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Future monthly security updates?

Now that the N7 2013 has officially been retired with the release of Nougat, does anyone know if it will continue to receive monthly security updates? I will almost certainly be throwing a custom Nougat ROM on this device when they're stable enough, and I'm wondering how that is going to play with continued monthly security updates.

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Maybe I should ask this a different way. How does one typically wars off or deal with the monthly security OTA update when you have a custom ROM installed?

You can search around the forums it's been discussed. I don't remember how or where exactly.
But going by this I don't think we'll get many or maybe any more updates. https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/4457705?hl=en
Lets see if we get one Monday and then next month.

yosmokinman said:
You can search around the forums it's been discussed. I don't remember how or where exactly.
But going by this I don't think we'll get many or maybe any more updates. https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/4457705?hl=en
Lets see if we get one Monday and then next month.
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Thanks.

is samsung Note 2 protected from the wifi security krack?

Where can i check if i received this security update, is the krack wifi exploit hardware or software related
is it supposed to come from samsung(hardware) or google(software)
i think both of these companies ditched the note 2 years ago,
anywhere to check if i actually received the update? im only auto update, so i could've received it without my knowledge

mdude22 said:
Where can i check if i received this security update, is the krack wifi exploit hardware or software related
is it supposed to come from samsung(hardware) or google(software)
i think both of these companies ditched the note 2 years ago,
anywhere to check if i actually received the update? im only auto update, so i could've received it without my knowledge
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Official updates for the note 2 stopped a long time ago.. So the answer would be no, you did not receive any patch, you can try custom roms which are regularly updated by developers and most will be patched sooner or later, but the official android provided by samsung has almost no chance of getting any patch, in fact I am sure it won't get any patches from Samsung. And Google in no way will provide support for phones from other companies.

that's too bad, seems like a waste of a good phone to purchase a new one,
Im going to install LineageOS, from what i read online, that one supports my phone and it seems to have a good community

Let's discuss official Samsung updates for the Tab S4

France is getting a new update with May security patch and a higher changelist number (16124683)
Do you know what's new? Or is it just improvements and security update!
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-tab-s4/firmware/SM-T835/XEF/download/T835XXU3BSF4/276903/
Edit:
The latest update is T835UBS3BSG1 with July Security Patch Update

This is [email protected]
In Oz I have a generic Tab S4 and the last security update was December 2018... This is supposed to be updated by Samsung with NO carrier to delay the update...
Seriously, WTF!!! No Pie for me just an old Oreo...
I thought Treble was supposed to stop this stuff from happening...

Why not just flash a PIE Rom? I use all sorts of different Firmware versions to keep me updated xd

ultramag69 said:
This is [email protected]
In Oz I have a generic Tab S4 and the last security update was December 2018... This is supposed to be updated by Samsung with NO carrier to delay the update...
Seriously, WTF!!! No Pie for me just an old Oreo...
I thought Treble was supposed to stop this stuff from happening...
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Yeah, and yet the Telstra model was updated last month.

I contacted Samsung, same song and dance about "don't know when your device will be updated"...
I thought it was google policy that the current devices were to be updated with security updates ASAP. My security policy is dated December 2018.
Considering this device is out there as a business device this is a major lapse in security as the vulnerabilities haven't been patched on what could, essentially be, a business device. Even if it's not being used by a business, I tend to use this device as a laptop replacement... A lot of personal data can be stored on here and not as secure as my phone...
Considering Samsung is a major player in the smartphone industry, this lapse is unforgivable, my S8 has just been updated to June security update and I don't have half the sensitive stuff I store on my tablet...
Shame on Samsung....

ultramag69 said:
I contacted Samsung, same song and dance about "don't know when your device will be updated"...
I thought it was google policy that the current devices were to be updated with security updates ASAP. My security policy is dated December 2018.
Considering this device is out there as a business device this is a major lapse in security as the vulnerabilities haven't been patched on what could, essentially be, a business device. Even if it's not being used by a business, I tend to use this device as a laptop replacement... A lot of personal data can be stored on here and not as secure as my phone...
Considering Samsung is a major player in the smartphone industry, this lapse is unforgivable, my S8 has just been updated to June security update and I don't have half the sensitive stuff I store on my tablet...
Shame on Samsung....
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If you want to update your tablet, first of all backup all the data in your tablet and then follow this guide to update it with the most up-to-date firmware:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=79317687&postcount=3

