Ooh, interesting! My old OnePlus Nord (the og Nord) that runs Android 12 just got an security update (F24), but the phone has been Out of Support since beginning 2024 with F23 as the last update.

Ah... Actually released a couple of weeks ago, mostly likely addressing CVE-2025-10184 Android bug allowing any application to read SMS data.

#OnePlus #Android #Android12 #Security #Update

Google Play System Update (October 2025) rolls out for Samsung devices

Google Play System Update was a feature that was introduced for devices that ship with Android 10 or newer. It’s mandatory for device manufacturers that plan to release their devices with Android 10 to support Google Play System Updates. As a result, non-Google devices, such as Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets released with Android 10 (One UI 2.1), can receive such updates, too.

These updates don’t require security updates from the manufacturer to work, as Project Mainline modules work independently to give you better experience with Android phones and tablets.

On October 28th, a new Google Play System Update has been pushed to Samsung devices. This update upgrades your Project Mainline modules to the October 1st, 2025 version. This update weighs around 49 MB.

To be able to get this version, follow these steps:

  • Go to your device’s settings
  • Open the security settings
  • Find “Google Play System Update” and tap on it
  • If everything goes OK, you should see the below update dialog:
  • Click on Download and Install, wait for it to download, then reboot your device by clicking on the blue Restart button. The next time your device boots up, the revised update gets installed, so it’s going to take about 3 minutes maximum to install all the updates.

    There is no progress bar, so don’t panic if it looks stuck. Your device will eventually boot up. Now, open your settings app and check your Google Play System Update. If everything is well, you should see October 1st, 2025 below the appropriate button.

    In case your device didn’t receive the update, wait for a few days, and it will be available shortly.

    Stay tuned for the November patch of 2025!

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    #Android #Android12 #Android12L #Android13 #Android14 #Android15 #Android16 #Android17 #AndroidB #AndroidC #AndroidT #AndroidU #AndroidUpdate #AndroidV #December #google #googlePlay #GooglePlaySystemUpdate #mainline #news #operatingSystem #ProjectMainline #smartphone #system #systemUpdate #Technology #update

    Das war knapp. Beinahe hätte ich mir heute ein #XIAOMI Smartphone gekauft. Zum Glück erwischte ich einen offenen und ehrlichen Mitarbeiter. Nach einer kurzen Unterhaltung stand fest, dass ich davon lieber die Finger lasse.

    Noch funktionieren meine #Android9 und #Android12 Geräte. Aber wenn #Google seine Restriktionen weiter verschärft, wird es langsam enger. Irgendeine Lösung sollte ich mir in naher Zukunft überlegen.

    Google Play System Update (September 2025) rolls out for Samsung devices

    Google Play System Update was a feature that was introduced for devices that ship with Android 10 or newer. It’s mandatory for device manufacturers that plan to release their devices with Android 10 to support Google Play System Updates. As a result, non-Google devices, such as Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets released with Android 10 (One UI 2.1), can receive such updates, too.

    These updates don’t require security updates from the manufacturer to work, as Project Mainline modules work independently to give you better experience with Android phones and tablets.

    On September 29th, a new Google Play System Update has been pushed to Samsung devices. This update upgrades your Project Mainline modules to the September 1st, 2025 version. This update weighs around 90 MB.

    To be able to get this version, follow these steps:

  • Go to your device’s settings
  • Open the security settings
  • Find “Google Play System Update” and tap on it
  • If everything goes OK, you should see the below update dialog:
  • Click on Download and Install, wait for it to download, then reboot your device by clicking on the blue Restart button. The next time your device boots up, the revised update gets installed, so it’s going to take about 3 minutes maximum to install all the updates.

    There is no progress bar, so don’t panic if it looks stuck. Your device will eventually boot up. Now, open your settings app and check your Google Play System Update. If everything is well, you should see September 1st, 2025 below the appropriate button.

    In case your device didn’t receive the update, wait for a few days, and it will be available shortly.

    Stay tuned for the October patch of 2025!

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    #Android #Android12 #Android12L #Android13 #Android14 #Android15 #Android16 #Android17 #AndroidB #AndroidC #AndroidT #AndroidU #AndroidUpdate #AndroidV #December #google #googlePlay #GooglePlaySystemUpdate #mainline #news #operatingSystem #ProjectMainline #smartphone #system #systemUpdate #Technology #update

    Google Play System Update (August 2025) rolls out for Samsung devices

    Google Play System Update was a feature that was introduced for devices that ship with Android 10 or newer. It’s mandatory for device manufacturers that plan to release their devices with Android 10 to support Google Play System Updates. As a result, non-Google devices, such as Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets released with Android 10 (One UI 2.1), can receive such updates, too.

