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Current security patch?

Hi,
New here and loving my 8 Pro
I was wondering what Android security patch do you guys/girls currently have? Mine (EU version) is 5th of April, anyone got a newer one?

The April security patch is still being deployed. My phone got it less than 2 weeks ago. I think that Google has a quarterly cycle so I don't think there is anything more recent than the April level (but I might be wrong)... in any case I don't expect Huawei to roll out another SW update yet while the current rollout isn't finished.

anonimo said:
The April security patch is still being deployed. My phone got it less than 2 weeks ago. I think that Google has a quarterly cycle so I don't think there is anything more recent than the April level (but I might be wrong)... in any case I don't expect Huawei to roll out another SW update yet while the current rollout isn't finished.
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Actually Google releases patches update every month. OEMs are just lazy to give the monthly updates to users.

adriansticoid said:
Actually Google releases patches update every month. OEMs are just lazy to give the monthly updates to users.
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might also need some time to implement patches with their own ui? just may be?

thilak devraj said:
might also need some time to implement patches with their own ui? just may be?
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Uhmm no. Security patches have nothing to do with the UI. They are just "patches". Once Google uploads a new one, they can just patch the framework and necessary stuff, then roll it out with a small OTA.

adriansticoid said:
Uhmm no. Security patches have nothing to do with the UI. They are just "patches". Once Google uploads a new one, they can just patch the framework and necessary stuff, then roll it out with a small OTA.
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i quite dont get it yet,
if it was that easy, why would brands take such a risk of getting a bad reputation for not providing security patches?

thilak devraj said:
i quite dont get it yet,
if it was that easy, why would brands take such a risk of getting a bad reputation for not providing security patches?
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I don't know. That's the way they think. Look at the Nexus line. They always receive monthly updates because it's coming directly from Google.
Sent from my Honor 8 using XDA Labs

adriansticoid said:
I don't know. That's the way they think. Look at the Nexus line. They always receive monthly updates because it's coming directly from Google.
Sent from my Honor 8 using XDA Labs
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because google doesnt have to modify a thing, cause its stock android

thilak devraj said:
because google doesnt have to modify a thing, cause its stock android
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Like I said, security patches are just patches. It has nothing to do with the flavor of Android.

adriansticoid said:
Like I said, security patches are just patches. It has nothing to do with the flavor of Android.
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then, you are right, brands are just lazy if they do not provide at least security patches

adriansticoid said:
Actually Google releases patches update every month. OEMs are just lazy to give the monthly updates to users.
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not really true. recall reading an article that briefly explained the process, even security patch takes time for manufacturers to update -- need to go thru chipset manufacturer, and then to phone manufacturer and carriers... what i understand, not that much difference from the regular updates.
which is why Google is trying to make things easier in Nougat.
just sharing this link as well:
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/201...ke-full-control-of-androids-security-updates/
not the article i read, but still, hope it provides some extra info...

mydragoon said:
not really true. recall reading an article that briefly explained the process, even security patch takes time for manufacturers to update -- need to go thru chipset manufacturer, and then to phone manufacturer and carriers... what i understand, not that much difference from the regular updates.
which is why Google is trying to make things easier in Nougat.
just sharing this link as well:
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/201...ke-full-control-of-androids-security-updates/
not the article i read, but still, hope it provides some extra info...
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I stand corrected. Thanks. I hope Project Treble will be a success.

So, I'm guessing all 8 Pros are on april patch, at leastwe got it faster then the regular 8.

MrHuman said:
So, I'm guessing all 8 Pros are on april patch, at leastwe got it faster then the regular 8.
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That's how OEMs behave. Prioritizing updates on newly released devices.

adriansticoid said:
That's how OEMs behave. Prioritizing updates on newly released devices.
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actually we are behind the regular h8.
but from what i see duk-al20 (alias the honor v9, not the 9) is already on june, if not even july ^^ (B180 i think)
only european variant left out ..