Samsung pushed a new update to many countries (T835UBS3BSG1) with July Security Patch Update
I am going to download it soon to see if they fixed the UI glitches in the previous update pushed to France XEF

You can check Samsung's official firmware update list, but they don't provide any new information. As you can see, Samsung only provide two types of updates - security and patch fixes and major UI changes. http://doc.samsungmobile.com/SM-T835/XEF/doc.html

ilabstudios said:
You can check Samsung's official firmware update list, but they don't provide any new information. As you can see, Samsung only provide two types of updates - security and patch fixes and major UI changes. http://doc.samsungmobile.com/SM-T835/XEF/doc.html
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The SF4 update have many UI scaling issues, especially in the quick settings toggles (missing first row, missing auto brightness slider in landscape mode), I am flashing the new update (SG1) now via Odin and report back

For example

Dirty flashed the update (using Home CSC) without wiping anything
After reboot I got Samsung Experience Services force stop, updated it from Google Play Store and it is working fine now
Auto brightness slider is now showing properly in landscape, no missing toggles, July Security Patch Update
This is what I found now

They just pushed the Australian update about a week ago, it's now on the May security patch...
At least that's better than the 6 month old security patch they gave before but for a premium flagship this is still unacceptable...
People here know how to use ODIN and flash firmware but for the everyday consumer this is something over their heads...
I know that people will argue that this is an easy fix by coming here or doing a google search but seriously, think back to the 1st time you flashed your device. It as a scary thing knowing (or being blissfully unaware) that you could destroy your shiny new toy. Not to mention the amount of people who know how to use their phone but have NO idea how to do anything on the PC other than browse facebook and send emails...
When we buy our devices we buy the security that the OEM will push out updates to protect our lovely devices and when I pay out a small fortune I sorta expect that this will be the case. Especially when it is retailed as a business device.
Security is all...
You buy a cheap $100 tablet from some Chinese company no-one has never heard of you don't expect much more than the device starts up and works...
You buy from a well established company that has a HUGE presence in the market you are buying the security of having the best and latest.
For some markets this is not happening and that is disgraceful...
Rant over....

ultramag69 said:
They just pushed the Australian update about a week ago, it's now on the May security patch...
At least that's better than the 6 month old security patch they gave before but for a premium flagship this is still unacceptable...
People here know how to use ODIN and flash firmware but for the everyday consumer this is something over their heads...
I know that people will argue that this is an easy fix by coming here or doing a google search but seriously, think back to the 1st time you flashed your device. It as a scary thing knowing (or being blissfully unaware) that you could destroy your shiny new toy. Not to mention the amount of people who know how to use their phone but have NO idea how to do anything on the PC other than browse facebook and send emails...
When we buy our devices we buy the security that the OEM will push out updates to protect our lovely devices and when I pay out a small fortune I sorta expect that this will be the case. Especially when it is retailed as a business device.
Security is all...
You buy a cheap $100 tablet from some Chinese company no-one has never heard of you don't expect much more than the device starts up and works...
You buy from a well established company that has a HUGE presence in the market you are buying the security of having the best and latest.
For some markets this is not happening and that is disgraceful...
Rant over....
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Totally agree, it is silly that Samsung pushing only quarterly security patch updates for their tablets

I have a question about these updates.
My last tablet was the Note 12.2. At that time it was awful if the tablet updated, it broke root and you couldn't get it back. So I'm paranoid about letting anything update. However I let that one sit since 2015 because it crashed I didn't have backup and wanted to someday recover newborn baby hospital pics and first Christmas pics. I've been without a tablet since.
I Get here to research the S4, the last with headphone jack tablet and it seems like you have to update to root. Is this right? I also swear I read that pie breaks a couple of programs on the s4, but I can't find the thread now.
Can someone clue me in since I appear to have fallen off the SOTA curve. Thank you for your help.