    These updates don’t require security updates from the manufacturer to work, as Project Mainline modules work independently to give you better experience with Android phones and tablets.

    On September 10th, a new Google Play System Update has been pushed to Samsung devices. This update upgrades your Project Mainline modules to the August 1st, 2025 version. This update weighs around 88 MB.

    To be able to get this version, follow these steps:

  • Go to your device’s settings
  • Open the security settings
  • Find “Google Play System Update” and tap on it
  • If everything goes OK, you should see the below update dialog:
  • Click on Download and Install, wait for it to download, then reboot your device by clicking on the blue Restart button. The next time your device boots up, the revised update gets installed, so it’s going to take about 3 minutes maximum to install all the updates.

    There is no progress bar, so don’t panic if it looks stuck. Your device will eventually boot up. Now, open your settings app and check your Google Play System Update. If everything is well, you should see August 1st, 2025 below the appropriate button.

    In case your device didn’t receive the update, wait for a few days, and it will be available shortly.

    Stay tuned for the September patch of 2025!

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    #Android #Android12 #Android12L #Android13 #Android14 #Android15 #Android16 #Android17 #AndroidB #AndroidC #AndroidT #AndroidU #AndroidUpdate #AndroidV #December #google #googlePlay #GooglePlaySystemUpdate #mainline #news #operatingSystem #ProjectMainline #smartphone #system #systemUpdate #Technology #update

    Zum Kauf auf dem #Flohmarkt gab es noch etwas umsonst dazu, was sich als Selfie-Stick entpuppte. Wollte ich schon immer mal probieren 😉 #Nokia mit #Android12 und 3 Kamera-Apps. Bei einer gab es die explizite Funktion zum Auslösen über Lautstärketasten. KEINE nahm ein Selfie auf. Beim #LG Zweitgerät mit #Android9 und System Kamera-App funktionierte es auf Anhieb. 📷

    Sollte Technik nicht alles leichter statt schwerer machen? 🤔 🤨

    Google Play System Update (July 2025) rolls out for Samsung devices

    Google Play System Update was a feature that was introduced for devices that ship with Android 10 or newer. It’s mandatory for device manufacturers that plan to release their devices with Android 10 to support Google Play System Updates. As a result, non-Google devices, such as Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets released with Android 10 (One UI 2.1), can receive such updates, too.

    These updates don’t require security updates from the manufacturer to work, as Project Mainline modules work independently to give you better experience with Android phones and tablets.

    On July 23rd, a new Google Play System Update has been pushed to Samsung devices. This update upgrades your Project Mainline modules to the July 1st, 2025 version. This update weighs around 87 MB.

    To be able to get this version, follow these steps:

  • Go to your device’s settings
  • Open the security settings
  • Find “Google Play System Update” and tap on it
  • If everything goes OK, you should see the below update dialog:
  • Click on Download and Install, wait for it to download, then reboot your device by clicking on the blue Restart button. The next time your device boots up, the revised update gets installed, so it’s going to take about 3 minutes maximum to install all the updates.

    There is no progress bar, so don’t panic if it looks stuck. Your device will eventually boot up. Now, open your settings app and check your Google Play System Update. If everything is well, you should see July 1st, 2025 below the appropriate button.

    In case your device didn’t receive the update, wait for a few days, and it will be available shortly.

    Stay tuned for the August patch of 2025!

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    #Android #Android12 #Android12L #Android13 #Android14 #Android15 #Android16 #Android17 #AndroidB #AndroidC #AndroidT #AndroidU #AndroidUpdate #AndroidV #December #google #googlePlay #GooglePlaySystemUpdate #mainline #news #operatingSystem #ProjectMainline #smartphone #system #systemUpdate #Technology #update

    Reminder for 2022 Galaxy device updates

    Samsung has made a promise that, starting from the Galaxy S21, flagship Galaxy devices will get four years of support starting from the initial release of the device. More specifically, Samsung will update those devices in four generations, while giving them five years of security and stability updates. This was to enhance security and to maximize longevity.

