News & Reviews:   security patch

In general these days, most brands guarantee about 2 years' worth of Android updates and security patches, while a few promise up to 7 years. While we would always recommend getting a device with a newer Android version (it's easier to manage), sometimes your older device will still work fine.

Or maybe you're just feeling a bit reluctant to part with it and move to a newer device? Regardless of the reason, this time around, we're answering the question "Can you still use a phone or device with an older Android version?" Read on to find out.

Samsung has been challenging itself to roll out updates at a more frequent pace and it seems like it's going well. Recently, the Korean tech giant has also announced that its devices will be eligible for four years of security updates, starting from the year that they were released. However, this latest clarification made by Samsung regarding the updates might not be what you wanted all along.