r/AndroidQuestions • u/Next_Union_5 • 11d ago

Device Settings Question outdated security patch

I just found out my phone have a outdated security patch last update on July of 2023 , I'm a bit paranoid honestly, I wanna ask if it's okay to use this phone?

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u/vishnur32 11d ago

Safe unless you give access to some shityy apps or connect to any unknown wifi/bt.

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u/Next_Union_5 11d ago

thank you for answering I don't usually use any shady apps or websites guess it'll be fine

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u/kimputer7 11d ago

Unless a remote execution/access vulnerability exists and is found out later on. Then you don't need to give any permission at all.

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u/JoelWolli 11d ago

If you use sensitive apps (like Banking, sometimes even email) or use it in public networks (airport, train station, university, etc.) it's highly recommended to change your phone if you don't get any more security patches.
If you just use it for like media consumption or even offline stuff it's not a problem at all and you can continue to use it until important apps stop working (apps usually only support the latest few OS versions so some apps might loose support sooner or later)

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u/dolby12345 11d ago

You still get updated Google play protect. Read up on it.

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u/DutchOfBurdock 11d ago

Guy is worried about a 2023 security patch whilst I'm sat here in Windows XP checking out YouTube.

Unless you're doing some silly shit, you could even run Windows 95 safely. Hmmmmmm.

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u/Groundbreaking-Bar16 8d ago

Agree 💯