14 DAY TRIAL // Samsung has been one of the very first device makers to acknowledge the threat that lies with the Stagefright vulnerability that has been identified in up to 95% of Android devices.
The Korean tech giant has committed to delivering security patches each month and is actively working hand in hand with carriers in order to make this happen as soon as possible.
The first updates for some select Samsung models have already started rolling out from Sprint, T-Mobile or AT&T. Oddly enough, they haven’t included Samsung’s Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge models.
Well, today, Verizon is initiating the rollout of Android 5.1.1 and Stagefright fixes to the two flagships (Galaxy S6 and S6 edge) plus the Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 tablet. The updated software for the new phones will allow users to make use of Caller Name ID when the Advanced Calling feature is enabled.
This option allows users of the phone to identify who is calling them, thus giving the possibility of screening calls. Furthermore, the new software adds the option of turning off the parallax “Wallpaper motion effect.” Last but not least, it will be adding more wallpaper options for your device’s lock screen.
The Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 also gets a taste of Lollipop
When it comes to the Galaxy Tab 4 10.1, the update will add the Material Design to the tablet, but also the important Stagefright security patches. There’s also a reactivation lock being thrown into the mix.
What this means is that, in case you have misplaced your tablet somewhere, the finder (or thief) won’t be able to factory-reset the device unless the real owner of the tablet signs in with their Samsung account first.
The new piece of software also adds a brighter-looking theme plus a new “Recent Apps” page. Users will also notice that Lock screen notifications have been transformed into Floating action buttons.
Verizon is sending out these updates in stages, so don’t fret if you don’t see Android 5.1.1 Lollipop arrive on your respective device today. Try checking again for it tomorrow, as it might take a few days until everyone is updated.