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I think only core OS vulnerabilities (kernel plus a few libraries) are not updated. 9 times of 10 these are local privilege escalation that are less important i
by kramerger 4y ago
I think only core OS vulnerabilities (kernel plus a few libraries) are not updated. 9 times of 10 these are local privilege escalation that are less important if you don't run random apps.
Depending on the Android version, most other things could be updated in other ways (security updates from OEM, system updates via play services, app updates including system apps via play store).
On top of that, you can add local and network firewalls and similar stuff to harden the system.
Basically, probably good enough for the intended usage.
- Maxburn 4y agoI'm aware the play store can do a LOT more than the name implies. What I wasn't thinking about was this tool generally doesn't need the device to be on public IP, so remove the cellular access and have it behind a LAN firewall and it should be ok. Previously I was thinking along the lines of MMS attack's being a problem. I seem to get suspicious links regularly.
- tunap 4y agoTo add: Custom kernel, de-googled ROM(sans Play Store) & side-loading apps.
- Maxburn 4y agoThat came to mind for extending device support. As I understand it though the hardware drivers are all closed source and end support rather quickly. I believe that the drivers are sometimes the source of the problem which sort of complicates extending the lifespan.
- tunap 4y agoThe only problems I experienced are when the wireless bands are deprecated. I'd still be rolling my n900, otherwise. Old drivers or not, there is/was still some development going on; Leste & PostmarketOS, IIRC.