June 2024 Android Security Update: Now Available for Google Pixel Devices

Introduction

Google has released the June 2024 Android security update for its Pixel smartphones. This update addresses several critical and high-severity vulnerabilities that could potentially compromise the security of your device.

Vulnerability Details

The June 2024 Android security update patches a total of 43 vulnerabilities, including:

Critical: 8 vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to remotely execute code on your device or gain elevated privileges.
High: 20 vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to access sensitive data, disable security features, or cause a denial of service attack.
Moderate: 15 vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to exploit certain functionality or gain limited access to your device.

Affected Devices

The June 2024 Android security update is available for all Google Pixel smartphones, including:

Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro
Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro
Pixel 5 and Pixel 5a
Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL
Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL
Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL

How to Install the Update

To install the June 2024 Android security update, follow these steps:

Go to your device's Settings app.
Scroll down and tap System.
Tap System updates.
If an update is available, tap Download and install.

Restart Required

After the update is installed, your device will require a restart to complete the installation process.

Additional Information

The June 2024 Android security update also includes performance improvements and bug fixes.
Google recommends all Pixel users to install this update as soon as possible to protect their devices from potential threats.
For more information on the vulnerabilities patched by this update, please refer to the Android Security Bulletin: https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-06-01

Conclusion

The June 2024 Android security update is an important update that addresses several critical and high-severity vulnerabilities. All Google Pixel users are strongly encouraged to install this update promptly to ensure the security of their devices.