Spectre/Meltdown Exploit: Are we vulnerable? - Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Just like the topic says, are we vulnerable to this new exploit or not? If so, how can we patch it? I can't seem to find any information regarding the Note 4 being patched, only the Note 5 and thereafter.

JOSHSKORN said:
Just like the topic says, are we vulnerable to this new exploit or not? If so, how can we patch it? I can't seem to find any information regarding the Note 4 being patched, only the Note 5 and thereafter.
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I too was searching for this answer and a Google search led me to this: https://9to5google.com/2018/01/10/meltdown-spectre-android-updates/
I'm still searching for official info but I'm not surprised the Note 4 isn't getting patched. I'm more miffed my 2016 revision Tab S2 isn't getting patched. That sucks.

beatblaster said:
I too was searching for this answer and a Google search led me to this: https://9to5google.com/2018/01/10/meltdown-spectre-android-updates/
I'm still searching for official info but I'm not surprised the Note 4 isn't getting patched. I'm more miffed my 2016 revision Tab S2 isn't getting patched. That sucks.
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I saw the same page. Someone out there has to know how to patch a security update for us and other users of older phones. It's gotta be possible. I read that one user of an ASUS motherboard patched his own BIOS for the threat(s).

I was assured by a Samsung rep that the Note 4 would receive a security update, but I'm not sure I believe that it will.

Verizon Galaxy Note 4's have started receiving a security update!!!!
Within the past half-hour (currently 1/17/2018 at 10:45pm) I received a notification to install the update. Hopefully this update will address the KRACK, Meltdown, and Spectre vulnerabilities.

Dwillian said:
Verizon Galaxy Note 4's have started receiving a security update!!!!
Within the past half-hour (currently 1/17/2018 at 10:45pm) I received a notification to install the update. Hopefully this update will address the KRACK, Meltdown, and Spectre vulnerabilities.
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Can I install this on a ROM or should I ask the ROM's author?
Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

Most likely the update is only for stock firmware, so you should check with your ROM author.
The update is confusing. After applying the update I looked in Settings, About Phone and the Security Patch level still shows as August 1, 2017 (suggesting that none of the security vulnerabilities like KRACK, Meltdown, or Spectre have been addressed). The Kernel version and SE for Android status now show December 6, 2017, so something has changed.
Under Settings, System updates showing that the last system update was a software update to N910VVRU2CQL1 and that it was applied today (Jan 17,2018). So far I haven't found any documentation for this update so it is totally unclear what has been changed or fixed.

Verizon just posted that
Software Version: MMB29M.N910VVRU2CQL1
Android® Security Patch Level: 2017-08-01, including Blueborne and Krack security patches
The current software update gives you the most up to date Android security patches on your device.
( See https://www.verizonwireless.com/supp...note-4-update/ )
Hopefully we will soon receive the Meltdown and Spectre security patches. Wouldn't it be nice if Verizon/Samsung would post an ETA for these kinds of critical security patches.?

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January Security Patch (2018)

