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Vulnerabilities & PatchesEmerging1 sourceSep 18, 2026 · 08:38via Help Net Security

Android apps can now check security patches down to individual device components

Brief

New AndroidX Security State libraries provide a more granular way to determine how securely patched an Android device is. The stable Security State v1.

  • 0 and Security State Provider v1.
  • 0 libraries allow developers to check the security status of individual device components and determine whether security updates are ready to be downloaded and installed on a specific device.

For phone manufacturers and developers who build over-the-air (OTA) update systems, the androidx. security. state. provider library provides a standard way … More →

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