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LineageOS now officially supports the Pixel 9 series (9to5google.com)
submitted 2 years ago by to c/technology@lemmy.world
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[–] 2 points 2 years ago (5 children)

Yes, I know about them extending it. For me, for example, that means four years of official support, which is much less than a usual lifespan of my phone.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (4 children)

    Then buy a newer one with longer support this will always be a issue since the support window is the same as Google. Once a manufacturer stops updating drivers and device firmware the said device can no longer effectively be secure because any exploit in the drivers or firmware will forever go unfixed compromisimg the devices security. Doesn't matter what devices you buy this will always be the case it just depends on what your personal threat model is.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (3 children)

    That support is about as long as it goes on mobile. An average poor person can't afford to just buy new phones as soon as the support ends. Some updates is still better than no updates in this case.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (2 children)

    Understandable I keep my phones for 2 years only, 1 year now with my 7a just had to replace a cracked screen and installed a new battery so good for another year.

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