January security patch is rolling out with KRACK security fixes.
https://mobilesupport.lenovo.com/us/en/Solution/MS126166
is that update for US unlocked version of the G5 Plus (XT1687)??
Broloff said:
is that update for US unlocked version of the G5 Plus (XT1687)??
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Should be for all variants
RohitJainWorld said:
January security patch is coming with KRACK security fixes but not Oreo.
We may get oreo in April.
https://mobilesupport.lenovo.com/us/en/Solution/MS126166
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I guess it would be up in Feb only
Well, the moto's that updated to oreo are running the jan 1st security patch... Guess if we receive it and it is not oreo we may get it by february or march.... I'm being optimistic and hope to receive it the first days of february
M1810 said:
Well, the moto's that updated to oreo are running the jan 1st security patch... Guess if we receive it and it is not oreo we may get it by february or march.... I'm being optimistic and hope to receive it the first days of february
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When owning a midrange "motonovo" device, being optimistic and having hope is the best strong suit for waiting on updates ?
M1810 said:
Well, the moto's that updated to oreo are running the jan 1st security patch... Guess if we receive it and it is not oreo we may get it by february or march.... I'm being optimistic and hope to receive it the first days of february
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I'm hoping feb 9th. My birthday lol. I've tried every ROM out there and they're all excellent, but I just can't deal with the camera. I need shutter speed and iso adjustments so pictures of things like the moon look like what we see rather than a random white dot. I haven't been able to find any ROM that does it better than a stock variant with Moto camera in professional mode, so I'm stuck on Nougat until Lenovotorola gets off their butts and gives us Oreo.
Just recieved today November patch, lol, XT1680 retar channel. Just Wondering why I was at compilation NPNS25.137-15-11 and now is NPN25.137-97.
neodarklink said:
Just recieved today November patch, lol, XT1680 retar channel. Just Wondering why I was at compilation NPNS25.137-15-11 and now is NPN25.137-97.
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I guess they want all phones to be on same build when they push out Oreo and onwards.
rockhardy said:
I guess they want all phones to be on same build when they push out Oreo and onwards.
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It looks like oreo is closer.. end of january or start of february probably.. unless lenovo screw up again
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This security patch changelog was up since november, so there is no reason for us not to get oreo, i mean it is probably outdated.
Can anyone with XT1686 (Indian variant) post a screenshot of the build number of the latest January update?
Venomous Viper 119 said:
Can anyone with XT1686 (Indian variant) post a screenshot of the build number of the latest January update?
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There is no January update, the last update had 1st November security patch and had the build number 137-92
psychopac said:
There is no January update, the last update had 1st November security patch and had the build number 137-92
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ENHANCEMENTS
This update introduces changes including the following:
Android security: Includes the updates of Android security patches through January 1st, 2018.
Fix for KRACK vulnerability: includes fix to address the KRACK vulnerability issue, which affects Wi-Fi networks.
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read the link at least
edit: oh i see you talk about indian variant. sorry
PumaPerez said:
read the link at least
edit: oh i see you talk about indian variant. sorry
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I know that a January security patch is due tho but it won't be 137-92/93
I don't think the january patch will be released alone, it will come along with oreo mid-feb
M1810 said:
I don't think the january patch will be released alone, it will come along with oreo mid-feb
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You might be right
Does anyone know why my g5 plus hasn't been updated in so long,
It says software channel retgb and I'm still on 1st august security patch, honestly this is making me want to go back to iPhone, that's getting on for 5 months out of date for basic security.
retgb here also, security is only an issue if you use phone unwisely, in locations wifi you cannot trust, apps installed from unknown sources or dodgy websites, if not doing any of the above you should be fine.
There is only so much security you can build into any OS, the rest is down to you.
Thisusernameisinuse said:
Does anyone know why my g5 plus hasn't been updated in so long,
It says software channel retgb and I'm still on 1st august security patch, honestly this is making me want to go back to iPhone, that's getting on for 5 months out of date for basic security.
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Haven't you received the 1st November security patch yet? Everyone else seems to be on that patch
psychopac said:
Haven't you received the 1st November security patch yet? Everyone else seems to be on that patch
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No, this is the last Motorola I will own, my partner's s8 has had about 6 updates in that time.

2nd November update (latest stock ROM image)