OldDroid said:
actually we are behind the regular h8.
but from what i see duk-al20 (alias the hobor v9) is already on june, if not even july ^^ (B180 i think)
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Oh. That was a fast move by Huawei. I hope they do this with most of their devices.

mydragoon said:
not really true. recall reading an article that briefly explained the process, even security patch takes time for manufacturers to update -- need to go thru chipset manufacturer, and then to phone manufacturer and carriers... what i understand, not that much difference from the regular updates.
which is why Google is trying to make things easier in Nougat.
just sharing this link as well:
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/201...ke-full-control-of-androids-security-updates/
not the article i read, but still, hope it provides some extra info...
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but , things are gonna change, biggest problem in android is reaching of the updates to devices, project treble:fingers-crossed:

Let's just hope for the best.

Any region on newer security patch then 5th April? Even my 1 1/2 year old 120 euro Asus tablet has got this update, would think Honor would pay more attention to it's flagship phone.

MrHuman said:
Any region on newer security patch then 5th April? Even my 1 1/2 year old 120 euro Asus tablet has got this update, would think Honor would pay more attention to it's flagship phone.
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Check THIS AL20 has June updates.
Sent from my Honor 8 using XDA Labs

Has Sony cut support on this phone?

Has the support been cut on this phone as well? I'm using it as a backup to my Z5 premium which had support cut. I'm seeing the last security patch was February 2018.

Mike3009 said:
Has the support been cut on this phone as well? I'm using it as a backup to my Z5 premium which had support cut. I'm seeing the last security patch was February 2018.
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No, it has support until June 2019. It has had security patches "una tantum" since it was released.

faby GT said:
No, it has support until June 2019. It has had security patches "una tantum" since it was released.
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Thanks that's what I thought but I saw there were about two patches that seemed to have skipped the xa1 plus so I was worried. Is that normal?

Mike3009 said:
Thanks that's what I thought but I saw there were about two patches that seemed to have skipped the xa1 plus so I was worried. Is that normal?
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As I've said before, there are updates once in a while, so you haven't reason to worry about.
If you want constant updates, you've to buy higher level Xperias.
When it will get Android P (next year) they will be forced to update monthly, because of new Google directives.

faby GT said:
As I've said before, there are updates once in a while, so you haven't reason to worry about.
If you want constant updates, you've to buy higher level Xperias.
When it will get Android P (next year) they will be forced to update monthly, because of new Google directives.
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I saw the May update just came out. I already learned my lesson to not buy a high end phone from Sony. I own a Z5 premium and they cut the support right as two major vulnerabilities came out. Seems whether you buy a premium flagship phone or a midrange, they get treated equally and have support cut in just two years. Maybe I will reconsider after Android P. Thanks for the info on that. Although I really can't stand this new design trend of the xz2 series and misplaced fingerprint sensor...

[UPDATE] Honor 8X - Android Pie/ EMUI 9

I was in contact with Honor last week, EMUI 9 is scheduled for the second half of 2019. We have to wait ! (sorry for my bad english, i am french )

Your English is fine Mas8x - far better than my French! Yes, Huawei/Honor are really slow at releasing updates. I suppose it is due to them manufacturing a bewildering range of different handsets.

Jeez that is slow.

Damn!
I love this phone. However, I am starting to think I made a big mistake looking at honor phones.
2nd half of 2019 is too long.

Hello, moderators in the Indian Honor Club have repeatedly stated that Honor 8x will get Pie in the 1st week of April. They have also mentioned quite a few times that they will try to bring it even earlier.
@Mas8x your English is not at all bad. Also as Gyre8 mentioned, my French is far worse (Almost non-existence).

Lol try having a ZTE phone. You get whatever it released with, maybe a few software updates to the existing phone. So what if you aren't getting Pie immediately? Roll with Oreo till it updates and it'll update.

Relax, there are still phones which are getting Oreo as of now. So for a low-ranger like 8X, April is fair enough.

https://www.xda-developers.com/emui...se-for-honor-10-honor-play-and-honor-view-10/
Honor 10 and play, and view 10 are available to update now. Unfortunately, 8X still have to wait. But I think it will be soon after the global release.

Update started for few models. Few registering for beta now

Just FYI - received Android Pie via OTA update in Slovakia.

fericko said:
Just FYI - received Android Pie via OTA update in Slovakia.
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Beta ?

Nothing to indicate it's a Beta. Cannot attach a screenshot for some reason. Build number is 9.0.1.132.

Anybody know when the update is available in France ? Sorry for the English ^^

Beta is pretty stable, only thing that needs fixing so far is dual app support, so i'd soon. Probably in march.

