There was a lot of catching up to do in the world of Android updates this week. Two older Galaxy phones on AT&T finally got Marshmallow, while posted the factory firmware for Nexus so you can stay up to speed with all the latest security updates.
Each week, we round up all the major software updates to hit the Android ecosystem, including phones tablets on U.S. carriers, unlocked phones, 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.
Nexus
Factory images: If you have a Nexus device, the biggest benefit is that you get the latest most secure versions of Android. has now posted the factory images that include September’s security updates. If you have a Nexus 5, you can get updated images with the September security udpate, although the phone is left off of the Nougat train.
AT&T
Galaxy Note 4: One frustrating tendency in Android device families is that of the older hardware getting the Android updates last. That’s the case here with the Note 4, which had to wait behind the S6 Note 5 lines to get the Marshmallow treat. AT&T says that along with Marshmallow you’ll get -Fi calling, advanced messaging, video calling.
Galaxy Note ge: The same goodies arrive for the Note ge, which pioneered Samsung’s love for curvy phones. ok for an AT&T update, which will require a -Fi connection to download.
Oneus
Oneus 2: You’re getting a boost to OxygenOS 3.1, which fixes issues with notifications, Doze mode performance, a patch for the Quadrooter vulnerability, the August security update, several other bug fixes. More details are available from Oneus about the over-the-air update. You can also download it directly.