Like any brand. If they are a security risk when ? Like for example are they if you use them like a ultra small tablet just at home?
Old Smartphones
- Thread starter ng4ever
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Example.
Previously, Samsung supports old phones for 3 yrs of OS updates and 4 yrs of security updates
For the latest phones, Samsung supports 4 yrs of OS updates and 5 yrs of security updates
And one more thing. Your old phone may not work with the latest features for these features likely to take advantage of the new CPU
Previously, Samsung supports old phones for 3 yrs of OS updates and 4 yrs of security updates
For the latest phones, Samsung supports 4 yrs of OS updates and 5 yrs of security updates
And one more thing. Your old phone may not work with the latest features for these features likely to take advantage of the new CPU
The only way you can be secure with old Android phones is by downloading APKs from official website/source and blocking everything Google/Samsung at the network level so it can't update/beacon out to the mothership 
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New phones are a different matter, you can block Google/Samsung services/apps, but you have to unblock to receive monthly roll up security/version updates so your vulnerable then
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.New phones are a different matter, you can block Google/Samsung services/apps, but you have to unblock to receive monthly roll up security/version updates so your vulnerable then
.Simple answer: Yes
Long answer: Security vulnerabilities, hardware exploits, out-of-date/abandoned apps, unsupported versions. Lack of hardware security compared to newer phone hardware by Apple and Google.
Long answer: Security vulnerabilities, hardware exploits, out-of-date/abandoned apps, unsupported versions. Lack of hardware security compared to newer phone hardware by Apple and Google.
- Mar 29, 2018
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I don't see them as a security risk when used exclusively from home. I have an old iPad Air, which I sometimes use if my laptop is otherwise occupied. A very rare event in my case.
- Jun 20, 2011
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When I buy a new smartphone, I turn off the old one and never go back to it.
i am currently using samsung a52s5g
how satisfied I am.
i am currently using samsung a52s5g
how satisfied I am.
- May 13, 2017
- 2,667
This can not be a serious question considering, that people replace their smartphones every 6 months to 2 years (5 years tops), since it is literally for free as a part of subscription.
I don't have a subscription, I just buy credit monthly as it's much cheaper.
- Mar 29, 2018
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I'm not certain that's correct. Mine is from 2016 or '17. No plans to get a new one.
Those days are over, my friend. Here's a current offer with our carrier, which is Verizon.
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- Nov 21, 2022
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not all smartphones
apple is still providing security updates for 15 year old iphones that include firmware updates
apple is still providing security updates for 15 year old iphones that include firmware updates
They aren't. The original iPhone is just over 15 years old and the second iPhone model, the iPhone 3g is nearly 15 years old. They both received their final firmware updates in 2010.
iPhone (1st generation) - Wikipedia
iPhone 3G - Wikipedia
- Nov 21, 2022
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apologies, iphone 5 @ 10 yearsThey aren't. The original iPhone is just over 15 years old and the second iPhone model, the iPhone 3g is nearly 15 years old. They both received their final firmware updates in 2010.
iPhone (1st generation) - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
iPhone 3G - Wikipedia
"Apple has released software updates for its older iPhone and MacBook models – some as old and “obsolete” as the iPhone 5s, which launched 10 years ago in September 2013."
apple just made these security updates
Still Using An iPhone 5s? Apple Just Dropped A Security Update For It
This 10-year-old iPhone just got an update.
screenrant.com
That is impressive and it's a shame that support for Android phones isn't anywhere near as good. But I'm quite happy using a 6 year old Android phone and tablet. On the other hand, support for Macs is pretty terrible, considering that you can install current Windows versions on quite old hardware.
- May 13, 2017
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Suddenly I am happy that I am using only MIL-STD-810 certified phones. I gave my old one to mom, but I do not think that even military uses it in such harsh conditions.
- May 13, 2017
- 2,667
It is designed to withstand temperatures up to 71C (160F), I doubt there is any chance of overheating, besides they said 5 years is the safe limit, I replace phone every 2 years, so 4 years for her.
- May 4, 2018
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Genuinely surprised this is a question.
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Opening yourself to a whole load of trouble and risks associated with old smartphones. Just buy a cheap new smartphone, the solution to the problem.
~LDogg
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Opening yourself to a whole load of trouble and risks associated with old smartphones. Just buy a cheap new smartphone, the solution to the problem.
~LDogg
- Mar 29, 2018
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- May 29, 2018
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My oneplus 5t broke so i have this old phone from 2018, latest security update is from october 2020 and its running fine for me. Of course i plan to upgrade in year or two ( not in rush)
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