Google patches G1 security flaw

CNET's Stephen Shankland reports that Google has issued a patch for its recently publicized Android security flaw, and that the overall patch process was "smooth and seamless." G1 users began receiving the patch early Saturday, and so far, so good.

Here's how Shankland described the patch process:

"The handset I'm testing gave me a message Saturday afternoon: "A system update is available," and a choice to update now or later. When I clicked the button to begin the update, it downloaded new software, which took a few minutes, then installed it, then resumed working with no hitches."

While Google complained about the way security researchers disclosed the flaw, wishing that they had kept the problem quiet until a patch was available, the company was able to develop and provide a workable patch in just about a week. And now G1 users can once again surf confidently--at least until the next security problem surfaces.

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