Is it still safe to use as long as apps continue to be updated and is supported by the play store?

How long would you say someone could safely use an Android phone that no longer gets security updates for?

  • @NightOwlOP
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    611 months ago

    Not updating desktop OS seems pretty crazy to me. Is the reason because it might break some applications you use?

    • @Thorny_Thicket@sopuli.xyz
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      311 months ago

      It will break some applications and I don’t like the UI on the new MacOS.

      I’ve always used old devices that you often even can’t get updates for so this has always been the norm for me. I know it’s not the smartest thing to do but my great luck has brought me this far so lets see how long it’ll last.

      • @NightOwlOP
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        311 months ago

        Sounds like Linux might be way. Last OS that a lot of my devices ended up getting have been Linux with how well they run once the majors OS start upping the system requirements.

        • @Thorny_Thicket@sopuli.xyz
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          311 months ago

          My next laptop is probably going to be the Framework one so Linux definitely is an option. I’m interested in it but seems a bit tricky to deal with so we’ll see.