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I had my last phone so long(about 5-6 years I think) that I was forced to get a new one because it was no longer supported.
I know they have to have a cut off somewhere, but around 5 years doesn't seem like that long for a device. Maybe I'm just getting old, or planned obsolescence or something.
But yes, having that phone for a longtime prevented ewaste and saved me quite a bit of money. Be nice to your phone and it'll go longer than the company supports it.
Greetings from an 8 year old smartphone running Lineage17!
Long live LineageOS. I'm a big fan, I've been using it for years, while it was still called CyanogenMod. I used it on my HTC Magic in 2009, and my Galaxy S in 2011.
I used Cyanogen on my HTC Dream, the first android phone! It still only lasted a few years, because the tech was sooooo fresh. But it would have not lasted as long if I wasn’t using Cyanogen!
I’m an iPhone bitch now, and I’m typing this on a six year old iPhone that’s about to get a new software update. Still as fast as when I got it. I’m updating this year though, because I desire a 120hz screen and USB-C.
It's sad that "never update your firmware" is becoming the prevailing logic amongst hacker communities. This is not how it should be
I love the negative reviews that are like. I dopped this and the case broke. Its like. you know the point is for the case to break and not your phone.
Also for the screen protector get a privacy screen protector. It's just a glass screen protector with a polarising lens to make the screen opaque at oblique angles, so eg someone sitting next to you can't see your screen. Obviously not foolproof, just don't be viewing anything super sensitive on your phone if there's other people next to you, but it's good for just getting more privacy while using your phone on the bus or something.
Also, buy a mainstream phone that is guaranteed to get updates. I've saved money from buying lower tier phones in the past, but then they stop getting updates within a few years, making them worthless. With a mainstream phone you can sell it and upgrade every few years.
Yes to the case, no to the screen protector (depending on your phone model).
Most phones have some version of gorilla glass or ultra scratch resistance glass. If you've got this, you probably don't need a screen protector. Your screen is probably harder than any screen protector you can buy, and that protector will scratch, and now you need to replace the screen protector to get rid of the scatch, over and over again until you just live with a scratched up protector, and a perfectly good screen underneath.
While we're at it... unless you are doing some extreme sports, I recommend a cheap, lightweight case with some key features.
Corner protection: Your phone corners are where it will break when you drop it. Get a case that completely encloses the edges of the corners, and provides good protection there.
Raised bezel: You don't need to go overboard here, but make sure that your case edges extend past your screen. If you lay your phone screen down on a table, no part of the screen should contact the table.
I used to get OtterBox and ultra duty cases, but lately, I just get a cheap plastic case with a rubber/soft plastic edge for corner protection. No screen protector, and my phone looks brand new. Just avoid getting sand in the same pocket as your phone, or putting two phones in the same pocket.