Android update roundup: Verizon pushes Android 5.1 and Stagefright fix to HTC One M9

The Verizon HTC One M9 got a double gift this week: a bump up to Android 5.1 and a patch for the Stagefright vulnerability. It joins another batch of devices to get some relief from this major Android headache.

Each week, we compile all the major software updates to hit the ecosystem, including phones and tablets on U.S. carriers, unlocked phones, Android Wear smartwatches, and 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 and gaping security holes (like Stagefright!).

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HTC One M9: When it rains it pours for the HTC One M9. The company’s Mo Versi took to Twitter to announce that Android 5.1, a Stagefright fix, and support for more LTE bands are coming in an over-the-air update. While the device already supports all of Verizon’s bands, the new additions connect to overseas networks.

Galaxy S4: Samsung hasn’t forgotten about its flagship from two generations back. A Verizon update is out that patches Stagefright and performs several other bug fixes.

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