Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 have started receiving the May Android Security update in some markets including India. The update only brings the security patch. For all software update news related to other Nokia smartphones click here.
On the basis of tips received from our readers, we will collate a list of markets and the Nokia 6 and Nokia 5 variants for which May Security update is now available. So, do let us know if you have received the update in the comments section.
List of markets where it is available:
- In India TA-1021 Nokia 6
- In India TA-1053 Nokia 5
- In UAE for both Nokia 6 (TA-1021) and Nokia 5 (TA-1053)
- In Pakistan (TA-1021) Nokia 6
- In Romania Nokia 5 TA-1053
- In Bangladesh TA-1053 Nokia 5
- In Italy TA-1021 Nokia 6
- In Bulgaria, TA-1033
How to update & update size:
You will either be prompted to download this update or you can check by going to Settings and searching system updates and then by checking for the update. The Nokia 6 update is around 138.3 MB in size and you need to be on WiFi to download and install it.
The Nokia 5 update is around 137.8 MB in size and you need to be on WiFi to download and install it.
Nokia 5 & 6 May Security update changelog:
The changelog mentions May Android Security update only. The May Security update brings fix for a critical security vulnerability in Media framework that could enable a remote attacker using a specially crafted file to execute arbitrary code within the context of a privileged process.
Read the complete details of May Security update here.
HMD has been quite consistent in terms of releasing Monthly Security updates and OS updates for Nokia smartphones already available in the market. HMD has also made it clear that all Nokia Android Phones will receive minimum two years of OS update support.
Thanks Venkata and Shubham for the tip & screenshots. Cheers!!
