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
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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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