Android device updates: Oneus 2 gets Marshmallow pushes out security patches

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Published 10 Jun 2016

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It’s never too late for Marshmallow. Even though the Oneus 3 is just around the corner, it’s the Oneus 2 that earns our time this week as it’s finally getting the latest version of Android. There are several other phones, even a couple watches, getting fresh software this week. So let’s dig in to all the downloadable excitement.

Each week, we compile all the major software updates to hit the Android 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.

Oneus

Oneus 2: This one sure took a while, but Marshmallow is finally on its way. OxygenOS 3.0.2 is based on the Android 6.0.1 source code, it’s now available as an over-the-air update. Head to the Oneus Forum for all the details, which describes numerous system improvements some helpful fingerprint camera performance upgrades. 

Android

Monthly security updates: It’s early ne, so that means it’s time for the latest round of monthly security fixes. You can grab them from the Nexus factory images site if you have a -powered phone or tablet. These are available for the xel C Nexus 6, 6 5x, 5, 7 (2013), 9.

atform distribution numbers: A new month also brings the latest fragmentation report. Marshmallow passed the 10 percent threshold, with llipop still holding a comming 34 percent of marketshare. You can get the full report at the Android Developers Site  glance at the data below:

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The data was collected during a 7-day period that ended on ne 6, 2016.

Motorola

Moto 360: The second-gen watch 360 Sport are getting several adjustments. According to Motorola, an update improves the Moto Body calorie calculation, heart rate measurement, brings the May security patches, stability improvements. 

catel

Idol 3: Marshmallow finally coming for this unlocked phone. catel took to Twitter to share the belated good news:

Asus

ZenFone Max: Asus has delivered another Marshmallow update, this time for the ZenFone Max. The update also removes Asus-built apps like email, calendar, messaging, directing you to go with ’s tools instead.

Sprint

HTC Desire 626s: Yes, it’s Marshmallow time. HTC’s instructions can walk you through how to manually download it yourself if you want it right now, otherwise you should get pinged for an update soon.