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Re: Google urges Android phone users to switch off Wi-Fi calling

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Post by parker_mountain »

cidergal wrote: post #7
parker_mountain wrote: post #6

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I hate to say it, but get an iPhone SE. 5 years of updates /from when the device was last sold in stores/. If you sideload any Android apps, you'll have to wait in a cold until the latest pixels are patched, and then get one of the a-models.

That wasn't what they asked though.

Maybe, but they were looking for a phone that'll last a long time, and I hope my answer makes them reconsider. The Android OS-updates situation is seriously dire, and it seems very difficult for Google to fix.

Re: Google urges Android phone users to switch off Wi-Fi calling

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Post by arsome »

MBCook wrote: post #10
arsome wrote: post #5

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Pixel 2 is not impacted by this vulnerability as it doesn't have a Samsung modem.

No but if their Pixel 2 is no longer receiving security updates then figuring out a replacement plan (even if you don’t plan to do it yet) seems like a good idea.

Honestly, unless it's a remote, worm-grade exploit or you're a high value target, you can probably just stop caring about software updates.

Your threat model might be different but I don't get out of bed for anything but RCE personally, let alone spend a penny.

Re: Google urges Android phone users to switch off Wi-Fi calling

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Post by _emacsomancer_ »

parker_mountain wrote: post #6
jeffparsons wrote: post #4

Well, this was an awkward way to realise my phone hasn't been receiving security updates for years. Apparently Google quietly dropped support for it? The phone is otherwise in excellent condition. Any recommendations for a good third party OS that still supports Pixel 2?

I hate to say it, but get an iPhone SE. 5 years of updates /from when the device was last sold in stores/. If you sideload any Android apps, you'll have to wait in a cold until the latest pixels are patched, and then get one of the a-models.

Pixel 6 and 7 are also guaranteed security updates for at least 5 years: https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/4457705

Re: Google urges Android phone users to switch off Wi-Fi calling

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Post by 97s »

I am not sure I understand this. I have a S22 Galaxy Ultra. I do not see anywhere in my settings to turn on or off wifi-calling. Did we already get an update disabling this? I have googled this for about 10-15 minutes now and none of the results match anything to do with my screen settings.

Re: Google urges Android phone users to switch off Wi-Fi calling

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Post by Laremere »

97s wrote: post #14

I am not sure I understand this. I have a S22 Galaxy Ultra. I do not see anywhere in my settings to turn on or off wifi-calling. Did we already get an update disabling this? I have googled this for about 10-15 minutes now and none of the results match anything to do with my screen settings.

Pixel 7 Pro with Google Fi here: I couldn't find it in settings, but I found a setting in the Fi app to turn off.

Re: Google urges Android phone users to switch off Wi-Fi calling

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Post by josh64 »

jeffparsons wrote: post #4

Well, this was an awkward way to realise my phone hasn't been receiving security updates for years. Apparently Google quietly dropped support for it? The phone is otherwise in excellent condition. Any recommendations for a good third party OS that still supports Pixel 2?

Lineage OS https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/walleye/ looks promising.

Re: Google urges Android phone users to switch off Wi-Fi calling

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Post by dataflow »

rbut wrote: post #17

For CalyxOS users this has been fixed in 4.7.x [1] https://calyxos.org/news/2023/03/18/another-march-update/

Confused, is this OS-level or baseband-level? If it's OS-level, how is there no mention of an Android version? If it's baseband-level, how can the OS fix it?

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Post by ydnaclementine »

parker_mountain wrote: post #11
cidergal wrote: post #7

Earlier quoted context omitted.

That wasn't what they asked though.

Maybe, but they were looking for a phone that'll last a long time, and I hope my answer makes them reconsider. The Android OS-updates situation is seriously dire, and it seems very difficult for Google to fix.

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