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Ask HN: How to secure an old android phone that is no longer supported
does anyone know any tips to update an older phone that is no longer supported by the manufacturer/carrier (I am not sure which)
I am still stuck on Marshmellow and find myself increasingly frustrated by the lack of updates especially when reading about the recent issues on the September Android Security Bulletin [0]
I am considering LineageOS but I think I am done with android in general and I do not think postmarketOS is developed to a point where I could make phone calls and texts or participate in data plans.
my preference in the immediate near future is to keep my phone without changing OS but know I will switch to postmarketOS type solution as soon as it is ready for general use (phone/data/work with carrier cell towers)
[0]https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-09-01
- jinnko 9y agoIt seems you're on the right track. Using a postmarketOS is your only option, but depends very much on the device you have and whether the community is supporting it.
- chefkoch 9y agoI'm using lineageos aka cyanogenmod for years. There is no problem with every day use.
- limeblack 9y agoIt isn't clear to me what phone you have but it sounds like you are trying to save money. You can buy a Nexus 5 for $80 on eBay. Update it to your prefered version of LineageOS. I have found the Google phones to run much better and have better driver support then random Android phones. Why don't you want to change the OS?
- fosco 9y agoI want to change the OS, but lineageOS is based on android, I specifically am done with google. I will see what I can do in my extremely low knowledge in how I can contribute to postmarketOS as I think that is the best route and will hopefully allow me to play with it in a similar way I play with a linux box.
- limeblack 9y agoThat makes sense. To be fair I wouldn't call myself an Android or iPhone fan but it is the only thing that has Applications. Ok sounds like postmarketOS is your best option.