Supporting old devices not viable due to security issues

• /e/ version: Nougat builds
• Device model: All with nougat builds
• When it started to occur: After google stopped nougat security patches
• Reproducible with the last /e/ version:
• Reproducible with LineageOS: Applicable on LOS also if on nougat

Summary

Google has stopped nougat security patch updates

• This will result in obsolete Kernels
• Unfixed security vulnerabilities
• Latest OS Android Q and upcoming Android 11 have enhanced security and privacy features
• Old supported device lack google titanium chip

• The device is unusable
• The bug is the source of a data loss or a big waste of time
• The bug concerns a third-party application
• The bug concerns security
• The bug concerns privacy

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