    The following flagship devices released prior to the Galaxy S24 series were eligible for this policy:

    • Galaxy S Series: Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S23 FE, S22, S22+, S22 Ultra, S21, S21+, S21 Ultra, and S21 FE.
    • Galaxy Z Series: Galaxy Z Fold5, Z Flip5, Z Fold4, Z Flip4, Z Fold3, and Z Flip3.
    • Galaxy Tablets: Galaxy Tab S9, S9+, S9 Ultra, S8S8+, and S8 Ultra.
    • Galaxy Watch: Galaxy Watch6, Watch6 Classic, Watch5, Watch5 Pro, Watch4, and Watch4 Classic.

    Since then, we have come to the conclusion that devices released in 2022 are about to receive their last generation update with One UI 8.0 based on Android 16, first appeared in Z Fold/Flip7, and they are:

    • Galaxy S Series: Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra.
    • Galaxy Z Series: Galaxy Z Fold4 and Z Flip4.
    • Galaxy Tablets: Galaxy Tab S8, S8+, and S8 Ultra.
    • Galaxy Watch: Galaxy Watch4 and Watch4 Classic.

    Samsung is expected to start the rollout after July 30th, but this is an expected date, so take this with a grain of salt, but what is confirmed is that One UI 8.0 will be the last generation update for the abovementioned devices released in 2022. After that, only security updates will make their way to those devices, and devices that are scheduled to get their security updates monthly will be demoted to quarterly security patch update schedule to join the Galaxy Tab S8 series, which receives updates quarterly.

    If you have one of those devices, we recommend that you upgrade your device by purchasing the newest releases, such as Galaxy Z Fold/Flip7, to continue receiving updates.

    #Android #Android12 #Android13 #Android14 #Android15 #Android16 #news #oneUi #OneUI4 #OneUI5 #OneUI51 #OneUI511 #OneUI6 #OneUI60 #OneUI61 #OneUI611 #OneUI7 #OneUI70 #OneUI8 #OneUI80 #OneUI85 #Samsung #smartphone #Tech #Technology #update

    Google Play System Update (June 2025) rolls out for Samsung devices

    Google Play System Update was a feature that was introduced for devices that ship with Android 10 or newer. It’s mandatory for device manufacturers that plan to release their devices with Android 10 to support Google Play System Updates. As a result, non-Google devices, such as Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets released with Android 10 (One UI 2.1), can receive such updates, too.

    These updates don’t require security updates from the manufacturer to work, as Project Mainline modules work independently to give you better experience with Android phones and tablets.

    On July 1st, a new Google Play System Update has been pushed to Samsung devices. This update upgrades your Project Mainline modules to the June 1st, 2025 version. This update weighs around 75 MB.

    To be able to get this version, follow these steps:

  • Go to your device’s settings
  • Open the security settings
  • Find “Google Play System Update” and tap on it
  • If everything goes OK, you should see the below update dialog:
  • Click on Download and Install, wait for it to download, then reboot your device by clicking on the blue Restart button. The next time your device boots up, the revised update gets installed, so it’s going to take about 3 minutes maximum to install all the updates.

    There is no progress bar, so don’t panic if it looks stuck. Your device will eventually boot up. Now, open your settings app and check your Google Play System Update. If everything is well, you should see June 1st, 2025 below the appropriate button.

    In case your device didn’t receive the update, wait for a few days, and it will be available shortly.

    Stay tuned for the July patch of 2025!

    #Android #Android12 #Android12L #Android13 #Android14 #Android15 #Android16 #Android17 #AndroidB #AndroidC #AndroidT #AndroidU #AndroidUpdate #AndroidV #December #google #googlePlay #GooglePlaySystemUpdate #mainline #news #operatingSystem #ProjectMainline #smartphone #system #systemUpdate #Technology #update

    Was für ein Schock 😱 Auf meinem Zweitgerät mit #Android9 zeigte #FDroid seit der neusten Version 1.23 bei den Apps nicht mehr den Punkt "Versionen" ganz unten an. Das ist für mich die wichtigste Information schlechthin. Beim #Android12 Handy war alles in Ordnung. Panik.

    Ich installierte daraufhin #FDroid_Classic und finde die sogar deutlich angenehmer, als das Original. Deren neustes Design nach angeblichen Material-"Standard" ist einfach Mist.

    Dann, wie im Krimi, schaute ich mal mit der Lupe hin. Der Menüpunkt ist noch da, allerdings UNTER der Android Bedienleiste. Weil die ganz leicht transparent ist, konnte ich ihn entdecken. Aktivieren geht jedoch nicht mehr. Insofern ist das gruselige Design zudem nutzlos für mich.