Our guess is that most of you have a smartphone if you’re reading this. Being smartphone owners ourselves, we’re always interested in knowing when a smartphone gets updated. Wouldn’t it be convenient to have this all in one place? That’s why we created our ‘Droid Updates’ Weekly Series.
Once per week, we’ll give you a list of notable Android devices that received updates over the course of seven days. This can be anything from a minor carrier update, a security patch update, or a major system overhaul like Android Oreo. We’ll give you an idea of when to expect the update as well as what’s new in that particular update. Access our ‘Droid Updates’ Weekly Series from the main menu or search “Droid Updates.”
Droid Updates Weekly: 6/4 – 6/8
Monday 6.4
Google pushes June security patches to its devices
Every month, Google pushes updates over-the-air to its Nexus and Pixel lineups of smartphones and tablets. Since their devices run stock/vanilla Android, they’re among the first the get updated. This monthly update includes security patches, keeping you prone to future viruses. They’re sent directly from Google. The update itself is a small package and makes no changes to the look and feel of your device, nor does it reset your phone. The update is not mandatory, but we strongly recommend downloading and installing it as soon as you can for your own safety. This typically takes a week before it hits all devices. Hit one of the links below for instructions on how to get started.
*Also receiving the update: Verizon Pixel and Pixel 2 models, and Google’s Project Fi variants.
Manual install: OTA Download, Factory Image Download, Android Security Bulletin
Wednesday 6.6
Samsung updates its Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+
Samsung has started pushing an update for its latest flagships over-the-air, the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+. Included is VoLTE and VoWiFi support on both the SIM cards for HD calling regardless of SIM. Also included in the package are security fixes, stability improvements and bug fixes. The update comes in a medium-sized package and will not reset your device. It typically takes around a week to reach all compatible devices. You can try triggering it by going into your device settings under ‘About’ and ‘check for new software updates.’ For further installation instructions and details on what’s new, hit the source link(s) below.
SOURCE Samsung [Galaxy S9] [Galaxy S9+]
Thursday 6.7
Both the unlocked and AT&T LG G6 smartphones are receiving Android 8.0 Oreo
This Android update brings your Android device up to Oreo, Google’s Android O software. The update is a major overhaul that brings design changes and a bevy of new features. The update may also include changes made by the manufacturer and/or carrier that change the appearance and add or remove features. Some of the major additions from Google include new notifications, performance and battery improvements by further restricting background data, picture-in-picture mode, new adaptive icons, and system-wide auto-fill. The update itself is a large package, but will make no changes to your personal settings, nor will it reset your device. The update is not mandatory, but we strongly recommend downloading and installing it as apps may no longer support the older version for your device as time proceeds. You may also not receive future security patch updates, which are very important in maintaining the highest level of security. You can try triggering the update in your device settings under ‘About’ and ‘check for new software updates.’
*Also included are the Android security patches from May of 2018.
SOURCE [mochajones10 on Reddit]
**Friendly reminder: Our recommendation is that you charge your battery first and connect to a nearby Wi-Fi network prior to getting started with any updates!
