I've just realized that my Android security level is on "1 February 2016" and Samsung's security updater shows no new patches.
Do you know why? My phone was rooted at some time in the past, now the version number is MMB29K.G920FXXU3DPAD, is that correct? Or should I reflash another one?
I just got a new security update
Yep, just checked manually and it's installing now on G930U.
Installing this now, will report back with any noticeable security additions or other features.
Hi guys, I've sent my phone for repair at Nokia centre and now it was running offical Android Pie. Now I received it back and it's on Oreo.
I've tapped to check for update but it kept saying there's no update available. Any idea why?
Now I'm back on Android 8.1.0 (Security patch 1 April 2018).
Just sideload the updates until Pie October security patch, it is easy!
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They are two different updates. I'm not sure what was in the 10.5.8 update since they never added it on the website. The .10 is just the June security patch it seems. You can't get updates from T-Mobile OTA with an unlocked bootloader. You need to d/l them and apply them.
I am currently on 10.5.8 IN55CB. I don't remember all the update notes but I can tell you this is on the April security patch.
Does anyone have the boot.img for 10.5.8?
The last security update I see is June 1, 2022, which is to install Android 13, which I don't really want. Since there is a a new wifi calling exploit found, is there a way to get the security updates without installing A13 or does Goolge have the deck stacked and I'm essentially forced to upgrade? I live in a rural area and without wifi calling, I have no service.
I think your best bet would be to install a security patch via Magisk if you can find one. Also, maybe a kernel would offer what your looking for?
graysky said:
Since there is a a new wifi calling exploit found
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First of all the exploit was fixed with the latest update a few days ago! The exploit was discovered, fixed and published by Google. That's the usual way a chip manufacturer deals with it and there' no reason why it should be unsecure to use the latest firmware. BTW: No device was attacked.
Security patch level June '22? You want the latest patch level without installing the corresponding firmware? For what purpose? A new security patch = updated firmware and without an updated firmware you don't have any patches. That's it.
Edit: Some background information. Your installed patch level is set in your boot.img. In theory you'll need a patched boot.img with another patch level (unlocked bootloader required => all data gets wiped!). But your device isn't then more secure than before!!
So it's clear in my head, the OS is firmware and the latest security patches rely on the latest OS to function, correct?
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So it's clear in my head, the OS is firmware and the latest security patches rely on the latest OS to function, correct?
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Thanks!
Interesting. I installed all the available updates and the is no March update, which I thought was needed to fix the exploit. The most recent update is from Feb 5, 2023. This is a 6A phone.