo out of the box, you can expect even much
faster software
updates for your phone, something that should help convince those who have always avoided Samsung due to slow
updates.
If you're on the
Fast ring, you can get 15014 by heading over to Settings - >
Update &
security - > Windows
Update - > Check for
updates.