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23-06-2017 09:37 AM
Ok why am i still on the 1st of April security patch when we are already in June Google have released a patch already so why have we not received it yet?
23-06-2017 09:51 AM
Hi
I use the sim free Samsung s8 and im.still waiting too. I'm on April.
My version of the phone is supposed in theory get updates faster as I'm not restricted by the network signing it off first!
Neither Samsung or Vodafone will comment on when updates will be sent out.
Current Phone >
Samsung Galaxy s²⁴ Ultra 512gb.
23-06-2017 10:13 AM
Thx Bandofbrothers
Just annoys me that security is a must on phone's and this link is from Samsung Samsung Mobile Security Blog
http://security.samsungmobile.com/introsm.html saying every month we should get a patch.
23-06-2017 10:19 AM
You're welcome.
There are a few thoughts on when Samsung push out available updates.
I've come across blogs / posts suggesting they send out 4 updates a year.
Nothing official as when asked Samsung via different avenues I'm guided to keep checking my software update settings in the phone.
I agree Security Patches are important.
Current Phone >
Samsung Galaxy s²⁴ Ultra 512gb.
23-06-2017 01:23 PM
Hi
I read myself that they were going to commit to monthly updates but it seems to me they are quarterly going from my device any how and I check at least once a week. they are being released on Google devices the monthly updates but mine average 45 days to 2 months I always at least miss one month which is another month my devices vulnerabilities are out there and exploitable.
Unless I see it in black and white or it starts happening I don't believed it.
And that's the weather included😎
23-06-2017 01:59 PM
The article l read on Sammobile this morning was officially released by Samsung it's self not a 3rd party and it was only released in Canada like l stated above l totally agree with all the comments above the security patches should be released monthly as stated by both Android and Samsung mine jumped from Jan 1 to April 1 so now it looks like we will get an security update every 2 or 3 months not the recommended 1 month.
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24-06-2017 09:31 AM
Heads up @Mimo2000 @Stevie1 @SKYMAN513
Just received my update on my sim free s8.
Current Phone >
Samsung Galaxy s²⁴ Ultra 512gb.
24-06-2017 11:49 AM
I just got it this morning on my VOD.
24-06-2017 12:37 PM
I know this ain't nothing to do with security but when you open Bixby on the top left it shows hello Bixby if you touch it will change colour.
24-06-2017 01:01 PM
Hi Mimi 2000,
I don't have Bixby on my S7 Edge l did sideload it via an APK file but Samsung have found a way to block it now and it no longer works so l removed it. I am still debating on whether to get the S8 plus or wait until the note 8 comes out
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