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Nokia G42 5G Android 14 Build and December 2023 Security Update

23. 01. 2024 Tuesday / By: Robert Denes / Software / Exact time: BST / Print this page

N okia Mobile has released the first Android 14 Build (V2.160) and December security update for users of the popular Nokia G42 5G smartphone, which is now available in several regions. Scroll down to Nokia G42 5G update changelog for Android 14 Build and December security updates. The availability of a software update made by Nokia Mobile always depends on the mobile operator of the given region or country!

List of markets:

  • It will be available in Indonesia, European Union countries, and later in other countries
  • Nokia G42 5G Android 14 Build and December Security Update Size and Changelog:

    Nokia G42 5G Android 14 Build update size is 2.68 GB which may vary by region. You will be prompted to download the update or you can check this in the Settings menu by searching for system updates and then searching for the update.

    Nokia G42 5G Android 14 Build (V2.160) Update Changelog:

    The Nokia G42 5G Android 14 Build update (V2.160) includes an OS update, some new features and visual changes, usability improvements, standard UI improvements, system improvements, and security and privacy improvements. Android 14 Build features connect your favorite health and fitness apps so you can manage your important data in one place. It proactively and easily provides data on application permissions, which allows you to manage your security options more easily. You can choose what kind of access you grant to the applications for the sake of your security. Additional vision and hearing inclusive function settings.

    List of changes:

  • An easier way to track health data
  • Proactively provides easy-to-understand information about app data permissions and now makes it easier to choose what to grant
  • New visual and auditory features
  • Camera and screen flash for notifications
  • Larger fonts and smarter scaling
  • Increased battery life by returning screen time since the last full charge option
  • Improved customizations with lock screen selector, lock screen templates, monochrome theme and support for Ultra HDR images
  • Predictive reversals
  • Enhanced stock options
  • 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 Dec security update here.

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