Android Security Update: Google has released the January 2025 security update for Android smartphones. With this update, Google has alerted its users that if you use an Android phone, then install this update as soon as possible. Many flaws have been fixed in this update, which will help in keeping your phone safe from hackers. Let us tell you that the security update is divided into two parts - 2025-01-01 and 2025-01-05 security patch level.

Android Security Update: More than 50 security flaws fixed

The 2025-01-01 patch level fixes vulnerabilities present in the Android system and framework. At the same time, the 2025-01-05 patch level removes hardware-related vulnerabilities, such as flaws present in your phone's chipset. Google has said that a total of more than 50 security flaws have been fixed in this update. Some of these flaws affect all versions of Android 12, 13, 14 and 15.

Android Security Update: Hackers can control the phone

According to Google, some serious flaws have also been fixed in the update, through which hackers could control your phone from a distance. By taking advantage of these flaws, hackers could put malware in your phone, steal your personal information and even take complete control of your phone. Android has labeled five critical flaws in the security update as follows:

CVE-2024-43096

CVE-2024-43770

CVE-2024-43771

CVE-2024-49747

CVE-2024-49748

Android Security Update: How to update the system

To install Android updates, go to your phone's Settings, then go to 'System' and click on 'System Update'. If an update is available for your phone, you will see it here. After downloading the update, follow the instructions on the screen to install it.

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