Honor 8x pie update
Any news on pie yet for UK honor 8x

Jfitz1980 said:
Any news on pie yet for UK honor 8x
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Apparently it has been released 05/03, hopefully it will come soon to the UK
Huawei Advices
GSM Arena

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Updated 9.0 several days ago which is so called public test version. It's disappointing cause no GMS included, and I can't find a working GMS installer for it. So, no Google play, no good. And several VPN apps don't work as well, it's very annoying as I'm in China. Wish someone can make a proper GMS installer for Android 9.

Anyone in the UK got the update to Pie yet on Honor 8X L21?

iainmann said:
Anyone in the UK got the update to Pie yet on Honor 8X L21?
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Nope, also still waiting for it.
FYI, I'm following below thread seems to be more action than here.
honor-8x-emui-9-0-stable-update-rolling

[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!

what happened with OnePlus ?

I don't know what is OnePlus doing.. I'm using OnePlus 7t still running on November security patch
Previously I used OnePlus 6.in that time op6 gets every month security patches and updates without any delay..I'm so happy with OnePlus software updates and security patches.. that's why i upgrade my phone to 7t..now everything upside down no regular updates or security patches..(it's not a OnePlus issue but i have to say custom rom development's and community are not active for this device) I expected so much from OnePlus..when i upgraded.. sadly I'm disappointed
If guy's know anything about this updates delays please comment..
Sorry..if any grammar mistakes.. thank you

[email protected] said:
I don't know what is OnePlus doing.. I'm using OnePlus 7t still running on November security patch
Previously I used OnePlus 6 that device monthly security patches and updates..in that I'm so happy with OnePlus software updates and security patches.. that's why i upgrade my phone to 7t..now everything upside down no regular updates or security patches..(it's not a OnePlus issue but i have to say custom rom development's and community are not active for this device) I expected so much from OnePlus..when i upgraded.. sadly I'm disappointed
If guy's know anything about this updates delays please comment..
Sorry..if any grammar mistakes.. thank you
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You should understand that the Coronavirus incident affected all of the development, from any China company.

[email protected] said:
I don't know what is OnePlus doing.. I'm using OnePlus 7t still running on November security patch
If guy's know anything about this updates delays please comment..
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Yes, I'm super disappointed too.
Yet, oneplus is doing bimonthly updates, and they've been clear about this.
That means update every two months.
For some stupid reason they release one security update late. Last update was 13 December (with the Nov security patch). That means that in approx two days they will release an update if they are on schedule. (Except the Corona situation might delay things)
Now since they release last month's security updates with every update our phone will be brought up to January security update next time.
That's keeping with their promise and the two monthly release.
Considering even Samsung the notoriously bad update king manages to push out recent security updates every month there's understandable reason to be disappointed. Although we are the ones who made assumptions about updates, so I guess we can only blame ourselves ?

They're wary of the virus spread right now in China. So work and other stuff are either halted or limited.

A oneplus staff member stated on their own forum that because of the coronavirus the updates are delayed but op7t will get the january Security Update in the next 2 weeks

PsychOlli said:
A oneplus staff member stated on their own forum that because of the coronavirus the updates are delayed but op7t will get the january Security Update in the next 2 weeks
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"We encountered some delays due to the NCP outbreak. The January security update for 7T will be released in the following two weeks if all goes well."
Sent from my OnePlus7TPro using XDA Labs

I heard that their staff announced new updates will come on two month regular basis

[email protected] said:
I don't know what is OnePlus doing.. I'm using OnePlus 7t still running on November security patch
Previously I used OnePlus 6 that device monthly security patches and updates..in that I'm so happy with OnePlus software updates and security patches.. that's why i upgrade my phone to 7t..now everything upside down no regular updates or security patches..(it's not a OnePlus issue but i have to say custom rom development's and community are not active for this device) I expected so much from OnePlus..when i upgraded.. sadly I'm disappointed
If guy's know anything about this updates delays please comment..
Sorry..if any grammar mistakes.. thank you
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yea im pretty disappointed with the lack of development too. this device is pretty much dead

bynarie said:
yea im pretty disappointed with the lack of development too. this device is pretty much dead
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Twrp is the main problem as soon as that gets figured you it custom time should flood in

PsychOlli said:
A oneplus staff member stated on their own forum that because of the coronavirus the updates are delayed but op7t will get the january Security Update in the next 2 weeks
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Thanks for the information

rob420p said:
Twrp is the main problem as soon as that gets figured you it custom time should flood in
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Yeah..Right

Abaddon said:
They're wary of the virus spread right now in China. So work and other stuff are either halted or limited.
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Yes..i can understand..but yesterday my brother got jan patch on his realme device.. that's also a Chinese manufacturer right.. sorry just saying...wait and see
Thanks for the response you guys ?

