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?
graysky said:
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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yes
WoKoschekk said:
yes
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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.
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I just updated my old nexus device to july patch.
After that I checked my OP6 and it says may 2018.
OxygenOS version is latest 5.1.8.
Are the security patches provided with the OOS updates (means 1-2 month behind schedule ) or are there extra security patches to flash?
pdppdp said:
I just updated my old nexus device to july patch.
After that I checked my OP6 and it says may 2018.
OxygenOS version is latest 5.1.8.
Are the security patches provided with the OOS updates (means 1-2 month behind schedule ) or are there extra security patches to flash?
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Have you never owned any other phone besides the pixel? Because its normal to have 1-2 months timeframe on security patches. I also think that if you want to have fast updates then you should get the hydrogen OS without google
Dude .. that's wrong information regarding the "Google Play" as you can install Google Play easily and you can remove all the Chinese apps except the "Market App" without rooting.
Note, just go to "Market App" and search for "Google Play" and install it. That's it
Thanks.
Reply if you notice any differences. So far I noticed none but I think that the phone is a bit smoother.
Man, it's just a security update, it doesn't do anything more than just a few patches to Linux kernel.
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-02-01
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Man, it's just a security update, it doesn't do anything more than just a few patches to Linux kernel.
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-02-01
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I just thought if maybe Nokia pushed something more with it
Sowa96 said:
I just thought if maybe Nokia pushed something more with it
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It's not the way HMD does updates. They always make standalone updates for features + bug fixes and security updates. I think there might even be some policy about it.
Anybody got weird statusbar padding after this update?
Wait there's a february update? Mine still says october and it doesn't find any new updates.
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Wait there's a february update? Mine still says october and it doesn't find any new updates.
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Same here, brand new phone and october 2018 is latest, WTF Nokia? Android One?
Bazilli said:
Same here, brand new phone and october 2018 is latest, WTF Nokia? Android One?
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You can get the ota packages from the dedicated thread here and flash them with stock recovery.
Be very careful about your build model, cross compatibility isn't 100% guaranteed as far as I know.
Also the otas are progressive, which means you have to flash each one in order starting from your build number to get to the latest one, you can't just flash the latest one. Stock recovery should prevent you from doing harm.
The fact that your phone finds no update makes me believe you don't have TA-1046 build model.
Edit: in the ota thread's OP says it has been tester for all 3 model variants.
ban.codrut said:
You can get the ota packages from the dedicated thread here and flash them with stock recovery.
Be very careful about your build model, cross compatibility isn't 100% guaranteed as far as I know.
Also the otas are progressive, which means you have to flash each one in order starting from your build number to get to the latest one, you can't just flash the latest one. Stock recovery should prevent you from doing harm.
The fact that your phone finds no update makes me believe you don't have TA-1046 build model.
Edit: in the ota thread's OP says it has been tester for all 3 model variants.
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My phone is TA-1046. I got latest OTA by flashing OTA builds all the way december to --> january and then phone downloaded febryary automatically. Maybe there was something wrong with update servers or something.
NFC has been working around of 1 week after the update, and then stopped
I have a couple of Nokia 7.2 phones for me and the family. Google's security patch for January 2020 (aka 2020-01) is starting to trickle down to them.
Those on a custom ROM reliant on patched monthly boot image should not update until they are completely aware of the ramifications regarding Magisk/Root-enabled access.
Screenshot attached.
Writing from my Nokia 7.2 (Stock + Magisk) I can confirm that the patch won't install if you're rooted (I assume the modified boot is the culprit, not sure though). Gives some safety to those of us who haven't disabled the "update on reboot" setting.
Just received the latest update. 1.5Gb. Still on Android Pie tho (build 00WW_1_400)
kzamri said:
Just received the latest update. 1.5Gb. Still on Android Pie tho (build 00WW_1_400)
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Yep. My bootloader is unlocked. Just waiting for 10 before I apply Magisk again.
I mainly just want to apply Energized to block the annoying ads.
Wish Nokia would hurry up and release the 10 update. ?
