submitted 2 days ago by Jokulhlaups@lemmy.world to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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I actually have two questions, first, should I switch to GOS even though they don't really recommend it on their website and might be left behind soon?

Second, should I install the new March android update? I don't use any of these features that are listed, and some dont even work for pixels older than 8. My worry is that the phone will just get slower and drain battery faster. But on the other hand I probably need to update this to receive other security updates later this year before the 5y period of support runs out.

Also I'm not looking to replace my phone. This is still an amazing and fast device with camera better than 90% of phones out now.

Thanks for the advice!

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[-] utopiah@lemmy.ml 4 points 11 hours ago

Install anyway
daily drive
do a SeedVault backup on a USB stick

then optionally, after a short while if you are convinced

buy a 2nd hand Pixel 8 (cheapest with longest support) or whatever match your preferences, maybe by then even a Motorola with official support
bring your SeedVault backup back to the new device including, contacts, apps and data

No matter what you do you will be "left behind" but at least you have time to learn something useful in the meantime then reassess.

this post was submitted on 12 Mar 2026

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