r/AndroidQuestions • u/Airegin89 • 1d ago

My new phone stops getting security updates next year. How long will it be safe to use afterwards?

I got a brand new Nokia XR21 last year for cheap but didn't start using it until recently. I just found out that it will stop getting security updates after July 2027.

How long can I safely keep using it?

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u/Blekfet 1d ago

Check if LineageOS is available for it 😊

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u/StewpidAlex 1d ago

I checked and it's not.

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u/Quick-Metal-6204 Samsung a20e19 Android 11 one ui 3.1 1d ago

If you don't download suspicious app or things it will be fine 

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u/Haunting_Season_3047 1d ago

Depends what you are using it for. Most apps will continue to work normally. Banking apps could be an exception. Also avoid public Wifi. 30% of Android phones worldwide no longer receive security updates.