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How do you daily drive an Android 5 device in 2023? (lemmy.one)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by waver002@lemmy.one to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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About to move out from my parents and found the old Remix mini lying around collecting dust. Thought it might be possible to use it as a backup PC for light web surfing and YouTube when I'm back at home. Is that concept possible in 2023? If it is, what should I be prepared for and what to expect?

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[–] d3Xt3r@lemmy.nz 42 points 1 year ago

How do you daily drive an Android 4 device in 2023?

You don't. Old versions of Android are incredibly insecure and are often targeted by botnets and compromised websites/ad networks. Not only would you be putting your accounts at risk, you could be at risk of getting into trouble with the law, if the hackers/bots decide to use your device as part of a DDoS attack, or as a proxy server for conducting illegal activities. Of course, it may eventually come to light that you're innocent, but good luck dealing with the cops, bureaucracy, bad reputation and stress that comes with such an event.

TL;DR: Not worth it, unless you like inviting trouble. Best to send it off to an e-waste recycling center.