Nexus 6P - March Security Update (Everything You Need To Know)

[Tom Westrick]

Has anyone heard of a March security update? We're a few days into the month and there's no announcement. I'm hoping they're taking extra time to work on a larger bug fix update that also has the latest security patch.



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Article: Google's March Security Update is now live — here's what you need to know! | Android Central

 

[anon(847090)]

Re: Security update?

maybe they are working on 6.0.2 or google didnt find any security issues for a month

 

[redduc900]

Re: Security update?

They usually get released on the first Monday of the month.

 

[Lepa79]

Re: Security update?

I was wondering the same. Will see what happens this coming Monday I guess.

 

[LeoRex]

Re: Security update?

maybe they are working on 6.0.2

This...

This is about the time where they drop another stability release. Whether that's 6.0.2 or 6.1, dunno.

 

[anon(27512)]

Re: Security update?

This...

This is about the time where they drop another stability release. Whether that's 6.0.2 or 6.1, dunno.

Didn't the priv just get a March security update today?

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[LeoRex]

Re: Security update?

Didn't the priv just get a March security update today?

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It did... so if I was a betting man, I would put money down that the factory images will start getting posted today. Keep in mind that Blackberry only has one phone, one version, to worry about.

 

[Almeuit]

Re: Security update?

It did... so if I was a betting man, I would put money down that the factory images will start getting posted today. Keep in mind that Blackberry only has one phone, one version, to worry about.

Agreed.

 

[anon(847090)]

Re: Security update?

Didn't the priv just get a March security update today?

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priv is still on Android L and if google is working on 6.0.2 + march security update that could explain the delay in announcement

It did... so if I was a betting man, I would put money down that the factory images will start getting posted today. Keep in mind that Blackberry only has one phone, one version, to worry about.

+1 I will still bet on 6.0.2

 

[LeoRex]

Re: Security update?

+1 I will still bet on 6.0.2

Well, we're due.... there has to be a 6.0.2/6.1 looming on the horizon by now.

 

[Almeuit]

Re: Security update?

Article Added. It is live Google's March Security Update is now live — here's what you need to know! | Android Central .

 

[puch96]

I read an article that the 5x is getting bug fixes for Bluetooth / WiFi connectivity issues, Carrier specific issues as well as performance improvements along with the March security update.... I wish the same would happen to the 6p......

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[LeoRex]

Well... I need to find the OTA file to take a peek at the contents. Looking at the main build, this does come with a new kernel. New kernels usually mean some improvements somewhere in the lower level functions... battery consumption/performance, etc. Custom kernel devs also pushed out new builds based on the sources, but I haven't heard of what changed yet.

Safe to say, based on the new kernel, that this one is more than just a security update. But more than that, we'll have to wait and see.

 

[puch96]

Android Police: Nexus 5X Update Includes Cooler Color Temp Option, Performance Improvements, And More. http://google.com/newsstand/s/CBIwrtKHvSk

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[justins24]

Has anyone received the security update? I haven't yet.

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[Soundtallica]

I'm rooted but on the February update patch of the stock build (MMB29Q). Can I flash the March update without wiping my phone or unrooting it?

Posted via my Nexus 6P on VerLIEzon Wireless but without their shackles.

 

[callanish]

Has anyone received the security update? I haven't yet

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Not on my 6p, but just received it on my Nexus 7 (2013). It was 8.8mb's

 

[GreatCanadian]

Received it on my Nexus 9 this evening, but not on 6p. 16 mb.

GC

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[LeoRex]

FYI, this is more than a security update. Kernel dev types are talking about framework and kernel update aimed for better performance... Battery usage and speed.

Hard to say at this point though. But Francisco Franco has been speaking quite highly of the changes, and I'm one to trust his judgment.

 

[callanish]

FYI, this is more than a security update. Kernel dev types are talking about framework and kernel update aimed for better performance... Battery usage and speed.

Hard to say at this point though. But Francisco Franco has been speaking quite highly of the changes, and I'm one to trust his judgment.

Wasn't aware of that. Thought it was just going to be a March security fix update for the 6P. As you mentioned, looks like more is going on than just a bug fix. Francisco mentions some exciting updates coming to the 6P on his blog that I've only just came across.

https://plus.google.com/+FranciscoFranco1990