You might be aware of the fact that Google keeps releasing monthly security patch and keeps updating its Android OS repository. In August 2017, Google launched Android 8.0 Oreo and it came with August security patch. In the same month, several bugs were reported regarding a Bluetooth vulnerability. So, in September, Google released BlueBorne patch to fix the bugs. Now, Google has released October security patch for all the Android devices and you can download the latest factory images and OTA updates from Google official repository.Below we are sharing direct links to download Google’s October 2017 Security Patch
The October security patch fixes several vulnerable bug issues. There are some device specific fixes as many manufacturers reported to Google. There are certain fixes that pertain specifically to Qualcomm and MediaTek SoC users. Whether you have Android 4.0 to 8.0, you need to take the update to prevent your smartphone from being hacked as hackers always exploit the vulnerabilities and go for ransomware attack. There are also some kernel component fixes. The latest smartphones like Google Pixel XL, Nexus 5X, 6, 6P and 9 have already received OTA updates. For older phones, one has to visit the repository and avail factory images and OTA updates. One needs to be careful while downloading factory images as Project Fi and Canada variants of Pixel and Pixel XL models have different versions and the same is applicable for Nexus 6.Download Google Pixel and Nexus October 2017 Security Patch
Download Google Nexus and Pixel October 2017 Security Patch Factory Images and OTA Updates
- Google Pixel – OPR3.170623.008 (factory image, OTA)
- Project Fi/Canada – OPR1.170623.027 (factory image, OTA)
- Google Pixel XL – OPR3.170623.008 (factory image, OTA)
- Project Fi/Canada – OPR1.170623.027 (factory image, OTA)
- Google Pixel C – OPR1.170623.027 (factory image, OTA)
- Nexus 9 (Wi-Fi) – N9F27M (factory image, OTA)
- Nexus 9 (LTE) – N4F27P (factory image, OTA)
- Nexus 6P – OPR5.170623.007 (factory image, OTA)
- Nexus 6 – N6F27M (factory image, OTA)
- Verizon – NGI77B (factory image, OTA)
- Nexus 5X – OPR4.170623.009 (factory image, OTA)
Follow the guide linked below to install the factory image and OTAs on your Googe Pixel or Nexus Phone
Interesting Stats Released By Google
Android Distribution Numbers as in October 2017 is as follows. The percentage represents how many Android devices are using that particular Android OS version.
- Android 8.0 Oreo at 0.2% (With custom ROMS like Lineage OS 15 and AOSP Oreo ROM, the number is only going to increase.)
- Android Nougat at 17.8%
- Android Marshmallow at 32%
- Android Lollipop at 27.7%
- Android KitKat at 14.5%
- Android JellyBean at 6.6%
The rest is Ice Cream and Gingerbread. it is quite surprising to find that Lollipop still has the second majority while Marshmallow is still leading.
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