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[–] [email protected] 21 points 5 months ago (21 children)

I bet smartphones could last 3 or 4 years even if companies let them 😏

[–] [email protected] 9 points 5 months ago (2 children)

I'm still using my OnePlus 8t. Phones lifespans are fine. If you can't keep your phone working for 4 years, that's on you.

I see no reason to upgrade until support is dropped.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

I used my 6t for 4 years but it started bootlooping and I needed it for 2fa codes every login on some applications for work. I bought a 10t after a couple of days. Funny enough now the 6t appears stable again, oh well it's the household backup if any others spontaneously die

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

My Samsung a70 doesn't get major software updates anymore. I'm OK with it. I'll use this as long as possible.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

For security reasons, don't do that. Don't use things older than the supported android version. It's fucking Linux. It gets vulnerabilities.

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