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HMD Skyline New Android Build 14 and July Security Update

22. 08. 2024 Thursday / By: Robert Denes / Software / Exact time: BST / Print this page

HMD Global has released the first Android Build 14 (V1.380) and July security update for the recently announced Skyline smartphone, which has already been rolled out in several regions. The security update includes the July Google Android patch and the new Android 14 Build (V1.380). Scroll down for July security update and Android Build 14 size, market list and HMD Skyline update changelog. The availability of the software update made by HMD Global always depends on the mobile operator of the given region or country!

List of markets:

  • The update is currently available in the UK and European Union countries, and will be available in other countries later
  • HMD Skyline July Security Update Size:

    HMD Skyline update size is 1.07GB. You will be prompted to download the update or search for system updates in the Settings menu and then search for the update.

    HMD Skyline Android 14 Build (V1.380) update changelog:

    HMD Skyline Android 14 Build update (V1.380) includes an OS update, some new features and visual changes, usability improvements, general UI improvements, system improvements, and security and privacy improvements. Follow the instructions below to download the updates!

    How To Update:

    Navigate to Settings > System > System update > Check for updates to check if updates are available - It is recommended that Users use Wi-Fi wherever possible in order to download updates. If you wish to use a Cellular Mobile connection, please note that downloading data over a Cellular Mobile Network (including when in a Roaming environment), may incur additional charges – check with your Network provider should you have any concerns.

    The most serious of these is a high vulnerability in the Media Framework component that could allow a local malicious application to bypass operating system protection, which separates application data from other applications. The severity assessment is based on the potential impact that exploiting the vulnerability could have on the affected device, provided that the platform and downgrading are disabled for development purposes or successfully bypassed.

    What's New - Manage your conversations: Get all your messages in one place - One-time permissions: Give one-time permissions to apps that need a microphone, location camera - Google Play system updates: More security. and privacy patches sent to your phone, directly on Google Play - Google 2021-03 Security Patch Advice Notice - We encourage users to use Wi-Fi wherever possible to download updates. If you want to use a mobile phone connection, please note that downloading data over a mobile network (including roaming) may incur additional costs - contact your network operator if you have any problems.

    The most serious of these problems is a critical vulnerability in the System Component that could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code using a specially crafted transfer in a privileged process. The severity assessment is based on the potential impact that exploiting the vulnerability could have on the affected device, provided that platform and service mitigation is disabled for development purposes or is successfully circumvented.

    Read the full details of the July security update here.

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