As of last month, the Pixel 4a is no longer getting software updates, and will be missing out on Android 14.

It was a really great phone, mine still runs very well. It has a smooth, stock Android install, a headphone jack, and a perfectly positioned fingerprint scanner. My battery is still at 2/3 capacity compared to when I bought it 3 years ago.

Really wanted to try a custom ROM like Lineage, but it seems that Google Apps are a must for me. So, what should I replace my 4a with?

Currently leaning towards the Pixel 8 or 7a, especially with the rumor that Pixel 8 will have 7 years of software updates. Still, I will miss my headphone jack. But at least I’ll have quick software updates and call screening.

Edit: Pixel 4a did NOT receive the September 2023 security update, so it seems updates are definitely over.

Edit: I specifically need Google Pay since my university uses it instead of physical ID cards. Unfortunately, it has spotty support on custom ROMs, Id rather just get a new phone.

  • puppy@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Won’t you have security updates for a while even OS updates have been stopped? If your current phone works fine, why not hold onto it a little longer?

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      1 year ago

      Nope, missed out on the September 2023 security update, no phone older than the 4a 5G got it.

      • 𝕸𝖔𝖘𝖘@infosec.pub
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        1 year ago

        Are you sure? I have 4XL and the security update just came through today. Google released the security update late again, but they did release it. Or is the 4XL newer than the 4a5G?

          • 𝕸𝖔𝖘𝖘@infosec.pub
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            1 year ago

            Well, shoot. Maybe a custom ROM with OSS component updates, that supports the play services (if that’s still a requirement). At least until you can find another phone you like.