Android Apps Can Now Check If Your Phone Is Missing Critical Security Patches

Android has released new Security State libraries that allow apps and enterprise tools to check whether a device is missing important security patches.

The update gives developers a more detailed view of Android security than the traditional monthly Security Patch Level , helping apps identify unpatched system components, pending updates, and specific vulnerability fixes.

The stable release includes AndroidX Security State version 1.

• 0 and Security State Provider version 1.
• 0. These libraries are designed for security-sensitive Android apps, including banking, fintech, healthcare, enterprise mobility, and Mobile Device Management platforms.

Previously, many applications relied on a device’s Security Patch Level, often shown as a single date in Android settings. However, Android devices now receive security updates through several channels.