That’s a fact because there are minimum system requirements and it’s up to the OEMs if they will release the new Android software update.
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‘Unfortunately something has gone wrong with the provision of security updates in the Android market, ‘ the study said.
Do a few quality reading to get ready for your new Nexus phone or a Marshmallow update.
‘Devices require updates from manufacturers, and the majority of devices aren’t getting them.
The study also found correlations between brands; in particular, phones from LG, Motorola and the Google Nexus brand are more secure than most, according to CBS News.
But the Cambridge researchers noted that the bottleneck for the updates is really the fault of the manufacturers, who “fail to provide updates to fix critical vulnerabilities”.
As for other Android manufacturers it’s all a little up in the air.
Around 85 per cent of Android devices are, or have been, susceptible to 13 critical vulnerabilities, researchers at the University of Cambridge have discovered.
We have often emphasized how important it has become for Google to take control of software updates sent to Android devices, reducing the delays that are caused by its OEM and carrier partners.
These include malicious attacks through apps and messages.
In the light of the recent Stagefright vulnerabilities for Android, a report states that out of all the OEMs LG is best at offering security updates for its devices. If you don’t have it, turn off the phone and boot it while holding down the volume up, volume down and power button at the same time.
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Other manufacturers’ scores can be found on AndroidVulnerabilities.org which should be able to help users in buying the best handset possible in terms of security. If you want to go Apple, you get an iPhone. LG is the first company to update its smartphone to the latest Android M OS. After all, it’s LG’s current flagship, and it just came out this year.
