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Pixel, Nexus devices and Essential Phone receive September Android security update

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By Alan Friedman

Published: Sep 04, 2018, 3:08 PM

Pixel, Nexus devices and Essential Phone receive September Android security update

Now that September is here, it is time for Google to start pushing out the new month's Android security update to Pixel handsets and certain Nexus devices. Besides taking care of 59 vulnerabilities, the update dated September 5th improves the Retail Mode battery charge for the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. Unless you work at a store that sells smartphones and you're trying to set up a display, don't worry about this. The update also improves Software Version Reporting, and the audio quality over car speakers (using a Bluetooth connection) for all four current Pixel models.

Those with the Essential Phone will be happy to hear that Essential also sent out a software update today that includes the September Android security update, audio fixes and accessibility fixes (check the image at the top of this article). Like the Pixel models, the Essential Phone has already been updated to Android 9.0 Pie.

Once you receive a notification that the update has arrived, there are two things you need to do before starting the process of installing it on your handset. Make sure that you are connected to a Wi-Fi signal, and have fully charged the battery on your device.

source: Android, @essential

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Alan, an ardent smartphone enthusiast and a veteran writer at PhoneArena since 2009, has witnessed and chronicled the transformative years of mobile technology. Owning iconic phones from the original iPhone to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, he has seen smartphones evolve into a global phenomenon. Beyond smartphones, Alan has covered the emergence of tablets, smartwatches, and smart speakers.

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