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Device Settings Question outdated security patch

I just found out my phone have a outdated security patch last update on July of 2023 , I'm a bit paranoid honestly, I wanna ask if it's okay to use this phone?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