if you are a vivo fan/supporter. just get new vivo v60. vivo v9 already stop the OS support for quite some time.
Choosing Between Phone Repair or Upgrade
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 Sep 16 2025, 12:40 AM
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Sep 16 2025, 01:20 PM
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QUOTE(erik8lyt @ Sep 15 2025, 10:06 PM) If you want a pure Android phone, isn’t a Google Pixel good for that? how much is the replacement? basically not a good idea if you intend to use banking apps on this phone. it may last you only a while before the apps got updated and required newer android version to function.Redmi Note 15 has a curved screen and i don’t like it. I think I'll choose to replace my Vivo V9 screen since it's still usable. I'll also create a new Maybank account as MAE by Maybank2u doesn't require android 10 or above. This way, I can keep CIMB for saving larger amounts of money without much spending and use Maybank for online transactions. Is this a good idea? It's not about being poor. Even if i had the money, I wouldn't spend it mindlessly. I don’t think it is a waste of time for my Vivo V9. I think I'll choose to replace my Vivo V9 screen since it's still usable. I can create a new Maybank account as MAE by Maybank2u doesn't require android 10 or above. This way, I can keep CIMB for saving larger amounts of money without much spending and use Maybank for online transactions. Is this a good idea? Redmi A5 is too low spec for me. how about Redmi Note 14 5G within my budget?  security wise, you are on your own as well, android 9 is missing a lot of security feature that leave you venerable to malware or malicious apps acesss. if you just want to keep this phone as you are "happy" using it. by all means, go fix the screen and use for basic stuff like whatapps and light browsing or use facebook apps etc. not recommended for banking usage, even via browser. JimbeamofNRT liked this post
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Sep 16 2025, 03:39 PM
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QUOTE(erik8lyt @ Sep 16 2025, 02:30 PM) The screen replacement costs RM150. I can log into my CIMB account using the outdated version of CIMB OCTO even though I can't update to the latest version. I haven't tried online transactions with it for a long time. Do you think i can still receive SecureTAC notifications after performing an online transaction using the outdated version of CIMB OCTO? It is hard to say. once the bank enforce the new apps, they will likely block you out. i.e prevent login or maybe not able to open the app anymore until you update. but you can't update due OS no longer supported by the apps.if i were you, i will just get a budget Samsung A07 (or previous model A06) as replacement, at least Samsung side promises 6 years/iteration OS update, which can bring you quite far. you can get it online during sales like 11.11 or 12.12 which can get is even cheaper. spending RM500+ on this is way better return than your RM150 replacement for the screen. you still have warranty and future proof, while your RM150 provide only new screen with no guarantee of anything else. JimbeamofNRT liked this post
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Sep 16 2025, 05:05 PM
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QUOTE(erik8lyt @ Sep 16 2025, 04:15 PM) So having more Android OS updates is more important than design, comfort, and performance? depend on you. if you intend to use this for a long time and want to be able to continue received apps update, then yes. as most apps will not conitnue to develop for older OS.but if you change new phone like every 2 years, then no difference really.. |
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