The updates of our mobiles have always been wrapped in a chaotic calendar, which depends on Google and each manufacturer. We have seen on many occasions the importance of security updates, which many times correct important vulnerabilities that can affect our privacy. Now, Google allows you to check until when this support will be received.
Within this entire process, where the customization layers of each manufacturer also come into play, Google wants to control more the process of security updates for its Enterprise program. Recall that within this program there are a good number of mobile brands such as Google itself, Google, OnePlus, Motorola, OPPO, Sony and HMD Global. In total there are more than 210 different devices.
Detailed dates
These terminals acquire this seal after passing strict controls by Google, and which have the manufacturer’s commitment to receive the relevant updates. We have seen that some brands like Samsung make it clear how often these patches are received, but the big question is usually how long they will receive support . Now, the Android Enterprise website allows you to check how long and up to what year support is guaranteed for each model.
As an exercise in greater transparency, Google has added this information to the tab of each device. That is, we can select by brands and models, and see at the bottom until which year we will receive security updates. At the user level it is important, but it is even more so if possible at the business level, as a method to be clear about the possible renewal of a batch of terminals. Until now, the most accurate way to consult this information was on the website of each manufacturer, however it is not usually information that is found with the naked eye. What the new information specifies is the frequency of these updates, since each manufacturer can establish monthly, quarterly or longer patches.
How to ask
To be able to carry out the queries we will only have to enter the Android Enterprise website and look for our model. Only the mobiles that are part of this program appear, but super-sales models are included in some cases such as the inexpensive Xiaomi Redmi 9, or on the opposite side, terminals such as the foldable Motorola Razr. In the tab, we will see the end date of this support . For example, a Pixel 4a will receive security updates until August 2022, while an OPPO Find X2 Pro will receive them until March 2023.
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