Is it safe to use a Pixel 3a

[Double Tap]

I have a Pixel 3a in perfect shape that has been unused for a year and a half. I downloaded the latest update for Google Play. It runs on Android 12.

Is it safe to use as long as there are no financial apps on the phone. I want to give it to my wife for email, texting, whats app, and Facebook.

If it is safe I would do a factory reset to wipe everything off and start from scratch for her.

 

[B. Diddy]

It's generally safe, but I would be cautious with texting/WhatsApp and Facebook, since there seems to have been a rise in malicious scams, like phishing texts or messages with potentially dangerous links. Accidentally falling for these could potentially cause more damage on a phone that hasn't gotten any security updates for a while.

 

[methodman89]

I still use my 3A as a backup. It's not safe because it strains my old eyeballs(compared to any Samsung S).
Other than that, no problems.

 

[Double Tap]

It's generally safe, but I would be cautious with texting/WhatsApp and Facebook, since there seems to have been a rise in malicious scams, like phishing texts or messages with potentially dangerous links. Accidentally falling for these could potentially cause more damage on a phone that hasn't gotten any security updates for a while.

Thanks

 

[smvim]

I agree with B. Diddy, don't worry too much about using that 3a. just keep up being a little cautious.

Learn when you'll get software updates on Google Pixel phones - Nexus Help

Below is info about software updates for Pixel phones. If you have another Android device, contact your manufacturer or carrier for update info. About Pixel Drops Pixel phones receive regular softwa

support.google.com

There's a lot of fear-mongering in the tech news media so when you're reading all the hyped up warnings about phone security, take into consideration what actually applies to you and your phone usage. The biggest problem we should all be focusing on is our online presences -- our online accounts have more exposure to security and privacy compromises than our phones. It's your Instagram account or your Google account that's more likely to be targeted by some remote hacker in a foreign country than your phone.

 

[mustang7757]

I moved this to the pixel 3a forums

 

[Double Tap]

I agree with B. Diddy, don't worry too much about using that 3a. just keep up being a little cautious.

Learn when you'll get software updates on Google Pixel phones - Nexus Help

Below is info about software updates for Pixel phones. If you have another Android device, contact your manufacturer or carrier for update info. About Pixel Drops Pixel phones receive regular softwa

support.google.com

There's a lot of fear-mongering in the tech news media so when you're reading all the hyped up warnings about phone security, take into consideration what actually applies to you and your phone usage. The biggest problem we should all be focusing on is our online presences -- our online accounts have more exposure to security and privacy compromises than our phones. It's your Instagram account or your Google account that's more likely to be targeted by some remote hacker in a foreign country than your phone.

Thanks for your input