I'm interested in switching to Android from the iPhone. Mainly due to insane used prices. One of the biggest concerns for me is security. With the iPhone I know that most likely for the next five or six years I will get latest iOS and security patches on the same day as they are released.
However, with Android I may have to wait months for a patch after Google releases it. If the manufacturer ever releases it.
As my interest in switching to Android is price, quality and aftermarket case options. I'm looking at a used Samsung Galaxy S6. As I know that Android 7 will likely be the last update from Samsung and they have an abysmal update timeline anyways. I'll root it and use a custom ROM. As custom ROMs are updated more regularly and typically support major phones for many more Android revisions. I'm ignoring most other Android phones due to the lack of aftermarket case options. I want to be able to use waterproof, form fit bumper cases (like the Lifeproof Fre).
Which leads to my question. Which custom ROM is best from a security standpoint?
- Fastest at applying Google's monthly Android security bulletins
- Doesn't have trackers sending my private info to the ROM maker (I know this is unavoidable with any mobile OS but I'm more comfortable with just Google or Apple having this access without adding in some small third party)
Ideally I would just use a Google Nexus or Pixel as they get immediate (or near immediate) updates. Unfortunately Google's support for them is horrible and prices are too high. Support is horrible as they only seem to support them for two to three years with Android updates. Prices are too high as I can get a similar generation iPhone for about the same price. Which will be supported longer. As I prefer iOS, I'd just stick with the iPhone.
There are just so many custom Android ROMs. It's hard to know which is crap and which is good.
However, with Android I may have to wait months for a patch after Google releases it. If the manufacturer ever releases it.
As my interest in switching to Android is price, quality and aftermarket case options. I'm looking at a used Samsung Galaxy S6. As I know that Android 7 will likely be the last update from Samsung and they have an abysmal update timeline anyways. I'll root it and use a custom ROM. As custom ROMs are updated more regularly and typically support major phones for many more Android revisions. I'm ignoring most other Android phones due to the lack of aftermarket case options. I want to be able to use waterproof, form fit bumper cases (like the Lifeproof Fre).
Which leads to my question. Which custom ROM is best from a security standpoint?
- Fastest at applying Google's monthly Android security bulletins
- Doesn't have trackers sending my private info to the ROM maker (I know this is unavoidable with any mobile OS but I'm more comfortable with just Google or Apple having this access without adding in some small third party)
Ideally I would just use a Google Nexus or Pixel as they get immediate (or near immediate) updates. Unfortunately Google's support for them is horrible and prices are too high. Support is horrible as they only seem to support them for two to three years with Android updates. Prices are too high as I can get a similar generation iPhone for about the same price. Which will be supported longer. As I prefer iOS, I'd just stick with the iPhone.
There are just so many custom Android ROMs. It's hard to know which is crap and which is good.