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Does it still get software updates? Not just the apps, but also the operating system. If not, you definitely should not use it anymore.

Not only because of security issues in software, but also because of possibly revoked certificates. And newer, safer, web protocols. Also strange if your bank still supports it.

Hardware might be fine when it comes to being speedy enough, but may also have issues.A digital device still working is just not good enough anymore.



It doesn’t get updates, but I’m not overly concerned. It’s running WP10 and security would be a bigger concern if any apps supported it to begin with.

I don’t bank on my phone beyond checking my balance with SMS. If I need to actually move money around I’d rather do it on my computer.

The phone is used for calling, texting, mp3s, the weather, the calendar/reminders, and very occasional maps. I do have my gmail setup via imap with is probably the biggest risk I actually take.

I’ve written half a dozen of my own programs for specific things I need, but otherwise there’s nothing installed.

I know there’s some risk but I’m well aware of it and accept it.




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