Can someone that has the 2nd november update on their phone check if the version V9.6.10.0.ODLMIFF is the latest stable ROM?
I have the October update and I am experiencing battery life problems, so I need to update. If this is not the latest updated ROM, than can someone point out where to find it.
Thanks!
Latest
hossman said:
Latest
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Yes, This Is The Latest One.
i have OPM1.171019.019.V9.6.11.0.ODLMIFF its 2nd november patch with new fingerprint gestures
Thank you! Any ideas where I could find the latest rom? It's not posted on the http://en.miui.com yet.
No problem, maybe you need install last one from miui forum and then update it trough OTA. Bcs they bit slow in releaseing it... Last post about Mi A2 Lite ROM i found is this: en.miui.com/thread-4400899-1-1.html
Is there any changelog for updates?
I can't find new gesture bro. How can i get it?
alixtrik said:
I can't find new gesture bro. How can i get it?
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Settings/system/gestures
hossman said:
Settings/system/gestures
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No new gestures for me, only camera with power button.
I have OPM1.171019.019.V9.6.11.0.ODLMIFF your patch from November 1
How many November 2018 updates are there? It seems there are 2. Is this correct? I see a reference to November 1 and another to November 2. So, there are 2 updates, I think. I am asking because I have the latest update, I think. From the the "System" settings I copied this build number: opm1.171019.019.v9.6.11.0.odlmiff. What is odd is that the phone says: "Your system is up to date, Android version 8.1.0, security patch level: November 1, 2018. It does not say security patch November 2, 2018.
I had my phone set for automatic updates, so I never noticed if it updated once or twice.
Can anyone make this clearer to me?
bmoke said:
I had my phone set for automatic updates, so I never noticed if it updated once or twice.
Can anyone make this clearer to me?
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Check the build date of your kernel. Should say November 12 for the second November update.
I got my phone yesterday, and received the October update immediately, however no sign of a November update! Is there something I need to do? I keep checking for updates but nothing is coming! I've also restarted the phone, changed sim, but no November love for me!
saggel said:
I got my phone yesterday, and received the October update immediately, however no sign of a November update! Is there something I need to do? I keep checking for updates but nothing is coming! I've also restarted the phone, changed sim, but no November love for me!
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Is your phone rooted or has any other modifications?
Voodoojonny said:
Is your phone rooted or has any other modifications?
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no, it's stock.
There is no security update other than November 1, 2018 with the build number V9.6.11.0. But if you are a beta tester or anyhow updated your phone to Android Pie then in that case you can get November 5, 2018 security update.
AzeemAli86 said:
There is no security update other than November 1, 2018 with the build number V9.6.11.0. But if you are a beta tester or anyhow updated your phone to Android Pie then in that case you can get November 5, 2018 security update.
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I haven't received the November 1, 2018 update and I'm not beta tester
saggel said:
I haven't received the November 1, 2018 update and I'm not beta tester
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Then you should try to update your device by checking for update
AzeemAli86 said:
Then you should try to update your device by checking for update
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Maybe I wasn't clear! When I check for updates I get a message that my phone is up to date!
I've done everything I could find online, I've changed SIMs... even countries... I can't get updates!

March 2020 Security Update released.

Just a heads up, new firmware BTU G930FXXS8ETC1
is up on sammobile(dot)com Security updates from
2020-03-01, released 2020-03-26.
I haven't used my S7 in a while but I still drop in here to see what's happening as I still have it as a backup.
S7
After this update my phone (galaxy s7)stuck ,heat like a oven and turn off or reboot.İ cant use my phone for 3 dasy.İ wonder is this related with this security patch.Are there anyone same problem or just me.İ reserch others website and some users write about same problem with më.In April especially.Someone any idea ?

General July update

In the process of installing a 1.25Mb update for 6 Pro. After update finished I'm still on the July security patch. Anyone have any ideas?
ggrant3876 said:
In the process of installing a 1.25Mb update for 6 Pro. After update finished I'm still on the July security patch. Anyone have any ideas?
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That's what it is supposed to be. They released 2 additional builds based on July, I believe. The last one fixes a GPS problem. August builds should be coming "in the coming weeks" according to Google.

Question No firmware update

I bought my s21 fe today from a trusted company. It came with android 12 and one ui 4.1 and security patch October 2022 which is really old. There are no updates for some reason. I updated it through smart switch but the security patch didn't change. The phone isn't rooted or unlocked or anything. It's brand new from a company I bought many phones. Also some things feel off like minor lagging or things that shouldn't be happening on a premium phone. What can I do?
George fountou said:
I bought my s21 fe today from a trusted company. It came with android 12 and one ui 4.1 and security patch October 2022 which is really old. There are no updates for some reason. I updated it through smart switch but the security patch didn't change. The phone isn't rooted or unlocked or anything. It's brand new from a company I bought many phones. Also some things feel off like minor lagging or things that shouldn't be happening on a premium phone. What can I do?
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Did you try this?
Settings > Software update > Download and install
George fountou said:
I bought my s21 fe today from a trusted company. It came with android 12 and one ui 4.1 and security patch October 2022 which is really old. There are no updates for some reason. I updated it through smart switch but the security patch didn't change. The phone isn't rooted or unlocked or anything. It's brand new from a company I bought many phones. Also some things feel off like minor lagging or things that shouldn't be happening on a premium phone. What can I do?
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You might want to consider sideloading the latest firmware update.
But before that, you must
1. Find your Model name & CSC Code using Phone INFO ★SAM★ 3.8.5 or just go to about phone
2. Download your firmware using Frija
3. Flash the latest firmware using SamFw Tool

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