Check your phone's settings to verify security update status

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 7 Oct, 19:55 · Archive

iPhone, Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy phones handle security updates differently.

Different phone manufacturers handle security updates in different ways. iPhone, Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy each have their own approach, meaning that a single screen showing 'up to date' may not tell the complete story about your device's security status.

Android devices in particular only receive updates for a limited period. Users should check their phone's settings carefully to verify whether their device is still receiving security updates, as it may have already left its support period without their knowledge.

How it is being reported

• Your phone says it's updated. Check other settings, tooiPhone, Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy each handle security updates differently, and one screen saying "up to date" may not tell the whole story.Fox News · 7 Oct, 19:30
• How to check if your Android phone is still getting security updatesYour Android device will only receive updates for so long, and it might have already left its support period without you realizing.Engadget · 6 Oct, 17:15

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