As expected and just in time, Google today released the monthly Nexus Android update. When Android 6.0 and the Nexus 6P were released in October, Google promised to offer monthly updates for Android as part of a new security program. February and March were both fast and now April has come with a bunch of important updates.
After Google, Samsung, HTC and other manufacturers have promised to do the same, Samsung today released the April patch for the Galaxy S7 as well. Starting today, April 4th, the April update is for all Nexus smartphones and tablets. Details are available at. Nexus security bulletin Regarding what changes have been made and updated factory images released simultaneously for users.
As of April 4, a new version of Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow or Lollipop is heading to the Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 7 (2013), Nexus 9, Nexus 10 (Lollipop), Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P. There is no update for the Pixel C yet, at least not yet. Read on for everything owners need to know.
These monthly software updates aim to fix issues and improve security for all Android smartphones and tablets. It starts with Google and other OEMs should kick them out too. The April Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update lists 8 critical security issues, 13 high-level issues, and 8 moderate issues.
Overall, it appears that Google has quickly fixed or fixed about 29 security issues within Android. Some are minor and others are more critical. can It can be used to attack devices, even if not used by most potential threats.
Which Devices Will See the Update
As we mentioned above, Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is heading to Nexus 5, 5x, 6, 6P, Nexus 7 (2013) tablet and Nexus 9 with the new April security update. Then a more secure version of Android 5.1. 1 Lollipop is available on the Nexus 10 tablet made by Samsung. Expect the Pixel C to receive an update in the near future as well.
Submitted changelog security bulletin blog It doesn’t have anything very exciting, but it closes multiple “critical” issues, which is the most important thing here. The rest are pretty minor, although some blogs believe Android is under attack and vulnerable to easy hacking. Not a lot. None of this is anything to worry about. Google also fixed more potential threats in the setup wizard, WiFi, phone app, and more.
When will he come
As usual, Google has released full details, new factory images for those who prefer to update manually, and over-the-air automatic updates will start arriving on devices on April 4th and will continue all week long.
OTA updates often launch within 24 hours of announcement, so check for updates now or early tomorrow. Google releases these minor updates much faster than major updates such as updating from Android 5.1 to Android 6.0, so don’t expect long wait times or delays.
So what should owners expect? A small update will arrive today or tomorrow and will take a few minutes to complete. Simple and easy. However, the March update caused some Bluetooth issues on certain devices that should be fixed in this update. We’ll update if we learn more.
Install Now
As always, owners can download and manually install the update this minute. As with any update, manual update files called “factory images” have been released and the instructions below should help those who dare to install it. It’s pretty easy, but we recommend waiting for the over-the-air auto-update to prevent any issues from occurring.
Users can navigate to: Factory Images website Find their device from Google and download the latest software. Use the instructions above. They are for Android 6.0.1, but they work the same. It is worth noting that this route will delete everything on your device; so if you’re not really worried or have issues that can’t wait, wait again for over-the-air updates.
Whether users want to flash it is up to them, but since it’s so small, a full wipe isn’t necessary. Just wait for the over-the-air notification, accept it, let it finish in 2-3 minutes and get on with your day.
Update Issues and Fixes
Like all updates, this can cause a few issues here and there for some owners. Security updates were simple, but March broke Bluetooth for some. Add in the fact that there are over 25 changes, some may want to proceed with caution. That said, we’re sure to tell users to accept it when it arrives, and we’ll update any issues that come up once we update ourselves.
This is a pretty minor security update that should go smoothly, but we’ve also seen minor updates cause all sorts of issues on the older Nexus 5 in the past. So, back up your device to be safe.
We haven’t heard about any issues, but at the same time, most users have yet to see the April update arrive. You’ll want to keep an eye on Google Nexus Help Forum for feedback. For now, take a look at our list of common Android 6.0.1 issues and fixes.
final thoughts
We’re waiting for more details on Android N, which Google surprisingly released in March. While this update is not Android N, it is something that all users must accept, download and install. Android N beta is out, already updated and will likely be fully detailed at Google I/O in May.
For now, we advise all Nexus smartphone and tablet owners to get the latest April software update, which is still Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. Others can try the Android N beta if you’re not worried about bugs or issues and stay tuned for more details as it becomes available.
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