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Nokia 6.1 Plus, Nokia 8 Start Receiving January 2019 Android Security Patch: Reports

Nokia 6.1 Plus, Nokia 8 Start Receiving January 2019 Android Security Patch: Reports

By Jagmeet Singh | Updated: 30 January 2019 16:44 IST

Nokia 8 received an update to Android Pie last month

Highlights

January Android security patch is initially rolling out to select markets
Users in India, Iran, and the Netherlands are receiving the update
Nokia 5 got January security patch last week

Nokia 6.1 Plus and Nokia 8 have started receiving a new software update that brings the January 2019 Android security patch, according to user reports. The update is reportedly out in batches in markets such as India, Iran, and the Netherlands. The latest update comes just days after HMD Global brought the January security patch to models such as the Nokia 5. The Nokia 6.1 Plus and Nokia 8 recently received Android Pie. The Finnish company also brought a Pro Camera Mode and the ability to hide the display notch specifically to the Nokia 6.1 Plus.

As NokiaPowerUser reports, multiple users have confirmed the rollout of the latest software update for the Nokia 6.1 Plus and Nokia 8. The update for the Nokia 6.1 Plus is 60.9MB in size, while its version for the Nokia 8 is of 78.5MB. It doesn't bring any major changes, except the January 2019 Android security patch.

India and Iraq are reportedly the initial markets where the Nokia 6.1 Plus users are receiving the latest software update. However, the update for the Nokia 8 is currently said to be available in India and the Netherlands.

You can check the availability of the new software update on your Nokia 6.1 Plus or Nokia 8 by going to the Settings menu.

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Last week, HMD Global released the January 2019 Android security patch for the Nokia 5. The security patch also reportedly reached the Nokia 5.1 Plus, Nokia 8.1, and Nokia 8 Sirocco in the recent past.

Prior to the latest software update, the Nokia 6.1 Plus got a new Android Pie update that brought the Pro Camera Mode and the ability to hide the display notch. The Nokia 8 also received the Android Pie update last month.

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Nokia 6.1 Plus

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Android One and no software bloat
Sleek and compact
Vibrant display
Great performance

Bad
Low-light camera performance could be better
Fast charger not bundled

Read detailed Nokia 6.1 Plus review

Display 5.80-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 636

Front Camera 16-megapixel

Rear Camera 16-megapixel + 5-megapixel

RAM 4GB

Storage 64GB

Battery Capacity 3060mAh

OS Android 8.1

Resolution 1080x2280 pixels

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Choose a variant

Nokia 8

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Great performance
Very good display
Excellent battery life
Decent cameras
Stock Android, promise of timely updates

Bad
Not fully waterproof
Low-light camera performance could’ve been better

Read detailed Nokia 8 review

Display 5.30-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835

Front Camera 13-megapixel

Rear Camera 13-megapixel

RAM 4GB

Storage 64GB

Battery Capacity 3090mAh

OS Android 7.1.1

Resolution 1440x2560 pixels

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Jagmeet Singh writes about consumer technology for Gadgets 360, out of New Delhi. Jagmeet is a principal correspondent for Gadgets 360, and has frequently written about apps, computer security, Internet services, and telecom developments. Jagmeet is available on Twitter at @JagmeetS13 or Email at jagmeets@ndtv.com. Please send in your leads and tips. More