Seriously people its just a mobile phone update. People are dying, entire cities are shut down. Have some respect please.

Why would you put your trust in any oem? OnePlus already has your money. Also you're on XDA asking this... a home of developers and other enthusiasts who create and contribute to custom updated roms. [emoji2361]

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Yeah..Right
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U don't think so?

[email protected] said:
Yes..i can understand..but yesterday my brother got jan patch on his realme device.. that's also a Chinese manufacturer right.. sorry just saying...wait and see
Thanks for the response you guys ?
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They're all under BBK electronics yes. (Oppo, Vivo, Realme and Oneplus) but they're seperated into different teams/offices especially OnePlus with it's OxygenOS. So people from Realme can work I think but people from OnePlus can't. It depends on where they are and their worling environment. Just wait. It'll soon be there and development on custom scene shall be A-okay okce twrp gets sorted out.

skeamznz said:
Seriously people its just a mobile phone update. People are dying, entire cities are shut down. Have some respect please.
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Delaying this update for Corona virus is understandable, and first thing important is the employees health.
But let's not just pretend this is one time thing. OnePlus always does this, always releases an update at the end of the month with previous months patch set and never really stay on track.
In my opinion, this is where OnePlus has fallen behind, and I think it's because they release too many phones to keep track of.

Oh FFS........ China is under siege from a deadly virus and people are dying right now. Because of the virus large numbers of Chinese did not return to work after their New Year,
factories are shut or are shutting and this is already having an impact for the tech industries around the world and people here are moaning about updates as if their devices will explode if they don't get updated right now. GET REAL !!
Is this really what XDA is these days?

biohaz55 said:
Oh FFS........ China is under siege from a deadly virus and people are dying right now. Because of the virus large numbers of Chinese did not return to work after their New Year,
factories are shut or are shutting and this is already having an impact for the tech industries around the world and people here are moaning about updates as if their devices will explode if they don't get updated right now. GET REAL !!
Is this really what XDA is these days?
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You should try visiting the OnePlus forum. I think every second or third post is someone whining about the security update being late.
Aside from being disgusted by the colossal self-centeredness of so many people *****ing about a damned phone update while people in the phone's country of origin are literally dying, I can't help but wonder WTF these people are doing with their phones to make them that paranoid.

Eddiemc said:
Yes, I'm super disappointed too.
Yet, oneplus is doing bimonthly updates, and they've been clear about this.
That means update every two months.
For some stupid reason they release one security update late. Last update was 13 December (with the Nov security patch). That means that in approx two days they will release an update if they are on schedule. (Except the Corona situation might delay things)
Now since they release last month's security updates with every update our phone will be brought up to January security update next time.
That's keeping with their promise and the two monthly release.
Considering even Samsung the notoriously bad update king manages to push out recent security updates every month there's understandable reason to be disappointed. Although we are the ones who made assumptions about updates, so I guess we can only blame ourselves ?
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Corona has also affected miui but still they are on schedule so i dont get the point.. lets wait and watch.
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Eddiemc said:
Yes, I'm super disappointed too.
Yet, oneplus is doing bimonthly updates, and they've been clear about this.
That means update every two months.
For some stupid reason they release one security update late. Last update was 13 December (with the Nov security patch). That means that in approx two days they will release an update if they are on schedule. (Except the Corona situation might delay things)
Now since they release last month's security updates with every update our phone will be brought up to January security update next time.
That's keeping with their promise and the two monthly release.
Considering even Samsung the notoriously bad update king manages to push out recent security updates every month there's understandable reason to be disappointed. Although we are the ones who made assumptions about updates, so I guess we can only blame ourselves ?
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Corona has also affected miui but still they are on schedule so i dont get the point.. lets wait and watch.