The $40 Moto E4 that I was talking about when I started this thread - has the September 1, 2017 Android security patch.
Originally Posted by
nkedel
For some of us on the more technical side LineageOS (and previously Cyanogen) and similar community software distributions can be a lifesaver for extending the life of an abandoned phone.
For a large majority of users, it won't be worth the bother. OTOH, for an extreme example if you're buying a $40 phone you can buy one every other month and still spend less than the cost of entry-level flagship annually, or a high-end flagship semi-annually.
And the $40 phone is probably still worth $20 after two months