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Need Help about MM Security Patches

Good Evening! I opened this thread to ask if someone could give me an hopinion about a problem I had on mu Nexus 6 after going back to MM from Android N preview. So today I unenrolled my device and I received a Marshmallow OTA, which was said to be the last one available. But as soon as I updated my Nexus, I saw they sent me the OTA with July's Security patch. I tried to wait and see if september's update would show up but nothing in 2 days. Is it normal and have I just to wait or is it a problem? Have you had same experiences?
P.S. I wiped data and everything soon after updating back to MM.

Does it matter if it's the July patch? These security issues are not those that normally happen to users who don't download warez apps. Use Google Play, and you're safe.
But if you want the most recent version, the download the latest OTA from the Google OTA page, and sideload it.

istperson said:
Does it matter if it's the July patch? These security issues are not those that normally happen to users who don't download warez apps. Use Google Play, and you're safe.
But if you want the most recent version, the download the latest OTA from the Google OTA page, and sideload it.
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Yes, you're actually right about it, security patches are more or less the same for normal users. Let's say, my first worry is about Android Nougat update, because my stock updater does not seem to work properly these last days after I went back to MM. So I thought it might be a matter of time.

Can't get latest AT&T updates

AT&T is showing latest security update as August 2016, but I am unable to get it on my device. My phone is currently on T-mobile so I'm not sure if that has anything to do with it. I have tried updating through the phone, and also smart switch, and both say up to date. Are any others on the june security update or have you got the latest august update. Thanks in advance.

smoovy said:
AT&T is showing latest security update as August 2016, but I am unable to get it on my device. My phone is currently on T-mobile so I'm not sure if that has anything to do with it. I have tried updating through the phone, and also smart switch, and both say up to date. Are any others on the june security update or have you got the latest august update. Thanks in advance.
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From my knowledge, you can only receive updates if you are on AT&T. To update please refer to this thread. However, flashing will result in data loss, so be sure to backup.

I've been able to get these updates even though I was on tmobile in the past. I didn't have any issues with the marshmallow update through WiFi as well, but the latest security patches have been no where to be found.

smoovy said:
I've been able to get these updates even though I was on tmobile in the past. I didn't have any issues with the marshmallow update through WiFi as well, but the latest security patches have been no where to be found.
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You don't want those updates trust me.
They lock your phone down from you.. the end user.
You are not any more secure with those updates.
Actually you are less secure and more prone to full identity and activity disclosure with At&t and Google's " 3rd party affiliates ".

T-Mobile Nexus 6 - 6.0.1 - Security Updates

My T-Mobile Nexus 6 still has 6.0.1 and I am not looking to upgrade to Nougat 7.xxx. What I am trying to do is install the security updates. The last OTA was from November 5, 2016. Why is T-Mobile not sending these out? Do I have to root my phone to download and install? Help would be appreciated. Thanks Dan

Strange. I had a 6.0.1 February security update from T-mobile. I got the 7.0 update with the March patch earlier this month, which was probably the end of the 6.0.1 patches. You can sideload the February patch from the OTA site, but don't expect any more.

Ota 7.1.1 havoc with Radios.
I finally attempted to sideload 7.1.1 N6F26U - cell data has been horrible. I am on T-Mobile. What 7.0 or 6.0.1 I think has the most security packages that I should install. BTW N6F26U broke Android Pay which makes me sad. Thanks in Advance.

What I wound up doing was go to the T-Mobile page and established the official latest factory image was 6.0.1 MMB29K - installed that using Wugfresh. After installing and logging into WiFi and my Gmail account was prompted to install 7.0.0 NBD92G - this installed fine and then after installing a couple of security updates (thru April 2017) was able to Re-Lock my Bootloader (I wanted Android Pay to accept my credit cards). Data reception is still degraded significantly, am now thinking there is a problem with the tower.

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Data reception is still degraded significantly, am now thinking there is a problem with the tower.
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Sorry, I haven't read through this thread. It's likely, in doing your updates, the modern (radio) software was updated as well. The modems are OS version independent and you may now have one that doesn't work as well for you as your original one did. You may not know which one you started with, but you could just try several to see if any improve the situation for you. Here are flashable zips of many of the modems.
You might also double check your APN settings against TMO website. I use Sprint, so no APNS, thus I can't really give you a step thru. If you search though, it's not an uncommon discussion.

October OTA Update 4BQJ2 is out

Just got my OTA update notification. Update went smoothly (sorry, forgot to check file size before updating. Confirmed BlueBorne vulnerability is fixed.

Not sure if this is unique to me, but post-update, my phone is now telling me my SD card is unsupported and asking me if I want to format. Really hoping to avoid backing up a 200GB card, formatting and restoring this weekend. Not sure if anyone else is having this issue too or if just my luck to have to deal with, but just a warning out there to those who may decide they want to unmount their SD cards before updating.

FWIW, my device seems to be running just a bit smoother after a day of use. No noticeable change in battery life. Pleased with the update so far.

quick newbie question, I have the G935A , fully stocked, but using it on a Canadian network, I was told I won't get the update via OTA so I installed Smart Switch, but it also says my device is up to date which has the May security patch installed (that's what it came with when I bought it last month). Any idea where I can find just the OTA patch and update the phone ?

bestjsg said:
quick newbie question, I have the G935A , fully stocked, but using it on a Canadian network, I was told I won't get the update via OTA so I installed Smart Switch, but it also says my device is up to date which has the May security patch installed (that's what it came with when I bought it last month). Any idea where I can find just the OTA patch and update the phone ?
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If you aren't running on an AT&T network, you might seriously consider switching to the U firmware. Of course, Samsung conveniently forgets the U firmware exists too, so that might not gain you a whole lot at the moment.

I have the U firmware and I've been checking for updates, but nothing (I'm on the August security patch). Is there a way to force the update or use Odin or side load it? My phone was originally built for the Sprint network, then the previous owner flashed it to work on AT&T. I was not able to get any updates (was stuck on the May security patch). I used Odin to put the U firmware on it and then got 3 security patch updates after that.

caferacer73 said:
I have the U firmware and I've been checking for updates, but nothing (I'm on the August security patch). Is there a way to force the update or use Odin or side load it? My phone was originally built for the Sprint network, then the previous owner flashed it to work on AT&T. I was not able to get any updates (was stuck on the May security patch). I used Odin to put the U firmware on it and then got 3 security patch updates after that.
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The U firmware always lags the carrier firmware. August is sadly the current date for the unlocked devices for now.

All I had to do was be patient. I got the newest update (4BQJ5 - November security patch) this morning.

Stuck on November 2022 update

Hello, my unlocked 4a5g on Tmo is stuck on the November 2022 update. I contacted Google support, they only suggested powering off the phone or a factory reset. Powering it off didn't work and I'm not at the point yet to reset the phone. I have also tried checking for updates in Safe Mode, clearing caches, and checking for updates after taking the SIM out. It does seem like other people are experiencing this as well according to Reddit so it might be a Google or Tmo issue, but I haven't seen any news about updates being held up. Any way to verify if it's my phone or an external issue?

I have the same issue... you can sideload the images if you ae anxious.

I also have not received OTA updates since November 2022. I sideloaded the manual OTA update in December and again in January. Will I ever be able to get OTA updates again?

kendallgreen said:
I also have not received OTA updates since November 2022. I sideloaded the manual OTA update in December and again in January. Will I ever be able to get OTA updates again?
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Did you turn off automatic system updates in developer options?