Hi all, today I got latest update with November security update. A nice feature has been added: smart view now allows resizing to destination screen ratio.
Did you find anything else?
Inviato dal mio SM-T830 utilizzando Tapatalk

What are the limitations of pie over Oreo? Is there a reason not to update?

Just recieved the Update in Germany. All data was deleted!
So Backup your data before installing.

I received the update a few days ago, and since then my tablet doesn't want to fast charge. Anybody has a similar problem?

Not here. I'm on Android 9 (pie) with Nov. 1 security update. I didn't notice any issues. First time I have ever seen Samsung get out a timely security update, it was only a couple of weeks after my Pixel (which is on Android 10).

[Q] Unlocked Amazon G820QM - Updates

I've had this phone for around 3 months or so and haven't received a single update. I'm wondering if you any of you guys got any update at all?
I'm at Android Security Patch level: April 1, 2019
Kernel 4.14.83
Build PKQ1.181203.001
Software version: G820QM10a
I tried LG Bridge and the phone is recognized but when I try to check for update it says that it can't read my phones software version. It's really not a pressing issue but I'm just wondering what you guys have experienced

I have US unlocked for two months and I still haven't received any update. I have April's patch too.

Same here. If anyone ever DOES receive an update on their 820QM, please post to this thread.

Robin M said:
Same here. If anyone ever DOES receive an update on their 820QM, please post to this thread.
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I just got a security update! (I had literally seen this thread a few days ago cause i was surprised I hadn't gotten one)
I am now on software version G820M11j with the Oct 1st security patch!

Yep, got same update!

Android 10 Q Beta release
According to mylgphones.com they've seen over the air strings for the beta update coming to this version of the phone so we should see that releasing in a few weeks!

omnicons said:
According to mylgphones.com they've seen over the air strings for the beta update coming to this version of the phone so we should see that releasing in a few weeks!
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Ok, now that's some good news. I have to say that I really love this phone and I don't have too many complaints besides slow updates and kind of wish the camera was a little better

Android 10 Hereeeee
Android 10 is here, for the Amazon version on February 24, 2020, the update has arrived, until now I have noticed a better fluidity and the camera has improved considerably! Everyone update!

Is it worth updating to the latest software update?

I just bought my A50 (A505u1) recently and there is a software update available, that includes several other updates (my current software version is dated as August). I've heard there are several bugs that were introduced in the November update that have yet to be worked out (e.g. flashlight brightness). Are there any major bugs in the previous updates (see pic of included updates) that I should be aware of, and if so, is it worth updating now or waiting until they fix them? Thanks in advance for any and all input.

bloodbath said:
I just bought my A50 (A505u1) recently and there is a software update available, that includes several other updates (my current software version is dated as August). I've heard there are several bugs that were introduced in the November update that have yet to be worked out (e.g. flashlight brightness). Are there any major bugs in the previous updates (see pic of included updates) that I should be aware of, and if so, is it worth updating now or waiting until they fix them? Thanks in advance for any and all input.
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I don't know if you have heard anything from other forums or if you just decided to take the plunge, But I have been on tthe ASK1 build for about 2 weeks, maybe a little longer, and it hasn't given me many problems at all. For me personally it has been a decent experience, although my phone came with this build, so I couldn't give a comparison based opinion on it. Now if we could just get this bootloader unlocked and root we would be on our way!!! Speaking of which, I am willing to be the guinea pig and test any projects that have a reasonable chance to help further our journey to root and unlock! I am no developer, but neither am I unversed in android development. Let me know how I can help!

November update works great for me and it actually improved the performance of the fingerprint sensor.
A few people are indeed having trouble with the latest patch (december/january), but that doesn't mean you will, and it supposedly enhances the sharpness of the pictures taken with the camera, but as I said I can't confirm since i'm on November's firmware.

I did take the plunge, and I am on the latest and greatest update. I'm not sure if there were any benefits or cons to upgrading (besides security), since not much seems different. I will say that I think the fingerprint sensor seems less responsive, but I could be imagining it. I wish there was a way to root this version (US) of this model phone.