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1. Is it safe to use old versions of Android?
2. Is Android Bad for privacy?
3. Is Android Oreo still safe?
4. Is Android a secure OS?
5. Which Android phone gets the most updates?
6. Is Android 7 still secure?
7. Which phone is best for privacy?
8. What is bad about Android?
9. Which Android phone is most secure?
10. What happens when a phone is no longer supported?
11. How long will Android 8 OREO be supported?
12. What is the best version of Android?

Is it safe to use old versions of Android?

No definitely not. Old android versions are more vulnerable to hacking as compared to the new ones. With new android versions, developers not only provide certain new features, but also fix bugs, security threats and patch the security holes.

Is Android Bad for privacy?

Privacy measures

“When it comes to privacy, Android is still the second choice,” she said. “Android's requirement that data on mobile devices be transmitted to Google servers and used for targeted advertising and building a user profile, makes Android the more customizable, but less private mobile operating system.”

Is Android Oreo still safe?

The current operating system version of Android, Android 10, as well as both Android 9 ('Android Pie') and Android 8 ('Android Oreo') are all reported still to be receiving Android's security updates. ... warns, using any version that is older than Android 8 will bring with it increased security risks.

Is Android a secure OS?

Android as an operating system is very secure. It has multiple layers of protection to keep malware at bay, and it requires your specific permission to do almost anything that could lead to your data or the system being compromised.

Which Android phone gets the most updates?

Hall of fame - 20 most updated phones by OS updates since release

Is Android 7 still secure?

According to Android Police, Certificate Authority Let's Encrypt is warning that phones running Android versions before 7.1. 1 Nougat won't trust its root certificate starting in 2021, locking them out of many secure websites. ... Samsung and other Android makers are committing to three years of OS updates.

Which phone is best for privacy?

Best secure smartphones of 2021

• Sirin Labs Finney U1.
• Bittium Tough Mobile 2 C.
• Purism Librem 5.
• Silent Circle Blackphone 2.
• Sirin Solarin.

What is bad about Android?

1. Most phones are slow to get updates and bug fixes. Fragmentation is a notoriously big problem for the Android operating system. Google's update system for Android is broken, and many Android users need to wait months to get the latest version of Android.

Which Android phone is most secure?

The Google Pixel 5 is the best Android phone when it comes to security. Google builds its phones to be secure from the start, and its monthly security patches guarantee you won't be left behind on future exploits.
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Cons:

• Expensive.
• Updates aren't guaranteed like the Pixel.
• Not a big leap forward from the S20.

What happens when a phone is no longer supported?

What happens when a phone is no longer supported? Normally this means that the phone will no longer be compatible with the latest updates for the operating system (usually Android or iOS). So the device will still work, but it will no longer received security updates or new OS features.

How long will Android 8 OREO be supported?

As of February 2021, 14.21% of Android devices run Oreo, with 4.75% on Android 8.0 (API 26 Unsupported) and 9.46% using Android 8.1 (API 27).
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Android Oreo.

What is the best version of Android?

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