Android update

[m2234323]

Is it ok to not use the latest update how to stay secure and safe when not running the latest update 

[Godlygamer23]

It depends on what the latest update addresses. If no security holes are addressed, it's no different than not installing it.

[m2234323]

8 minutes ago, Godlygamer23 said:

It depends on what the latest update addresses. If no security holes are addressed, it's no different than not installing it.

What if no update available look at  Samsun gallery s5

[Godlygamer23]

Just now, m2234323 said:

What if no update available look at  Samsun gallery s5

If you're bound by the carrier, then you must wait for them to release the update from their shackles, or install a vanilla version of Android onto the phone. Otherwise, another option is to run security software to do your best to keep the phone's contents safe, and the phone itself clean.

[m2234323]

Just now, Godlygamer23 said:

If you're bound by the carrier, then you must wait for them to release the update from their shackles, or install a vanilla version of Android onto the phone. Otherwise, another option is to run security software to do your best to keep the phone's contents safe, and the phone itself clean.

It is unlocked phone what is keeping them from deciding to not update to force me to get a new phone 

[Godlygamer23]

Just now, m2234323 said:

It is unlocked phone what is keeping them from deciding to not update to force me to get a new phone 

Some carriers are just lazy and never release the update, even for a few years at a time. 

[m2234323]

9 minutes ago, Godlygamer23 said:

Some carriers are just lazy and never release the update, even for a few years at a time. 

What to do then 

what about factory unlocked devices 

[Godlygamer23]

1 minute ago, m2234323 said:

What to do then 

what about factory unlocked devices 

Only thing you can do is what I outlined above. Install a vanilla version of Android, or try to find that version you need that's from Samsung and install that, or just run security software on your phone to keep it as secure as possible, even with the security holes present.