14 DAY TRIAL // Google has just released the most recent security update for its Nexus and Pixel devices. March security update is now being pushed to compatible smartphones and tablets, but those who don't want to wait can manually flash the corresponding factory images.
Moreover, Google has published the OTA files for the March security patch, so customers who own Nexus or Pixel devices can go ahead and download them.
The following devices have had their factory images and OTA files released so that you can update to March security patch: Pixel, Pixel XL, Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, Pixel C, Nexus 9, and Nexus 6. As you've probably noticed, the Nexus Player has been left out from the initial rollout of the March security patch.
In order to learn more about this maintenance update, Google released a security bulletin that contains all the changes included in the March security patch.
Just by scrolling through the list of bugs and issues that have been addressed in this update, we can confirm Google has fixed a massive amount of problems.
According to Google, the security bulletin has two security patch level strings, which are supposed to allow Android partners more flexibility to quickly fix a subset of vulnerabilities that are similar across all Android devices.
As mentioned, this particular update addresses an impressive number of security threats, so if you own any of the supported devices listed above, you should update immediately.
Google's monthly security updates usually get released in the first week of the month. However, there are times when the search giant is not the first to push the update to Android devices.
Naturally, that's not surprising because Google offers the security updates to all Android partners one month before the company releases it to Nexus and Pixel devices. Unfortunately, many smartphones will receive these updates much later than they should.