Elimination of 68 security vulnerabilities in Android
Google has closed numerous security gaps in Android. Versions 10 to 13 are affected, and the company classifies no less than eight of the 68 vulnerabilities as critical.
Google provides new secured Android versions against possible attacks ready and eliminates a total of 68 security vulnerabilities. The operating system versions 10, 11, 12, 12L and 13 are affected. Attackers could gain higher user rights on Android devices by successfully exploiting several vulnerabilities. Google classifies eight of the vulnerable gaps as critical. They lurk at the core level in components from Qualcomm and MediaTek. In addition, vulnerabilities in the Android Framework and the Google Play Store are also mentioned.
Perform Android update via the smartphone
The status of the last Android update can be checked in the settings. Depending on the manufacturer, you can usually find more information about this under a tab like About the device. Besides Google, manufacturers like Samsung, Huawei and Oppo distribute software updates monthly. Google Pixel devices will be able to apply the patch in the next few days.
Presumably, owners of other smartphones should receive their updates "over the air" in 1-2 months. To install Android updates, you usually open the Settings app and scroll down to a menu item called System. Depending on the manufacturer, you will usually find a submenu or an entry like Extendedto check the system for updates.
