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Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 get January 2024 security update

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TL;DR

  • Google is rolling out the first security patch of 2024 to the Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2.
  • Google says the rolling out will continue over the next week in phases depending on device and carrier.
  • The update comes with firmware version TWD9.240105.004.A1.

It’s the second week of January and it looks like Google is ready to roll out a new security patch. The patch will be the Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2’s first security update of 2024.

Google has announced it is starting to roll out the January 2024 security update to Pixel Watch devices running on Wear OS 4. If you haven’t received the update yet, don’t worry. The tech giant says the update is rolling out in phases depending on the device and carrier and will continue over the next week.

For this month’s patch, the build number is TWD9.240105.004.A1. If the OTA update is available to you, you should receive a notification on your watch to download and install.

The changes that come with January 2024’s patch can be found in the Android Security Bulletins. But the changes are mostly just fixes for security vulnerabilities.

To update your Pixel Watch or Pixel Watch 2, all you have to do is go to Settings and scroll down to System. After you tap on System updates, you should be able to see the current version your device is running on and if there are any updates available.

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Samsung Galaxy A23 4G and Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2022) get Android 14-based One UI 6 update

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Samsung recently released the Android 14-based One UI 6 stable update for the Galaxy A23 5G, and now the Galaxy A23 4G is getting a taste of Samsung’s latest custom Android skin.

The update is rolling out for the Galaxy A23 4G with model code SM-A235F in Russia and SM-A235M in Panama with firmware versions A235FXXU4DWL1 and A235MUBU4DWL1, respectively. It comes with the One UI 6 features and the dated November 2023 Android security patch instead of the latest January 2024.

The One UI 6 update for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2022) is rolling out in some European countries, including France. It has firmware version P613XXU4CWL1 and comes with the November 2023 Android security patch.

If you haven’t received the Android 14 update on your device yet, you can check for it manually by heading to its Settings > Software update menu.

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Nokia XR20 5G gets new Android 13 build, Nokia G50 5G & Nokia G21 get December Security update

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Nokia Mobile has released a new Android 13 Build to Nokia XR20 5G. Nokia Mobile has also expanded the roll-out of December security update 2023 to Nokia XR20 5G, Nokia G50 5G and Nokia G21. The security update brings only the Google Android patch for the month of December.

For all software update news related to other Nokia smartphones click here. If you want to track December update roll-out to Nokia smartphones you can do it here.

Check below for the December Security update size, list of markets and the update changelog for Nokia XR20 5G, Nokia G50 5G and Nokia G21. On the basis of tips received from our readers, we will collate a list of markets for Nokia XR20 5G, Nokia G50 5G and Nokia G21 in which updates are now available. So, do let us know if you have received the update in the comments section. You can also try the VPN trick for getting the update and see if it works.

List of markets:

  • Nokia XR20 5G in India
  • Nokia G50 5G in US
  • Nokia G21 in India

Nokia XR20 5G Android 13 + December security update size:

The update size for Nokia XR20 5G is 114 MB. The update also brings Android 13 Build V3.410. You will either be prompted to download this update, or you can check by going to Settings and searching system updates and then by checking for the update.

Nokia XR20 5G, Nokia G50 5G and Nokia G21 Android 13 build + December update changelog:

Nokia XR20 5G has received a new Android 13 build. The official changelog only mentions generic UI enhancements and stability improvements. Nokia XR20 5G, Nokia G50 5G and Nokia G21 is also receiving the 2023 December Android security patch with the update. Here is what the December security update addresses as mentioned by Google on its official Security bulletin page.

The most severe of these issues is a critical security vulnerability in the System component that could lead to remote (proximal/adjacent) code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. The severity assessment is based on the effect that exploiting the vulnerability would possibly have on an affected device, assuming the platform and service mitigations are turned off for development purposes or if successfully…

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Pixel 2024 update solves Camera app crashes and display flickering

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What you need to know

  • Google’s light January 2024 security patch aims to solve an annoying crashing problem with the Camera app on Pixel devices.
  • The company has included several “High” level vulnerability fixes for its Pixel line’s framework and system.
  • The Pixel Tablet and Pixel Fold have also received fixes for specific problems, alongside a screen flickering fix for the Pixel 8.

Google is starting the year off with a security patch aimed at correcting some frustrating problems plaguing Pixel users.

The company’s update states the January 2024 security patch is rolling out for the Pixel 5a (5G), Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, and Pixel Tablet bearing update version UQ1A.240105.002. Those rocking a Pixel 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Pixel Fold, or Pixel 8 series device will pick up version UQ1A.240105.004.

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