How Often Do You Change Your Cell Phone?
Security experts advise against using not just smartphones but any smart devices and software with a lack of support
Buying a phone every 3 to 4 years can be quite expensive. Any suggestions on budget friendly samsung cell phone with highend features?
i plug mine in nightnly its an iphone 14 pro
Whenever it stops functioning the way it should. Or something free comes my way.
I have a new google pixel 7 and will keep it till it dies…and even then will attempt to save it 
… I do not however use android operating system 
The wife and I had the latest and greatest google pixel phones. After about 1 yr they both had the back blow off with the swollen battery issue. Google refused to do anything and offered me a $10 discount on new phones. As if. Google sucks and I won’t buy any of their electronics unless there is no other choice.
Depends, all phones are made to crap out at a certain range forcing you to buy a new one. It’s a all a cash grab, forcing you to get device protection… I go with oneplus… modded android os and not firmware locked.
I change mine out about every 10-15 years. Put it this way. I had a Samsung S1 (2009) while I was working and that was an upgrade from a flip phone. I updated the Samsung S1 to a Samsung S4 and then to a S8 and that is what I am using to date.
I will keep mine til it dies! I have an iPhone 7 and it works just fine
The biggest thing they use to get you to buy a new phone is the processing power. Is the newest model usually more powerful? Yes, but that doesn’t mean you need it. I think of it as using a monster truck to go through a mud puddle. 99% of users don’t need the highest end components to send a text or pay so music scroll Facebook etc. I usually go mid level and run it till it dies
So, those with older cell phones are not concerned about not receiving the security patches? What are your thoughts about their importance?
security patches are a joke and scare tactics. Patches can be done via software update not a whole phone upgrade. Hackers can easily get your phone data regardless of whats been done. All they have to do is make a bad app and boom. So, without being rude the best way to avoid this is use common sense., clean your phone out with software and watch out.
Thank you TP-Dracoo for the insight. How would I go about downloading security patches on phone no longer receiving updates?
I loved my Note 8, but it was no longer getting the security patches. I got scared and purchased the Samsung A23. I don’t like the phone.
If they are available you can download directly with your phones settings and update phone. If they are there for your phone you can update. Chances are they stop updating phones to scare you into buying a new phone. If you are not doing anything crazy you wont need them. infact you can get a vpn and cleaning stuff on your phone.
Thank you so much. I’m switching back to using my Note 8. I use my vpn most of the time and run antivirus software after downloading any new apps. Don’t really download too many apps on my phone.
Really use my phone for calls, textings and occassional secure online shopping.
once again, thanks for insight
forgive me for putting this here but I cant find anywhere else to ask,
Is everyone updating their phones to Android 15? I have a box at the top of my motorola cellphone wanting me to update to it?
This just appeared this morning on my phone.
About every three years.
Just got Iphone Air..love it
Just got the new iphone 17 a few weeks ago. Had the iphone 8 and support ended and some apps stopped working. YMMV but I’m with AT&T and they gave me $350 trade in credit for that POS iphone 8 so it’s not costing much for the new phone
Yes.
I got a new Moto Edge+ 2023 from Boost a few weeks ago for $60 plus 1 month of Boost service. Upgraded it to Android 15, running great.
It has wired smart connect desktop mode, which is fantastic, not sure if yours has that or not. Connects to any TV or monitor, no Wi-Fi involved, and basically can act as a PC, streaming device, or gaming device.
I’m actually liking it more than my Pixel 9 Pro XL, that was $139 from Best buy unlocked.
As for the main topic question, I upgrade my phone whenever I find a deal that can’t be beaten.