Nokia 8 has started receiving the October 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 8 variants for which October 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
- In Indonesia
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 8 update is around 84.3 MB in size and you need to be on WiFi to download and install it.
Nokia 8 October Security update changelog:
The changelog mentions October Android Security update only. The October Security update for Nokia 8 brings fix for many security issues. The most severe of these issues is a critical security vulnerability in 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 October 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 Ilham, Inno, Kunal for the tip & screenshots. Cheers!!
