Solved: Re: Android bug concern ?

Beenherebefore · ‎08-08-2016

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37005226

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Chris_K · ‎15-08-2016

As with all updates we receive from vendors (eg, Sony, HTC, Samsung etc) we look to test and approve these quickly. With security patches, we aim to approve these the day we receive them. Many devices already have patches for this bug and those that don't, should have them soon, so keep your eyes peeled.

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PhoneChanger · ‎08-08-2016

No doubt now this has made the news the manufacturers will release a patch within a few weeks

MI5 · ‎08-08-2016

A patch was developed long before this reached the "news"

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Cleoriff · ‎08-08-2016

@MI5 wrote:
A patch was developed long before this reached the "news"

I had 8 days ago. Apart from it stating it was a 'security fix'...I paid little heed and installed it (yep...I know ME...without asking here first!)

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Martin-O2 · ‎08-08-2016

Hopefully the patch will be distributed as quickly as possible no this made the headlines.

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MI5 · ‎08-08-2016

@Martin-O2 wrote:

Hopefully the patch will be distributed as quickly as possible no this made the headlines.

As stated above, Samsung have released it already on unbranded devices.

How long will it take networks to respond though.......?

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Martin-O2 · ‎08-08-2016

That was my concern. The patch is available but it might not be provided to users of affected handsets right away.

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MI5 · ‎08-08-2016

Maybe you can give O2 a poke in the right direction then Martin?
Be nice if O2 lead the way on this one.....

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gmarkj · ‎08-08-2016

Not seen anything from LG on an unbranded/unlocked handset...

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jonsie · ‎08-08-2016

I installed the patch a couple of weeks ago and from memory it was a hell of a big patch, some 300 odd Mbs.

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