From: noemail@none.com   
      
   On 10/20/2025 3:55 PM, Marion wrote:   
   > AJL wrote:   
      
   >> So if you were me would you feel safe keeping your banking and   
   >> investment apps on my OS update abandoned phone?   
      
   > That's hard to answer "for you" but if you asked "me" what I would do with   
   > my phone, I have no worries whatsoever on the update status of mine.   
      
   > My phone is reasonably well protected from malware & attacks already.   
   > So I "feel safe" (for a wide variety of prospective threats).   
      
   > Remember, not only do you get monthly updates forever, but Google runs a   
   > malware scan every day on your phone and upon every app installation.   
      
   Here is what the Google AI thinks:   
      
   The Galaxy S10 is not considered safe to use as a primary phone because   
   Samsung officially ended its software and security updates in 2023. This   
   leaves it vulnerable to new security threats and means it won't receive   
   crucial patches, and some newer apps may not be compatible.   
      
   Risks and reasons why it's not recommended:   
   Security vulnerabilities: Without regular security updates, the S10 is   
   susceptible to new malware and hacking threats that are discovered over   
   time.   
      
   Outdated software:   
   The last official Android version for the S10 is Android 12. Newer   
   operating system features and improvements are unavailable, and some   
   modern apps may not function correctly or at all.   
      
   No manufacturer support:   
   Samsung has fulfilled its software update commitments for the S10 series   
   and no longer provides security patches for these devices.   
      
   If you must use it:   
   For low-risk use only: It may still be functional for basic tasks that   
   don't involve sensitive data, but this is not recommended for critical use.   
      
   Use a mobile antivirus app:   
   Some users suggest installing an antivirus app to mitigate risks, but   
   this is not a replacement for official security updates.   
      
   Consider a custom ROM:   
   While installing a custom ROM can provide newer Android versions, this   
   comes with its own security risks as these builds are not officially vetted.   
      
   Upgrade to a newer phone:   
   The safest and most practical option is to upgrade to a phone that still   
   receives regular security and software updates.   
      
   >> Hopefully micky will check back with his results...   
      
   > He did respond, but I don't understand a word he said. Do you?   
      
   Nope...   
      
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