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I love to get a good deal. Researching topics to write about in this book has taught me a lot more about smartphones than I already knew. Most important is that you don’t need to purchase a brand-new phone regularly. I used a 2018 Google Pixel 3 XL running Android 11 as one of my test phones and really liked it. See the nearby sidebar “Golden oldies” for a testament to older phones.

Buying a used, older smartphone that’s still receiving updates can be a true bargain. I bought my Pixel 3 XL on eBay for under $125. That’s a great deal, considering that I got to test out a new (to me) phone brand without having to pay big bucks or sign up for a contract.

The key to having a device retain full functionality is that it can still accept Android system and security updates. The time frame during which Android accepts updates from major manufacturers and carriers is now reaching four years.

If you use an outdated device, enable two-factor authentication on every app you use. Be sure that the older apps you have on the phone can update regularly (or just uninstall them). Consider retiring the phone from phone duty and using it for your music files or just movies.