The Verizon HTC One M9 got a double gift this week: a bump up to Android 5.1 a patch for the Stagefright vulnerability. It joins another batch of devices to get some relief from this major Android headache.
Each week, we compile all the major software updates to hit the ecosystem, including phones tablets on U.S. carriers, unlocked phones, Android ar smartwatches, Android TV devices. Making sure your device is running the latest available software is a good housekeeping practice, ensuring you have the latest features with fewer bugs gaping security holes (like Stagefright!).
Verizon
HTC One M9: en it rains it pours for the HTC One M9. The company’s Mo Versi took to Twitter to announce that Android 5.1, a Stagefright fix, support for more E bs are coming in an over-the-air update. ile the device already supports all of Verizon’s bs, the new additions connect to overseas networks.
Galaxy S4: Samsung hasn’t forgotten about its flagship from two generations back. A Verizon update is out that patches Stagefright performs several other bug fixes.
Nexus 7: An E tablet is pretty hy to have, now you can finally rest assured you’re all up to date. Verizon says you’re getting Android 5.1.1 a patch for Stagefright, though you probably weren’t in much danger anyway unless you were using Voice for MMS.
Sprint
HTC One M8: st generation’s flagship from HTC is also getting the Stagefright vulnerability patch. The Sprint update should arrive over the air, so either wait patiently or check your device’s update button.
Android ar
G tch R: As part of the Android ar 1.3 update that’s going to slowly roll out to current watches, announced the G tch R will get -Fi support. This means your watch can still function if connected to the Internet independently of a Bluetooth tie-in to your phone.
G tch: Same here with the original Android smartwatch. Get the ZIfiles here.
tch Urbane: The big bulky tch Urbane can also get updated if you’re down for flashing the files yourself. Here’s the link.
Sony Smartwatch 3: Here’s the ZIfile if you want to try it out on your Sony-powered watch.