[Cryptography] phone firmware ... to mod, or not to mod? That is the question.

[John Denker]

On 10/02/2016 12:16 PM, Ben Tasker wrote:

> I'd much rather the relative freedom of Android, but the pathetic attitude
> towards security updates periodically makes me consider switching.

I agree, the Android update situation is underwhelming.

Would anybody care to comment on the pros and cons of replacing
Android with some aftermarket firmware, e.g. CyanogenMod?

Is this likely to close more security holes than it opens?

Some basic pros and cons can be found here:
  https://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Why_Mod%3F