Ry...Sam...howcum we're still hangin' around hereabouts, huh??!?
Hard to get away from that OMAP experience, ain't it?
Well, Sam's got an excuse...sorta...HoB and all.
But updates don't matter as much to me (and most regular users).\
Plus none of those devices were Nexus devices.
Samsung is moving directly from 4.1.2 to 4.3 on the S3...a phone that's technically older than the HD and M and got 4.1.2 a full 4 months before them. We're talking VZW S3 here, to make it a fair comparison. Maybe Moto plans on skipping 4.2.2 on the HD and M, too, but, I seriously doubt it. And yes, malware is a HUGE problem for Android right now. Google has done a LOT of work with the 4.x releases to increase security. SELinux now being a reality on many devices now, as an example. But if devices aren't getting timely updates, they're at risk of being infected with some really nasty crap. And yes, some of it has been found on the google play store, so, saying "I only install apps from..." isn't a valid security measure anymore. Browsers are another attack vector. People need to know what they're up against cause it's getting worse and worse. Running old versions puts you at greater risk IMO.
Ry...Sam...howcum we're still hangin' around hereabouts, huh??!?
Hard to get away from that OMAP experience, ain't it?
Well, Sam's got an excuse...sorta...HoB and all.
And I'm on many parts of this forum. Lately I've been hanging out in the S4 GPE section.
That's good cause they ain't getting any apparently. LOL!
I *REALLY* hate the "most users don't care" attitude. Maybe they don't. But they should. Updates bring security fixes. You know, those things that keep malware off your phone? It's all well and good to say "I don't care about new features". Fine. But "I don't care about updates" is ridiculous. Do you skip windows/linux/mac updates each month cause you don't care?
This is also why I applaud CM's business plan to bring CM to more devices. They keep their stuff updated quite well. That's what Android needs more of. If the carrier and mfg aren't going to put any effort into keeping your OS updated against known security threats (and btw, every root exploit is a security threat....just an FYI), then unlock the damn device and let someone else do it.
/rant
Give me the security update as a patch. I really don't care about the features. My phone works.
It's probably going to take a major outbreak for the OEMs and carriers to put the effort you want. And still - it should be about security, not Android/Google/Nexus features.
Sadly, CM won't get anywhere - they're still going to be irrelevant to the general consumer.
And yes. Every root exploit is essentially a security threat - which is why I don't root.
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Whether you root or not doesn't change the fact that the SECURITY HOLE that ALLOWS FOR root exists either way. Malware can use it just as easily as root exploits can. So your decision to root...or not....doesn't make you safer. I'd argue that it doesn't make you safe at all as you clearly have a false sense of security. LMAO! 
I take it you're not up on Google Play Services? New features aren't really OS update limited now. New features and functionality are pushed through the GPS. And I mean PUSHED as in you don't even get control. It just happens. The OS updates are now relegated to security and framework updates. More about the guts of the OS than the pomp and circumstance and flashy stuff. So that's happening. But what's not happening is the OS updates getting to enough phones. And you're right, it'll take a MAJOR issue for the carriers and MFG's to wake up. If I still owned a carrier branded phone I'd sue them if I got hit with a virus caused by having an outdated OS version on my phone. That's what it'll take. Or, like me, abandon the carrier branded crap. And no, I'm not talking about Nexus.
Um, you didn't just say that about root? sigh.
I agree that suing would likely get me nowhere, but, there's no other way to make it a priority for them. Well, there is, but, it would SUCK for everyone, not just them. That is if their network was compromised due to an infected phone. You'd never see an update so fast in your life as when a phone affects the stability of their network or worse their ability to charge you for the privilege of using said network. Imagine a virus that gave people unlimited data, for example. I'd be willing to be an update for your phone would be out in less than a month if that were to happen. But if it affects only the user? Not a chance. These carriers only understand one thing....$$$$ And if it's not affecting their bottom line negatively, they don't care. They don't want to deal with updates. That costs them money to test it, roll it out, train up the techs, etc. And makes it more likely that you might hold on to your phone a bit longer, which costs them money again in lost new phone sales. I got out of the whole carrier game for this very reason. I want them to provide me service. That's it. You don't see comcast telling you what OS you can have on your computer in order to get internet service from them, do you? Why should carriers be allowed to tell me what I can and can't have on my phone or tablet? No I'm done with that. I've gone month to month so I can switch at any point in time, and I bought my device at retail so I can switch that at any time, as well. And since the carrier doesn't control it, I can put whatever I want on that device. That's how it should be. The zombies among us can continue to fork over 24 month contract $$$$ to get their subsidized, locked down, bloated phones. I'm good with that. Just as long as they understand the grand bargain in that scenario.
Oh crap..uninstall, UNINSTALL! Damn super bikinis get me every time! LMAO! No I get your point. I'm mostly just giving you a hard time. You know me.
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