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

[William Muriithi]

>> 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.
>
+1 Very underwhelming

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

I would recommend buying Nexus phones from Google.  They get patched
as often as its prudent. Have always been on Nexus on that fact alone,
I can get updates without any extra effort.

Regards,

William