Like every month of the year, the Android security patch is available and the December one is extremely important because it corrects important problems and gaps in the system from which cybercriminals can attack. Update your phone as soon as possible to get rid of all the errors that may occur.
Google security updates require installation faster than updating the Android version. This is because they are focused on solving the most relevant security flaws of the device and among them includes an error that caused a high-risk vulnerability and that allowed hackers to execute the phone’s code remotely and without the need for permissions. or privileges. This suggests the relevance of this type of updates and why you should download the new version of the system as soon as possible.
8 High severity problems
The December security patch and that Its deployment begins on December 5 puts an end to 8 issues categorized as high severity. These are related to different sections and components of the device and affect mobile phones with MediaTek and Snapdragon processors, so we are talking about all smartphones that work with Android as the operating system. These security breaches can reach provide remote access to the device by cybercriminals who exploit this error, so it is advisable to know the steps to update an Android mobile and avoid this type of inconvenience:
- Open the Settings app on your device.
- Select ‘Software update’, ‘About phone’, ‘System information’… depending on the brand of mobile.
- Tap the current version and select Check for updates.
- If the security patch is available, select Download update.
It should be noted that the security patch corresponding to the month of December begins its deployment as of Thursday, December 5 and that the release is carried out periodically. This means that not all mobile phones are updated at the same time and that for some you will have to wait a couple of weeks. Remember to check its availability every day to enjoy the improvements and solutions of the update as soon as possible.
New Google Play update
Google Play services have also been updated with some other relevant news that is worth being aware of. These updates include features related to Play Store services, Wear OS, Google TV, Android Auto… These are of lesser importance on the scale of updates, but they must still be installed to maintain optimized the phone and its operation. These are the main new features included in the Google Play update:
- New developer features to support connectivity processes in applications.
- The access card function on wearables now allows you to use hotel keys, campus IDs, corporate badges…
- Google Wallet is supported in more countries.
- Google Play Store now shows completion steps before purchases for new users.
Keeping your phone updated is important so that it continues to work perfectly. Updating Google Play services is as simple as open the android app store and search among the device’s pre-installed applications, where the Google Play Services option should appear.