As of last month, the Pixel 4a is no longer getting software updates, and will be missing out on Android 14.

It was a really great phone, mine still runs very well. It has a smooth, stock Android install, a headphone jack, and a perfectly positioned fingerprint scanner. My battery is still at 2/3 capacity compared to when I bought it 3 years ago.

Really wanted to try a custom ROM like Lineage, but it seems that Google Apps are a must for me. So, what should I replace my 4a with?

Currently leaning towards the Pixel 8 or 7a, especially with the rumor that Pixel 8 will have 7 years of software updates. Still, I will miss my headphone jack. But at least I’ll have quick software updates and call screening.

Edit: Pixel 4a did NOT receive the September 2023 security update, so it seems updates are definitely over.

Edit: I specifically need Google Pay since my university uses it instead of physical ID cards. Unfortunately, it has spotty support on custom ROMs, Id rather just get a new phone.

  • greavous@lemmy.worldEnglish
    3·
    9 months ago

    4a 5g here. No idea. I want a mid level phone with a headphone jack that isn’t filled with bloatware. Apparently that’s hard to find these days

  • applejacks@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2·
    9 months ago

    I had a 3a XL, but I just had a zenfone 10 arrive.

    fantastic device and it’s so refreshing to be able to use it with one hand.

  • HidingCat@kbin.social
    2·
    9 months ago

    Since it sounds like you like the Pixels, probably wait for the 8 or 8a. The 4A will last for a while yet, unless there’s a really serious security hole that is discovered in the next few months.

  • MTK@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2·
    9 months ago

    None! Using calyxos and getting updates for now. Next phone would ne either a second-hand pixel Xa or a fairphone

    • Lime66@lemmy.worldEnglish
      11·
      9 months ago

      Those aren’t proper updates though, it’s better than the stick rom rn, but you should replace it as soon as possible

  • CaptainStrider@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1·
    9 months ago

    My bootloader is locked out so I can’t load any custom roms unfortunately. Probably gonna get a Pixel 7 straight from google and load grapheneos onto it.

  • HidingCat@kbin.social
    1·
    9 months ago

    Since it sounds like you like the Pixels, probably wait for the 8 or 8a. The 4A should still be good till then, unless there’s a really serious security hole that is discovered in the next few months.

  • Dips@feddit.deEnglish
    1·
    9 months ago

    I wanna check out the 8 or wait for the 8a. For me the size of the 4a is perfect. I want the replacement to be as handy.

    • taigaman@kbin.social
      1·
      9 months ago

      Dude, it was the perfect size. I went from it to a 7a. I have large hands and this thing is too big.