How to Update Nokia 8.1 September 2019 Security Patch

The Nokia 8.1 runs on Android v8.1 (Oreo) operating system and is driven by Octa-core (2.2 GHz, Dual-core, Kryo 360 + 1.7 GHz, Hexa Core, Kryo 360) processor. For glitch-free functioning, the smartphone has 4GB of RAM. The smartphone will feature a 12MP+13MP rear camera and a 20MP front camera, Such an incredible combination of the camera is designed to capture pixel-perfect pictures with an image resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels.
The Nokia 8.1 is a dual sim smartphone that comprises of non-replaceable Li-ion battery with a 3500 mAh of capacity, It will come with an onboard storage of 64GB which can be further expanded up to 400 GB using a MicroSD card.

Google has recently rolled out the latest September 2019 patch to its Pixel devices and Essential Phone along with the Android 10 update. While the Nokia 8.1 update rolls out in incremental mode and only offers the security patch to the device system. The software update comes in a size of 95.4MB and available in India via OTA.



Check for OTA Updates Manually

If you’re using the Nokia 8.1 handset and want to get the latest security patch faster, check for the OTA updates manually on your device. In order to check for OTA update, follow the steps.

  1. Go to the Device Settings menu.
  2. Scroll down to the bottom and tap on System.
  3. Tap on Advanced option and go to System update.
  4. If the latest September 2019 security patch available on your handset, download and install it.
Otherwise, you have to wait for the official OTA update notification.

There is a critical security vulnerability in the Media framework component which can execute arbitrary code via accessing to user device from a remote attacker. Google has fixed that vulnerability issue by providing September update to all the devices.


It offers good specifications and features out-of-the-box. The device runs on Android 9.0 Pie over Android One Stock UI and will be the first Nokia device to get Android 10 update.

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