Same smartphone for 7 years.

[DanielWestbrook]

I got samsung a52s 5g I don't want to buy a new mobile handset, until I can get a pay monthly handset plan. Is this OK if not why and what are the risks?,,????

[PaulM1 · Accepted solution]

The A52s is a brilliant choice of smartphone, @DanielWestbrook, and it comes highly recommended. I wasn't sure whether you've owned the phone for a while or whether you just got it recently, but I think you'll be very impressed with it and its features. Feel free to ask us anything and you can read more about the phone here:

https://www.samsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a52s-5g-awesomeviolet-128gb-sm-a528blvceua/#s...

[DanielWestbrook]

Had handset since released in 2021 x

[JAMES4578 · Accepted solution]

Hi @DanielWestbrook  Yes will be fine as long as you are happy with the A52 5G and it is running well.  (possibly an error in the Title).   It is one of the best mid range devices and generally good value for some of the impressive features.  This device is eligible to receive One Ui 6.0  Android 14 so no urgency to upgrade  yet.  https://www.sammobile.com/news/galaxy-a52-5g- 

[DanielWestbrook]

Great 👍

[DanielWestbrook]

No mistake in title read follow up, description xxx

[JAMES4578 · Accepted solution]

@DanielWestbrook  Do you mean you were asking if it was advisable to keep a Smartphone as primary device  for 7 years rather than you had one for that length of time (or was that  previous Device)?

[DanielWestbrook]

Yes I'm asking if advisable to keep, smart hone for primary use for 7 years, the current device I currently have in my hand ✋️ is the samsung galaxy a52s5g ok 👍

[JAMES4578 · Accepted solution]

Your Device will be fine for  a little while yet.  However generally  I would not recommend using a Smart phone as primary Device for that long due to security risks. your Device got 3 years of OS updates and 4 years of security updates . Many more modern devices are now eligible for 4 cycles of OS updates and 5 cycles of security updates.  

However to an extent it depends  on your use age, risk a bit less if you do not go outwith the Galaxy and Play Stores.

[DanielWestbrook]

Will apps still update on an old phone and out of date os and android???