Android’s November 2026 Updates Patch Over 200 Vulnerabilities
The most severe is a critical flaw in Framework leading to remote code execution without user interaction.
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Who is affected
Home users · Small businesses
Affected technology: Android
What you should do · Update
Install the latest update for Android. Most devices and browsers can do this automatically; restart the app or device to finish.
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