Sent from my Nokia 7.2 using XDA Labs
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Writing from my Nokia 7.2 (Stock + Magisk) I can confirm that the patch won't install if you're rooted (I assume the modified boot is the culprit, not sure though). Gives some safety to those of us who haven't disabled the "update on reboot" setting.
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Can confirm the same thing. I imagine the next cycle will be a patched January boot image. I'm not familiar enough with Magisk to break it down like that.
February security patch is online.
I just received a security update to my LG V20. Does this mean android 9 is next?
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I just received a security update to my LG V20. Does this mean android 9 is next?
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Same here. I was shocked to see an update
I've been prompted but have not installed it. Some traffic on android central addressing this but it's weird. Version goes to vs99520d (from 20c) but for someone who installed it, the date did NOT change from 1 Oct 2018. One person was told by LG that this is their patch (Verizon tech support knows nothing about it and it is not on their web site) but I've spent a couple hours on the phone now with VZ and LG tech support and they have not been able to find anything at all related to this patch. Maybe it's perfectly fine but who put it out and what's in it?
androidcentral post is here https://forums.androidcentral.com/l...ity-update-my-verizon-lg-v20.html#post6847295
Did the security software version change. Mine is at version 4 not sure what it was before.
My security software version is MDF v2.0 Release 4 on VS99520c.
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My security software version is MDF v2.0 Release 4 on VS99520c.
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Mine is the same, the android central user was told (by LG) that it was a 'security patch' so he was comparing the date under 'Android security patch level' but maybe it's OK for that date to remain the same. At this point I'm more holding off because of being stubborn but I'll probably install it in the next day or two.
It's official Verizon is now showing it on there software update page for the LG V20.
If you update, can you keep root?
You can use the snoopsnitch app to see what the security patch is run the adnroid security patch tester and send a screenshot
So, just got a VS995 in the mail, unrooted. Which is the better root method:
The dirty Santa - https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/ls997vs995h910-dirtysanta-bootloader-t3519410
Or this flashable zip - https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/vs995-verizon-lg-v20-stock-oreo-rooted-t3845669
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So, just got a VS995 in the mail, unrooted. Which is the better root method:
The dirty Santa - https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/ls997vs995h910-dirtysanta-bootloader-t3519410
Or this flashable zip - https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/vs995-verizon-lg-v20-stock-oreo-rooted-t3845669
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You need to use Dirty Santa to get unlocked bootloader then you can use zip file to flash oreo with root.
I was going to try to get root on VS99520d now that I have 3 V20's. Verizon is now claiming VS99520c is the latest. Using their software update utility VS99520c is all that is offered now. I do have a copy of what I believe are the OTA update files but God only know what to do with them. Hopefully WiFi calling now works on VS99520c now. This is the only reason I was interested in 20d in the first place.
Edit: I was just being impatient. I got the OTA update after about a half hour. I'm curious what the Verizon Update tool will say about this one "VZW Utility Application - LG"
I manually flashed the latest update for the Pixel 2, RP1A.201005.004.A1, followed by modifying the boot image with Magisk Manager and flashing that, followed by EX Kernel P2-4.09. When I go into About phone, Android version, I see:
Android version
11
Android security update
October 5, 2020
Google Play system update
December 1, 2020
Kernel version
4.4.223-ElementalX-P2-4.09
Build number
RP1A.201005.004.A1
Shouldn't the security update also be December? What could I have done wrong? Is the Android security update in the boot / kernel image or what is it part of?
Security updates have stopped as of October for this device
I read that there's a serious Jan. 2021 security update on the latest phones from Google, and Pixel 2 people don't get it. I'm still using my Pixel 2, but I'm being very careful how I use my phone now.
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Security updates have stopped as of October for this device
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So just to confirm, you're seeing exactly the same versions listed in About phone, Android version that I listed in the initial post?
Just finished flashing my pixel 2 back to full stock (Build No RP1A.201005.004.A1) so thought id have a look and it's showing October 5, 2020 for security patch also. Ran the OTA updater but says up to date with same patch date also, looks like October was it's last patch.